Therapists in Calgary, AB

Accepting New Clients! ​Jinelle’s approach to therapy comes from an anti-oppressive, and person-centered lens. She is experienced in supporting individuals through areas including depression, anxiety, big T and little t trauma, PTSD, addictions, grief and loss, sexuality, gender identity, self-image, self-worth, and pregnancy/post-partum. Low-cost services available through Masters level Practicum Student starting January 2024, Please contact for more information.

Life can be tricky. Are ups and downs causing a collection of past hurts which cause you to feel misunderstood, overwhelmed, hopeless or just plain tired of dealing with others, or even with yourself? It’s ok to not be ok. You deserve relief in your life to move from just surviving toward thriving in your life.

I am a Registered Provisional Psychologist with over 20 years of experience working within the fields of mental health and education. I offer a trauma-informed, personalized approach to treating my clients and recognize the intersectional nature of people’s lives and identities. I have worked and continue to work in schools, a non-profit organization, and private practice. I love working with youth, families and adults with varying complexities and vulnerabilities that include diverse socio-emotional concerns, depression, anxiety, academic concerns, peer and family relationship concerns, and complex trauma-related disorders.

If you find yourself struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, substance abuse, grief or trauma then I believe I am the right fit for you. I have an analytic mind and a compassionate nature, eager to find workable solutions to a wide variety of presenting problems. I will work WITH you along your mental health journey to get you back to your life. I believe mental health is a process that requires active participation from both the client and counsellor. I will guide and support you through your journey to mental wellness.

I started my practice to create a space that is healing, safe, and accepting to help you become more resilient, empowered, and content. Life is often difficult, confusing, and disappointing, but you are much more than your bad days, bad months or bad years. I believe that healing comes from recognizing your true self, living authentically, and balancing acceptance and change. With consistency and commitment, it is possible to break out of patterns that no longer serve a purpose. I offer a judgment-free space where I aim to support you in living the life you want, with peace and conviction. Your goals for yourself are within reach.

Are you open to new possibilities? In order to understand who you want to be, you have to know who you are first. Gain insight and awareness into your situation, and learn to extract the lessons from your past struggles to develop new ways of coping and managing the challenges in your life. From early on, people learn behaviors to protect themselves for survival — but what worked in the past may no longer be helpful today. When basic human needs aren’t met, the outcome is often depression, anxiety, relationship conflict, or even addiction.

I am a physician (MD) and a Canadian Certified Counselor, who is passionate about mind body integration, and supporting people in their wholistic journey of recovery and well-being. I help individuals and families with grief, family dynamics, marital strife, work and life transitions, ADHD, and any mental health a social adoption challenge they may be facing. I have over 10 years experience in working in human resources, with various Canadian organizations, with a deep understanding of disability and duty to accommodate. I work with Canadian born, or newcomers, and am fully fluent in both English and Mandarin.

Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, grief, loneliness, anger, conflict, communication, or low self-esteem? Have you experienced trauma, betrayal, loss, or abuse, rejection, and you may feel like the world is collapsing on you? I assure you Nurturing Mind Counselling Services, creates ways to balance health and love in your life and relationships. When you walk with me in your journey, of great expectations, healing, strength, resilience, you will find courage to face life's challenges. Those worries, intrusive thoughts, hopelessness, and other distressing symptoms you may experience will be a thing of the past.

Collectively, our mental health has never been a bigger priority than now. For many of us, our foundation of coping has been shaken to the core. We are trying to find ways of navigating through difficult emotions, sensations, urges, thoughts and relationship issues that may be bubbling up and overflowing on the surface. With these difficulties, we might find ourselves coping in extremes, like a swinging pendulum: either trying to over-control our situation, or, perhaps, losing control entirely. I would love to support you in resolving these difficulties, slowing down the pendulum, and hopefully finding a 'middle path'.

Have you ever been told that you are being ‘too sensitive’, or ‘too much’? Do you feel overwhelmed when you try to express your emotions and end up feeling anxious about them instead? Perhaps you are struggling with negative beliefs about yourself or have overpowering emotions that have kept you suffering for a long time. What makes these concerns more difficult is feeling that close ones in your life may not understand or accept your struggles. Through striking a balance between acceptance and learning new ways to manage emotions, you will have the opportunity to live the life you value.

My client group consists primarily of adults although I also see adolescents. I work with clients who present with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, domestic violence, workplace issues, and trauma.

Therapy is a unique individual journey that requires trust, honesty, and authenticity at its core from day one. I strive for all these qualities with clients and to use my clinical skills to foster successful healing and growth that addresses current mental health challenges and in the pursuit of long-term sustainable mental health and wellness. My clinical practice is grounded in an anti-oppressive, anti-racism, and social justice foundation, and I specialize in individual therapy with adolescents (ages 12-19) and adults of all ages.

Change requires action, which is a tough step to begin with. Therefore, it is rewarding for me to help facilitate change in the clients’ life and inspiring to see them take action for a better life. I have more than 10 years of experience in the field of psychology. I have experience in working with children , adolescents and adults having various concerns like anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief , challenges with eating, ADHD, BPD and more. I support children dealing with anxiety and stress using Play therapy informed treatment and Theraplay inspired approaches.

Listening for your best self can best take place in the context of a safe, confidential, professional relationship with a therapist. Issues related to depression, anxiety, adult ADHD, workplace distress, relationship challenges, coming out and adjustment to illness often bring us to uncharted waters. In a collaborative, facilitated process we can identify specific strategies and skills for you to re-access your best self! Change is always possible.

Irina believes that health and well-being are directly related to relationships. She supports clients build healthy relationships with themselves and others by integrating self-care and self-compassion techniques. Irina utilizes different modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy in supporting diverse populations of adults, teens, and children. She also uses Gottman Couples Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, and Mindfulness practices to support couples and families in addressing their challenges.

We are each on a journey in search of safety, meaning, and fulfillment. Along the way we are constantly exposed to images and ideals of how we are supposed to look, how we are supposed to feel, and how we are supposed to behave. We start to doubt our uniqueness or our worth. I aim to create safe spaces to talk about things that might seem too personal, taboo, shameful, trivial, or embarrassing to share with others in your life. Together we can examine limiting beliefs about yourself, old stories of who you are and how you "should" be in the world, so you can start to live by choice, not by chance.

Hello! I am a Registered Provisional Psychologist with several years of experience in the mental health field. I currently work with adults, teens and children. I believe that strength is a characteristic that resides in all people. It can however, be difficult to see during times of hardship and vulnerability. I am committed to providing a non-judgemental safe space, in which clients feel empowered to make the positive changes needed to live healthy fulfilled lives.

Accepting new clients...Have you reached your limit in pain/stress/worry? Are you growing more concerned about your relationship with alcohol and/or drugs? Or are you worried about the alcohol or drug use of someone you love and you aren't sure what you are 'supposed' to do or not do. Are you starting to realize that maybe you "don't got this", and that you need some help? Patterns of unhealthy or unhelpful behaviours developed over time CAN be changed; coping with trauma and anxiety IS possible. This can be a tough and confusing time, but reaching out for help indicates that you have hope...now it's time to build on that hope.

My goal is to create an accepting and genuine atmosphere for my clients. I am passionate about working collaboratively with you to facilitate enduring intrinsic growth and an increased ability to live an authentic and meaningful existence. I believe that the definition of a meaningful life is unique to every individual, and therefore I seek to integrate your individual values and beliefs into therapy. I have experience with individuals, couples and families, as well as children and adolescents.