Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in Calgary, AB

I'm currently accepting new clients. I work with adults and adolescents who struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, stress, self-esteem, life transitions, and other challenges. I also do couples counselling and pre-maritaI assessment. I use a range of therapeutic techniques that are best suited to each client's needs. I'm excited to incorporate Virtual Reality (VR) into my practice alongside other therapeutic techniques like CBT, DBT, Mindfulness. Our VR therapy services offer an innovative approach to mental health and well-being, combining traditional therapeutic techniques with immersive and interactive experiences.

Whether you are suffering from anxiety, depression, post traumatic stress, family concerns, substance use troubles, OCD, intimate relationship issues, grief, problem solving, or trying to navigate the vicissitudes of everyday life, I am here when you are ready to reach out. We will find out what you want to keep, what can be set aside, and what you would like to cultivate. I look forward to meeting all the messy and beautiful parts of you.

Mrs. Scott has twenty three years of experience in providing psychotherapy to children, teens, adults, couples and families from different backgrounds with Depression, Anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Tic Disorders, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Specific Learning Disorder, giftedness. Mrs. Scott helps clients with emotional self-regulation, anger management, social skills, defiance, social anxiety, separation, grieving, and parenting skills. Her goal is to genuinely support people to develop skills, build resilience and excel their lives towards growth, healing, plenitude and success.

**CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS** I am a Registered Psychologist, born & raised in Edmonton. I am passionate about providing individual & group counseling services to children, youth, and adults from all walks of life. My professional experience over the past 10 years includes working with young offenders, inmates, hospitalized patients, and individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder. I have also loved volunteering as a crisis line worker at Distress Centre Calgary for over 2 years. Some of my areas of specialty include: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Parent-Child Attachment, Divorce/Separation, Returning to Work, OCD, Self-esteem.

Your story matters. I specialize in exploring meaning-making, existential questions, self-identity, and self-concept. My work emphasizes how self-understanding is transformative in helping people claim their story and live it authentically. With compassion, and a grounding presence, I aim to provide a space where your concerns are heard, cared for, and validated. I work with individuals, couples and families who are interested in understanding their story and creating change in their life. If this resonates with you, please reach out to me. "Life can only be understood backward, but it must be lived forward." - Kierkegaard

I strive to meet my clients where they are at, and to help them achieve the changes they seek. I believe that under the right circumstances, clients have the capacity to look inward, to free themselves from feeling stuck in the past, and to find new ways to move forward. This often requires hard work, but growth and change are possible when clients are given a safe space to explore unhelpful patterns of thinking and learn to think and behave in healthier ways. By clarifying their personal meaning, clients can be empowered to choose new directions in life.

We are a team that is client-centred and dedicated to providing genuine and compassionate counselling that is tailored to our clients’ goals. We support clients experiencing a variety of mental health challenges, including depression, anxiety, grief, loss, PTSD, CPTSD, addictions, substance abuse, and recovery from overwhelming, challenging or traumatic events holding them back. We appreciate that negative experiences can be held in the body and may present psychologically, physically, emotionally, cognitively, through nervous system dysregulation, and ongoing patterns, behaviour and decisions that they may wish to change.

Have you experienced a traumatic event that has been difficult to recover from? Do you experience nightmares or memories related to this event? Has the impact of this trauma prevented you from living the life you want? If you feel lost or stuck in the trenches of a past trauma, I can help. I have extensive experience with assessment and treatment of trauma related disorders, including posttraumatic stress disorder. This includes adults who have been impacted by childhood abuse, interpersonal violence, motor vehicle accidents, workplace injuries and chronic medical conditions.

You have recognized that you no longer feel like yourself. As a Certified Perinatal Mental Health Provider and mom, I will sit with you, hold and transform your pain so that you start to recognize who you are again. Specializing in trauma, grief, perinatal therapy (including birthing people, partners, perinatal providers, early parenting) and motherhood. We can process together the overwhelm, emotion, transition, loss, uncertainty, pain, and growth. You may be crying all the time, experiencing flashbacks, feel exhausted, hopeless, like you can't cope, and your daily functioning or relationships are being impacted.

Hello! My name is Navjoyt Mann but I go by Nav, and it's a pleasure to introduce myself to this wonderful community. Over the last decade, my professional journey has been devoted to working closely with children, where I've had the privilege of witnessing their growth and development. With a Masters in Counselling Psychology and my current role as a provisional psychologist, I'm deeply passionate about understanding the intricacies of the human mind and emotions. My experiences have been incredibly rewarding, and they've deepened my passion for understanding the complexities of human behaviour and the power of counselling.

Bridgette sees every client as an expert in themselves. She believes in meeting clients where they are and uses a variety of approaches to meet each client’s individual needs. Bridgette works alongside the client to help them attain better mental health while achieving their goals. She is passionate about helping clients live a happy and healthy life. With more than 15 years experience working in the mental health sector, Bridgette has served a diverse clientele. She draws on various modalities to foster change, such as: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Bilateral Stimulation (from EMDR), Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing.

My approach to therapy is rooted in empathy, respect, and collaboration. I believe in creating a safe and non-judgmental space where clients can freely explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences. Drawing from evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Mindfulness-Based Interventions, I work alongside clients to develop personalized treatment plans that address their unique needs and goals.

My mission is to help clients become aware of their inner strengths and to build hope and resiliency. I am committed to providing a safe space for clients to be, to learn and to grow. I have experience working with adults, couples, families, youth and children. My areas of interest include trauma, anxiety, depression, interpersonal relationships, and life transitions. I believe in counselling through a trauma-informed and strengths-based approach and providing LGTBQIA2S+ affirmative counselling

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.

If you are ready to delve deeper into your authenticity and explore parts of you that you may have neglected or buried, then you have come to the right place. By exploring your authenticity, you can expect to address any conflicts between your true self and the roles you've assumed in various aspects of your life. This might involve examining patterns of behaviour, relationships, and decisions that have kept you from fully embracing who you are.

I am passionate about helping people become the best version of themselves and am continually learning how to best support my clients. I am trained in EMDR, ACT, CBT, DBT, and mindfulness practices. A safe, authentic relationship is key for therapy to work, and my therapeutic approach is personalized to each client. I prioritize compassion and nonjudgmental curiosity. Together, we can find out what matters most to you and how to get there.

My approach to therapy is collaborative and holistic, and is intended to help you build a better, healthier relationship with yourself and others. We’ll work together to discover ways to heal from mental illness and cope with life’s challenges. I have years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults (including couples) as an educator and therapist. I help people deal with a variety of challenges (e.g., anxiety, OCD, depression); I am trained in individual trauma therapy, and I work with individuals to find meaning in life and live theirs to its fullest despite the adversity they may have experienced.

I trust that every person is the expert of their own life and experiences. I hold the belief that everyone has what they need, within themselves, to heal, and I enjoy walking alongside to support folks in accessing these strengths and resources. I strive to establish trusting and collaborative relationships that create a safe space for exploration and growth. I work from a person-centered and trauma-informed lens, while integrating a variety of modalities including Internal Family Systems, ACT, DBT, somatic and mindfulness-based interventions.

Note: Welcome! I am a Registered Provisional Psychologist passionate about helping people heal and be well. I aim to provide a comforting environment for individuals to share their concerns and connect more deeply with themselves and others. I have experience working with both adults and youth (10+) and we often have conversations about stress, anxiety, relationships and dealing with change. I also help people navigate divorce abuse, coercive control and other traumas.