Parenting Therapists in Red Deer, AB
Andrea Sproxton
Psychologist, MA, RPsych
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Red Deer, AB T4N
Waitlist for new clients
If you are needing support navigating difficult events, anxiety, depression, stress, or parenting issues, it would be my honour to work alongside you.
Welcome and thank you for taking the time to review my profile. As a Registered Psychologist, my approach to therapy is focused on collaboration and empowerment while harnessing the power of strong relationships built on safety, trust, respect and humour. My aim is to listen and understand your experiences while offering you genuine kindness, compassion, and tools to help you move forward.
If you are needing support navigating difficult events, anxiety, depression, stress, or parenting issues, it would be my honour to work alongside you.
Welcome and thank you for taking the time to review my profile. As a Registered Psychologist, my approach to therapy is focused on collaboration and empowerment while harnessing the power of strong relationships built on safety, trust, respect and humour. My aim is to listen and understand your experiences while offering you genuine kindness, compassion, and tools to help you move forward.
Mind & Matter Psychotherapeutics Inc.
RN, CNP
Verified Verified
Red Deer, AB T4S
Step 1: You're here! That in itself is the greatest step of all to becoming who you are dreaming to be. HI! I'm Bre! If you're looking for some understanding, guidance, comfort or just someone to talk to along the way, here I am! I promise to be here for you. My experiences have provided me with an abundance of knowledge around children and youth/youth addictions, new parent/family/relationships, and women's health/fertility concerns. (15 years of experience working in different fields; Pediatric Acute Care Hospitals, Neonatal Intensive Care Units, Protection of Children Abusing Drug Programs and Mind & Matter Inc.)
Step 1: You're here! That in itself is the greatest step of all to becoming who you are dreaming to be. HI! I'm Bre! If you're looking for some understanding, guidance, comfort or just someone to talk to along the way, here I am! I promise to be here for you. My experiences have provided me with an abundance of knowledge around children and youth/youth addictions, new parent/family/relationships, and women's health/fertility concerns. (15 years of experience working in different fields; Pediatric Acute Care Hospitals, Neonatal Intensive Care Units, Protection of Children Abusing Drug Programs and Mind & Matter Inc.)
Kate Hallman - Embrace Wellness & Consulting
Psychologist, MACP, RPsych
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Red Deer, AB T4N
I enjoy working with both new and experienced parents who may be needing some support with parenting and building healthy attachments. I believe that in order to be present for our children, we need to ensure we take care of our own mental health as parents. I love to provide support to parents to help them flourish and embrace the parenting experience. The transition to parenthood, birth trauma, infant/toddler sleep, and postpartum anxiety are all areas of interest for me. I have my level one EMDR certificate and plan to take additional training specifically for EMDR with birth trauma and other maternal trauma.
I enjoy working with both new and experienced parents who may be needing some support with parenting and building healthy attachments. I believe that in order to be present for our children, we need to ensure we take care of our own mental health as parents. I love to provide support to parents to help them flourish and embrace the parenting experience. The transition to parenthood, birth trauma, infant/toddler sleep, and postpartum anxiety are all areas of interest for me. I have my level one EMDR certificate and plan to take additional training specifically for EMDR with birth trauma and other maternal trauma.
Cullen Psychological Services
Psychologist, MSc
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Red Deer, AB T4P
I am a Registered Psychologist who specializes in working with children and adolescents. In trying to best understand the child or adolescent, I like to understand who they are within the context of the environment in which they live and the strength of their closest relationships. My practice is informed using attachment and developmental theory, and my goal is to offer support and guidance to those trying to navigate through the dynamics of childhood and adolescence. Additionally, I offer parent consultation to provide parents insight into their child's development and encourage attachment focused parenting practices.
I am a Registered Psychologist who specializes in working with children and adolescents. In trying to best understand the child or adolescent, I like to understand who they are within the context of the environment in which they live and the strength of their closest relationships. My practice is informed using attachment and developmental theory, and my goal is to offer support and guidance to those trying to navigate through the dynamics of childhood and adolescence. Additionally, I offer parent consultation to provide parents insight into their child's development and encourage attachment focused parenting practices.
Jane A Gillespie
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RCSW
Verified Verified
Red Deer, AB T4N
I have practiced social work for almost two decades and have devoted my career to assisting at-risk families. I have a Clinical Master of Social Work (MSW) in children's mental health and specialize in assessment and intervention where children are the subject of custody determinations or parenting disputes. My training includes family mediation and the creation of developmentally sensitive parenting plans. I have additional forensic training in assessment of family violence and child maltreatment. I am trained in child-led play, therapeutic access and am a registered Circle of Security Parenting Facilitator.
I have practiced social work for almost two decades and have devoted my career to assisting at-risk families. I have a Clinical Master of Social Work (MSW) in children's mental health and specialize in assessment and intervention where children are the subject of custody determinations or parenting disputes. My training includes family mediation and the creation of developmentally sensitive parenting plans. I have additional forensic training in assessment of family violence and child maltreatment. I am trained in child-led play, therapeutic access and am a registered Circle of Security Parenting Facilitator.
Beacon Counselling and Coaching
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Red Deer, AB T4N
Do you need expertise and knowledge in navigating a certain area of your life? Is parenting wearing you down? Is your marriage or relationship not what you want it to be? Is there addiction, trauma or loss holding you back from a life of joy? At Beacon Counselling and Coaching I am here to help guide you to better relationships and improved mental health so you can get back to leading a joyful life. I offer researched & effective counselling methods and specialized assessments for children, couples and families. Areas of speciality are trauma and attachment recovery, relationship healing and parenting/family strategies.
Do you need expertise and knowledge in navigating a certain area of your life? Is parenting wearing you down? Is your marriage or relationship not what you want it to be? Is there addiction, trauma or loss holding you back from a life of joy? At Beacon Counselling and Coaching I am here to help guide you to better relationships and improved mental health so you can get back to leading a joyful life. I offer researched & effective counselling methods and specialized assessments for children, couples and families. Areas of speciality are trauma and attachment recovery, relationship healing and parenting/family strategies.
Marcia Buhler
Psychologist, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Red Deer, AB T4P (Online Only)
Parenting requires so much from us and it can bring up so many emotions and worries when our children struggle. I specialize in parent counselling, supporting and empowering parents to feel more confident, attuned and skilled in their parenting journey. Parent counselling can help with issues such as anxiety, meltdowns, aggression, defiance, sibling issues, adoption, conflict, power struggles, and many more issues. We will work together to understand your child's emotional world and how you can support your child's ability to successfully manage emotions. We will also explore ways to enhance your connection with your child.
Parenting requires so much from us and it can bring up so many emotions and worries when our children struggle. I specialize in parent counselling, supporting and empowering parents to feel more confident, attuned and skilled in their parenting journey. Parent counselling can help with issues such as anxiety, meltdowns, aggression, defiance, sibling issues, adoption, conflict, power struggles, and many more issues. We will work together to understand your child's emotional world and how you can support your child's ability to successfully manage emotions. We will also explore ways to enhance your connection with your child.
Kristie Burkett
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Red Deer, AB T4S (Online Only)
Parenting is hard. You might feel like you’ve lost your identity, you’re overwhelmed with everything on your plate, you’re disconnected from your partner, and every stage of your child’s growth feels like you’re learning to parent all over again. How does every other person in the world have it together while you continue to struggle? (Tip: they don’t!) Every day you feel like you're struggling to make it through, and you are tired of feeling this way. You deserve support, and taking care of yourself is incredibly important in your parenting journey.
Parenting is hard. You might feel like you’ve lost your identity, you’re overwhelmed with everything on your plate, you’re disconnected from your partner, and every stage of your child’s growth feels like you’re learning to parent all over again. How does every other person in the world have it together while you continue to struggle? (Tip: they don’t!) Every day you feel like you're struggling to make it through, and you are tired of feeling this way. You deserve support, and taking care of yourself is incredibly important in your parenting journey.
Maxine Poulin
Counsellor, MA, RTC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Red Deer, AB T4N
Author of book named "The lighthouse, a guide to parenting teens" available on amazon.
Currently taking new patients. Are you ready to take a step forward in life? Are you going through a difficult time? I can help you find happiness, stability and confidence by offering a therapy approach based around CBT and DBT. I specialize in young individuals (10-25 years old) going through stress and anxiety. I can help you manage and help you take control on what is happening to you. Feel free to come meet the therapy dog and the therapy bunny!
Author of book named "The lighthouse, a guide to parenting teens" available on amazon.
Currently taking new patients. Are you ready to take a step forward in life? Are you going through a difficult time? I can help you find happiness, stability and confidence by offering a therapy approach based around CBT and DBT. I specialize in young individuals (10-25 years old) going through stress and anxiety. I can help you manage and help you take control on what is happening to you. Feel free to come meet the therapy dog and the therapy bunny!
Dianne Gomes
Psychologist, MC, BEd
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Red Deer, AB T4R
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Registered Psychologist in the Red Deer area who works with older adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I am passionate about supporting clients who are struggling with the impact of current or historical trauma, mood disorders, challenging relationships, parenting, life stressors and/or work related stress.
I am a Registered Psychologist in the Red Deer area who works with older adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I am passionate about supporting clients who are struggling with the impact of current or historical trauma, mood disorders, challenging relationships, parenting, life stressors and/or work related stress.
Alana Hovland
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, TITC-CT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Red Deer, AB T4R
Accepting new clients. Are you a helping professional feeling burnt out? A new mom/parent navigating a busy season in life? Let's chat! Check out my website and schedule a free phone consultation to see if we are a good fit.
Accepting new clients. Are you a helping professional feeling burnt out? A new mom/parent navigating a busy season in life? Let's chat! Check out my website and schedule a free phone consultation to see if we are a good fit.
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Erin Falk
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW, BaBHS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Red Deer, AB T4N
Together Erin & her clients can work on a variety of concerns, including: Anxiety, stress, sadness, behavioural concerns, parenting, sports related stressors, religious trauma, purity culture trauma, concerns related to coping with developmental disabilities and more.
Erin is a master’s Level Registered Social Worker who provides therapeutic services to children, youth, adults, and aging seniors. Erin has worked in a variety of settings over the past 15 years. This includes AHS in both a Paediatric setting with children , as well as with adults and aging seniors. Most recently Erin worked for the local school division as a Mental Health Consultant serving children and teens who were experiencing mental health and behavioural challenges. Sessions may include: Play therapy, sand therapy, art therapy, somatic therapy, mindfulness, meditation, DBT and more.
Together Erin & her clients can work on a variety of concerns, including: Anxiety, stress, sadness, behavioural concerns, parenting, sports related stressors, religious trauma, purity culture trauma, concerns related to coping with developmental disabilities and more.
Erin is a master’s Level Registered Social Worker who provides therapeutic services to children, youth, adults, and aging seniors. Erin has worked in a variety of settings over the past 15 years. This includes AHS in both a Paediatric setting with children , as well as with adults and aging seniors. Most recently Erin worked for the local school division as a Mental Health Consultant serving children and teens who were experiencing mental health and behavioural challenges. Sessions may include: Play therapy, sand therapy, art therapy, somatic therapy, mindfulness, meditation, DBT and more.
Hopscotch Counselling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Red Deer, AB T4N
Trained in family systems theory, play therapy, filial therapy (parent child attachment), solution focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy and narrative therapy together we can find the best intervention for your needs.
Issues of concern can arise for all families as children grow though various stages. With experience working with children and families in various capacities, issues such as parent teen conflict, grief and loss, divorce, depression, anxiety, attachment, and inattention can be addressed.
Trained in family systems theory, play therapy, filial therapy (parent child attachment), solution focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy and narrative therapy together we can find the best intervention for your needs.
Issues of concern can arise for all families as children grow though various stages. With experience working with children and families in various capacities, issues such as parent teen conflict, grief and loss, divorce, depression, anxiety, attachment, and inattention can be addressed.
Social Shift Therapy and Wellness
Psychologist, \
Verified Verified
Red Deer, AB T4S
Our team has a number of specialities, including: Anxiety, Depression, Workplace Stress, Relationships, Parenting, Navigating ADHD for children and adults, Family Therapy, Grief and Loss, First Responders, Teachers and Support Staff, Teen Therapy, Managing Chronic Pain, Trauma and PTSD, and much more!.
We are a mindful and proactive mental health practice focusing on your mental well-being through psychology, workshops, and healthy workplace cultures. We are committed to a Social Shift using a modern approach to mental health. We offer a variety of mental health supports from our Registered Psychologists and Certified Canadian Counsellors. We are honoured to be able to also offer lower cost therapy services from our Graduate Student Interns for $50/session.
Our team has a number of specialities, including: Anxiety, Depression, Workplace Stress, Relationships, Parenting, Navigating ADHD for children and adults, Family Therapy, Grief and Loss, First Responders, Teachers and Support Staff, Teen Therapy, Managing Chronic Pain, Trauma and PTSD, and much more!.
We are a mindful and proactive mental health practice focusing on your mental well-being through psychology, workshops, and healthy workplace cultures. We are committed to a Social Shift using a modern approach to mental health. We offer a variety of mental health supports from our Registered Psychologists and Certified Canadian Counsellors. We are honoured to be able to also offer lower cost therapy services from our Graduate Student Interns for $50/session.
Viola Ncube
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Red Deer, AB T4P
Raising a child with emotional or behavioural challenges is overwhelming and can leave you feeling like you have failed as a parent. With my clinical experience, we can work together, on how you can enhance your relationship with your child and manage challenging behaviours. I will work with you to gain confidence and rediscover the joy of parenting. I have worked in different countries and I bring a broad range of experiences from a multitude of settings and I also work in Forensic Psychiatry.
Raising a child with emotional or behavioural challenges is overwhelming and can leave you feeling like you have failed as a parent. With my clinical experience, we can work together, on how you can enhance your relationship with your child and manage challenging behaviours. I will work with you to gain confidence and rediscover the joy of parenting. I have worked in different countries and I bring a broad range of experiences from a multitude of settings and I also work in Forensic Psychiatry.
Candice Mann
Registered Social Worker, MSW, BSW, RSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Red Deer, AB T4S
Accepting New Clients. Women, Mothers, and Caregivers you strive to be the best, the best partner, the best parent, the best at the office, but you always feel like you fall short. Will life always be this chaotic and exhausting? Despite your best efforts, there never seems to be enough time in the day. After caring for so many others in your life, you struggle to care for yourself. You're constantly running on empty but can't seem to stop the cycle. You're ready to bring balance to your life and feel confident in your decisions. Imagine feeling capable even in moments of stress, knowing you are enough.
Accepting New Clients. Women, Mothers, and Caregivers you strive to be the best, the best partner, the best parent, the best at the office, but you always feel like you fall short. Will life always be this chaotic and exhausting? Despite your best efforts, there never seems to be enough time in the day. After caring for so many others in your life, you struggle to care for yourself. You're constantly running on empty but can't seem to stop the cycle. You're ready to bring balance to your life and feel confident in your decisions. Imagine feeling capable even in moments of stress, knowing you are enough.
Averley Van Orman
Counsellor, RSW, CCC
Verified Verified
Red Deer, AB T4N
I have a special interest in marriage/relationship counselling as well as working with individuals ages 14+. While my formal education and on-going training provides a strong foundation for working with clients of all ages, it is my relationship with my partner and parenting our teenagers (18 and 15) that greatly influences me as a counsellor and allows me to better understand the ups and downs that accompany relationships and parenting.
I have a special interest in marriage/relationship counselling as well as working with individuals ages 14+. While my formal education and on-going training provides a strong foundation for working with clients of all ages, it is my relationship with my partner and parenting our teenagers (18 and 15) that greatly influences me as a counsellor and allows me to better understand the ups and downs that accompany relationships and parenting.
Sherri L Wright
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MCoun, Psych, RSW, CCPA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Red Deer, AB T4N
Hello and thank you for reviewing my site! I possess 30 years of experience in a variety of counselling contexts. I aspire to provide each client with a meaningful experience in each session. My focus of work includes women's & men's issues, health & wellness, marital issues, infertility, phase of life, healthy boundaries, menopause, life transitions & changes, parent-teen conflict, adolescence, and relationship challenges. I work with adults, parents, teens and couples. Counselling, coaching and consulting best describe my practice with a focus on your desired change-oriented outcomes whereby healing and growth can occur.
Hello and thank you for reviewing my site! I possess 30 years of experience in a variety of counselling contexts. I aspire to provide each client with a meaningful experience in each session. My focus of work includes women's & men's issues, health & wellness, marital issues, infertility, phase of life, healthy boundaries, menopause, life transitions & changes, parent-teen conflict, adolescence, and relationship challenges. I work with adults, parents, teens and couples. Counselling, coaching and consulting best describe my practice with a focus on your desired change-oriented outcomes whereby healing and growth can occur.
Lindsay McNena
Psychologist, MC, RPsych
Verified Verified
Red Deer, AB T4P
I have 10+ years working with clients experiencing anxiety, mood disorders, school refusal, friendship concerns, navigating family relationships, suicidal ideation/self-harm, and sexual/gender identity. I have worked with adult and youth clients with these concerns, along with relationships, infidelity, and parenting. My practice also includes working with couples, polycules, and consensual non-monogamy. I feel we all have a huge capacity for resilience and learning and enjoy co-creating successful therapeutic relationships which are trauma-informed and recognize client's lived experiences.
I have 10+ years working with clients experiencing anxiety, mood disorders, school refusal, friendship concerns, navigating family relationships, suicidal ideation/self-harm, and sexual/gender identity. I have worked with adult and youth clients with these concerns, along with relationships, infidelity, and parenting. My practice also includes working with couples, polycules, and consensual non-monogamy. I feel we all have a huge capacity for resilience and learning and enjoy co-creating successful therapeutic relationships which are trauma-informed and recognize client's lived experiences.
Liliana Bolaños
Counsellor, MSc, CCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Red Deer, AB T4R (Online Only)
I have experience supporting teens, young adults, adults & couples addressing issues such as anxiety, depression, self-harm, parenting, attachment, domestic violence, fostering healthy relationships, marriage prep, loss/grief, & anger.
A trusting relationship can empower us to share our story and become unstuck. I invite you to reach out! I hold a safe space to meet you where you are, one in which you actively participate to design & reach your goals, as you develop insight into the barriers that are keeping you from living the life you want. I’ve been privileged to work with a wide range of clients of various ages, ethnicities and demographics. My approach is collaborative, empathetic, developmentally sound, trauma-informed & culturally sensitive. I'm a therapist who is warm & also one who will push you to work, supporting you to do so with courage and hope.
I have experience supporting teens, young adults, adults & couples addressing issues such as anxiety, depression, self-harm, parenting, attachment, domestic violence, fostering healthy relationships, marriage prep, loss/grief, & anger.
A trusting relationship can empower us to share our story and become unstuck. I invite you to reach out! I hold a safe space to meet you where you are, one in which you actively participate to design & reach your goals, as you develop insight into the barriers that are keeping you from living the life you want. I’ve been privileged to work with a wide range of clients of various ages, ethnicities and demographics. My approach is collaborative, empathetic, developmentally sound, trauma-informed & culturally sensitive. I'm a therapist who is warm & also one who will push you to work, supporting you to do so with courage and hope.
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Parenting Counsellors
What does therapy for parenting look like?
Therapists may work with parents individually, together, or include the whole family to find solutions for the problems a parent faces. Many parent-based therapies work on a parent’s relationship with their children, problem-solving within the family, and analysis of family dynamics. Therapy conducted remotely by video may be helpful in allowing a therapist to observe how families interact in their own homes.
When should a parent seek therapy?
When behavioral problems begin to disrupt the healthy functioning of a family, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If parents find that children are acting out in school, have started using drugs or alcohol, have developed eating disorders, or other similar red flags, a therapist may be able to help.
How long does therapy take for parenting problems?
Depending on the severity of a family’s challenges and the type of treatment utilized, therapy for parenting can last from weeks to months. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a pragmatic therapy type that can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. Structural family therapy, which inspects family dynamics, often takes several months. Parent-child interaction therapy is typically shorter-term, lasting between 10 and 20 sessions. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
Can therapy help parents dealing with burnout or stress?
Parenting is difficult. Parents may dismiss or conceal feelings of exhaustion, overwhelm, or escape ideation—imagining withdrawing from their parental obligations altogether. but left unattended, these feelings can have negative effects on the whole family. A therapist can help parents work on the skills they might need to better cope with the burdens of parenting and help them be the best parents they can be.