Relationship Issues Therapists in Calgary, AB
Located in Calgary, I am a senior Psychologist providing therapy to individuals and couples experiencing emotional and interpersonal challenges, & relationship issues (e.g., affairs, conflict, trust, communication; divorce); mental health disorders, risky/problematic substance use, and/or more general problems of living. I have advanced training in several therapeutic approaches, including, but not limited to: Cognitive-behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, and couples therapy (Gottman method, Integrative Behavioural Couples Therapy, and Emotionally-focused Therapy). I regularly train PhD students, psychology residents, and provisional psychologists. Additionally, I have expertise working with families (and their adult children), and the assessment/treatment of adult ADHD.
Located in Calgary, I am a senior Psychologist providing therapy to individuals and couples experiencing emotional and interpersonal challenges, & relationship issues (e.g., affairs, conflict, trust, communication; divorce); mental health disorders, risky/problematic substance use, and/or more general problems of living. I have advanced training in several therapeutic approaches, including, but not limited to: Cognitive-behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, and couples therapy (Gottman method, Integrative Behavioural Couples Therapy, and Emotionally-focused Therapy). I regularly train PhD students, psychology residents, and provisional psychologists. Additionally, I have expertise working with families (and their adult children), and the assessment/treatment of adult ADHD.
From trauma recovery and relationship building to navigating life transitions, I provide compassionate support and practical tools.
Feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges? You might be struggling with trauma, relationship issues, or difficulty managing emotions. Perhaps you're navigating complexities in your relationship, considering parenthood, or healing from infidelity. Maybe you're seeking support as an LGBTQIA+ individual or couple. Regardless of your unique journey, you deserve a safe space to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. You want to build practical skills, improve relationships, and find greater fulfillment in life.
From trauma recovery and relationship building to navigating life transitions, I provide compassionate support and practical tools.
Feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges? You might be struggling with trauma, relationship issues, or difficulty managing emotions. Perhaps you're navigating complexities in your relationship, considering parenthood, or healing from infidelity. Maybe you're seeking support as an LGBTQIA+ individual or couple. Regardless of your unique journey, you deserve a safe space to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. You want to build practical skills, improve relationships, and find greater fulfillment in life.
As an experienced grief, life transition and relationship therapist, I believe that old hurts can resurface in tough times and cause us to repeat patterns that get in the way of our relationships, goals and our lives.
This wasn’t the way it was supposed to be. You want to appear like you have it “all together”, but deep down you are anything but! Stressed out, anxious and full of self-doubt, you feel alone and overwhelmed as you struggle with unexpected challenges. Clients come to me looking for a therapist who has clinical experience and life experience because therapy should be a place where you feel safely guided by someone who can offer ideas and strategies when you feel stuck.
As an experienced grief, life transition and relationship therapist, I believe that old hurts can resurface in tough times and cause us to repeat patterns that get in the way of our relationships, goals and our lives.
This wasn’t the way it was supposed to be. You want to appear like you have it “all together”, but deep down you are anything but! Stressed out, anxious and full of self-doubt, you feel alone and overwhelmed as you struggle with unexpected challenges. Clients come to me looking for a therapist who has clinical experience and life experience because therapy should be a place where you feel safely guided by someone who can offer ideas and strategies when you feel stuck.
Some are grappling with depression or anxiety, others with relationship difficulties, historic issues, or life transitions.
These are unprecedented times, rife with unprecedented challenges. The uncertainty of the situation, the lack of a map for understanding the present and envisioning the future, is a source of chronic stress for almost everyone one, and takes a particularly heavy toll on some. Its impacts are being felt at every level, experienced in ways that continue to evolve and that may be overwhelming. We are all new to this situation, but we are not new to grappling with unforeseen problems or having to pick our way though the unknown. Helping people to do that, even in ordinary times, is what my work is all about.
Some are grappling with depression or anxiety, others with relationship difficulties, historic issues, or life transitions.
These are unprecedented times, rife with unprecedented challenges. The uncertainty of the situation, the lack of a map for understanding the present and envisioning the future, is a source of chronic stress for almost everyone one, and takes a particularly heavy toll on some. Its impacts are being felt at every level, experienced in ways that continue to evolve and that may be overwhelming. We are all new to this situation, but we are not new to grappling with unforeseen problems or having to pick our way though the unknown. Helping people to do that, even in ordinary times, is what my work is all about.
Together, we can work towards helping you find happiness, fulfillment, and contentment by exploring and uncovering the root causes of your dissatisfaction and relationship difficulties.
I see you—searching through profiles, hoping to find a therapist who truly gets it. Someone who can ask the right questions, connect the dots, shake things up, and help you move forward. If you’re ready—and I believe you are—I’m here for you. If you’re feeling constant dissatisfaction, no matter how much you achieve, chasing the next thing, molding yourself to others, or feeling empty, frustrated, exhausted, and alone—I can walk with you. You don’t have to keep searching for solutions on your own. Together, we can explore why you feel this way and guide you toward a path of true fulfillment.
Together, we can work towards helping you find happiness, fulfillment, and contentment by exploring and uncovering the root causes of your dissatisfaction and relationship difficulties.
I see you—searching through profiles, hoping to find a therapist who truly gets it. Someone who can ask the right questions, connect the dots, shake things up, and help you move forward. If you’re ready—and I believe you are—I’m here for you. If you’re feeling constant dissatisfaction, no matter how much you achieve, chasing the next thing, molding yourself to others, or feeling empty, frustrated, exhausted, and alone—I can walk with you. You don’t have to keep searching for solutions on your own. Together, we can explore why you feel this way and guide you toward a path of true fulfillment.
Richard Mercier
Registered Provisional Psychologist, MA, PPCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T2X
Being collaborative, non-judgmental and creating a trusting relationship are the key elements to the success of our work together.
It's in our nature to need connection and belonging. When we are in an intimate relationship, sometimes we fight, get discouraged and feel hopeless. We may feel lost and misunderstood. In our couple work, I will help you see the negative cycle that couples enter when they fight, identify the emotional needs and bring understanding and new patterns of communication that will bring satisfaction in your couple. During our individual journey of life, we experience challenges, negative events, losses and anxiety which can make us unhappy. Through our collaborative work, I will accompany and support you in finding connection and purpose.
Being collaborative, non-judgmental and creating a trusting relationship are the key elements to the success of our work together.
It's in our nature to need connection and belonging. When we are in an intimate relationship, sometimes we fight, get discouraged and feel hopeless. We may feel lost and misunderstood. In our couple work, I will help you see the negative cycle that couples enter when they fight, identify the emotional needs and bring understanding and new patterns of communication that will bring satisfaction in your couple. During our individual journey of life, we experience challenges, negative events, losses and anxiety which can make us unhappy. Through our collaborative work, I will accompany and support you in finding connection and purpose.
Treatment may include ADHD, anxiety, depression, autism and other stressor-related issues: stress and coping, relationship conflict, communication, marital, blended family and adjustment, work-related stress, workplace harassment and bullying, trauma, life decisions and transitions, family of origin issues, school-related worries, and sleep difficulties.
Accepting New Clients - I am experienced in relationships, as well as Child & Adolescent Mental Health. I worked for 20+ years with AHS. I am well-versed in assessment & therapy with children & teens who present with mental health concerns, so their families can live healthier, more productive & more fulfilling lives. Or, are you looking for someone who specializes in relationships - your partner, your children, your family? When you stop expecting people to be perfect, you can like them for who they are. I greatly enjoy supporting couples, families, parents, and children alike, who present with much strength, although in distress.
Treatment may include ADHD, anxiety, depression, autism and other stressor-related issues: stress and coping, relationship conflict, communication, marital, blended family and adjustment, work-related stress, workplace harassment and bullying, trauma, life decisions and transitions, family of origin issues, school-related worries, and sleep difficulties.
Accepting New Clients - I am experienced in relationships, as well as Child & Adolescent Mental Health. I worked for 20+ years with AHS. I am well-versed in assessment & therapy with children & teens who present with mental health concerns, so their families can live healthier, more productive & more fulfilling lives. Or, are you looking for someone who specializes in relationships - your partner, your children, your family? When you stop expecting people to be perfect, you can like them for who they are. I greatly enjoy supporting couples, families, parents, and children alike, who present with much strength, although in distress.
If you feel like you no longer take pleasure in usual activities, your interpersonal relationships are suffering, you find your mood sad, angry and you experience sleep disturbances...you are not alone! Mental health is a continuum and everyone at times feels overwhelmed, out of balance and confused by life’s curve-balls. As a Registered Psychologist, I've successfully worked with clients with various issues such as relationship concerns-couples/marital issues, trauma, PTSD, OCD, grief/loss, self-esteem, co-dependency, depression, anxiety, phobia, and occupational stress.
If you feel like you no longer take pleasure in usual activities, your interpersonal relationships are suffering, you find your mood sad, angry and you experience sleep disturbances...you are not alone! Mental health is a continuum and everyone at times feels overwhelmed, out of balance and confused by life’s curve-balls. As a Registered Psychologist, I've successfully worked with clients with various issues such as relationship concerns-couples/marital issues, trauma, PTSD, OCD, grief/loss, self-esteem, co-dependency, depression, anxiety, phobia, and occupational stress.
Emily Wasylenko
Psychologist, MA, RPsych, CCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T2R
Waitlist for new clients
Remaining flexible to your needs, I will use various intervention modalities that lead you to feeling better in your relationship with yourself and those around you.
I believe that you should walk away from counselling feeling empowered; with a sense of agency to make choices that improve your quality of life within the social contexts and systems you operate in. My role is to provide a nonjudgmental, warm, and accepting environment while accompanying you in discovering the resources you hold within you to move past the difficulties you’re facing.
Remaining flexible to your needs, I will use various intervention modalities that lead you to feeling better in your relationship with yourself and those around you.
I believe that you should walk away from counselling feeling empowered; with a sense of agency to make choices that improve your quality of life within the social contexts and systems you operate in. My role is to provide a nonjudgmental, warm, and accepting environment while accompanying you in discovering the resources you hold within you to move past the difficulties you’re facing.
Whether the issue is infertility, addiction, relationship or family problems we will work through it together.
Life can be challenging and although we may be able to cope with the majority of difficulties that come our way sometimes an issue arises that feels too difficult to manage on our own. This may be a problem within ourselves, our relationships or a situation which is seemingly beyond our control. Let me support you in tapping into your natural strengths and resiliency to overcome the problem that is facing you today. We can work together to find the solution that will work the best for you.
Whether the issue is infertility, addiction, relationship or family problems we will work through it together.
Life can be challenging and although we may be able to cope with the majority of difficulties that come our way sometimes an issue arises that feels too difficult to manage on our own. This may be a problem within ourselves, our relationships or a situation which is seemingly beyond our control. Let me support you in tapping into your natural strengths and resiliency to overcome the problem that is facing you today. We can work together to find the solution that will work the best for you.
Beyond tools, tasks, and techniques, the experience of a healing and affirming therapeutic relationship is also key to becoming 'unstuck' and to moving in the direction of health.
Welcome! Having been one of the first in Calgary to be certified in sex addiction therapy, the bulk of my practice consists of individuals and couples in various stages of sex and other addiction recovery. Do you need help in the struggle to remain sober? Would you benefit from guidance in the formulation and maintenance of an effective recovery plan? Do you need a compassionate listener as you make sense of the trauma of discovery? My goal is to promote awareness of your emotional life; to help you establish and negotiate appropriate boundaries; and to enhance trust in all your relationships.
Beyond tools, tasks, and techniques, the experience of a healing and affirming therapeutic relationship is also key to becoming 'unstuck' and to moving in the direction of health.
Welcome! Having been one of the first in Calgary to be certified in sex addiction therapy, the bulk of my practice consists of individuals and couples in various stages of sex and other addiction recovery. Do you need help in the struggle to remain sober? Would you benefit from guidance in the formulation and maintenance of an effective recovery plan? Do you need a compassionate listener as you make sense of the trauma of discovery? My goal is to promote awareness of your emotional life; to help you establish and negotiate appropriate boundaries; and to enhance trust in all your relationships.
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Verified Verified
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Calgary, AB T3A (Online Only)
If your current relationship is struggling because of conflict, lack of connection, or problems you can't fix on your own, I can help.
Do you and your partner find yourselves caught in the same arguments, no matter what you do? Maybe your thoughts are filled with the idea that you’re not good enough, or you find it hard to trust. You’ve tried talking it out, but that only seems to make things worse.
If your current relationship is struggling because of conflict, lack of connection, or problems you can't fix on your own, I can help.
Do you and your partner find yourselves caught in the same arguments, no matter what you do? Maybe your thoughts are filled with the idea that you’re not good enough, or you find it hard to trust. You’ve tried talking it out, but that only seems to make things worse.
Samantha Rintoul
Registered Provisional Psychologist, BA, MACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T2N
Struggling to connect in relationships? Questioning your self-worth & value? If you face attachment or relationship concerns I would love to work with you! Whether you are dealing with trauma or just seeking to improve your life - we can work together to ease your current distress, while examining the deeper roots of your concerns. From our very first session, my goal is to make sure you feel hopeful & heard. I welcome members of the 2SLGBTQI+community & am passionate about creating an environment where all my clients feel safe & valued for exactly who they are. Please reach out if you would like to book a free 15 min consult.
Struggling to connect in relationships? Questioning your self-worth & value? If you face attachment or relationship concerns I would love to work with you! Whether you are dealing with trauma or just seeking to improve your life - we can work together to ease your current distress, while examining the deeper roots of your concerns. From our very first session, my goal is to make sure you feel hopeful & heard. I welcome members of the 2SLGBTQI+community & am passionate about creating an environment where all my clients feel safe & valued for exactly who they are. Please reach out if you would like to book a free 15 min consult.
By providing a collaborative, supportive therapist-client relationship, I can guide you in strengthening coping strategies, attain problem-solving skills, build healthy relationships, break negative patterns, and develop self-worth.
At some point in our lives we find ourselves feeling overwhelmed with a problem and unable to find a way out. Reaching out for support can provide an opportunity to learn alternative, healthier ways to cope and discover one's true self. My training in Marriage and Family Therapy and my diverse clinical experience, have allowed me to assist clients to discover and break their existing patterns that are keeping them stuck. Therefore, allowing them to develop insight, awareness, and a new outlook on the challenges they are facing, enabling them to lead more fulfilled lives and build stronger relationships.
By providing a collaborative, supportive therapist-client relationship, I can guide you in strengthening coping strategies, attain problem-solving skills, build healthy relationships, break negative patterns, and develop self-worth.
At some point in our lives we find ourselves feeling overwhelmed with a problem and unable to find a way out. Reaching out for support can provide an opportunity to learn alternative, healthier ways to cope and discover one's true self. My training in Marriage and Family Therapy and my diverse clinical experience, have allowed me to assist clients to discover and break their existing patterns that are keeping them stuck. Therefore, allowing them to develop insight, awareness, and a new outlook on the challenges they are facing, enabling them to lead more fulfilled lives and build stronger relationships.
I support couples and people struggling with relationship challenges, people pleasing, perfectionism, burnout or anything that leads us to feeling “not enough.
Do you struggle with feeling disconnected from others or yourself? Do you believe you "aren't enough" despite continuously working to help yourself and others? More than ever, we are feeling anxious, burnt out, and overwhelmed about how we can fully engage in our lives, careers, and relationships. Pushing away our needs or struggling to find the first step can lead to emotional, mental and physical exhaustion. I believe that life doesn't have to be so hard.
I support couples and people struggling with relationship challenges, people pleasing, perfectionism, burnout or anything that leads us to feeling “not enough.
Do you struggle with feeling disconnected from others or yourself? Do you believe you "aren't enough" despite continuously working to help yourself and others? More than ever, we are feeling anxious, burnt out, and overwhelmed about how we can fully engage in our lives, careers, and relationships. Pushing away our needs or struggling to find the first step can lead to emotional, mental and physical exhaustion. I believe that life doesn't have to be so hard.
Along with helping clients with issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, substance use and other mental health challenges, much of our therapy work falls into 1 of 5 areas: Parenting Support and Child/Adolescent Therapy • Men's Issues & Mental/Emotional Health • Relationship Health • Career transition and work-related counselling • Separation and Divorce.
Let's face it, life can feel unbearable at times and relationships and parenting are emotionally taxing. If you're reading this and this is your first time working with a psychologist, this is likely not a high moment for you. Rarely do clients start a session with, "My life is great! Things couldn't be better!" The reality is you're struggling, feeling lost and in pain, things are not going well for you or someone you care about, and we have entered the picture somewhere along the way. That you trust a therapist or anyone else enough to connect with you in that struggle is tough to do, and a responsibility we do not take lightly.
Along with helping clients with issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, substance use and other mental health challenges, much of our therapy work falls into 1 of 5 areas: Parenting Support and Child/Adolescent Therapy • Men's Issues & Mental/Emotional Health • Relationship Health • Career transition and work-related counselling • Separation and Divorce.
Let's face it, life can feel unbearable at times and relationships and parenting are emotionally taxing. If you're reading this and this is your first time working with a psychologist, this is likely not a high moment for you. Rarely do clients start a session with, "My life is great! Things couldn't be better!" The reality is you're struggling, feeling lost and in pain, things are not going well for you or someone you care about, and we have entered the picture somewhere along the way. That you trust a therapist or anyone else enough to connect with you in that struggle is tough to do, and a responsibility we do not take lightly.
I am a Registered Psychologist with over 20 years experience in the field of counselling. I believe my role is to guide clients to a deeper understanding of themselves, teach new skills, and support them to establish and maintain changes that focus on moving forward and establishing more effective life strategies. I have extensive experience working with a wide range of issues including: Stress Management, Anxiety/Worry and Fear, Depression, Loneliness, Relationship, Self-Esteem, Conflict Resolution, Workplace Issues, Burnout, Grief, Family Challenges, Change/Transition, and Mood Disorders,
I am a Registered Psychologist with over 20 years experience in the field of counselling. I believe my role is to guide clients to a deeper understanding of themselves, teach new skills, and support them to establish and maintain changes that focus on moving forward and establishing more effective life strategies. I have extensive experience working with a wide range of issues including: Stress Management, Anxiety/Worry and Fear, Depression, Loneliness, Relationship, Self-Esteem, Conflict Resolution, Workplace Issues, Burnout, Grief, Family Challenges, Change/Transition, and Mood Disorders,
Penny Yen
Registered Provisional Psychologist, BA Hons, MACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T2Z
Do you feel the world is colourless and dull, or that you're anxious and stressed all the time? I can work with you through trauma, depression, anxiety, phobias, and relationship issues, leading to a more meaningful and fulfilling life. My skills come not only from my education and training, but also from significant personal experience. I offer candid compassion - my wholehearted, unbridled support in your mental health journey without coddling you, allowing your strengths to come to the forefront.
Do you feel the world is colourless and dull, or that you're anxious and stressed all the time? I can work with you through trauma, depression, anxiety, phobias, and relationship issues, leading to a more meaningful and fulfilling life. My skills come not only from my education and training, but also from significant personal experience. I offer candid compassion - my wholehearted, unbridled support in your mental health journey without coddling you, allowing your strengths to come to the forefront.
Stephanie Feldman
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T2P
Waitlist for new clients
I believe that healing occurs in relationship, and that both our mind and body reflect the beliefs we hold about ourselves and the world.
I understand the courage it takes to begin or re-enter therapy. I am honoured to be a part of this process with you. You deserve to find a therapist you connect with, who sees you as a human, rather than a problem to be fixed. My mission is to help you process your trauma, feel your feelings, explore your identity, and support you to connect to yourself and others through healing attachment experiences within the therapeutic relationship. I am passionate about working with women experiencing concerns related to trauma, self-esteem and identity. I take a down-to-earth approach, using humour and compassion to genuinely connect.
I believe that healing occurs in relationship, and that both our mind and body reflect the beliefs we hold about ourselves and the world.
I understand the courage it takes to begin or re-enter therapy. I am honoured to be a part of this process with you. You deserve to find a therapist you connect with, who sees you as a human, rather than a problem to be fixed. My mission is to help you process your trauma, feel your feelings, explore your identity, and support you to connect to yourself and others through healing attachment experiences within the therapeutic relationship. I am passionate about working with women experiencing concerns related to trauma, self-esteem and identity. I take a down-to-earth approach, using humour and compassion to genuinely connect.
Michelle Yvonne Buk
Marriage & Family Therapist, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T2T
My practice specializes in relationship therapy and is based in attachment theory. I have over 30 years experience in family and couple/marital therapy and advanced skills in pediatric mental health, child development and best practices in parenting theory. I have worked in hospital based in patient and out patient programs, community mental health and social services as well as university teaching and administration. Currently I am employed with Alberta Children’s Hospital as well as my own private practice.
My practice specializes in relationship therapy and is based in attachment theory. I have over 30 years experience in family and couple/marital therapy and advanced skills in pediatric mental health, child development and best practices in parenting theory. I have worked in hospital based in patient and out patient programs, community mental health and social services as well as university teaching and administration. Currently I am employed with Alberta Children’s Hospital as well as my own private practice.
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While need for human connection appears to be innate, the ability to form healthy, loving relationships is learned. Some evidence suggests that the ability to form a stable relationship starts to form in infancy, in a child's earliest experiences with a caregiver who reliably meets the infant's needs for food, care, warmth, protection, stimulation, and social contact. Such relationships are not destiny, but they are theorized to establish deeply ingrained patterns of relating to others. The end of a relationship, however, is often a source of great psychological anguish.