*NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS* I operate from a trauma-informed person-centered approach, acknowledging that I am inviting clients to reveal vulnerable parts of themselves and should be met with nonjudgment and unconditional positive regard. My person-centered approach allows me to shift from a deficit based perspective to a strength-based perspective, allowing for a relational depth that transcends labels. My practice is grounded in providing affirming care to assist clients in embracing personal self-worth and bolstering personal agency.

Margaret believes that EMDR takes the pain out of the memories and that "Laughter is the best medicine" particularly when paired with music and self-help strategies! Visit me at my office in various locations in Calgary or I may come to your home in Calgary or nearby rural areas or see you securely online, text or telephone.

My goal is to support you to live a fulfilling, value-driven life. I have over fourteen years of experience that includes working with individuals, families, and couples who are dealing with chronic illness, addiction, and emotional and mental health difficulties. I'll provide therapy that is focused on your strengths and resilience and is warm, empathetic, and genuine, creating a safe space for you to share your experiences.

Imagine waking up feeling confident in yourself and your choices. Imagine being able to deal with every day life and your interpersonal relationships with less stress. Does this sound too good to be true? It doesn’t have to be. I help adults like you navigate identity issues, find worthiness, and develop self-awareness so they can create a life of meaning. In a world that tells you that you have to show up in a particular way to feel accepted, get into a particular school or be the right candidate for the job, it can be pretty overwhelming and exhausting. Not to mention, it can even come at the cost of losing your sense of Self.

Online appointments are available. I work with clients who struggle with, Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, OCD, PPD, PTSD and variety of other mental health concerns. I offer addictions counselling, particulary to those needing assessment, ongoing support or structured relapse prevention. I am trained in CISD and offer trauma support. I provide couples counselling, individual counselling and employee support for corporate companies. I have over 16 years of experience in counselling and I have been in private practice serving Fort McMurray, AB for over 7 years.

I practice using a cutting edge model of therapy designed to re-pattern the disorganization in the lower brain centers, which helps get to the heart of the healing process for clients. Life presents us with many challenges and I believe all children deserve to have a play therapy experience. I truly believe in the importance of working together as a team and recognize the importance of supporting the whole family. In addition to my clinical work, I also provide supervision to many mental health professionals. I offer both in-person and virtual individual and group supervision.

Are you struggling with uncomfortable feelings, anxious thoughts or lack of motivation? Are you tired of watching your child struggle and don’t know where else to turn? I understand that life is often hard and I can help! Contact me today to learn how to manage life’s challenges and discover life in a more rich and meaningful way.

Are you a parent looking for support for your child or teen? Is their anxiety, anger, separation, grief or self-esteem eating away at them or making home life hard? Do they seem overwhelmed frequently or shut down and not themselves? You may find yourself thinking about it all the time, researching tools to try, asking for advice from friends and family, wondering if what you're doing is enough, and even whether they are going to be able to move past this. If this is what you're feeling you are not alone. Many parents feel overwhelmed, worry about their kids future, and wish to make their troubles go away.

I am a CACCF, ACTA-Alberta and CCPA certified Addiction Counsellor and Mental Health Therapist with 10+ years’ experience in Addictive behavioural change counselling and recovery case management. Worked with clients of the Addiction Recovery Network, Salvation Army; CAMH; and Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services. My treatment approach is Client-centered with a natural ability to connect with clients and families from diverse backgrounds. I am devoted to creating a positive and trusting environment for clients to explore options to bring about behavioural change, while providing effective case management.

What’s the most challenging thing about being human? It’s other human beings! Or at least, it can often seem that way. If you think about it, doesn’t most of the stress and upset you feel in life revolve around how you experience yourself in relation with and relative to other people? Do you long for understanding or acceptance of who you really are, a feeling of freedom, or peace of mind? Do you want a balanced life with healthy, harmonious relationships in which you are able to both give and receive support equally? Could you use some assistance in creating that?

The world has changed dramatically, in such a short amount of time. All of a sudden, we're living in an unpredictable world. Not only do we worry more about our health, but we're also struggling with economic uncertainty. Combine all of these factors, and it makes sense that you're feeling a lot more anxious than you used to. By coming to therapy, we can work together to help you make sense of this new reality. In addition to offering strategies and tips for how to manage your anxiety, we can also look for deeper insights to help guide you through this event.

Maybe you are experiencing feelings of anxiety, low self-esteem, or depression. You may be facing a challenge, a crisis, or a life changing event. Events from your past may be interfering with your life in the present. Perhaps you have never felt that anyone has really listened to you or understood you, let alone accepted you. Maybe you are feeling stuck or experiencing a lack of direction. Seeking support and receiving help is a courageous step towards a better quality of life. Counselling can help you to accept the things that you cannot change and help you to bring about changes that are possible.

Do you feel lost in life? Or wondering why you get into the same ways of doing things while trying to create a new way to be? Feeling like one emotion dominates your life or perhaps feeling fully disconnected from your emotions? The first step to changing one's life takes curiosity, inner strength, and courage to explore and understand how we function in this world. This journey can feel confusing, dark, and lonely, but it does not have to be when accompanied by a trusted and safe person. Being able to speak about the things we normally fear can be a liberating and healing process while you control how far to go.

1 in 8 girls between the age of 12 and 19 experience severe depression! I hear this all the time from moms of teen girls who are worried sick about their daughters locking themselves in their bedrooms for hours at a time. Your daughter doesn’t have to gamble with being a statistic. Your teen locking themselves in their bedroom may actually be a useful thing because it means she’s aware of her feelings….. And that means we can do something about it. Start today to help your teen secure skills, rituals, and routines so she can weather the seasons of life.

*Accepting new clients* What’s holding you back? Life is full of ups and downs; maybe you are in the midst of one of these ‘downs’, such as the loss of a relationship. Or, maybe you feel like you are missing out on living your life to the fullest. Sometimes we need help from a non-judgmental, compassionate professional to help us gain new perspectives, and help us re-examine beliefs and patterns that may be getting in our way.

Feeling heard and cared about by your counsellor is key to the outcome of therapy. Changing assumptions, behaviour and healing from past trauma can be hard, scary and overwhelming; which is why a strong working alliance with your counsellor is important. In my practice, I help individuals and couples identify and work through their presenting problem(s) (the source of unhappiness); implement effective problem solving and communication skills that lead to stronger relationships and deeper levels of intimacy.

Let me tell you my story: It was a warm morning in fall, when my mother died after a long period of suffering. I had always dreaded that day, and I had no clue how my life could continue. Her doctor encouraged me to see her death as though it had brought her freedom. Freedom was a concept that I had never known before; violence were what I knew. It was that day when I was 19 years old that I left home forever. I left behind abuse, and began my search for freedom. I found it, 19 years later.

Patricia has 18 years experience in the area of counselling, wellbeing and trauma. Clients consult her on issues related to management of stress, depression and anxiety. She is also recognized for her work in the area of integration to a new culture and managing life transitions. Patricia is passionate about helping clients find their inner voice. Her practice is an integrative approach working with CBT, humanist perspective and narrative models. She passionated working with women, cross cultural parenting and couples.

As a coach and psychologist, I assist individuals with challenging concerns related to personal and professional development - I have been doing this for most of my career.

Hi! I’m Dr. Michelle. I have a PhD in Counselling Psychology from the University of Calgary and am a registered psychologist in Alberta. I completed my residency in Los Angeles, California where I supervised doctoral students in addition to providing psychotherapy. My expertise is with people managing: depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and chronic health conditions. I also specialize in couple therapy and the cross-over between individual health conditions in relationships. Message me for a free 30-minute consultation to see if we are the right fit so you can get the help you need and get back to your life.