"I help individual clients with ADHD, anxiety, and addiction concerns regain control over their lives. I also offer relationship help for individuals and couples. There is a capable and special person inside each and every one of us; don't let your symptoms stop you from being that person. My therapeutic orientation is mainly Cognitive Behavioural, though I also utilize psychodynamic and family therapy approaches as appropriate. Please see my website for more details and information about any of the above concerns or just send me an email or a phone call with any questions."

"My work has been to learn and share how to be able to talk confidently to yourself and others in order to have the kind of life and relationship that you desire. As a psychologist, I love being able to hep you to discover how you can recognize your strengths, view yourself as a person of worth, and support you in your process of achieving mastery over your mood, anxiety and stressors. I would love to share with you some tools to help you get mastery over your life and how to have deep and meaningful relationships with others."

"Have you ever heard that a fish is the last to discover water? Sometimes individuals are so embedded in their mindsets that they can become blind to seeing their lives in any other way. We all have our individual way of seeing our lives, but sometimes this special lens through which we look at life can be limiting. Using evidence-based psychotherapies, I hope to provide you with new ways of seeing and being in your world. There are specific, efficacious tools to help people escape the feeling of being trapped in anxiety, depression or other personal or relationship issue."

"As a certified Multiple Addiction Therapist and Clinical Sexologist with over 36 years of clinical practice experience I am able to treat individuals and families with a variety of presentations. My practice is dedicated to supporting individuals to alleviate sexual functioning and gender identity concerns. I also facilitate a "Continuing Care Program for Addiction Treatment" including appropriate intervention for individuals and their families impacted by addiction. We collaborate to find solutions that will support positive change."

"I have a very eclectic approach to therapy and pride myself in developing individual strategies specific to client needs. I completed my Masters of Counselling Psychology through Athabasca University and Advanced Diploma in Art Therapy at the Vancouver Art Therapy Institute. I find my roots in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy and Narrative Therapy, through a Client Centered lens. And to put a creative spin on things, Art Therapy can be made available to anyone who is interested!!! "

"I think everyone should have a therapist. I realize how self-serving that sounds, but if we see a medical doctor on a regular basis (yes, you should do that too!) for our physical health, why wouldn’t we have someone in our pocket for mental health as well? If there is a stigma around mental health, there is stigma of having a therapist as well. I regularly meet with people that have never accessed a mental health professional and after one session you can see the anxiety leave them as I help take away those social pressures and instead focus on you, that’s what I want, to be team YOU!"

"I specialize in treating anxiety disorders, depression, and chronic interpersonal difficulties, using a thoughtful integration of several models of therapy including acceptance and commitment, cognitive behavioral, dialectical-behavioural, emotion-focused, and short-term psychodynamic approaches. My focus is on improving client insight into why their relationships can become a struggle, teaching coping skills, and helping clients to clarify the nature of their emotional reactions so that they can successfully manage these reactions, and perhaps even learn from them."

"I am a Registered Psychologist with the College of Alberta Psychologists with over 7 years experience helping clients with a variety of concerns. I strongly believe in working with my clients to create tailored treatment goals in order to facilitate effective change. I believe clients are the experts of their experience, and understand how culture, values, and past experiences can impact one’s life and unique circumstances. I specialize in providing individual therapy for children, adolescents, and adults and have vast experience facilitating groups with youth aimed at improving skills, such as anger management and social skills. "

"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."

"**Practice Currently Full. Waitlist Available** Life can be hard sometimes and sometimes we don't have the map or skills to know how to deal with it. We all have blind spots that counselling can help with. I commend you for taking this step. As a counselling psychologist, I can help you learn how to cultivate a healthier relationship with yourself and those closest to you. I have worked successfully with a wide range of adults from top performers and working professionals and leaders, to post-secondary students, artists and sensitive souls facing a variety of life transitions. "

"A different life begins with you. I believe all people possess the ability to create positive changes in their lives. My goal is to help you access those inner resources and provide you with the support, tools, and guidance to meet your life objectives. As a doctoral-trained clinical psychologist, I bring a variety of different skills and perspectives to help you see your challenges in different ways. I consider it a privilege to journey with you on the process of self-discovery."

"Major concerns Lydia can help you with include: Improving self-image; Recalibrating emotional reactivity into more optimal range; Increasing confidence (decreasing self-doubt); Handling stress and pressure better (reducing anxiety); Boosting mood & well-being; Improving focus & decision making (& reducing second guessing); Enhancing performance towards more consistently achieving personal & professional goals; Breaking bad habits & sustaining healthy lifestyle; Adjusting to change & managing crisis (navigating uncharted waters and becoming more resilient); Resolving and transcending conflict; and improving relationships. "

"My practice welcomes individuals and families from different cultural backgrounds and offers a safe place to work together, share our experiences, and reconnecting to relationships that are meaningful. I believe that everybody has goals and dreams that they want to accomplish in life. However, sometimes we encounter stressors in our lives which can shatter our dreams and our relationships. I will work with you, using different therapeutic approaches, to help cope with the stressors that are getting in the way. I believe in resolving conflict, pursuing happiness, and preserving relationships. "

"In my practice a core value and focus is to help you achieve a balance in overall health and wellbeing. I truly believe that with support, personal exploration and reflection that we all have the ability to build resiliency and bounce back from adversity. In my work with individuals and families I draw from both my professional and personal experience to engage with individuals on meaningful, collaborative, and supportive levels. My goal is to support you in overcoming life's adversity by setting goals, working towards improving your overall wellness, and to decrease stress in your life."

"Parenting is a wondrous yet often difficult journey. Children's early development takes place within the context of their close relationships. My work focusses on helping to optimize the parent-child relationship as the foundation for a child to reach their potential and have the best possible start in life. I have focussed my career on working with children, including children with developmental differences and various medical challenges through settings such as Montreal Children's Hospital, Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario, and the Alberta Children's Hospital. I look forward to journeying with you on the adventure of parenting."

"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."

"I am a registered psychologist who specializes in working with Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults struggling with Anxiety, ADHD, Depression, Low Self-Esteem, and Behavioural Issues. Coping with social anxiety, self-hate, school problems, or behaviour outbursts is hard to do alone. I can help you and your child take the first step in creating change."

"It's hard to have time for a full life when a great deal of your thought power is used on worrying about what you ate, will eat, won't eat and what you look like. I specialize in working with people struggling with eating concerns and body image. "

"Is your life all you want it to be? Are you struggling to make changes on your own and it just ISN'T working? I offer skilled and compassionate counselling in a non-judgmental, safe and confidential environment where you can share your concerns, gain perspective and learn specific, targeted tools to help you navigate life's challenges, improve wellness and heal and move past life's difficulties. Working from a person-centered, holistic approach I blend cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic (including attachment focused) and interpersonal therapies to individualize the best care for you. "

"At times life can become complicated by stress and adversity which is difficult to navigate on our own. My counselling philosophy is grounded in the knowledge that everyone has strengths and resources that can help them thrive and all of us need genuine caring relationships to live our best lives. Unfortunately, the challenges in our lives can cause us to lose sight of our strengths and strain key relationships leaving us feeling lost, confused and overwhelmed. At these times, counselling can help to explore these thoughts and feelings, identify meaningful solutions and restore hope and overall resilience."