Therapists in T3H

My focus is on helping parents raise happy, confident children. My specialized assessments will help you better understand exactly what your child's strengths are and what to do to overcome areas of difficulty. All interventions are collaborative in nature, where we will work together to help you l learn effective strategies to strengthen your child's resilience and skills to effectively manage life's challenges.

Christine is a Registered Psychologist providing Educational Assessments and/or Counselling services for children and adolescents. She holds a Master of Counselling degree from the University of Gonzaga, and a B.Ed degree from the University of Calgary. Before becoming a Registered Psychologist, Christine worked as a Special Education Teacher and School Counsellor. Christine's extensive background working in the education system contributes to her deep understanding of the impact social/emotional development has on school success. She is passionate about helping young people build the confidence they need to be successful inside and outside of the classroom.

I have strong clinical skills and am a goal-oriented therapist with almost 40 years experience. I'm passionate about my work with those who seek new meaning to multiple issues and who need clarity to that which has been overwhelming. You will be supported to participate in a process that facilitates healing, learn new skills and be empowered to overcome obstacles and replace unhealthy patterns. In our work, you will discover opportunities to appreciate the purpose, lessons and potential gifts out of your challenges.

I'm a Registered Psychologist who is dedicated to helping you overcome stress, worry, and fear. If you have anxieties about your life and relationships, or about eating, food, and the way your body looks, as a therapist, I can help. You might be obsessed with thoughts that you can't control. To the outside world, you may appear to function well. But on the inside, you're in a constant state of anxiety and angst. You may be overwhelmed and terrified that you'll have another panic attack, gain weight, or that something horrible is about to happen.

Are you experiencing depression, stress, or anxiety? Are personal disappointments in your life waking you up at night and affecting sleep? Are you struggling with the loss of an intimate relationship; feeling alone and lonely? Are work stressors leaving you feeling unhappy; needing a career change? I can help. Call me today. This is part of the way forward. From merely surviving - to thriving - to achieving the goal of sustained **flourishing** in your life. We can work together to make lasting positive changes in your life - starting today.

ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. I believe it takes a lot of courage to reach out for support. In my practice, I strive to honour that courage and meet you where you're at. I am a Registered Psychologist working in SW Calgary and I work from a trauma-informed and client-centered perspective. I strive to be inclusive and sex-positive. I am trained and experienced in working with topics related to sex, sexuality, gender, and relational diversity (open relationships, non-monogamy, poly). I have unique and extensive experience in issues related to sexuality and Christianity. I also have experience working with trauma, addiction, and anxiety.

I am a clinical psychologist who has expertise in working with adults (aged 18+) who are struggling with a wide range of mental health problems including depression, phobias, panic disorder, agoraphobia, social anxiety, generalized anxiety, health anxiety, post traumatic stress, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. My practice integrates cognitive-behavioural and mindfulness-based approaches to treating such problems.

I am constantly amazed at the resilience we all show, as we navigate our lives amidst the challenges that invariably arise! Sometimes the demands on us outweigh the resources we have available in that moment. It takes a courageous person to recognize the need for, and to request and accept, support. I am honoured every time clients invite me to join them along their journeys toward improved insight, skill, interaction, and overall living.

In my practice, I help clients process their difficult emotions. When we feel depressed or anxious, we haven't processed our underlying emotions and therefore have difficulties understanding our needs. I help people tune into themselves at a deeper level to create better self-understanding, which then leads to long-standing change. People see me if they are experiencing difficulties with relationships, depression, anxiety, parenting, prenatal/postpartum anxiety or depression, emotions, confidence, stress management, or a general feeling that they can't cope. I am a registered Psychologist with more than 10 years of experience working with adults and children.

JB Music Therapy is a company that empowers and connects every person to their best self regardless of circumstance. We champion music therapy through excellence in clinical practice and public education, transforming lives one note at a time. JB Music Therapy is a team of certified Music Therapists (MTAs) who design treatment plans for people of all ages to foster change: boost mood, decrease stress, improve speech after injury, increase focus, develop learning, reduce anxiety, and recover lost memories.

ACCEPTING CLIENTS. Calling all playful souls with big emotions. Come meet my playful soul! You might be a 4, 10, or 14 year old and need someone who understands your unique experience and developing mind. I will give you the means to play, talk, and express yourself through anxieties, anger, grief, peer difficulties, family challenges, and more! You might even be the caregiver of these youngsters and need some guidance on tough behaviours, emotions, parenting concerns, or life transitions. I will work independently with your child/adolescent, with you, or all together as a family to help build more skills and resilience.

People are often at a point in life where they realize that change needs to occur in order to promote psychological well being. I work with clients to identify their unique skills and facilitate change at their own pace. I offer services to children, teens, adults, and the elderly. The statement that drives my life view is: "Life is colourful and constantly changing." Nature appears to attest to this philosophy as well with the four seasons of colors and changes. With every season, life (and death) ebbs and flows, always towards what is to come...whatever that may be.

Listening for your best self can best take place in the context of a safe, confidential, professional relationship. Issues related to depression, anxiety, ADHD, workplace distress, relationship challenges, parenting, and adjustment to illness often bring us to uncharted waters. In a collaborative, facilitated journey we can identify specific strategies and skills for you to re-access your best self! My clinical areas of interest are anxiety, depression, and ADHD across the lifespan.

Are you feeling overwhelmed? Are you carrying pain from a difficult past or recent event? Perhaps from the loss of a loved one or a complicated relationship? Even loss from a life-changing situation? Are you a victim of domestic abuse? Are you looking to repair a challenging relationship or healing from one? You are not alone. Let me help you! I commend you for taking the first step towards healing. I have worked with a broad range of issues including cultural adjustment challenges, domestic violence, grief & loss, relationship challenges including survivors of abusive relationships, parent-child relationship challenges, and trauma.

Relationships and marriages are rarely without issue despite loving one another. We become confused about how relating became so difficult. Concerns become overwhelming, resulting in confusion, pain, fighting, distancing, feeling lonely, and blaming each other. As a relational counsellor I work with you to see your disconnects and strengths - I also provide you with tools for communication and conflict resolution for long-term sustainability. You can learn about your triggers, how they affect your relationship, and how to work through them. Counselling allows you to be heard, gain clarity, and find a positive direction forward.

I want to help you tap into your innate capacity to heal - help you become open to experience, learn to trust yourself, develop an internal evaluation of yourself and have a willingness to continue growing. In private practice, I provide individual, family, marital/relationship, and group counselling. I treat people across the lifespan including children, adolescents (e.g. navigating identity), adults (e.g. working through relationships, parenting, and career issues), and the elderly (grief and life transitions).

My career has centered around my primary area of interest concerning relationship dynamics and the impact and understanding of insecurity, frustration, anxiety and loss. I am passionate about supporting parents in understanding the influence of early life experiences and how those shape emotional development and our ability to remain connected to our children. My work is influenced by attachment-based therapy, narrative therapy, humanistic and experiential play approaches.

The bulk of my experience is working with young people, families, and adults dealing with addiction, mental health concerns, and family relationship issues. I have also extensive experience working with parents / guardians coping with the stress caused by behavioural issues at home.

Listening for your best self can best take place in the context of a safe, confidential, professional relationship with a therapist. Issues related to depression, anxiety, adult ADHD, workplace distress, relationship challenges, coming out and adjustment to illness often bring us to uncharted waters. In a collaborative, facilitated process we can identify specific strategies and skills for you to re-access your best self! Change is always possible.