Therapists for Teens in Blackfalds, AB
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Rachel Sarah Freeman
Counsellor, CCC, MACP, CCTP, CATP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Blackfalds, AB T0M
M.A.C.P. (Master of Arts Counseling Psychology), C.C.C. (Certified Canadian Counselor), C.C.T.P. (Certified Clinical Trauma Professional), C.A.T.P. (Certified Child & Adolescent Trauma Professional) I have been working as Certified Canadian Counsellor since 2017, registered with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association, working in both individual counselling and group therapy settings. In 2020 I became certified as a Clinical Trauma Professional for adults, children and adolescents.
M.A.C.P. (Master of Arts Counseling Psychology), C.C.C. (Certified Canadian Counselor), C.C.T.P. (Certified Clinical Trauma Professional), C.A.T.P. (Certified Child & Adolescent Trauma Professional) I have been working as Certified Canadian Counsellor since 2017, registered with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association, working in both individual counselling and group therapy settings. In 2020 I became certified as a Clinical Trauma Professional for adults, children and adolescents.
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Everyone should offer themselves at least one priceless gift per year. A priceless gift is one that fosters our quality of life. Neutralizing the impact of negative past experiences or current stress, getting to know ourselves better, becoming more resilient, improving our experience of life, exploring new life directions and addressing challenging life transitions are all great examples of priceless gifts we can offer ourselves. Our mental health impacts all aspects of our life, the quality of our relationships, and how we experience the world. So, are you ready to give yourself the priceless gift of improved mental health?
Everyone should offer themselves at least one priceless gift per year. A priceless gift is one that fosters our quality of life. Neutralizing the impact of negative past experiences or current stress, getting to know ourselves better, becoming more resilient, improving our experience of life, exploring new life directions and addressing challenging life transitions are all great examples of priceless gifts we can offer ourselves. Our mental health impacts all aspects of our life, the quality of our relationships, and how we experience the world. So, are you ready to give yourself the priceless gift of improved mental health?
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It Takes Practice Counselling Services
Psychologist, PhD, RPsych
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Blackfalds, AB T0M
Welcome! Our therapists specialize in individual, family, and couples counselling. Whether you are having relationship issues, feeling the magnitude of stress and overwhelm, or feeling stuck and disheartened, our therapists would be honored to walk with you along your path of healing. At our clinic, we will support you in managing depression, anxiety, developing healthier communication, boundaries, and/or emotional flexibility. With extensive education, training, and life experience, our therapists provide support to explore painful experiences in a safe, non-judgmental space.
Welcome! Our therapists specialize in individual, family, and couples counselling. Whether you are having relationship issues, feeling the magnitude of stress and overwhelm, or feeling stuck and disheartened, our therapists would be honored to walk with you along your path of healing. At our clinic, we will support you in managing depression, anxiety, developing healthier communication, boundaries, and/or emotional flexibility. With extensive education, training, and life experience, our therapists provide support to explore painful experiences in a safe, non-judgmental space.
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I am a Registered Psychologist in both AB and SK. I have over 15 years of clinical assessment experience with children, adolescents, adults, public safety personnel, front line workers, and health care professionals. My goal with formal assessment is to help you explore your symptoms, gain understanding of your responses and patterns, and empower you to gain renewed agency, with or without a formal diagnosis. I am competent to diagnose within the scope of the DSM. I also offer trauma treatment and am certified in TFCBT and BOS and have training in CPT, NMT, and other models, having worked in this field over 15 years.
I am a Registered Psychologist in both AB and SK. I have over 15 years of clinical assessment experience with children, adolescents, adults, public safety personnel, front line workers, and health care professionals. My goal with formal assessment is to help you explore your symptoms, gain understanding of your responses and patterns, and empower you to gain renewed agency, with or without a formal diagnosis. I am competent to diagnose within the scope of the DSM. I also offer trauma treatment and am certified in TFCBT and BOS and have training in CPT, NMT, and other models, having worked in this field over 15 years.
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Who are you? This seemingly simple question can be difficult to answer. Have you lost your answer? Tragedy, distractions, addictions, or avoidance often cause us to lose sight of our sense of self and lead us to make choices that contradict who we are at our core. The fallout of this can cause conflict in relationships and create unintentional barriers to building or fostering connections.
Who are you? This seemingly simple question can be difficult to answer. Have you lost your answer? Tragedy, distractions, addictions, or avoidance often cause us to lose sight of our sense of self and lead us to make choices that contradict who we are at our core. The fallout of this can cause conflict in relationships and create unintentional barriers to building or fostering connections.
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Benjamin Dunlop
Registered Provisional Psychologist, MC, BA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Blackfalds, AB T0M
Hi, I'm Ben. This is not an easy first step, but you should be proud of making this step. I know I am. It is very common to feel overwhelmed, isolated, or stuck in negative thought patterns, and feel like these emotions impact your daily life and overall well-being. If you are struggling with feelings of low self-worth, pervasive sadness, or chronic stress, and have difficulty managing your emotions or maintaining healthy relationships there is a way to find change. If you want clarity, support, or simply someone safe to talk to, I am more than happy to help!
Hi, I'm Ben. This is not an easy first step, but you should be proud of making this step. I know I am. It is very common to feel overwhelmed, isolated, or stuck in negative thought patterns, and feel like these emotions impact your daily life and overall well-being. If you are struggling with feelings of low self-worth, pervasive sadness, or chronic stress, and have difficulty managing your emotions or maintaining healthy relationships there is a way to find change. If you want clarity, support, or simply someone safe to talk to, I am more than happy to help!
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Having been well acquainted with the weight and pain of toxic shame myself, as well as having experienced this weight being lifted, I have a passion for helping others go through this shift too, in order to feel freer to share their authentic self with the people they hold most dear. I also have a passion for practicing and teaching mindfulness. Applying mindfulness to the many areas of my own life, including work, parenting, communication, and relationships with both myself and others, to name a few, has been life changing and has allowed me to more frequently experience life in the moment.
Having been well acquainted with the weight and pain of toxic shame myself, as well as having experienced this weight being lifted, I have a passion for helping others go through this shift too, in order to feel freer to share their authentic self with the people they hold most dear. I also have a passion for practicing and teaching mindfulness. Applying mindfulness to the many areas of my own life, including work, parenting, communication, and relationships with both myself and others, to name a few, has been life changing and has allowed me to more frequently experience life in the moment.
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Kelsey Hanson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Blackfalds, AB T0M
Not accepting new clients
I enjoy working with a variety of clients including children, teens, adults, and couples, who are struggling in some area of their life. You could be encountering a mental health concern, trauma, career stress, or life transition. I help support you in identifying and reaching your goals. As the driver in therapy, you decide what is right for you.
I enjoy working with a variety of clients including children, teens, adults, and couples, who are struggling in some area of their life. You could be encountering a mental health concern, trauma, career stress, or life transition. I help support you in identifying and reaching your goals. As the driver in therapy, you decide what is right for you.
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Your teen will build insight and awareness of the thoughts and emotions that are the driving force behind their behaviours to build resilience and confidence.
Do you struggle with depression or anxiety that impacts your relationships and day-to-day life? Do you feel overwhelmed just getting through the day? Do you wonder if life and your relationships should feel somehow better? Happier? Maybe you are a parent of a teen who doesn’t act like other kids. Whether they struggle with attention at school and they get in trouble all the time or are depressed and pull away, you are losing hope. You feel worried and unsure how to help your teen, it’s hard to watch them suffering in relationships with their peers, teachers and family members. You want them to be happy, confident, and successful.
Your teen will build insight and awareness of the thoughts and emotions that are the driving force behind their behaviours to build resilience and confidence.
Do you struggle with depression or anxiety that impacts your relationships and day-to-day life? Do you feel overwhelmed just getting through the day? Do you wonder if life and your relationships should feel somehow better? Happier? Maybe you are a parent of a teen who doesn’t act like other kids. Whether they struggle with attention at school and they get in trouble all the time or are depressed and pull away, you are losing hope. You feel worried and unsure how to help your teen, it’s hard to watch them suffering in relationships with their peers, teachers and family members. You want them to be happy, confident, and successful.
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Shelly Qualtieri & Associates - Counselling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, RSW, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Balzac, AB T0M
Whether it's therapy for yourself or your teen, we believe in supporting you with easily manageable bite-sized strategies to find your happy.
Counselling and Therapy Services in Calgary and across Alberta. We believe in supporting you with practical and easily manageable bite-sized tools and strategies to find your happy. Our team of Therapists at Shelly Qualtieri & Associates are passionate and knowledgeable clinicians. We understand your challenges, obstacles, pain, and trauma and are committed to providing a personalized approach and supporting you with tools to facilitate a deeper understanding, build resilience, and find healing.
Whether it's therapy for yourself or your teen, we believe in supporting you with easily manageable bite-sized strategies to find your happy.
Counselling and Therapy Services in Calgary and across Alberta. We believe in supporting you with practical and easily manageable bite-sized tools and strategies to find your happy. Our team of Therapists at Shelly Qualtieri & Associates are passionate and knowledgeable clinicians. We understand your challenges, obstacles, pain, and trauma and are committed to providing a personalized approach and supporting you with tools to facilitate a deeper understanding, build resilience, and find healing.
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Evergreen Wellness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, RSW, MSW, MC, CCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Carstairs, AB T0M
Evergreen Wellness is a multidisciplinary mental health practice located in the heart of Alberta. We understand that mental health is a dynamic and deeply personal experience, and we are committed to providing compassionate support through a range of therapeutic modalities. Our team consists of Registered Social Workers, Canadian Certified Counsellors, a Professional Life Coach, and an experienced yoga instructor. Each member is committed to providing personalized care tailored to your unique needs. With diverse expertise, our professionals collaborate to offer a well-rounded and integrated approach to mental health to clients.
Evergreen Wellness is a multidisciplinary mental health practice located in the heart of Alberta. We understand that mental health is a dynamic and deeply personal experience, and we are committed to providing compassionate support through a range of therapeutic modalities. Our team consists of Registered Social Workers, Canadian Certified Counsellors, a Professional Life Coach, and an experienced yoga instructor. Each member is committed to providing personalized care tailored to your unique needs. With diverse expertise, our professionals collaborate to offer a well-rounded and integrated approach to mental health to clients.
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Jennifer McIntee-Leinweber
Psychologist, BEd, MA, RPsych
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Crossfield, AB T0M
Hello! I'm a Registered Psychologist who is passionate about helping children, adolescents, adults and couples be their best selves. If you are experiencing problematic trauma symptoms such as PTSD or C-PTSD, problematic substance use, relationship issues, or struggle with meeting the needs of daily life, therapy may be able to help! Together, we will develop customized goals that meet your needs, develop useful coping strategies, and create some forward momentum to help improve your quality of life.
Hello! I'm a Registered Psychologist who is passionate about helping children, adolescents, adults and couples be their best selves. If you are experiencing problematic trauma symptoms such as PTSD or C-PTSD, problematic substance use, relationship issues, or struggle with meeting the needs of daily life, therapy may be able to help! Together, we will develop customized goals that meet your needs, develop useful coping strategies, and create some forward momentum to help improve your quality of life.
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Makena Hind
Registered Provisional Psychologist, BA, MC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Didsbury, AB T0M
I have had the privilege of working with a diverse clientele, ranging from adults and teens to adolescents and children. I offer child-parent and family sessions, a collaborative space to nurture understanding and connection from the earliest years. My practice is for those who find themselves wrestling with frustrating patterns, the complexities of trauma, grief, ADHD, anxiety, depression, existential questions, "stuckness" and everyday struggles that add up.
I have had the privilege of working with a diverse clientele, ranging from adults and teens to adolescents and children. I offer child-parent and family sessions, a collaborative space to nurture understanding and connection from the earliest years. My practice is for those who find themselves wrestling with frustrating patterns, the complexities of trauma, grief, ADHD, anxiety, depression, existential questions, "stuckness" and everyday struggles that add up.
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Kimberly Williamson
Registered Social Worker, RSW, ICST, TCTSY-F
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Crossfield, AB T0M
You may feel exhausted all of the time and overwhelmed with no time for you. You might have trouble sleeping and no longer feel like yourself anymore, but you don’t know why. You are tired of going through the motions and fear nothing will change. You experience conflict or a lack of closeness in your relationship. Your arguments go on and on without getting resolved leaving you feeling lonely and further apart. You feel hurt, or a sense of numbness about your relationship. You wonder if you’ll ever have a fulfilling relationship. You’ve had enough troubled relationships. You’re tired of hurting and struggling.
You may feel exhausted all of the time and overwhelmed with no time for you. You might have trouble sleeping and no longer feel like yourself anymore, but you don’t know why. You are tired of going through the motions and fear nothing will change. You experience conflict or a lack of closeness in your relationship. Your arguments go on and on without getting resolved leaving you feeling lonely and further apart. You feel hurt, or a sense of numbness about your relationship. You wonder if you’ll ever have a fulfilling relationship. You’ve had enough troubled relationships. You’re tired of hurting and struggling.
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Bloom Narratives Therapy & Wellness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Balzac, AB T0M
Your mind might be racing as you try to juggle all the responsibilities and hats you wear, or maybe your body is telling you about the impact anxiety is having on your life. You might be feeling stuck or overwhelmed. Maybe you're wondering if you'll ever feel fulfilled and peaceful with your identity. That's where we can come in to help you recover and find relief from past events, trauma, anxiety, stress, burnout, eating disorders, and depression. We are a team of therapists providing individual and relationship counselling locally in Airdrie, Alberta and virtually across Alberta.
Your mind might be racing as you try to juggle all the responsibilities and hats you wear, or maybe your body is telling you about the impact anxiety is having on your life. You might be feeling stuck or overwhelmed. Maybe you're wondering if you'll ever feel fulfilled and peaceful with your identity. That's where we can come in to help you recover and find relief from past events, trauma, anxiety, stress, burnout, eating disorders, and depression. We are a team of therapists providing individual and relationship counselling locally in Airdrie, Alberta and virtually across Alberta.
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Struggling with a traumatic event, mental health and/ or addictions can feel like drowning in unseen waves; the waves of grief, anxiety, anger, fear, trauma, relational concerns, transitions, or self-worth. We try to soothe ourselves by acting out on ourselves, and others or engaging in behaviours that harm us and those we love. I believe that we can hold fragility and resilience, courage and fear, uncertainty and hope. You can begin the process of rebuilding and reclaiming all while staying afloat. Together, we will begin to anticipate those waves coming and not get pulled under but rather negotiate them with resounding courage.
Struggling with a traumatic event, mental health and/ or addictions can feel like drowning in unseen waves; the waves of grief, anxiety, anger, fear, trauma, relational concerns, transitions, or self-worth. We try to soothe ourselves by acting out on ourselves, and others or engaging in behaviours that harm us and those we love. I believe that we can hold fragility and resilience, courage and fear, uncertainty and hope. You can begin the process of rebuilding and reclaiming all while staying afloat. Together, we will begin to anticipate those waves coming and not get pulled under but rather negotiate them with resounding courage.
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Diana is a Registered Psychologist who strives to better the lives of others. Diana's special area of interest is addressing issues of anxiety, depression, trauma, anger management, separation, parenting, and stress. She has worked in a private and public sectors, incorporating techniques to fit the client's needs best. Some of the therapeutic techniques stem from CBT (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy), Solution Focused Therapy, EMDR, DBT (Dialectical Behaviour Therapy), and Play Therapy. She offers formal assessments, such as psycho-educational (school), ADHD, Learning disorders, and giftedness.
Diana is a Registered Psychologist who strives to better the lives of others. Diana's special area of interest is addressing issues of anxiety, depression, trauma, anger management, separation, parenting, and stress. She has worked in a private and public sectors, incorporating techniques to fit the client's needs best. Some of the therapeutic techniques stem from CBT (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy), Solution Focused Therapy, EMDR, DBT (Dialectical Behaviour Therapy), and Play Therapy. She offers formal assessments, such as psycho-educational (school), ADHD, Learning disorders, and giftedness.
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My ideal client is a child or youth with significant anxiety issues. They need a better understanding of what is going on in their heads and in their bodies. They want to feel less distress, and to be able to do the things that their anxiety is preventing them from doing. I'm not accepting new clients right now.
My ideal client is a child or youth with significant anxiety issues. They need a better understanding of what is going on in their heads and in their bodies. They want to feel less distress, and to be able to do the things that their anxiety is preventing them from doing. I'm not accepting new clients right now.
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I work with children, youth, and adults experiencing anxiety, burnout, trauma, and ADHD using a variety of different approaches like EMDR, Narrative Therapy, Accelerated Resolution Therapy, and others. At the heart of my practice are areas where I've honed a particular expertise—supporting individuals grappling with burnout, taming tumultuous waves of anxiety, navigating the complexities of trauma, and understanding the multifaceted nature of ADHD. Each person presents a world rich with untold stories, and by working together, we uncover the stories that have held you back, helping to author a new chapter of empowerment and peace.
I work with children, youth, and adults experiencing anxiety, burnout, trauma, and ADHD using a variety of different approaches like EMDR, Narrative Therapy, Accelerated Resolution Therapy, and others. At the heart of my practice are areas where I've honed a particular expertise—supporting individuals grappling with burnout, taming tumultuous waves of anxiety, navigating the complexities of trauma, and understanding the multifaceted nature of ADHD. Each person presents a world rich with untold stories, and by working together, we uncover the stories that have held you back, helping to author a new chapter of empowerment and peace.
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We all experience times in our lives when we struggle, whether it be with mental health, relationships challenges, life transitions or a lack of purpose. We need to be gentle with ourselves and give ourselves grace as we move through the different stages of our lives. Sometimes it feels messy, and collaboration can help us to make sense of it. From an attachment-based and trauma-informed perspective, I will help you work through your circumstance and move forward in a way that is healthy for you.
We all experience times in our lives when we struggle, whether it be with mental health, relationships challenges, life transitions or a lack of purpose. We need to be gentle with ourselves and give ourselves grace as we move through the different stages of our lives. Sometimes it feels messy, and collaboration can help us to make sense of it. From an attachment-based and trauma-informed perspective, I will help you work through your circumstance and move forward in a way that is healthy for you.
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Teen Counsellors
What does therapy for teenagers look like?
When a therapist works with a teenager, the pair will talk about what the teen is struggling with and explore solutions, which may involve interpersonal skills, coping strategies, medication, or lifestyle changes related to sleep, diet, and exercise. Different therapists employ different modalities, but most involve a combination of conversation and skill building.
How long does therapy for teenagers generally take to work?
There’s variability in teenagers’ experiences and challenges; some may begin to improve from therapy within a few weeks while others may take several months or longer. Teens can discuss their progress with their therapist periodically to assess how they’re improving and any changes to the treatment plan that could potentially accelerate that progress.
How do you encourage a teenager to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express your concern and love while framing therapy as an opportunity to explore a tool that could help improve their life; just like they practice baseball or dance, now they can practice their emotional skills. Give your teen control over the process where you can—maybe by weighing in on choice of therapist and signaling that therapy involves confidentiality, so a parent need not know all that is discussed in sessions.
How do you prepare teens for therapy?
You can prepare your teenager for therapy by describing what the process will look like and setting expectations for timeline, if requested. You can explain that the first session may begin with an assessment phase, that they can describe their experiences but that the therapist will ask questions too, and that it may take time to feel comfortable opening up. Ask how they’re feeling about the process and answer any questions calmly and supportively.