Attachment-based Therapists in Blackfalds, AB
Jacob Sombrutzki
Counsellor, MACP, RCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Blackfalds, AB T0M (Online Only)
Are you struggling with daily life, goals, or your relationship with yourself or others? Do fear, anxiety, low self-worth, setting boundaries, or anger hold you back? I offer a collaborative, non-judgmental approach focused on helping you rediscover your self-worth and innate ability to navigate life's challenges. With a background in addiction treatment and a diverse upbringing, I integrate Eastern philosophy and spirituality into my practice. I presently exclusively offer online sessions while working closely with a dedicated team at Strength Counselling Services.
Are you struggling with daily life, goals, or your relationship with yourself or others? Do fear, anxiety, low self-worth, setting boundaries, or anger hold you back? I offer a collaborative, non-judgmental approach focused on helping you rediscover your self-worth and innate ability to navigate life's challenges. With a background in addiction treatment and a diverse upbringing, I integrate Eastern philosophy and spirituality into my practice. I presently exclusively offer online sessions while working closely with a dedicated team at Strength Counselling Services.
Welcome! I specialize in individual and couples counselling. Whether you are having relationship issues, feeling the magnitude of stress and overwhelm, or feeling stuck and disheartened, I would be honored to walk with you along your path of healing. At our clinic, I will support you in managing depression, anxiety, developing healthier communication, boundaries, and/or emotional flexibility. With extensive education, training, and life experience, I provide support to explore painful experiences in a safe, non-judgmental space.
Welcome! I specialize in individual and couples counselling. Whether you are having relationship issues, feeling the magnitude of stress and overwhelm, or feeling stuck and disheartened, I would be honored to walk with you along your path of healing. At our clinic, I will support you in managing depression, anxiety, developing healthier communication, boundaries, and/or emotional flexibility. With extensive education, training, and life experience, I provide support to explore painful experiences in a safe, non-judgmental space.
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.
Rachel Sarah Freeman
Counsellor, CCC, MACP, CCTP, CATP
Verified Verified
2 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.
Flourish Therapy Collective
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Blackfalds, AB T0M
Breana is a Registered Social Worker and is the heart behind Flourish Therapy Collective. Flourish Therapy Collective provides counselling services to individuals and couples. Breana received a Master of Social Work in Clinical Social Work Practice from University of Calgary and a Bachelor of Social Work from University of Victoria. One of the aspects she cherishes most about counseling is the profound privilege of sitting with courageous individuals every day. Since beginning her work, Breana has met with individual clients and couples from a wide range of backgrounds.
Breana is a Registered Social Worker and is the heart behind Flourish Therapy Collective. Flourish Therapy Collective provides counselling services to individuals and couples. Breana received a Master of Social Work in Clinical Social Work Practice from University of Calgary and a Bachelor of Social Work from University of Victoria. One of the aspects she cherishes most about counseling is the profound privilege of sitting with courageous individuals every day. Since beginning her work, Breana has met with individual clients and couples from a wide range of backgrounds.
Stephanie Caras
Psychologist, MA, CSAT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Blackfalds, AB T0M
Not accepting new clients
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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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.
Ashley Rietmann
Psychologist, MC, RPsych
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Delburne, AB T0M (Online Only)
Welcome to Rural Roots Psychology! I believe every person deserves a safe space to process emotions, explore relationship difficulties, and navigate life's ups and downs. With the right support, growth and change can feel a little less daunting. My approach focuses on helping individuals and couples navigate challenges through exploring the roots of problems, fostering acceptance, and uncovering unique strengths and values to help cultivate a more meaningful life. I utilize evidence-based therapies to fit each person’s needs, with a special interest in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Welcome to Rural Roots Psychology! I believe every person deserves a safe space to process emotions, explore relationship difficulties, and navigate life's ups and downs. With the right support, growth and change can feel a little less daunting. My approach focuses on helping individuals and couples navigate challenges through exploring the roots of problems, fostering acceptance, and uncovering unique strengths and values to help cultivate a more meaningful life. I utilize evidence-based therapies to fit each person’s needs, with a special interest in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
My approach to therapy is based on the principles of integrity, transparency and compassion. I am currently an intern dedicated to supporting individuals on their journey to better mental health. With a background in psychology and hands-on experience in community outreach, I am committed to creating a safe, empathetic space for those seeking guidance and understanding.
My approach to therapy is based on the principles of integrity, transparency and compassion. I am currently an intern dedicated to supporting individuals on their journey to better mental health. With a background in psychology and hands-on experience in community outreach, I am committed to creating a safe, empathetic space for those seeking guidance and understanding.
You're carrying a heavy load of stress, anxiety, overwhelm, loneliness, and emotional pain. Your dissatisfaction is widespread, seeping into your work, friendships, and family connections. Recent life changes—be it a breakup, starting college, a new career, a move, marriage, divorce, pregnancy, or parenthood—have left you feeling adrift. You crave confidence, calmness, and reconnection. And if you are here for your child, you have been looking for a therapist for them as you have noticed your child is tearful, angry, worried, irritable and frustrated most of the time. They are struggling in peer relationships, and breaking down.
You're carrying a heavy load of stress, anxiety, overwhelm, loneliness, and emotional pain. Your dissatisfaction is widespread, seeping into your work, friendships, and family connections. Recent life changes—be it a breakup, starting college, a new career, a move, marriage, divorce, pregnancy, or parenthood—have left you feeling adrift. You crave confidence, calmness, and reconnection. And if you are here for your child, you have been looking for a therapist for them as you have noticed your child is tearful, angry, worried, irritable and frustrated most of the time. They are struggling in peer relationships, and breaking down.
You are feeling down, stressed, overwhelmed, worried, or sad. Perhaps the activities you once loved no longer bring you joy. You might be facing challenges like school problems, family conflicts, or relationship issues. Maybe you’re seeking more fulfillment in your marriage or wondering if separation or divorce is best for you and your family. Or perhaps you’re trying to navigate the complexities of a blended family and find a peaceful way to settle in together. You may be experiencing low self-confidence, anxiety, depression, work disputes, or communication breakdowns.
You are feeling down, stressed, overwhelmed, worried, or sad. Perhaps the activities you once loved no longer bring you joy. You might be facing challenges like school problems, family conflicts, or relationship issues. Maybe you’re seeking more fulfillment in your marriage or wondering if separation or divorce is best for you and your family. Or perhaps you’re trying to navigate the complexities of a blended family and find a peaceful way to settle in together. You may be experiencing low self-confidence, anxiety, depression, work disputes, or communication breakdowns.
Everyone has their own story, and I am always ready and willing to listen to each individual. I will listen first, and then help you to explore and reflect on your past and current situation as you begin to move forward in your life. I am committed to providing a safe, non-judgemental and hopeful environment for you to share your story, and to begin working toward helping you to achieve your goals. I will support you in finding a new path of hope and well-being. I would be honoured and happy to work with you.
Everyone has their own story, and I am always ready and willing to listen to each individual. I will listen first, and then help you to explore and reflect on your past and current situation as you begin to move forward in your life. I am committed to providing a safe, non-judgemental and hopeful environment for you to share your story, and to begin working toward helping you to achieve your goals. I will support you in finding a new path of hope and well-being. I would be honoured and happy to work with you.
Hello! I am a R. Psych and am passionate about helping individuals and couples make positive life changes. I help people who are experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship and substance use concerns or who are having difficulty with dealing with daily life. I enjoy working with young people, adults & couples as they tackle life transitions. Whether you are seeking to foster a better relationship with yourself, your partner, or other people in your life, counselling may be able to help!. Together, we will work to develop customized, attainable goals that meet your needs and create meaningful change.
Hello! I am a R. Psych and am passionate about helping individuals and couples make positive life changes. I help people who are experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship and substance use concerns or who are having difficulty with dealing with daily life. I enjoy working with young people, adults & couples as they tackle life transitions. Whether you are seeking to foster a better relationship with yourself, your partner, or other people in your life, counselling may be able to help!. Together, we will work to develop customized, attainable goals that meet your needs and create meaningful change.
Being human is just damn HARD sometimes. 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, or others or engaging in behaviours that harm us and those we love. You can begin the process of rebuilding and reclaiming by slowly and bravely embracing your wounds, 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.
Being human is just damn HARD sometimes. 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, or others or engaging in behaviours that harm us and those we love. You can begin the process of rebuilding and reclaiming by slowly and bravely embracing your wounds, 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.
As we move through our life experiences, we develop patterns and ways of being and coping that may no longer serve us. Our past gives us clues to our present and with this understanding we can change our future. Do you feel like you don’t know who you are? Do patterns in your relationships and life feel impossible to break? Are you dimming your own light to fit into who you think you should be?
As we move through our life experiences, we develop patterns and ways of being and coping that may no longer serve us. Our past gives us clues to our present and with this understanding we can change our future. Do you feel like you don’t know who you are? Do patterns in your relationships and life feel impossible to break? Are you dimming your own light to fit into who you think you should be?
Makena Hind
Registered Provisional Psychologist, BA, MC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Didsbury, AB T0M
I provide counselling in a private practice setting, allowing me to offer personalized, individualized treatment with flexible times! Each session focuses on both your long-term hopes and what you or your family needs TODAY. My practice is for those who find themselves wrestling with frustrating patterns, anxiety, Adult/teen/child ADHD, the complexities of trauma, depression, "stuckness." I work with behavioral concerns (moody, sad, angry, bathroom issues). When working with families I hope to help translate and communicate concerns, needs, and feelings between child/teen/adults and their parents/family.
I provide counselling in a private practice setting, allowing me to offer personalized, individualized treatment with flexible times! Each session focuses on both your long-term hopes and what you or your family needs TODAY. My practice is for those who find themselves wrestling with frustrating patterns, anxiety, Adult/teen/child ADHD, the complexities of trauma, depression, "stuckness." I work with behavioral concerns (moody, sad, angry, bathroom issues). When working with families I hope to help translate and communicate concerns, needs, and feelings between child/teen/adults and their parents/family.
Feeling disconnected? It’s not like you haven’t tried, right? I get that. There have been times in my past when, despite trying my hardest to communicate or get along or fit in, it seemed like my best wasn’t good enough, and important others didn’t understand or accept me. That hurts. The freedom to be ourselves in genuine accord with others, especially people who are significant in our lives, is something most of us have wanted since we were kids.
Feeling disconnected? It’s not like you haven’t tried, right? I get that. There have been times in my past when, despite trying my hardest to communicate or get along or fit in, it seemed like my best wasn’t good enough, and important others didn’t understand or accept me. That hurts. The freedom to be ourselves in genuine accord with others, especially people who are significant in our lives, is something most of us have wanted since we were kids.
I've been in the helping profession for over 20 years. What I know for sure is that the desire for healing is common and yet each story is unique. I excel at utilizing effective interventions to address feelings and experiences that feel distressing and "stuck". This can look like not knowing how to move forward, knowing but struggling to make changes, or feeling lost or confused about how to reduce distress. I would be honored to hear your story.
I've been in the helping profession for over 20 years. What I know for sure is that the desire for healing is common and yet each story is unique. I excel at utilizing effective interventions to address feelings and experiences that feel distressing and "stuck". This can look like not knowing how to move forward, knowing but struggling to make changes, or feeling lost or confused about how to reduce distress. I would be honored to hear your story.
Are you feeling weighed down by past trauma, stress or a life change that has you feeling a persistent sense of being stuck? You're not alone in facing these challenges. Many struggle to find joy, meaning, and direction amidst overwhelming emotions and tough decisions. But there is hope and help available. I provide a welcoming space for you to explore your feelings and experiences without judgment.
Are you feeling weighed down by past trauma, stress or a life change that has you feeling a persistent sense of being stuck? You're not alone in facing these challenges. Many struggle to find joy, meaning, and direction amidst overwhelming emotions and tough decisions. But there is hope and help available. I provide a welcoming space for you to explore your feelings and experiences without judgment.
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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Attachment-based Counsellors
Is attachment-based therapy the same as attachment therapy?
Attachment-based therapy may be confused with what is called “attachment therapy” (sometimes called “holding therapy”), a discredited and dangerous approach to treating children with attachment disorders, autism, or other mental health concerns. Attachment therapy—not attachment-based therapy—may involve restraining a child, forcing eye contact, and other coercive or abusive techniques. None of these practices are used in attachment-based therapy and the two modalities are in no way related.
What should I expect from attachment-based therapy?
Attachment-based therapy is based on attachment theory, which posits that children’s early relationships with their caregivers strongly influence their ability to navigate the world later in life. Thus, adults who seek attachment-based therapy should expect to deeply explore their childhood, identifying the dynamics or experiences that disrupted their attachment and the steps necessary to overcome challenges that arose as a result. Parents and children should expect to explore the possible factors that disrupted the parent-child relationship and work toward restoring trust and connection.
How long does attachment-based therapy last?
Certain forms of attachment-based therapy, especially those designed for parents and children, last for a set number of sessions; for example, Attachment and Biobehavioral Catch-Up, a specific attachment-based approach for young children who have undergone early adversity, unfolds over 10 one-hour sessions. When attachment-based therapy is practiced on adults or combined with other modalities, it may not last a specific length of time; clients may wish to ask prospective therapists how long they expect treatment to take.
Does attachment-based therapy work?
Most of the research on attachment-based therapy focuses on children and adolescents. Some of this research shows a positive effect, especially for attachment-based family therapy (ABFT). Other studies, however, have found that attachment-based therapy is no more effective than other approaches to childhood depression, anxiety, or suicidality. Less is known about the therapy’s efficacy on adult populations.