EMDR Therapists in Southwest Calgary, Calgary, AB

I’m glad you’re here! I am dedicated to providing a client-centered approach that puts your expertise on your own life front and center. My primary objective is to meet you exactly where you are on your journey and to recognize the unique experiences that have shaped you as an individual. With 8 years of counselling experience, I bring a depth perspective to help you delve into the underlying causes of your difficulties. By recognizing, understanding, and accepting the core issues that contribute to your struggles, we can work together to bring about lasting change.

I have experience working in non-profit and private practice settings, including working with adults, adolescents, and children with a wide variety of concerns, including motor vehicle accidents, PTSD, anxiety, depression, traumas, eating disorders, OCD, body image, self-esteem, and life transitions.

Are you tired of dealing with life's challenges and feeling stuck or overwhelmed, unsure how to move forward? Do you want to explore new understanding about your experiences, and the experiences you share with others to create changes you desire? Are you looking for supervision of your relational practice? Our collaborative relationship will allow you to achieve these goals at a pace you feel comfortable with. Through examining your inner world, your life experiences, and your relationships with others, we can uncover inherent strengths, understanding, and connections, allowing for new and enriched ways of being to take shape.

In my practice I work with members of the community and first responders who have experienced traumatic events. This involves work with active-duty members of the Canadian Forces, members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, firefighters, medical personnel and others who are directly or vicariously impacted by traumatic events. I also routinely work with members of the community who have endured traumatic events of different kinds. I invite you to watch my TedX talk from 2011 in which I discuss Trauma, Change and Resilience for an introduction to how I think about trauma and its impact.

My name is Tara. I am a registered provisional psychologist dedicated to fostering growth and healing in my clients' lives. With a compassionate and empathetic approach, I strive to create a safe and non-judgmental space where individuals can explore their innermost thoughts and feelings. My therapeutic journey is deeply rooted in the belief that every person is unique and deserves personalized care. I tailor my approach to meet the individual needs and preferences of each client, understanding that there is no one-size-fits-all solution to mental health and well-being.

I really love to laugh and have fun; I believe that laughing until your belly hurts can be the best antidote to almost anything, especially hard things and my experience over the last 20 years has shown me that this is true. I am proud of the work that I do and proud that clients tell me I am unlike other therapists; they describe me as a real person that cares a lot about the people I work with. I've provided therapy with a range of difficulties and at all stages of life. My goal is to take the time to help you to resolve whatever difficulties you are struggling with so that you can get on with the rest of your life.

In my general practice in psychology, I offer individual and couple therapy for both women and men. My clients deal with a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, managing emotions, stress management, self-esteem issues, relationship concerns and communication skills. I take a collaborative approach to therapy, encouraging clients to be actively involved in setting and working toward their goals. I help clients to identify their strengths and resources, to address barriers that may be getting in their way and to examine their issues in context.

I am passionate about helping people live their lives the best they can by helping with: lowering distress, healing from the past, regulating emotions, and piecing together a life worth living. Are emotions or thoughts running your life? If you feel defined by your past, have trauma that gets in the way, or want to change thinking patterns, behaviours, or emotional experiences, I would love to help you on your journey! I am trained in various treatments that can help with healing including DBT, CBT, EMDR, and Prolonged Exposure.

Healing and change are possible, but sometimes, people need a little help getting there. Heather Johnson takes a holistic, integrative approach to aiding clients on their unique healing journeys. She collaborates with clients to reduce stress, connect with and accept their emotions compassionately, and recognize limiting thoughts, beliefs and behaviour patterns to feel safe and connected in personal relationships.

These are unprecedented times, rife with unprecedented challenges. The uncertainty of the situation, the lack of a map for understanding the present and envisioning the future, is a source of chronic stress for almost everyone one, and takes a particularly heavy toll on some. Its impacts are being felt at every level, experienced in ways that continue to evolve and that may be overwhelming. We are all new to this situation, but we are not new to grappling with unforeseen problems or having to pick our way though the unknown. Helping people to do that, even in ordinary times, is what my work is all about.

I have experience with a variety of client challenges including anxiety, addiction, complex trauma, depression, ADD/ADHD, learning disabilities, grief, etc. I have a strong interest in Interpersonal Neurobiology (the brain’s ability to rewire itself when offered corrective emotional experiences) and Sensorimotor Therapy, which rests under the assumption that trauma or attachment disruption is stored in the body. In addition, I have recently started using EMDR in my therapeutic practice with children and adults.

If you're reading this, chances are you're struggling with mental health issues that are causing you distress and impacting your daily life. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, or a combination of these challenges, you can get relief from your symptoms, cope better, be happier and have healthier relationships. Together, we will explore the root causes of your struggles and develop strategies to manage symptoms, build resilience, and promote lasting change.

I aim to be an unusual therapist. I harness imagination, energy, enthusiasm, poetry, and humour in my effort to understand your story and elevate your voice. Whether you are considering the past, the present, or the future, I believe that therapeutic conversations can expand the options, responses, and actions we have available to us to heal ourselves heart, mind, and spirit. It is a privilege to come alongside you and join you in this journey. I practice the art of paying attention, which means what you say to me and who you are-is extremely important. I will work hard during our time together to listen, to understand, and to help.

Have you been feeling really stuck in your head lately and/or getting unexplainable physical symptoms? Are you procrastinating more, feeling less productive, and overall not coping as well as you feel you once were? My name is Rachelle and I specialize in identifying and treating stress, anxiety, depression, burnout, and more. There are many ways in which stress can present and many underlying causes to the symptoms you may be experiencing. It is my mission to help you get to the root of your distress. I can assist you with implementing new coping strategies and ultimately getting back to living a life you care about!

While it is normal to experience fluctuations in our mental health, there are some things that we are just not able to move past on our own. If you are finding that it is getting tough to stay calm in unfamiliar situations, can't seem to slow down the thoughts in your head, or maybe you just want to create a life worth living; you are not alone. My role is to help you understand what is at the root of what might be preventing you from feeling happiness and fulfillment.

I specialize in treating a variety of concerns, such as anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, behavioural concerns, substance use, and relational issues and family dynamics, using CBT, DBT, ABA, and EMDR. The type of therapy, or combination of types, that best supports your goals is chosen collaboratively, and can look different depending on what you want to achieve. I work with some populations that may require a more specialized approach, including individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities, first responders or public safety personnel, and individuals with acquired brain injuries.

Finding the right fit with a therapist is one of the most important parts of counselling . I work with all my clients to build safety and comfort in exploring areas of their life they want to change. I am dedicated to helping people find ways of being in the world that are meaningful and fulfilling to them. I love working with people exploring different paths and looking to challenge the status quos in their lives, including those walking non-conforming paths. I am also passionate about supporting people work through historical trauma and its present day impact.

Modern motherhood and the path to get there can be difficult. I work with women from the start of their fertility journey through pregnancy, post-partum and all the stages of parenting. Clients are often working through fertility challenges, pregnancy losses and birth/NICU trauma. They're making sense of this time of transition and are processing points of stress, overwhelm and anxiety. I work with moms to better understand their child's behaviour and the overall mental load and why it can be dysregulating. Most of all, I'm passionate about being a supportive member of your village as you navigate the ups and downs of motherhood.

Therapy offers us the opportunity to have the support we need to examine those areas of our lives we find painful, confusing, and challenging. My goal is to help you through any difficulties you are experiencing so that you can have better relationships and feel better about yourself. Topics of interest include depression and anxiety, relationship problems, addiction, self-harming behaviour, trauma and PTSD, life transitions, as well as pet loss.

With several different therapies and techniques in my toolbox, and a comfortable, secure office environment, my goal is to tailor my approach to your needs. My therapy style most often has a staged approach (a beginning, middle and an end). I rely on your feedback and measure our progress, to make sure there’s improvement and we're making the most of your time. I ensure clients leave my office feeling better and more resourced than when they first arrived. I work well with clients who are experiencing burnout, increased stress and anxiety responses, depressive symptoms, grief and loss, trauma, work challenges and life change.

A significant part of my ethos, is seeing Individuals and couples thrive in their sexual health and relationships. Ranging from helping couples bring the passion back in their mismatched sexual desires, stop the reoccurring fights, resolve the parenting and money conflicts, and heal betrayal (infidelity). I work with you to let go of the shame surrounding your sex life; resolve the joy stolen by erectile dysfunction or premature ejaculation and the frustration of in-orgasm and painful sex. There's hope to heal the trauma of sexual abuse and sexual addictions. Pleasure and happiness belong in your sex life and relationships.

Are you ready to take the first step toward a brighter future? I'm a compassionate and experienced therapist dedicated to helping you break cycles of trauma and overcome life's challenges. I specialize in providing support for anxiety, depression, trauma, parenting, and relationship issues.

Life can feel complicated, messy and often doesn't go as planned. I will hold space for you to examine and explore your experience, while also providing support, insight, and tools to help you reconnect to yourself and move through whatever challenges you may be facing. I work with individuals who have experienced or are experiencing the following: Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Sexualized Violence & Abuse, Women’s Health (Endometriosis, PCOS), Chronic Pain, Body Image Issues, Relationship Issues, Addictions, Grief & Loss.

Accepting New Clients! If you've been through a traumatic experience, it's likely that you're in search of a therapist that specializes in trauma care. You want solutions, but with a caring, judgement-free space to process your emotions and experiences. I have spent over 5 years working with survivors of trauma of all ages and successfully helped them work through their healing process. By utilizing many forms of therapy, I can successfully tailor your experience to what works best for you. You're unique. Your therapy experience should be too.