EMDR Therapists in Southwest Calgary, Calgary, AB

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.

Do you ever wonder what feeling different or positive change would look like? Accessing help can be a challenging yet a simple process depending on the different walks of life we come from. Whether you are having difficulty coping with an event that happened in the past or present, feeling stuck, sad, overwhelmed, worried about the future, want to break the cycle of an unhelpful pattern that is impacting your life, managing avoidance, or improve relationships, we will work together to develop strategies towards achieving your goals at your pace. I will partner with you to refine and align your intentions for personal growth!

Do strong emotions and memories impact how you live? Unresolved trauma and chronic stress can create negative thoughts and feelings and negatively impact our overall well-being. We may experience anxiety/depression, addiction, chronic stress, etc. Coping mechanisms may become ineffective or even harmful over time. Are you new to therapy - or have been to therapy before - call to discuss how trauma therapy may help.

What is wrong with me? Why do I feel stuck and overwhelmed all the time? I can't stop overthinking, and my emotions are all over the place. Will things ever get better? If you have ever asked yourself these questions, you're not alone! Life can be confusing and seem unfair when things don't go as you had hoped. The good news is that things can get better and you don't have to do this alone! If you are feeling any of these we need to talk: Anxious, Overwhelmed, Unfulfilled, Sad, Lonely, Depressed, Having a Hard Time In Relationships, Struggling with Past Trauma or Abuse, Always Feeling Angry and Having a Hard Time Controlling It.

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.

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.

**CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS** I am a Registered Psychologist, born & raised in Edmonton. I am passionate about providing individual & group counseling services to children, youth, and adults from all walks of life. My professional experience over the past 10 years includes working with young offenders, inmates, hospitalized patients, and individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder. I have also loved volunteering as a crisis line worker at Distress Centre Calgary for over 2 years. Some of my areas of specialty include: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Parent-Child Attachment, Divorce/Separation, Returning to Work, OCD, Self-esteem.

Thank you for visiting my profile :) I'm an experienced Registered Psychologist. I operate a general private practice, focusing mostly on individual counselling with adults. My specialty area and strong passion is maternal mental health and wellness (perinatal mood disorders, birth and reproductive trauma, pregnancy and infant loss, and fertility challenges). My clients come to me saying their journey to motherhood was not what they expected and they don't feel like themselves. I want all new mothers to know they aren't alone. Their struggle is real and there is hope. You can and will feel better with the proper support.

I am passionate about connecting and engaging with both individuals and couples. I have extensive experience working with first responders and their loved ones, drawing from my expertise in their unique work conditions, stresses, and trauma faced in public safety roles. I'm attuned to their reactions to such pressures and am skilled in interventions for managing distress, insomnia, complex relationships, and trauma symptoms.

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.

My approach to therapy is practical, creative, humorous, and interactive. Engaging in therapy is a vulnerable and courageous step, and I aim to foster a comfortable, collaborative process. When the tools and skills that were previously helpful are no longer working, I support clients to cultivate new coping skills, and identify potential areas for change and/or acceptance. I am a seasoned therapist who is able to draw from a variety of modalities depending on what comes up for the client.

It's easy to get stuck in patterns that sabotage the life you want to live: overly busy thoughts, intense emotions, or automatic reactions. Often traumatic or painful past experiences can leave lingering impacts on your day-to-day functioning, leaving you feeling disconnected, out of control, overwhelmed, or stuck in cycles or patterns that never seem to let up. Therapy is your space to learn how to effectively get un-stuck, heal from past wounds, transform unhelpful patterns, and grow. Therapy facilitates supported conscious engagement with your inner world, helping you to deepen your awareness and make truly meaningful changes.

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.

I am a Registered Psychologist who offers prompt, comprehensive, effective therapy that works! I help children, teens, couples and families to feel better quickly, to meet their goals, and to create more satisfying lives. Therapy is teamwork. We'll work together to build upon the strengths you already possess and to learn the skills and strategies necessary to make meaningful and lasting changes. You've already taken the first step along the pathway to greater health and happiness. Are you ready to let go of frustration, discover empowerment and motivation, and experience true transformation? Find out more at sharoncarlton.ca.

I am a licensed Clinical Social Worker who has maintained a thriving private practice for well over 30 years assisting couples, individuals and families in a variety of life areas. Many struggles such as anxiety, grief & loss, addiction, depression and anxiety can be rooted in trauma experiences. There is hope! As a trained trauma professional I can work with you to explore and help heal these traumas in a safe, supportive and confidential environment.

Many of my clients reach out feeling stuck and frustrated in repeating patterns of trauma responses or relationship distress. In romantic relationships, they experience the defeating feeling of "here we go again" as conflict arises. Both my individual and couple client are trying their best to navigate challenging situations using old survival strategies that don't seem to help them break the pattern. My clients are seeking more control in their life, to feel calm, and experience more emotional balance.

We are a team that is client-centred and dedicated to providing genuine and compassionate counselling that is tailored to our clients’ goals. We support clients experiencing a variety of mental health challenges, including depression, anxiety, grief, loss, PTSD, CPTSD, addictions, substance abuse, and recovery from overwhelming, challenging or traumatic events holding them back. We appreciate that negative experiences can be held in the body and may present psychologically, physically, emotionally, cognitively, through nervous system dysregulation, and ongoing patterns, behaviour and decisions that they may wish to change.

Do you feel unheard, angry, or ashamed? Are you stuck in the past or stressed about the future? Maybe you struggle with overwhelming feelings at home or work. You want to feel at ease but your relationships aren't peaceful. It can be difficult to find a therapist who understands your emotions and thoughts. I have a passion for providing empathetic and culturally sensitive care to adults struggling with anxiety, depression, racial identity, trauma and PTSD. In our individual or marriage counselling sessions, I hope you will come to feel seen, heard, and understood as we explore your story and connect with your body.

Nikki is a Registered Provisional Psychologist providing both psycho-educational assessment & counselling to children, adolescents, adults, & families relative to educational & mental health concerns. In her clinical work in assessment, Nikki takes a strengths-based approach, highlighting ones’ unique strengths while utilizing targeted & evidence-based assessment tools to clarify areas of need & inform intervention. In therapy, Nikki’s approach is both systemic & solution-focused in that it considers the client in context with the various ‘systems’ at play in their life & is oriented towards clarifying goals & creating solutions.

Are you tired of feeling stuck and ready to find a way to move forward? Life will always have it's ups and downs but it also doesn't have to feel so hard all the time. Whether you're new to therapy or ready to start the next chapter of your journey, it's never too late to make changes and work on your unique version of a meaningful and satisfying life. With over 13 years of experience as a Registered Psychologist providing individual therapy, I can support you with skills and strategies to make day to day living more manageable, as well as guide you through the deeper dive of addressing the root cause of your concerns.

With authenticity and a sense of humour, Cassandra utilizes a multi-faceted approach in her treatment of both couples and individuals. Cassandra incorporates the use of empirically validated and evidence based approaches, and primarily treats from an experiential process-based lens. Advocacy and psychoeducation are instrumental in her treatment approach, and she aims to ensure that every client feels educated and empowered in their journey.

Registered in Alberta and Saskatchewan. I am passionate about supporting people through the bumps that life throws at us. My expertise is in supporting people suffering from mild/moderate anxiety and depression, prenatal and postpartum anxiety and depression, dealing with chronic illness and trauma.

Hi! I'm Lizzie, a Registered Provisional Psychologist dedicated to helping adults, children, youth, and couples address their mental health and well-being challenges. With my background in the Canadian Armed Forces, I have a deep commitment to providing support to military members, veterans, first responders, and those coping with complex trauma and PTSD. I am dedicated to creating a welcoming, non-judgmental, and compassionate environment for all clients, with a particular passion for supporting LGBTQIA2S+ communities. I bring a warm and humorous approach to my practice, promoting an atmosphere of trust and understanding.

Hi, I'm Sylvia and I'm so glad you're here! I believe at some point or another, we’ve all experienced something that has changed our life. That’s why it’s important within my practice to develop a space where you feel safe and supported. I want to create a strong therapeutic alliance, one where you have a voice and a place to be your true, authentic self. Everyone has the capacity to be resilient and I want our sessions to foster this inner strength. Our time together is ultimately your time.