Therapists for Teens in Calgary, AB
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Joanna Card
Psychologist, MEd, RPsych
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T2M
Waitlist for new clients
I am passionate about working with teens, young adults, adults, and families, and helping them transform into confident and successful people with effective life-management skills. I specialize with clients needing individual, and/or family support with: attachment, anxiety, assertiveness, body image, conflict resolution, cross-cultural parenting, depression, grief, parent coaching, parent/teen conflict, performance enhancement (school, work, social), pet loss, relationship issues, self-esteem, self harm, sexuality - including all sexual orientations & gender identities, stress management, and trauma. Queer/Trans & HAES affirming.
I am passionate about working with teens, young adults, adults, and families, and helping them transform into confident and successful people with effective life-management skills. I specialize with clients needing individual, and/or family support with: attachment, anxiety, assertiveness, body image, conflict resolution, cross-cultural parenting, depression, grief, parent coaching, parent/teen conflict, performance enhancement (school, work, social), pet loss, relationship issues, self-esteem, self harm, sexuality - including all sexual orientations & gender identities, stress management, and trauma. Queer/Trans & HAES affirming.
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Bloom Art Therapy & Counselling
Counsellor, MC:AT, CCC, DVATI
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T2L
At Bloom Art Therapy & Counselling we offer the child, teen, and family a space of unconditional acceptance and validation.
The childhood years and the child-rearing years are some of the most wonderful, but also the most challenging stages of life. Even in the most difficult moments, we are doing the absolute best we can, given our circumstance and the skills we have.
At Bloom Art Therapy & Counselling we offer the child, teen, and family a space of unconditional acceptance and validation.
The childhood years and the child-rearing years are some of the most wonderful, but also the most challenging stages of life. Even in the most difficult moments, we are doing the absolute best we can, given our circumstance and the skills we have.
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At Pyramid Psychology, I have the honour of primarily working with teen girls, their parents, and young women.
I am passionate about helping people become the best version of themselves and am continually learning how to best support my clients. I am trained in EMDR, ACT, CBT, DBT, and mindfulness practices. A safe, authentic relationship is key for therapy to work, and my therapeutic approach is personalized to each client. I prioritize compassion and nonjudgmental curiosity. Together, we can find out what matters most to you and how to get there.
At Pyramid Psychology, I have the honour of primarily working with teen girls, their parents, and young women.
I am passionate about helping people become the best version of themselves and am continually learning how to best support my clients. I am trained in EMDR, ACT, CBT, DBT, and mindfulness practices. A safe, authentic relationship is key for therapy to work, and my therapeutic approach is personalized to each client. I prioritize compassion and nonjudgmental curiosity. Together, we can find out what matters most to you and how to get there.
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Hi and WELCOME! I have worked as a counsellor for over 15 years and believe in the importance of authenticity, emotional safety, and humour. I specialize in working with children and family systems, children and adolescent mental health, personality disorders, narcissistic abuse and co-dependence as well as family of origin trauma. I feel we have the innate needs of being seen and understood which is supported by co-creating strong relationships with a trauma-informed sensitivity.
Hi and WELCOME! I have worked as a counsellor for over 15 years and believe in the importance of authenticity, emotional safety, and humour. I specialize in working with children and family systems, children and adolescent mental health, personality disorders, narcissistic abuse and co-dependence as well as family of origin trauma. I feel we have the innate needs of being seen and understood which is supported by co-creating strong relationships with a trauma-informed sensitivity.
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I am a Registered Psychologist specializing in psychoeducational assessments with children and adolescents. I have been practicing in the public education sector since 2007, during which time I have had the opportunity to work with a broad range of students and families. I have expertise in understanding childhood and adolescent development as it pertains to cognitive ability, learning, attention regulation, and emotional/behavioral dysregulation. I have extensive experience in conducting Psychoeducational and Social Emotional assessments.
I am a Registered Psychologist specializing in psychoeducational assessments with children and adolescents. I have been practicing in the public education sector since 2007, during which time I have had the opportunity to work with a broad range of students and families. I have expertise in understanding childhood and adolescent development as it pertains to cognitive ability, learning, attention regulation, and emotional/behavioral dysregulation. I have extensive experience in conducting Psychoeducational and Social Emotional assessments.
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Family focused practice looking to support connections with children, adolescences, parents, and families; with researched solution-based tools and strategies. Child and teen friendly environment, to work solo or along with the parent. I specialize in big emotions, anxiety, ADHD, depression, phobias, low self-esteem, learning disabilities, psycho-educational assessment, bullying, and self-injury. Learning how to: self-soothe, controlling emotions and thoughts, positive self-confidence, learn adaptive social skills, boundaries and healthy habits.
Family focused practice looking to support connections with children, adolescences, parents, and families; with researched solution-based tools and strategies. Child and teen friendly environment, to work solo or along with the parent. I specialize in big emotions, anxiety, ADHD, depression, phobias, low self-esteem, learning disabilities, psycho-educational assessment, bullying, and self-injury. Learning how to: self-soothe, controlling emotions and thoughts, positive self-confidence, learn adaptive social skills, boundaries and healthy habits.
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Andrea Herzog
Registered Provisional Psychologist, BA, MSc
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T2X
Hello! My name is Andrea and I am happy to see you are looking for mental health support for yourself or your loved ones! As a Registered Provisional Psychologist, I offer a confidential and accepting environment to safely explore your therapy goals. I am most comfortable and experienced working with adolescent clients (ages 10+) and adults that may be struggling with stress, anxiety, ADHD, Learning Disabilities, identity, healthy relationships, life transitions, trauma, or grief/loss.
Hello! My name is Andrea and I am happy to see you are looking for mental health support for yourself or your loved ones! As a Registered Provisional Psychologist, I offer a confidential and accepting environment to safely explore your therapy goals. I am most comfortable and experienced working with adolescent clients (ages 10+) and adults that may be struggling with stress, anxiety, ADHD, Learning Disabilities, identity, healthy relationships, life transitions, trauma, or grief/loss.
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Shelly Qualtieri & Associates - Counselling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, RSW, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T2L
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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I look forward to meeting you “virtually”- individually or with your partner and/or adolescent(s) to help you on your journey to a more balanced, richer and meaningful life.
Do you need help managing in today's complex global world? Is something getting in the way? Or are you feeling overwhelmed, unable to cope? I will help you harness your strengths to move past your issues. Looking to the future- I'll listen, considering your hopes, and partner with you nonjudgementally to move you forward. I'll also help you find the strength to be courgeous if you need to be. Only if you're ready, I'll help you take meaningful action, so that you feel better about yourself, your life, and others. Together we will customize your plan for change or implement positive, sometimes simple wellness strategies.
I look forward to meeting you “virtually”- individually or with your partner and/or adolescent(s) to help you on your journey to a more balanced, richer and meaningful life.
Do you need help managing in today's complex global world? Is something getting in the way? Or are you feeling overwhelmed, unable to cope? I will help you harness your strengths to move past your issues. Looking to the future- I'll listen, considering your hopes, and partner with you nonjudgementally to move you forward. I'll also help you find the strength to be courgeous if you need to be. Only if you're ready, I'll help you take meaningful action, so that you feel better about yourself, your life, and others. Together we will customize your plan for change or implement positive, sometimes simple wellness strategies.
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Are you craving a life you don't need a vacation from? We don't exist in isolation. Daily, we navigate relationships, careers, finances, parenting an anxious child or a struggling teen, aging, significant life transitions, celebrations, successes, and sometimes huge losses. You may have lost a job, partner, loved one, or the ability to function in ways you used to function so easily. You are used to recovering quickly or knowing how to best provide support, and yet find yourself at a loss, anxious, overwhelmed or discouraged. It's all part of being human. Though sometimes it feels like more than we can take.
Are you craving a life you don't need a vacation from? We don't exist in isolation. Daily, we navigate relationships, careers, finances, parenting an anxious child or a struggling teen, aging, significant life transitions, celebrations, successes, and sometimes huge losses. You may have lost a job, partner, loved one, or the ability to function in ways you used to function so easily. You are used to recovering quickly or knowing how to best provide support, and yet find yourself at a loss, anxious, overwhelmed or discouraged. It's all part of being human. Though sometimes it feels like more than we can take.
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Laura Romero - Therapy Alberta
Psychologist, MC, RPsych
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T2Z
I offer online counseling for teen girls and all adults who are struggling with their mind, heart or body.
Are you stuck repeating your same old patterns? Struggling to manage your emotions and communicate with clarity? Are you afraid you aren't moving forward? Maybe you feel lost, frustrated, disconnected, or untethered. You are motivated to learn and change but can't seem to get where you want to be. Old habits don't have to hold you back anymore. You can make sense of your experiences and reconnect with your self and your values. You can feel calm, centered, and excited for your future adventures. If you have ADHD, anxiety, depression, or trauma, I am here to help you deepen your connections, get back on track, and reach your goals.
I offer online counseling for teen girls and all adults who are struggling with their mind, heart or body.
Are you stuck repeating your same old patterns? Struggling to manage your emotions and communicate with clarity? Are you afraid you aren't moving forward? Maybe you feel lost, frustrated, disconnected, or untethered. You are motivated to learn and change but can't seem to get where you want to be. Old habits don't have to hold you back anymore. You can make sense of your experiences and reconnect with your self and your values. You can feel calm, centered, and excited for your future adventures. If you have ADHD, anxiety, depression, or trauma, I am here to help you deepen your connections, get back on track, and reach your goals.
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Accepting New Clients - Child and Adolescent Anxiety Specialist. You have a pre-teen or teen who is struggling with managing intense feelings, who may get caught in unhelpful thoughts. This can be overwhelming as a young person and as a parent. As a parent, you want to be more connected to your child and learn ways to navigate the journey with them. I specialize in finding young people’s strengths and empowering pre-teens and teens to make changes in their lives to become more connected, confident, and resilient, with you by their side. I can help young people manage anxiety and stress before it takes over their lives.
Accepting New Clients - Child and Adolescent Anxiety Specialist. You have a pre-teen or teen who is struggling with managing intense feelings, who may get caught in unhelpful thoughts. This can be overwhelming as a young person and as a parent. As a parent, you want to be more connected to your child and learn ways to navigate the journey with them. I specialize in finding young people’s strengths and empowering pre-teens and teens to make changes in their lives to become more connected, confident, and resilient, with you by their side. I can help young people manage anxiety and stress before it takes over their lives.
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Katie Tompkins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BA, MSW, RSW, TPP
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T3B
My approach is skill based and directive - meaning I will teach your child/teen & YOU (parents) tools to help you long term.
We specialize in child & adolescent mental health! Is your child struggling with self-harm and suicidal ideation? Or is their depression & anxiety making it challenging to do things? Let's be honest, it's not easy being a kid/teen but if we can make it easier, let's do it together. At Tutum Counselling, we take a custom approach for each of our clients. If your child has an IPP or PsychEd, we will use this info to help inform our treatment plans. We can help with all sorts of areas, but we specialize in anxiety, depression (self-harm & suicidal ideation) as well as parenting support.
My approach is skill based and directive - meaning I will teach your child/teen & YOU (parents) tools to help you long term.
We specialize in child & adolescent mental health! Is your child struggling with self-harm and suicidal ideation? Or is their depression & anxiety making it challenging to do things? Let's be honest, it's not easy being a kid/teen but if we can make it easier, let's do it together. At Tutum Counselling, we take a custom approach for each of our clients. If your child has an IPP or PsychEd, we will use this info to help inform our treatment plans. We can help with all sorts of areas, but we specialize in anxiety, depression (self-harm & suicidal ideation) as well as parenting support.
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I am passionate about supporting children and families in discovering how to be their best through building relationships, building understanding, and building skills. I strive to empower others so that they can continue to manage life’s challenges beyond their work with me. I understand that when parents are seeking services, they are concerned about their child/adolescent and are seeking guidance through respect. Discovery Psychological Services offers a process of discovery of strengths, needs, skills, and strategies, in a manner that is meaningful, respectful, compassionate, and collaborative.
I am passionate about supporting children and families in discovering how to be their best through building relationships, building understanding, and building skills. I strive to empower others so that they can continue to manage life’s challenges beyond their work with me. I understand that when parents are seeking services, they are concerned about their child/adolescent and are seeking guidance through respect. Discovery Psychological Services offers a process of discovery of strengths, needs, skills, and strategies, in a manner that is meaningful, respectful, compassionate, and collaborative.
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Let's try something new! I'm Kathryn and by using baking as a form of expressive art I hope to help female identifying individuals 13+ who are going through extensive life transitions such as puberty, the hard teen years, maternity leave, or retirement manage the anxiety, fear, depression, and loneliness that comes along with these changes. If you've ever noticed you have great conversations with others while walking, driving, or doing activities, my goal is to create safety for you while getting busy with our hands. We will ground ourselves in the work of creating delicious baked goods while exploring what you need.
Let's try something new! I'm Kathryn and by using baking as a form of expressive art I hope to help female identifying individuals 13+ who are going through extensive life transitions such as puberty, the hard teen years, maternity leave, or retirement manage the anxiety, fear, depression, and loneliness that comes along with these changes. If you've ever noticed you have great conversations with others while walking, driving, or doing activities, my goal is to create safety for you while getting busy with our hands. We will ground ourselves in the work of creating delicious baked goods while exploring what you need.
![Photo of Joel Roos, MA, RPsych, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/417a708e-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
I specialize in sex and sexuality, relationship and family concerns, couples' conflicts and communication, chronic pain and disease management, adolescent development, parenting concerns, anxiety treatment, clinical hypnosis, pre/peri/post-natal concerns, family planning, behavioural health interventions, and supervision/training of health professionals.
"Insanity: Doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results." - Albert Einstein - As a psychologist, I tend to work with people to focus them on what they can change and control to find successes with their problems. Whether working with couples, families, children, youth, or adults, I'd like to be the guy who listens in a way others may have failed to hear you before. My ideal client is anyone craving new skills, new ways of thinking and feeling, and is ready to learn how to think anew about the things they were once sure of.
I specialize in sex and sexuality, relationship and family concerns, couples' conflicts and communication, chronic pain and disease management, adolescent development, parenting concerns, anxiety treatment, clinical hypnosis, pre/peri/post-natal concerns, family planning, behavioural health interventions, and supervision/training of health professionals.
"Insanity: Doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results." - Albert Einstein - As a psychologist, I tend to work with people to focus them on what they can change and control to find successes with their problems. Whether working with couples, families, children, youth, or adults, I'd like to be the guy who listens in a way others may have failed to hear you before. My ideal client is anyone craving new skills, new ways of thinking and feeling, and is ready to learn how to think anew about the things they were once sure of.
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I have worked extensively with child and adolescent populations with a variety of mental health concerns, and my main areas of clinical practice include treatment of anxiety disorders, mood disorders, emotion regulation difficulties, low self-esteem, and adjustment issues.
Have you or your child been feeling anxious, overwhelmed, stressed, depressed or just generally lost or stuck? I provide a safe, supportive, non-judgmental environment to explore whatever issues have brought you to seek support. I specialize in clinical psychology and provide individual therapy to children, adolescents, and young adults. I work primarily from a cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) perspective while integrating a variety of empirically supported treatments (DBT, ACT) into my practice to best meet each client’s individual needs. I work at Innova Psychology in Hillhurst and I am currently accepting new clients!
I have worked extensively with child and adolescent populations with a variety of mental health concerns, and my main areas of clinical practice include treatment of anxiety disorders, mood disorders, emotion regulation difficulties, low self-esteem, and adjustment issues.
Have you or your child been feeling anxious, overwhelmed, stressed, depressed or just generally lost or stuck? I provide a safe, supportive, non-judgmental environment to explore whatever issues have brought you to seek support. I specialize in clinical psychology and provide individual therapy to children, adolescents, and young adults. I work primarily from a cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) perspective while integrating a variety of empirically supported treatments (DBT, ACT) into my practice to best meet each client’s individual needs. I work at Innova Psychology in Hillhurst and I am currently accepting new clients!
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Ellen Lester
Registered Provisional Psychologist, BCR, MACP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T2Z
I believe that by exploring our lived experiences, we have the ability to pursue a different future and create the change we desire. I aim to create a warm and welcoming space that encourages the therapeutic goals and healing clients are working towards. My therapeutic experience includes working with individuals on topics relates to anxiety, depression, ADHD, self-harm, caregiving, grief and stress. My primary therapeutic focus is working with women and adolescent girls (11+) navigating life changes, emotional regulation and self esteem topics.
I believe that by exploring our lived experiences, we have the ability to pursue a different future and create the change we desire. I aim to create a warm and welcoming space that encourages the therapeutic goals and healing clients are working towards. My therapeutic experience includes working with individuals on topics relates to anxiety, depression, ADHD, self-harm, caregiving, grief and stress. My primary therapeutic focus is working with women and adolescent girls (11+) navigating life changes, emotional regulation and self esteem topics.
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I have been passionate about psychology ever since going through my own struggle with depression as an adolescent. I care deeply about my clients and show this by creating a safe and empathetic counselling space. I am devoted to helping you increase hope, experience more happiness, and improve your relationships. If you would like to feel more love and acceptance for yourself or if you would like to feel more loved and accepted by your partner, we can work together to help you move towards your goals.
I have been passionate about psychology ever since going through my own struggle with depression as an adolescent. I care deeply about my clients and show this by creating a safe and empathetic counselling space. I am devoted to helping you increase hope, experience more happiness, and improve your relationships. If you would like to feel more love and acceptance for yourself or if you would like to feel more loved and accepted by your partner, we can work together to help you move towards your goals.
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Show up, mess up & face anything! I’m Mel, a registered psychologist passionately working with teen girls and young women (13-25 yrs of age) struggling with anxiety, perfectionism & performance, emotions, and relationships. Rewire the anxious brain, stop avoiding stuff & try new things. Tackle the fear of failure, befriend mistakes, manage the inner critic & self-doubt. Untangle emotions, assert yourself & set boundaries. We can all learn to better speak and connect with ourselves and others and strive for our own personal excellence in a more graceful, non-judgemental, compassionate and courageous way.
Show up, mess up & face anything! I’m Mel, a registered psychologist passionately working with teen girls and young women (13-25 yrs of age) struggling with anxiety, perfectionism & performance, emotions, and relationships. Rewire the anxious brain, stop avoiding stuff & try new things. Tackle the fear of failure, befriend mistakes, manage the inner critic & self-doubt. Untangle emotions, assert yourself & set boundaries. We can all learn to better speak and connect with ourselves and others and strive for our own personal excellence in a more graceful, non-judgemental, compassionate and courageous way.
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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.