Therapists for Teens in Calgary, AB

We have the ability to find our best answers. Sometimes those answers have been lost amongst all the other pieces of our lives and it can be a challenge to discover them. As your therapist and companion I support you as you identify and choose which pieces serve you and which get left behind. With attention, I get to know you, your values and beliefs, and this allows us to develop the approach that is tailored to you, your life, your future.

Parenting can be challenging and tough sometimes and may leave you feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, or stuck. During these difficult times, children (and their caregivers!) sometimes need a little extra support to work through the challenges. I am here to walk alongside you, to offer a space for rest, reflection, exploration and to nourish your inner light – your luminescence! I am a Family Counsellor & Art Therapist with over 16 years specializing in therapy for children, teens and families as well as parents/caregivers to children with special health, developmental and mental health care needs.

Let's get comfy and chat! My name is Harleen and I am a Registered Provisional Psychologist in Calgary, Alberta.

For me, well-being comes from the knowledge that no matter what life throws at you, you have the tools you need to courageously and compassionately face it. It comes from knowing that you have the strength and ability to cope with any uncertainty. And, we can face and get through anything when we know how to support ourselves. Many of us were not taught the skills or given the tools we need to get through life’s challenges. Nor were we taught how to treat ourselves in a loving, supportive way. We can change this.

In life we are often faced with different challenges that we need to navigate through. Sometimes we need a safe place to breath, re-group, and give ourselves permission to look at where we have come, where we are now and where we want to head using the wisdom our past has taught us. Sometimes we find ourselves cycling around the same life problems and we know it is time to change how we are stepping into those relationships either with ourselves or others. Whether you are experiencing difficulty with transitions in life, grief, relationship challenges, mental health concerns, or addiction, I want to help you.

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.

Life is hard! We may be faced with challenges from the time we are young, and sometimes the struggles come later in life. Sometimes we lose ourselves along the way. The good news is that things can change and you are already stronger and wiser than you realize! I believe in the power of human resiliency and people’s capacity for personal growth. You are the expert on your own life, and whether you are working to heal from a past trauma, trying to improve your relationship skills, overcome struggles with anxiety or depression, increase your sense of self-worth, dealing with a loss, or just working to find yourself again. I can help!

We all carry multiple stories about our selves, our lives, and our experiences. There are parts in our stories that are sometimes hidden from our awareness. It is in the calm noticing, re-discovery, and re-telling of our stories that we can find and connect with parts of ourselves that may need healing, and also parts of ourselves that are insightful, strong, and brilliant even in the midst of hardship and darkness. Through facilitating, witnessing, and holding space together, we can engage in our personal work of healing. I look forward to connecting with you.

Are you feeling misunderstood and frustrated? Or just plain sick and tired of dealing with others, or even with yourself? Is your collection of past hurts getting in the way of enjoying life? You deserve peace in the relationship you have with yourself and with others. I am here to journey along with you to untangle your distress with authenticity and genuine acceptance. Let's explore together to unburden your unease and allow your true potential to surface and begin to celebrate your uniqueness.

Vanessa is a dedicated psychologist with a profound commitment to the well-being of her clients. Her extensive clinical expertise spans a range of areas, including 2sLGBTQIA+ mental health, PTSD and complex trauma, eating disorders, addictions, and concurrent disorders. Vanessa approaches each client with a unique blend of empathy, understanding, and evidence-based interventions.

This wasn’t the way it was supposed to be. You want to appear like you have it “all together”, but deep down you are anything but! Stressed out, anxious and full of self-doubt, you feel alone and overwhelmed as you struggle with unexpected challenges. Clients come to me looking for a therapist who has clinical experience and life experience because therapy should be a place where you feel safely guided by someone who can offer ideas and strategies when you feel stuck.

My ideal client is someone who acknowledges that their life is in need of some changes. Someone who continues to make the same mistakes over due to not having any other coping mechanisms. Someone who is eager to explore their negative habits and life patterns- and someone who is willing to share/reflect on their struggles with me. My ideal client is someone who is looking for healthy coping strategies and is willing to put in the work! It is not easy- but it will be worth it, I promise you that. You are worth it!

On maternity leave. Sarah McGivern provides supportive, non-judgmental counselling services to adults & youth in the Calgary area. She is passionate about healing, wellness and living fully. Sarah seeks to empower clients to better understand themselves and their choices moving forward. In collaboration with clients, Sarah explores life challenges while also building upon the skills and strengths clients already possess. The therapeutic experience is highly dependent on building a comfortable therapeutic relationship that considers client preferences. You are the expert of your own life. Sarah is there to help you in that journey.

I am a Masters level Social Worker with over 25 years experience and a graduate from Dr. Alan Wolfelt’s Center for Loss and Life Transition. My passion is to companion those who are coping with loss, not only associated with a death or Chronic Illness. Including losses associated with aging and Life Transitions. Our work together will consist of a mindful approach that validates and normalizes your journey and story.

The approach that I take towards therapy is compassionate, genuine, accepting, and collaborative. Some areas that I can help you with are creating balance in your life, connecting to and understanding your emotions, decreasing impulsive behaviours, and exploring your goals and values. Ultimately my aim is to help you create the life you want to live.

Hello. My name is Melody Evans. Welcome to my practice, Can’t We Just Get Along Counseling? The name of my practice is unconventional, but I believe it reflects a truth about life: at some point, we all struggle to get along with someone in our lives. It may be a person we work with, live with, are in love with, or even ourselves. This disruption can profoundly affect people's mental health. As the founder and senior therapist of Can’t We Just Get Along Counselling, my company's mission is to assist in alleviating psychological pain caused by trauma and relationship issues. I work with individuals, couples, teens and families.

Let's create healing together! I am a certified art psychotherapist, expressive therapies continuum practitioner, and artist practicing out of Calgary, Alberta. I have personally experienced the healing power of self-expression and feel honoured to walk with you on your own creative healing journey. I utilize visual metaphor and storytelling in my practice and work from a strengths-based, client-centred, and trauma informed perspective because I believe that every client is an expert on their own experiences. I am here to offer a warm, authentic, and grounded presence while you work toward your unique personal goals.

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.

My background is in systems theory; the idea that everyone is connected to those around them, with influence between all those people, organizations, and cultures. My approach to therapy is primarily Cognitive Behavioral Therapy but I also see a need for insight into the meaning that we make/have made of things and how that impacts our present. Therapy then, involves opening space for a person to increase awareness of their own process and to see alternative perspectives, thereby empowered to make different life decisions. It is so exciting to see someone realize that they have the power to change their perspective and their life!

Seeking therapy takes courage, and I understand that it (and life) can feel overwhelming. My approach focuses on creating a non-judgmental and safe space for you to explore your story and life experiences with curiosity and compassion. My goal is to help you trust and connect with Self, align with the values that guide your choices, take on new challenges, and become self-led in your interactions with the world. We will learn effective coping skills, identify patterns, systems think, and build on your strengths. Change IS hard, AND (I believe) you have the power and innate wisdom to grow, change, and create the life you long for.

I approach therapy with the belief that human beings are the experts in their own lives and that people can show remarkable resilience in the face of adversity when provided the necessary support and connection.

Feeling depressed, stressed, anxious, or ongoing emotional or physiical pain. I can help. Recognizing stressors and introducing coping strategies, somatic teachings, and mindfulness into our sessions, we gradually see lasting changes in behavior, emotional regulation, cognitive restructuring & positive mind traits. My focus is not only on your immediate areas of concern. By taking into account the whole of you, we together collaborate to gently explore and be curious about deeper-rooted patterns. EMDR and other somatic treatments assist us in uncovering insights into your past and aid the body in naturally healing past traumas.

Life is challenging; remember you are not alone. It is possible manage the challenges with self awareness and support (clinicians, friends and family). I enjoy supporting individuals, couples, children, and youth in diverse areas including bully/harassment (workplace and school), burnout management, emotional regulation (depression and anxiety), self–development, and self-understanding. I also specialize in psychological assessments of adults, youths, and children to aid insight into their studies, personality, behaviours, and psychological functioning.

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.