Attachment-based Therapists in Calgary, AB

Distress can be the catalyst for personal growth and meaningful transformation. The journey can take many paths and I would be honoured to join you. We will work collaboratively together and provide guidance toward positive change. We will focus on trust to create a safe and supportive relationship. It is crucial to me that we have a strong relationship in the therapy room, laying the foundation for effective therapy. I find value in understanding how past experiences shape our ways of thinking, relationship patterns, and coping mechanisms. In other times of need, we will focus on the urgent crisis at hand.

My goal is to connect with you in a safe, nonjudgmental environment. I work collaboratively with my clients towards finding relief and life changing solutions, recognizing that people have power and strength within them. Whether it's problematic relationships, parenting support, stress, family dynamics, mental health issues or trauma that is impacting your life, I have seen over and over that change can happen. I offer a warm approach to therapy and welcome any struggle, small or large. Although I work with a variety of adult clients I am known for easily connecting with children and adolescents.

I believe that safe, secure, and loving relationships are foundational to a general sense of well-being. My training in emotion-focused, attachment-based approaches allows for a deep exploration of relationship patterns. I maintain a particular interest in supporting LGBTQ2S+ clients and use an affirming, non-judgmental, and trauma-informed framework in sessions.

Life can bring various challenges, and sometimes our daily struggles can feel overwhelming. I'm here to support you through these difficult times. Whether you're dealing with low mood, anxiety, relationship issues, or trauma, my goal is to help you work towards the future you envision. I believe everyone has the potential to grow and thrive, no matter their current circumstances. My priority is ensuring that my clients feel safe, valued, and heard, while also providing exceptional clinical support. I strive to create an atmosphere that is welcoming for all individuals from diverse backgrounds, and I am LGBTQ+ affirming.

My areas of clinical expertise include anxiety, trauma, complex-PTSD, dissociation, panic attacks, obsessive- compulsive disorder, parenting, relationship difficulties, couple and family issues, anger management, disordered eating, postpartum depression, managing emotions, addictions, sleeping issues, self-esteem, body image, nightmares, and others. I work with youth, adults, couples and families. I provide services in English and Arabic languages.

I recognize that these can be trying times and that it can be difficult to reach out for support. As a result, I take care in ensuring that families feel safe, comfortable, and connected by providing a warm and empathic therapeutic environment. I specialize in clinical psychology and provide treatment to children, adolescents, and young adults. I work primarily from a cognitive-behavioural lens and integrate other evidence-based treatments into my practice to meet the needs of each individual client and family. I have training in attachment-based interventions and offer parent support for those who may feel stuck or overwhelmed.

Bravery is described as “courageous behaviour or character” and I truly believe that identifying a need for change and seeking out the support to do so is an act of bravery. As a therapist, I strive to develop genuine and non-judgemental therapeutic relationships. I practice from a holistic perspective using evidence-based approaches to provide my clients with the tools necessary to create meaningful change, improved emotional health and resiliency. ​

My career has centered around my primary area of interest concerning relationship dynamics and the impact and understanding of insecurity, frustration, anxiety and loss. I am passionate about supporting parents in understanding the influence of early life experiences and how those shape emotional development and our ability to remain connected to our children. My work is influenced by attachment-based therapy, narrative therapy, humanistic and experiential play approaches.

It is an honour and a privilege to be invited into a person’s journey as they navigate the complexities of this world. It is possible you are noticing difficulties related to anxiety, mood, stress, life transitions, or have experienced trauma or loss. You may also be noticing challenges in your relationships and are seeking ways to foster healthier connections, improve emotional intimacy, or address communication issues. Therapy can be incredibly beneficial to understand ourselves better, find healing from pain, deepen our connections with others, and create sustainable change to move through life with more ease and meaning.

I believe people behave the way they do for really good reasons, even if they are unhelpful. Children are complex creatures and raising them can be a struggle, especially while meeting life's demands. Whether your child struggles with regulating emotions, has difficult behaviors or you yourself are having trouble with mood, mental health or managing stressors, I am here to help. I offer wholistic assessment and treatment to bring the peace, you and your family deserve. I work with children, adults and families struggling with a range of mental health and relationship concerns. Your home is my office. I will come to you.

Sometimes life is messy and complicated, and we don’t always have the tools or strategies to manage what comes our way. Sometimes we need a different perspective, or a challenge to see things in a new way. Sometimes we need to have the hard conversations. Whatever it is for you right now, welcome. My goal is to work with you to get you where you want to be. We'll do that using a variety of tools, techniques, and approaches throughout our counselling process, all the while focusing on our relationship (this part's key). We'll collaborate together and I'll seek your feedback along the way.

I am a clinical psychologist in Calgary, and provide individual, family, as well as group therapy. I also provide comprehensive psychological assessment services, as well as consultation to parents, schools, health care providers, and other professionals. My experience includes previous and current employment in the health care and educational sectors, including hospital and community settings. I typically practice from a cognitive-behavioural therapy model, and use a brief, solution focused approach to therapy. My work with couples and families tends to be more emotionally focused, attachment based, and I use a family systems approach.

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.

I am passionate about working with older adults as they navigate addressing challenges arising in their lives. I fundamentally work from attachment-based approaches, recognizing the immense impact of our early childhood experiences, traumas, and ruptured relationships throughout our lives. Working with older adult, senior, elder, or geriatric individuals is important to me as loneliness and emotional distress highly correlates with early cognitive decline and negative physical health outcomes. Through looking at the impact of our emotions on our well-being, we can create space for meaningful, secure and safe relationships.

Do you feel overwhelmed with parenting, work, relationships, life transitions, or the demands of day-to-day life? Do you feel like you’re not the person you want to be - feeling lost, anxious, hopeless, or not good enough? I’m here to help. I believe in the power of connection to heal, and I’m passionate about collaborating with people like you - to help you feel seen, uncover the reasons for your struggles, and help you feel better.

Do you feel like life is demanding more than what you can handle? Do you feel like you’re going through the motions without feeling like an active participant in your own life? Do you struggle with lack of motivation in one or more areas in your life? Trying to prioritize your health while also caring for others can leave you feeling disconnected, anxious and depressed. Becoming aware of the areas in our life that you want to improve is the first step in beginning to shift your perspective and attitude, to take a more active role in navigating your life and to feeling more fulfilled.

I have had the wonderful opportunity to work in community mental health clinics in both Alberta and BC, supporting the most incredible people. My passion is aligning with those who are experiencing mental health difficulties or symptoms of trauma, particularly alongside substance use. With over ten years' experience, I have a wide array of therapeutic tools, interventions, techniques and approaches that will only compliment the hard work and commitment you've already made by beginning your search. I am pleased to offer virtual counselling services and am available evenings and weekends to ensure this works for you.

Hello and welcome! Are you looking to make lasting changes in your life? Are you seeking more balance and deeper connections with others? If so, I would be honoured to support you. If you are navigating issues of anxiety, depression, relationship issues, family conflict, attachment difficulties, or other life challenges, you have come to the right place. I specialize in trauma and complex trauma, life transitions including birth and death, family and relationship conflict, including alternative relationships (i.e. non-monogamy), and attachment issues.

I enjoy helping others and have over 15 years experience in the helping professions. I work with adults, children and families and specialize in trauma, neurodiversity, family conflict, parenting, anger and self regulation. I am also skilled in helping those who choose to use violence in their relationships. I work from both a trauma informed and attachment based lens.

Hi! Let’s take a deep breath: you’ve made it past the first step of identifying you need some help. In a world that is often too loud and busy, it is easy to fall into thought patterns that you are lacking; as a therapist, it is my role to help you shift that narrative from deficit to plenty. I believe mental health is fluid experience and that understanding your emotions and building meaningful coping strategies is key to sustainable resilience. My role is to create a safe and empathetic space for you to be vulnerable and show up as your authentic self. My practice style is grounded in attachment-based and family systems theory.

*NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS AT EMMAUS PSYCHOLOGY* I am a Registered Psychologist specializing in individual therapy, couples counselling, and parent support. I understand that deciding to begin therapy can be intimidating, difficult, and overwhelming. However, therapy can help individuals overcome many obstacles, express themselves, and discover new possibilities. I walk along side my clients to help them achieve their goals and create a life full of meaning and purpose. I offer a non-judgemental view, empathetic listening, a warm and welcoming environment, and true compassion and acceptance.

With over 15 years of experience across community, non-profit, and school-based settings, I've supported individuals of all ages through life's challenges. As a relationship-based therapist, I deeply value the connection between therapist and client. My approach fosters empathy, compassion, and unconditional positive regard, creating a supportive environment for growth.

Excessive worry, overwhelm, inner conflict, and fear can impede our ability to cope. I work with a range of hardships such as painful life events or transitions, general and relational stress, effects of toxic relationships, instability, conflict or betrayal, grief and loss, past or current trauma and parenting issues. My commitment is to hold a safe space to explore your concerns holistically - processing from an emotional, cognitive and somatic lens. It is important to me that you come away from our time with clarity and insight, new self-awareness and the strength and tools needed to help you move forward.

Have you been called needy? Or been called cold/distant by people you’re in relationship with? Do you find you vacillate between feeling needy or emotionally shut down? These issues are based on, what psychologists call, insecure attachment styles. These are relationship styles that we subconsciously learn when we are young and take with us into adulthood.