Therapists in Calgary, AB
My areas of speciality include disability, Autism, parent-child conflict, family discord, relationship issues, trauma, domestic violence, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and stress management.
I believe that all people are capable of positive change, of overcoming challenges, of finding compassion, and of becoming the best that they can be. As a Registered Psychologist, I work alongside my clients to help them create meaningful and sustainable change in their lives and relationships. I have extensive experience in community and mental health settings and offer therapeutic services in both English and Spanish. I work with individuals, couples, and families to identify their counselling goals and help them achieve those goals in a strengths-based, non-judgmental and empathetic manner.
My areas of speciality include disability, Autism, parent-child conflict, family discord, relationship issues, trauma, domestic violence, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and stress management.
I believe that all people are capable of positive change, of overcoming challenges, of finding compassion, and of becoming the best that they can be. As a Registered Psychologist, I work alongside my clients to help them create meaningful and sustainable change in their lives and relationships. I have extensive experience in community and mental health settings and offer therapeutic services in both English and Spanish. I work with individuals, couples, and families to identify their counselling goals and help them achieve those goals in a strengths-based, non-judgmental and empathetic manner.
Registered Psychologist, Paloma Scott is highly experienced in offering support to complex cases with children, youth, adults, and families who have a variety of difficulties, such as Trauma (PTSD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Specific Learning Disorder (SLD), Giftedness, Depression, Anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD), etc.
Registered Psychologist, Paloma Scott is highly experienced in offering support to complex cases with children, youth, adults, and families who have a variety of difficulties, such as Trauma (PTSD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Specific Learning Disorder (SLD), Giftedness, Depression, Anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD), etc.
, ADHD, ASD), and PsychoEducational and Autism assessments.
Are you seeking a knowledgeable, down-to-earth, strength-based therapist to provide assessment or counselling service? Are you uncertain or reluctant to start therapy but know you or your family want change and need professional help? My ideal clients are seeking a therapist who is collaborative, genuine, and nonjudgmental. My goal is to help you move towards creating a rich, full, and meaningful life. Together we will commit to developing a safe relationship where you can learn the skills you need to face and overcome difficult challenges, experiences, and emotions.
, ADHD, ASD), and PsychoEducational and Autism assessments.
Are you seeking a knowledgeable, down-to-earth, strength-based therapist to provide assessment or counselling service? Are you uncertain or reluctant to start therapy but know you or your family want change and need professional help? My ideal clients are seeking a therapist who is collaborative, genuine, and nonjudgmental. My goal is to help you move towards creating a rich, full, and meaningful life. Together we will commit to developing a safe relationship where you can learn the skills you need to face and overcome difficult challenges, experiences, and emotions.
Mrs. Scott has twenty three years of experience in providing psychotherapy to children, teens, adults, couples and families from different backgrounds with Depression, Anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Tic Disorders, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Specific Learning Disorder, giftedness. Mrs. Scott helps clients with emotional self-regulation, anger management, social skills, defiance, social anxiety, separation, grieving, and parenting skills. Her goal is to genuinely support people to develop skills, build resilience and excel their lives towards growth, healing, plenitude and success.
Mrs. Scott has twenty three years of experience in providing psychotherapy to children, teens, adults, couples and families from different backgrounds with Depression, Anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Tic Disorders, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Specific Learning Disorder, giftedness. Mrs. Scott helps clients with emotional self-regulation, anger management, social skills, defiance, social anxiety, separation, grieving, and parenting skills. Her goal is to genuinely support people to develop skills, build resilience and excel their lives towards growth, healing, plenitude and success.
I operate from a trauma-informed person-centered approach, as I know that I am inviting clients to reveal vulnerable parts of themselves and should be met with nonjudgment and unconditional positive regard. My person-centered approach allows me to shift from a deficit based perspective to a strength-based perspective, allowing for a relational depth that transcends labels. My practice is grounded in providing affirming care to assist clients in embracing personal self-worth and bolstering personal agency.
I operate from a trauma-informed person-centered approach, as I know that I am inviting clients to reveal vulnerable parts of themselves and should be met with nonjudgment and unconditional positive regard. My person-centered approach allows me to shift from a deficit based perspective to a strength-based perspective, allowing for a relational depth that transcends labels. My practice is grounded in providing affirming care to assist clients in embracing personal self-worth and bolstering personal agency.
Welcome to Anchored Therapy! My name is Serena Makowecki and I know it can feel daunting to seek out therapy. You've taken the first step. My focus is to help individuals, couples, and families find paths forward through identifying problematic patterns and moving toward healing ones. I achieve this by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and helping to support change with a compassionate-focused approach. I have extensive training in family systems therapy, trauma-informed therapy, and solution-focused brief and narrative therapy. Together we will customize a treatment plan that works for you.
Welcome to Anchored Therapy! My name is Serena Makowecki and I know it can feel daunting to seek out therapy. You've taken the first step. My focus is to help individuals, couples, and families find paths forward through identifying problematic patterns and moving toward healing ones. I achieve this by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and helping to support change with a compassionate-focused approach. I have extensive training in family systems therapy, trauma-informed therapy, and solution-focused brief and narrative therapy. Together we will customize a treatment plan that works for you.
Denisse Martinez Aguilar
Pre-Licensed Professional, BCR, MACP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T3B
My practice focuses on finding and highlighting your strengths, tailoring our sessions to fit you, and acknowledging your identities, cultural influences, interpersonal dynamics, and societal factors. During our sessions, you can expect a safe and brave space where you can be yourself and feel truly supported. Surrounded by values of decolonization, anti-oppression and accessibility for all. As a counsellor, I'm committed to being an integral part of your team, guiding you toward self-discovery and empowering you to lead the life YOU aspire to live.
My practice focuses on finding and highlighting your strengths, tailoring our sessions to fit you, and acknowledging your identities, cultural influences, interpersonal dynamics, and societal factors. During our sessions, you can expect a safe and brave space where you can be yourself and feel truly supported. Surrounded by values of decolonization, anti-oppression and accessibility for all. As a counsellor, I'm committed to being an integral part of your team, guiding you toward self-discovery and empowering you to lead the life YOU aspire to live.
As a Registered Psychologist, I specialize in using neurofeedback therapy. It is a very unique type of therapy that I find to be incredibly effective for many mental health concerns. Trauma, either physical or emotional, can cause the brain to lose its balance. Instead of medications, or talk therapy, we go right to the source of many issues, the brain. By training the brain to have better activity, you will notice improvements in many areas of your life! Sessions are relaxing (many people even sleep through a session), very safe, simple and effective.
As a Registered Psychologist, I specialize in using neurofeedback therapy. It is a very unique type of therapy that I find to be incredibly effective for many mental health concerns. Trauma, either physical or emotional, can cause the brain to lose its balance. Instead of medications, or talk therapy, we go right to the source of many issues, the brain. By training the brain to have better activity, you will notice improvements in many areas of your life! Sessions are relaxing (many people even sleep through a session), very safe, simple and effective.
Do you ever feel like you're hitting a brick wall? Like you're just going through the motions, and although things seem okay on the surface, inside, it feels like everything is crumbling? Are you yearning for more from your life but struggling to figure out how to make that happen?
Do you ever feel like you're hitting a brick wall? Like you're just going through the motions, and although things seem okay on the surface, inside, it feels like everything is crumbling? Are you yearning for more from your life but struggling to figure out how to make that happen?
Lissette Arevalo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Calgary, AB T3J (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I offer an anti-oppressive and intersectional approach to services. Let's approach your journey from all the different "yous;" all the different stories; and all of the parts. I’m committed to working within my areas of specialization, including anxiety, settlement, and race-based trauma/identity.
I offer an anti-oppressive and intersectional approach to services. Let's approach your journey from all the different "yous;" all the different stories; and all of the parts. I’m committed to working within my areas of specialization, including anxiety, settlement, and race-based trauma/identity.
I am a Registered Psychologist with over 15 years of experience in counselling. I specialize in clinical psychology. I work with individuals: adults and adolescents, and with couples. I can help you to feel better, to increase your self-esteem and to heal from past experiences. If you experienced trauma, abuse, if you have been struggling with depression, anxiety for a long time call me to schedule an appointment. I will help you to experience well-being, to learn and implement new skills and to see your life differently. I offer different approaches to therapy such as: ACT, CBT-Mindfilness, Psychodynamic, Gottman, Emotion-Focused.
I am a Registered Psychologist with over 15 years of experience in counselling. I specialize in clinical psychology. I work with individuals: adults and adolescents, and with couples. I can help you to feel better, to increase your self-esteem and to heal from past experiences. If you experienced trauma, abuse, if you have been struggling with depression, anxiety for a long time call me to schedule an appointment. I will help you to experience well-being, to learn and implement new skills and to see your life differently. I offer different approaches to therapy such as: ACT, CBT-Mindfilness, Psychodynamic, Gottman, Emotion-Focused.
Dailyn Mccalla
Registered Provisional Psychologist, MEd
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T2H
Welcome, my name is Dailyn Mccalla, and I am a provisional psychologist who can provide services in Spanish and English. I am passionate about helping others find joy and meaning in life while navigating their barriers and stressors. I use this passion to help adults, youth, adolescents, couples and families reach their goals. This also allows me to support individuals with trauma, grief, addiction, relationships, anxiety, ADHD, ASD, sexual issues, non- monogamy, relational discourse & depression. I enjoy helping people navigate the intricacies of sexuality and identity.
Welcome, my name is Dailyn Mccalla, and I am a provisional psychologist who can provide services in Spanish and English. I am passionate about helping others find joy and meaning in life while navigating their barriers and stressors. I use this passion to help adults, youth, adolescents, couples and families reach their goals. This also allows me to support individuals with trauma, grief, addiction, relationships, anxiety, ADHD, ASD, sexual issues, non- monogamy, relational discourse & depression. I enjoy helping people navigate the intricacies of sexuality and identity.
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What is the most effective treatment for autism?
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) has come to be considered the standard treatment for children with autism spectrum disorder, and research has confirmed its effectiveness for many children. Therapists trained in ABA techniques work with children (and their parents) on developing social skills, communication and learning abilities, and everyday habits of hygiene and grooming. The clinician will tailor their program to the child’s particular need but the overarching goal will be to help them advance as far as possible toward independence based on their level of symptoms and decrease the need for additional special services. Families should seek a mental health professional specifically trained in ABA, and holding special certification in the technique, who has extensive experience not only with the approach but in using it with children with the same level of symptoms as the child who needs care.
How does ABA work?
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) sessions, which typically focus on positive reinforcement, can be intensive, lasting two or more hours several times a week, and continuing for two years or more. Therapists can also be expected to ask parents to take an active role in reinforcing lessons. Research has found that the technique can lead to major improvements that decrease the need for additional special services.
How does treatment for autism work?
Therapy sessions based on Applied Behavior Analysis will likely be frequent, intensive, and highly structured. After a thorough assessment, a therapist will help a child understand and develop skills in a range of areas, including communication, motor skills, social skills, self-care, play, and academic skills, as well as routines of daily living like hygiene. Typically, the therapist will help a child break down the components of a behavior—often referred to as the antecedent (what prompts an action), the behavior, and the consequence(what immediately follows)—and then reward the child at every step, while also asking parents to reinforce the lessons, and the rewards, throughout the day. This core therapy may be supplemented by occupational or speech therapy, and antidepressants, antipsychotics, and anticonvulsants may be prescribed to address specific severe symptoms.
How long does therapy for autism take?
Some people with autism spectrum disorder may be engaged in some level of therapy for many years, but research shows that treatment will be most effective if it is begun early and delivered intensively. When therapy begins by age 3, children tend to be better able to grasp and adopt the skills needed to manage everyday life, including attending school and establishing social relationships. This type of early-intervention treatment regimen is highly structured, typically involving 20 to 40 hours of one-on-one therapy per week, along with additional hours of engagement managed by parents, for a period of two years or more, although the duration of treatment is dependent on the child’s level of symptoms and pace of progress.