Couples Counselling Therapists in Calgary, AB
Specializing in advanced psychotherapy for anxiety, depression, and unexplained somatic symptoms, I offer highly individualized treatment within an honest and collaborative working relationship. A thorough initial consultation is used to clarify and tailor treatment objectives based on individual need and response to intervention. Immediate efforts are aimed at mobilizing agency, self-understanding, and other healing resources in order to accelerate treatment progress. A premium is placed on resolving core issues driving people’s difficulties so they are freed up to move forward in life.
Specializing in advanced psychotherapy for anxiety, depression, and unexplained somatic symptoms, I offer highly individualized treatment within an honest and collaborative working relationship. A thorough initial consultation is used to clarify and tailor treatment objectives based on individual need and response to intervention. Immediate efforts are aimed at mobilizing agency, self-understanding, and other healing resources in order to accelerate treatment progress. A premium is placed on resolving core issues driving people’s difficulties so they are freed up to move forward in life.
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.
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.
I am passionate about enriching couple relationships and I'd love to help you heal, strengthen, and nurture your relationship with yourself or partner.
Are you feeling disappointed, lonely, or even hopeless about your life situation or your relationships? Disconnection, stress, misunderstandings, boundary issues, or faltering trust in yourself or your partner are painful experiences to endure alone. You may feel lost, worried, or overwhelmed. Regardless of where you are at right now there is always hope. Even the most distressed individuals and damaged relationships can heal. Just imagine how much more fulfilling your life or relationship might be if you felt more loved and cared for by yourself and/or your partner.
I am passionate about enriching couple relationships and I'd love to help you heal, strengthen, and nurture your relationship with yourself or partner.
Are you feeling disappointed, lonely, or even hopeless about your life situation or your relationships? Disconnection, stress, misunderstandings, boundary issues, or faltering trust in yourself or your partner are painful experiences to endure alone. You may feel lost, worried, or overwhelmed. Regardless of where you are at right now there is always hope. Even the most distressed individuals and damaged relationships can heal. Just imagine how much more fulfilling your life or relationship might be if you felt more loved and cared for by yourself and/or your partner.
I want us to build a strong therapeutic relationship together, and offer you tools for managing your mental health, your relationships, and your life more effectively.
Clients are more than an issue or a diagnosis, and therapy needs to reflect this. People need to be understood in their entirety, and therapy should adapt to the whole of what they present. Clients are working to overcome the barriers of mental health struggles, while also trying to function in relationships, work, school, and other important domains of life; I want to help them thrive in all of these settings.
I want us to build a strong therapeutic relationship together, and offer you tools for managing your mental health, your relationships, and your life more effectively.
Clients are more than an issue or a diagnosis, and therapy needs to reflect this. People need to be understood in their entirety, and therapy should adapt to the whole of what they present. Clients are working to overcome the barriers of mental health struggles, while also trying to function in relationships, work, school, and other important domains of life; I want to help them thrive in all of these settings.
Andrea has worked in the mental health field for close to a decade. She is passionate about helping others through difficult situations by supporting them in processing their experiences and building resilience. The individuals Andrea supports often experience overwhelming anxiety, deep sadness, loneliness, relationship issues, and trauma. Andrea helps clients feel less alone in their experiences, more capable at managing difficult emotions, and a deeply felt sense of internal strength in the face of hardship.
Andrea has worked in the mental health field for close to a decade. She is passionate about helping others through difficult situations by supporting them in processing their experiences and building resilience. The individuals Andrea supports often experience overwhelming anxiety, deep sadness, loneliness, relationship issues, and trauma. Andrea helps clients feel less alone in their experiences, more capable at managing difficult emotions, and a deeply felt sense of internal strength in the face of hardship.
Joel Roos
Psychologist, MA, RPsych
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T3B
Not accepting new clients
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.
I help individual clients with ADHD, anxiety, and addiction concerns regain control over their lives. I also offer relationship help for individuals and couples. There is a capable and special person inside each and every one of us; don't let your symptoms stop you from being that person. My therapeutic orientations include Cognitive Behavioural, Psychodynamic, Existential, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and family therapy approaches as appropriate.
I help individual clients with ADHD, anxiety, and addiction concerns regain control over their lives. I also offer relationship help for individuals and couples. There is a capable and special person inside each and every one of us; don't let your symptoms stop you from being that person. My therapeutic orientations include Cognitive Behavioural, Psychodynamic, Existential, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and family therapy approaches as appropriate.
Jessica Foglia
Registered Provisional Psychologist, BMgt, MC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T2Z
I work with individuals dealing with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, perfectionism, relationship issues, maternal mental health, and body dysmorphia. I approach therapy from trauma-informed and attachment perspectives. This means that current beliefs, emotions, and relationships are influenced by the experiences of our past. I utilize psychodynamic, emotion-focused, internal family systems, mindfulness, and Gottman therapy interventions in my work.
I work with individuals dealing with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, perfectionism, relationship issues, maternal mental health, and body dysmorphia. I approach therapy from trauma-informed and attachment perspectives. This means that current beliefs, emotions, and relationships are influenced by the experiences of our past. I utilize psychodynamic, emotion-focused, internal family systems, mindfulness, and Gottman therapy interventions in my work.
I specialize in helping teens and adults struggling with issues around anger management, relationship issues, addictions or depression to develop greater self-awareness and self-compassion, and feel more connected with themselves and others.
Are you struggling to break your bad habits and keep healthy relationships? Maybe you're repeating unhelpful behaviors no matter how hard you try to change. Are you dealing with the consequences of impulsive decisions, losing control, or substance use? Often, these actions are the ways you learned to cope with the stresses of life to protect yourself or overcome challenges during difficult periods. When these coping mechanisms show up in life and relationships, they frequently contribute to conflict and pain. I help individual and couples better understand themselves and make lasting change with solo or marriage counselling.
I specialize in helping teens and adults struggling with issues around anger management, relationship issues, addictions or depression to develop greater self-awareness and self-compassion, and feel more connected with themselves and others.
Are you struggling to break your bad habits and keep healthy relationships? Maybe you're repeating unhelpful behaviors no matter how hard you try to change. Are you dealing with the consequences of impulsive decisions, losing control, or substance use? Often, these actions are the ways you learned to cope with the stresses of life to protect yourself or overcome challenges during difficult periods. When these coping mechanisms show up in life and relationships, they frequently contribute to conflict and pain. I help individual and couples better understand themselves and make lasting change with solo or marriage counselling.
Accepting New Clients. Do you ever wonder if things could be different? If you could find a way to have more connected relationships with your child, spouse, family or coworkers? Are you having difficulty with regulating yourself and responding the way you want with the people in your life? Feel free to reach out to tackle together the things you would like to change. I am a registered clinical social worker with over 15 years experience working with children/families/individuals. I believe that children exist within the context of the relationships in their lives; therefore, I involve parents/families in the therapeutic process
Accepting New Clients. Do you ever wonder if things could be different? If you could find a way to have more connected relationships with your child, spouse, family or coworkers? Are you having difficulty with regulating yourself and responding the way you want with the people in your life? Feel free to reach out to tackle together the things you would like to change. I am a registered clinical social worker with over 15 years experience working with children/families/individuals. I believe that children exist within the context of the relationships in their lives; therefore, I involve parents/families in the therapeutic process
Lissette Arevalo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Calgary, AB T3J (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My strengths are rooted in building a relationship and creating an environment of safety and stability.
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.
My strengths are rooted in building a relationship and creating an environment of safety and stability.
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.
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Blink Integrative Mental Health & Consulting
Counsellor, PhD, MTC, RCC, ACTA
Verified Verified
Calgary, AB T2R
Our services include individual and couples therapy, professional support, workplace mental health, and work-life balance.
At Blink Integrative Mental Health & Consulting, we believe that creating positive mental health and wellbeing is essential to living a fulfilling and balanced life. We offer individual and workplace mental health services, along with professional support, to help people create balance that works for them. We believe in providing personalized and comprehensive care that is tailored to each individual’s needs. From group sessions to individual counseling, and workshops. We are dedicated to helping individuals and businesses build resilience, increase productivity, and create meaningful impact in their lives and work.
Our services include individual and couples therapy, professional support, workplace mental health, and work-life balance.
At Blink Integrative Mental Health & Consulting, we believe that creating positive mental health and wellbeing is essential to living a fulfilling and balanced life. We offer individual and workplace mental health services, along with professional support, to help people create balance that works for them. We believe in providing personalized and comprehensive care that is tailored to each individual’s needs. From group sessions to individual counseling, and workshops. We are dedicated to helping individuals and businesses build resilience, increase productivity, and create meaningful impact in their lives and work.
Mary-Jean Malyszka - Clinical Sex Therapist
Psychologist, MA, RPsych, DAACS
Verified Verified
Calgary, AB T2T
As a relationship counsellor, I help individuals, couples and families build healthy, relationships within themselves and with those around them, focusing on improving connection, communication, and conflict resolution through mindfulness and emotional regulation strategies.
Please note, as of September 15, 2023 I have moved to Suite 502, 933 17th Ave. S.W., Calgary AB T2T 5R6. Relationships have different seasons and cycles. Challenges can arise however when great sex (or any intimacy at all) is a distant memory, communication becomes stuck, and a feeling of closeness is longed for again. These are all signs that a different approach is needed to end the frustration and created a renewed aliveness. The desire for intimacy, to feel connected, and to matter are key aspects of who we are as human beings.
As a relationship counsellor, I help individuals, couples and families build healthy, relationships within themselves and with those around them, focusing on improving connection, communication, and conflict resolution through mindfulness and emotional regulation strategies.
Please note, as of September 15, 2023 I have moved to Suite 502, 933 17th Ave. S.W., Calgary AB T2T 5R6. Relationships have different seasons and cycles. Challenges can arise however when great sex (or any intimacy at all) is a distant memory, communication becomes stuck, and a feeling of closeness is longed for again. These are all signs that a different approach is needed to end the frustration and created a renewed aliveness. The desire for intimacy, to feel connected, and to matter are key aspects of who we are as human beings.
LOPAP Counselling and Consulting
Registered Social Worker, MEd, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Calgary, AB T2H
I am passionately waiting to connect with you on that journey to a peaceful, enjoyable relationship, and all-around wellness. There is hope for a better life. Take a bold step to overcome hurts, pain, painful experiences, and struggles in life. My practice is based on trauma-informed care and family systems. I work with children, adolescents, and adults who experience relationship issues, family conflict, depression, anxiety, and addiction. I aim to meet your unique needs and goals with empathy, gentleness, respect, and a non-judgmental stance.
I am passionately waiting to connect with you on that journey to a peaceful, enjoyable relationship, and all-around wellness. There is hope for a better life. Take a bold step to overcome hurts, pain, painful experiences, and struggles in life. My practice is based on trauma-informed care and family systems. I work with children, adolescents, and adults who experience relationship issues, family conflict, depression, anxiety, and addiction. I aim to meet your unique needs and goals with empathy, gentleness, respect, and a non-judgmental stance.
Brianna Matchett - Garden Counselling
Counsellor, MC, CCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T2H
If you are looking for someone to partner with you through a challenge you may be facing please reach out to book a consultation and I can answer any further questions you may have.
My goal in therapy is to cultivate a space where you will feel genuinely heard and understood. I offer a comfortable space marked by empathy and acceptance, in which anyone is welcomed to voice issues and concerns. I enjoy working with youth, adolescents, couples, and families and bring a gentle and empathetic presence to each client session.
If you are looking for someone to partner with you through a challenge you may be facing please reach out to book a consultation and I can answer any further questions you may have.
My goal in therapy is to cultivate a space where you will feel genuinely heard and understood. I offer a comfortable space marked by empathy and acceptance, in which anyone is welcomed to voice issues and concerns. I enjoy working with youth, adolescents, couples, and families and bring a gentle and empathetic presence to each client session.
I have a passion working with individuals, couples and families with children of all ages and stages. Every person has a need to feel heard, seen, and capable. Therapy can be a benefit when you feel previous coping methods may have become exhausted or no longer work the way they did. This is when a fresh lens can lead to a new perspective and inspired action. Mental health matters, and I invite you to make it a priority in your life and the lives of your loved ones.
I have a passion working with individuals, couples and families with children of all ages and stages. Every person has a need to feel heard, seen, and capable. Therapy can be a benefit when you feel previous coping methods may have become exhausted or no longer work the way they did. This is when a fresh lens can lead to a new perspective and inspired action. Mental health matters, and I invite you to make it a priority in your life and the lives of your loved ones.
I work from a client-centered and relationship building approach.
Hi! I'm Kirsten. I hold a Masters in Social Work with a clinical focus and I am Registered Clinical Social Worker. Additionally, I am just starting the journey of my Doctorate of Social Work, clinical Trauma specialization through Barry University. I take pride and care in my work as I always want to ensure each client's voice is heard in therapy. I have heavily focused my career in trauma-informed practice and believe this is the way to be true and open-hearted with all clients.
I work from a client-centered and relationship building approach.
Hi! I'm Kirsten. I hold a Masters in Social Work with a clinical focus and I am Registered Clinical Social Worker. Additionally, I am just starting the journey of my Doctorate of Social Work, clinical Trauma specialization through Barry University. I take pride and care in my work as I always want to ensure each client's voice is heard in therapy. I have heavily focused my career in trauma-informed practice and believe this is the way to be true and open-hearted with all clients.
This is why I’m passionate about providing a safe(r), compassionate, and accepting space for individuals and couples to explore their feelings, thoughts and actions more deeply.
Life is a complex experience, and you know that first-hand. You know you want things to be different, you’re craving change, but maybe you just don’t know how to get there. I know what it’s like to be always trying to make sense of painful life experiences. It wasn’t until I reconciled with my trauma that I could put the puzzle pieces together. With non-judgmental support to redefine myself, I was finally able to break the patterns that were keeping me from my authentic/true self in order to build the life I wanted.
This is why I’m passionate about providing a safe(r), compassionate, and accepting space for individuals and couples to explore their feelings, thoughts and actions more deeply.
Life is a complex experience, and you know that first-hand. You know you want things to be different, you’re craving change, but maybe you just don’t know how to get there. I know what it’s like to be always trying to make sense of painful life experiences. It wasn’t until I reconciled with my trauma that I could put the puzzle pieces together. With non-judgmental support to redefine myself, I was finally able to break the patterns that were keeping me from my authentic/true self in order to build the life I wanted.
I work with many presenting concerns and specialize in working with ADHD for children and adults as well as couples where ADHD is present.
Are you looking to create lasting change to live the life you want? I value the wants and needs of my clients. I have strategies and skills for working with many different issues.
I work with many presenting concerns and specialize in working with ADHD for children and adults as well as couples where ADHD is present.
Are you looking to create lasting change to live the life you want? I value the wants and needs of my clients. I have strategies and skills for working with many different issues.
Specialty is in couples counselling, anger management, domestic violence stress/anxiety/depression, trauma including PTSD, mood and personality challenges, pornogrpahy addiction, performance issues at work, sport or school.
Stress both workplace and life, sexual addicitons, relationships including couple, marital, family, co-worker, Christian. The goal of MARTHA7 counselling is to help people be the best version of themselves.
Specialty is in couples counselling, anger management, domestic violence stress/anxiety/depression, trauma including PTSD, mood and personality challenges, pornogrpahy addiction, performance issues at work, sport or school.
Stress both workplace and life, sexual addicitons, relationships including couple, marital, family, co-worker, Christian. The goal of MARTHA7 counselling is to help people be the best version of themselves.
Welcome to Exhale Psychology Group, a boutique therapy clinic in Calgary. As a team of therapists, we offer individual, couples, and group services to kids, teens, and adults. If you’re ready to get back in touch with your values and live authentically, you’re in the right place!
Welcome to Exhale Psychology Group, a boutique therapy clinic in Calgary. As a team of therapists, we offer individual, couples, and group services to kids, teens, and adults. If you’re ready to get back in touch with your values and live authentically, you’re in the right place!
Innovative Counselling Solutions, Inc.
Psychologist, PhD, RMFT-S, Prov, Psych, CSAT
Verified Verified
Calgary, AB T2E
Are you in a long-term relationship marked with stress, anger and frustration, high conflict, difficult and disrespectful communication, sexual and intimacy problems, and ongoing emotional hurts? Are memory and attention difficulties affecting your current functioning? Perhaps you could benefit from having an expert who understand your needs and assist you in the process of changing old patterns and develop more helpful interpersonal relating skills and better cognitive health. For more than 25 years, I worked overseas and locally helping individuals and couples from different cultures solve their problems.
Are you in a long-term relationship marked with stress, anger and frustration, high conflict, difficult and disrespectful communication, sexual and intimacy problems, and ongoing emotional hurts? Are memory and attention difficulties affecting your current functioning? Perhaps you could benefit from having an expert who understand your needs and assist you in the process of changing old patterns and develop more helpful interpersonal relating skills and better cognitive health. For more than 25 years, I worked overseas and locally helping individuals and couples from different cultures solve their problems.
My techniques are informed by strength- based, relationship- centered and trauma- informed methods with a priority on going at your pace.
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.
My techniques are informed by strength- based, relationship- centered and trauma- informed methods with a priority on going at your pace.
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.
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Couples Counselling
Does couples counseling work?
Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.
When should a couple seek counseling?
Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.
How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?
The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.
How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?
The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.