Couples Counselling Therapists in Calgary, AB

If the challenges of life have become overwhelming, I am here to help. I am known for my ability to establish a trusting relationship in which you can share your story and gain insight and perspective.

Feeling lost in the weight of stress, overwhelm, burnout, or relationship challenges? At times, the struggles you're facing and the simplest things can start to feel paralyzing. You may be experiencing a loss of identity and an overwhelming sense of exhaustion. If you're grappling with communication issues, gridlock, or conflicts within your relationships, or simply within yourself, Kalee is here to provide a safe haven for exploration and growth.

Are you looking for professional support? Someone to talk to and provide research-supported treatment? I aim to create a space to explore patterns, emotions, and behaviours that someone may want to understand further or make change to. I attempt to create a safe, non judgmental, and collaborative therapeutic relationship. I am a Ph.D. trained clinical psychologist in private practice in Calgary, Alberta. I am also an Adjunct Professor at the University of Calgary and a Clinical Psychologist with Alberta Health Services. I am committed to tailoring the treatment approach to help my clients achieve the benefits they desire.

With nearly a decade of experience working with various high risk populations, I am able to build collaborative relationships and create an environment of safety and stability. From these trusting therapeutic relationships, I work with my clients to address what is holding them back and set a course for where they want their future to go.

Your journey is unique, and your therapy should be tailored to your needs and experiences. You can bring your whole self to our time together - laughter, tears, anger, joy, or grief, and the many layers of yourself. You want to be seen and heard, for someone to understand how much you've been through, and how desperately you want things to change. I support both individuals and couples, and specialize in supporting people in the queer community, neurodivergent folks, as well as those navigating stress, anxiety, and those nurturing their self-esteem and overcoming people pleasing patterns. All are welcome!

"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.

As a registered Psychologist with over a decade of experience, I offer a safe, confidential and accepting therapeutic connection to facilitate my clients with their therapy goals. I work with both individuals and couples that maybe be struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, work/life balance, relationship insecurity or grief/trauma. I come to each counselling session with a passion for my work and it is an honor to collaborate with each and every one of my clients on their counselling journey.

I specialize in ADHD, trauma, anxiety (including phobias), life transitions, and various other concerns that teens, adults, and older adults may be struggling with. I know reaching out for help can be daunting. I am here to help you move from surviving to thriving. You may have struggles similar to others, but each individual is on their own journey. My goal is to help you reach your destination.

I'm currently accepting new clients. I work with adults and adolescents who struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, stress, self-esteem, life transitions, and other challenges. I also do couples counselling and pre-maritaI assessment. I use a range of therapeutic techniques that are best suited to each client's needs. I'm excited to incorporate Virtual Reality (VR) into my practice alongside other therapeutic techniques like CBT, DBT, Mindfulness. Our VR therapy services offer an innovative approach to mental health and well-being, combining traditional therapeutic techniques with immersive and interactive experiences.

The world has become an increasingly complicated and challenging place and, as a result, you may have noticed uncomfortable thoughts and feelings are getting in the way of living your best life. You or your child may be faced with symptoms of anxiety, depression, stress, or sleeping difficulties. You may have noticed increased difficulties in your interpersonal relationships such as a decline in communication and connection, and an increase in conflict. Whether you are seeking individual support for you or your child, or couples counselling for your relationship - you don't have to face these challenges on your own.

I aim to meet my clients apart from the pretension and stigmas of the psychology world, as well as the norms of culture/society in general. Creating a space apart from all the things we think we need to be and should be allows for an authenticity to engage the obstacles in life in a new way. Therapy should not be “one size fits all” and so with the expertise that you have of your life, combined with my skills and training, we can work together to get past both the internal and external things keeping you from being more of the human you were meant to be; creating a new mental space where you can continue to grow and thrive.

Frustrated with the direction of your life? Confused about the relationship you are in? Are you making choices that don't make sense? I believe the answers to your questions lie within you and my role will be to help increase awareness of your needs and discover your potential. I believe that by integrating your mind, body and spirit you will uncover your purpose and find fulfillment in your life. I believe that a therapeutic relationship is one of respect, mutuality and transparency. Success lies in creating an environment that is open, non-judgmental and congruent.

I provide client-centered and trauma-informed therapy. My aim is to create a safe and accepting space, facilitating discussion and processing of concerns that brought you in. I offer culturally sensitive therapy and respect your personal values and worldview. Creating an environment where you feel comfortable, heard, and understood during our sessions is my focus. Our work will be based on your needs and preferences. I strive to help you discover your inherent strengths and build resiliency. I enjoy working with individual adults, couples, families, and adolescents (16+).

Are you dealing with anxious thoughts? Are you struggling to connect with others or even yourself? Are your relationships suffering? Perhaps you are dealing with grief and loss? Feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, and frustrated can be disheartening. I am here to tell you that it is possible to gain perspective once again! It is possible to improve your relationships! You can improve your life- and I would be honoured to be part of that journey.

Are you feeling more and more resentful, conflicted, and stressed with your child, partner, or family? Do you feel "gridlocked" in a cycle of anxiety, emotions, and guilt at home? We are a team of psychologists with over thirty years of combined clinical experience specializing in these types of issues. You are an ideal client for us if you are seeking a therapist who is collaborative, genuine, and nonjudgmental. 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.

I work collaboratively with my clients to help them live healthy and fulfilling lives according to their personal values and strengths. I take the role of a supportive, encouraging guide and invite my clients into a space of authenticity and vulnerability. I offer my knowledge and training, but you are the expert of your own experience. Together we find opportunities to move toward change and growth in the areas that are important to you.

Are you searching for quality, in-depth psychotherapy? I am accepting new clients for individual and couples therapy. After an initial (free) consult, I usually begin with an assessment of your history, personality, skills, and relationships. Next we develop a customized treatment plan for your situation. If you are able and willing to be open-minded, courageous and committed to learning, we can make positive, meaningful changes. Good therapy will likely decrease your symptoms, AND also increase your confidence and skills, bring balance to relationships, and foster self-acceptance.

If you're struggling with mental health, relationship, or addiction challenges, it can feel like your life is out of control and falling apart. It's not uncommon to feel overwhelmed, scared, hopeless, helpless and alone. Or to feel numb. We all experience occasional difficulties in response to life’s challenges, but there are times when we feel particularly stuck or discouraged and we need some extra support. It can be difficult to share your most private experiences with someone new, especially if those experiences have caused you shame, and we have a deep respect for those who are willing to pursue counselling.

Over 30 years, I have the privilege of talking to, listening to, walking with and praying for women & couples who struggle with their family, marital, and interpersonal relationships. In 2002, I graduated with a MA in counselling. Since then I have been counselling formally in the Calgary area. I love to help women to reconnect with God in their spiritual struggles and work on their relationships with others. I have journeyed with many women who experience domestic abuse. The vicious cycle has kept many in terrifying living situations. I also enjoy working with couples who love each other but have a hard time getting along.

Your body has the capacity to heal itself - sometimes it just needs a little help. I take a holistic, body-mind perspective in helping you figure out your unique healing journey. Working with a diverse client base through years of practicing psychology in Canada and abroad, I have narrowed my focus to various traumas (childhood and family of origin trauma, etc.), grief and bereavement, depression, anxiety, career and workplace concerns, and relationship challenges. I want to collaborate with you to develop an individualized plan to reduce stress, regulate your nervous system, eliminate obstacles, and reach your desired goals.

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.

I am a clinical psychologist with a genuine passion for helping people lead happier, healthier lives. I'm particularly dedicated to assisting individuals with behavioural changes, including diet and exercise, along with offering support for depression, anxiety, addiction, stress management, and trauma. To me, building a strong, collaborative relationship with my clients is of utmost importance. I believe that trust and open communication are key to making positive changes during therapy and I always strive to instill confidence and motivation in my clients.

I understand that challenging life circumstances can sometimes leave people feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or depleted. My greatest pleasure as a therapist is supporting people to reconnect with their sense of purpose, joy, and satisfaction, and I firmly believe that everyone has the capacity for healing and growth. My guiding values are authenticity, curiosity, and connection, and I strive to create a therapeutic space where clients feel welcome and accepted.

I am accepting new clients. Services are available province-wide via Zoom video, in-person in Calgary, or by telephone. I specialize in relationships and communication skills within couples, and families with children/teens. Also PTSD/CPTSD, trauma, anxiety, depression, borderline personality (BPD), and OCD. I also work with Canadian Veterans, Canadian Armed Forces members, RCMP, and First Responders. I am LGBTQ friendly, accepting, and an ally. I also have experience with ethical non-monogamy (ENM), poly/ open/ swinging relationship dynamics.