Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Calgary, AB

I trust that every person is the expert of their own life and experiences. I hold the belief that everyone has what they need, within themselves, to heal, and I enjoy walking alongside to support folks in accessing these strengths and resources. I strive to establish trusting and collaborative relationships that create a safe space for exploration and growth. I work from a person-centered and trauma-informed lens, while integrating a variety of modalities including Internal Family Systems, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), somatic and mindfulness-based interventions, ACT and DBT.

A warm welcome as you take the first step in your wellness journey! Are you tired of feeling exhausted? Burnt out? Anxious or Depressed? Struggling with executive functioning and/or ADHD? Looking for tools to improve your life? We work with youth, adults and parents with anxiety, stress, burnout, low mood, depression, ADHD, communication and child specific concerns. We enjoy supporting individuals hoping to increase life satisfaction, build better coping mechanisms and navigate life a little easier. Our promise to you is to work with you to develop an individualized therapy plan that is going to work for your life and your goals!

Do you find yourself avoiding difficult situations and struggling to break free of unhealthy patterns? My goal is to customize therapy to each client’s needs to help them make meaningful and long-lasting change, by identifying new tools and perspectives for familiar challenges and supporting clients in using these tools in real life situations. I believe with the right tools and support everyone is able to make the changes they want to see in their life. I am passionate about helping you find the right skills to make your change. I also offer psychoeducational, giftedness, adult ADHD, personality and intelligence assessments.

Whether it be a recent ADHD diagnosis, facing challenges with navigating life (post-secondary, work, parenthood, relationships), experiencing trauma, anger, anxiety, stress, depression, or coping with grief, I am here to provide a safe and supportive space for you to explore your emotions, thoughts, triggers, patterns and behaviours in order to heal, and grow. Together, we can work towards finding clarity, resilience, coping strategies, and enhancing your overall well-being to navigate life’s complexities!

Are you on the hunt for a safe space to work through some difficult life circumstances? You have come to the right place. With over 20 years experience in the field of mental health, I am here to help you. I specialize in working with individuals, couples, families and groups with common concerns such as coping with stress, dealing with depression and anxiety, managing grief and improving overall health. Please reach out today so we can connect and get to know one another.

Working with children and families for over 24 years, it has been my life’s work to help others find peace, healing, and joy in their lives. It takes courage for individuals and families to reach out for support and I am honored to be a part of your healing experience.

I am passionate about helping people become the best version of themselves and am continually learning how to best support my clients. I am trained in EMDR, ACT, CBT, DBT, and mindfulness practices. A safe, authentic relationship is key for therapy to work, and my therapeutic approach is personalized to each client. I prioritize compassion and nonjudgmental curiosity. Together, we can find out what matters most to you and how to get there.

I operate from a foundation of cognitive behavioural therapy while approaching therapy from a trauma-informed and strength-based lens. However, I consider myself an integrative therapist that pulls from various therapeutic modalities (such as acceptance commitment therapy; ACT, dialectical behavioural therapy; DBT, person-centered therapy, psychodynamic therapy and solution focused behavioural therapy; SFBT) depending on what may be beneficial to the client at the time.

Specializing in self-improvement, interpersonal effectiveness and overactive nervous systems (Ie. Anxiety, PTSD, BPD, Emotion Dysregulation, Highly Sensitive etc.). Utilizing DBT, CBT, and ACT, we'll shed light on the connection between your mind, physiology, emotion, and behaviour. Together we can shift your relationship to your emotions and thinking patterns, and implement evidence based behavioural skills to ground yourself when life throws difficult things your way. Combining my personal and professional experience, I hope to create an empathetic and relatable space where you feel comfortable to process what you're experiencing.

I believe empathy, collaboration, and warmth are key factors to develop a strong and safe therapeutic relationship that will support meaningful goals for change. I am a PhD trained clinical and health psychologist working in private practice and with Alberta Health Services. I have expertise working with couples and adults with a range of health and mental health concerns such as pre/post-partum anxiety/depression, gynecological issues (e.g., vaginismus/vulvodynia, desire, functionality), chronic/acute illness (e.g., cancer), concurrent disorders, anxiety and mood disorders, stress and adjustment, and relational difficulties.

You are the expert on your life and know yourself better than anyone else. This makes you the best judge of what is right or wrong, or good or bad, for you. My role is to help reach a point where you no longer need my assistance and to address the problems that brought you to therapy. I'm not here to judge your actions but to assist in creating clarity or a change in perspective. During our time together, I aim to equip you with skills, tools, or new perspectives that you can apply to your current situation or adapt to future challenges.

Most of us were never taught how to identify and name our emotions, or how to stay present instead of getting stuck in the worries of the future or regrets of the past. We may find ourselves avoiding, distracting, or using less than helpful methods to cope. When we know how to change the changeable, or when to accept reality as it is, we can live differently and avoid the patterns we tend to fall back into. I specialize in teaching my clients ways to skillfully manage anxiety and emotional difficulties in a way that allows real change to occur

I am a culturally affirming Master's level social worker who is passionate about working with diverse populations and creating a non-judgmental space where each client feels heard, respected, and understood. I provide counselling to youth, adults, individuals, couples, and families and I have over 14 years of experience as a clinician on the frontline and in leadership teams. I understand that at times, life’s impacts bring stress, worry, frustration, and anxiety. I work to provide clients with the right support, help, and guidance so that they can cope with challenges and re-discover their path to a more fulfilling life.

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! I’m Katie, a Registered Psychologist, with over 12 years of experience providing therapy and a lifetime of interest in people. It would be my privilege to help you navigate a journey of awareness and positive change, to offer my gentle, empathetic and nonjudgmental presence as a source of guidance and support.

Hello, and welcome! There are times in life when we feel overwhelmed, stuck, lost, confused with little to no sense of direction. To experience joy, connection and that feeling of being content, it is necessary to process whatever is going on and explore those parts of us that feel stuck. Whatever change you are needing and wanting to make, it can all be facilitated in a warm, safe and comfortable environment. I am committed to the journey of your wellbeing as I am to my own and together, we can explore and process whatever emotions, thoughts or/and behaviours that might be getting in the way of your optimal wellbeing.

It can feel incredibly challenging trying to choose the right psychologist. The emotions or stress you may be experiencing can feel overwhelming. You may be thinking you cannot possibility go on feeling and managing this way and need someone who will listen, understand and offer some effective solutions. I strive to be a therapist that creates this type of comforting environment to help facilitate the changes you are seeking. Please review my practice information and feel free to contact me to ensure I am that right therapist for you.

My name is Michelle and I am a Registered Psychologist from rural Saskatchewan. I have had the pleasure of working in non-profit, educational, and hospital settings in addition to my current experience in private practice. My approach to therapy includes a combination of exploring limiting beliefs (often formed in childhood) and working toward changing resulting unhealthy patterns. I often integrate Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy techniques and attachment work in my sessions to best meet the needs of my clients.

Do you find yourself feeling exhausted, burnt out, or anxious? Recently welcomed a new baby and can't stop thinking about your challenging birth experience? Struggling to find your groove as a couple? Overwhelmed with intrusive thoughts and fears? Tearful and feeling overwhelmed? Those that reach out to me for help are typically suffering from trauma, depression, anxiety, intrusive thoughts, and struggles coping with this emotionally demanding stage of life. I support individuals that want to learn skills to regulate, manage mood, improve their coping, and enjoy pregnancy and parenting.

When it comes to Psychological Services, We Care! I am a registered Clinical/Counseling Psychologist in the Province of Alberta with over 16 years of experience in the counseling field; and an Instructor of Psychology Courses. I specialize in Maternal Health (Pre-Term Loses, Pre and Postpartum Depression, Anxiety, Gynecological Diagnoses) Chronic Pain, Headache, Migraines, Adjustment, Grief and Loss, Panic Disorders, Anxiety, Depression, Personality Disorders, Addictions, Gambling, Eating Disorders, Domestic Violence, Self Esteem, Trauma, Family Issues, Clinical Assessments, Relationships, Inner Child, Abandonment, Anger etc.

Sue Fortune MSc Registered with the Canadian College of Professional Counsellors and Psychotherapists for billing purposes. Sue holds a Masters of Psychology, is DBT Certified and is a Clinical Hypnotherapist. Sue is fully Certified as a Grief Recovery Specialist helping those affected by suicide, pet loss, divorce, death of a child/miscarraige or any of the 40 other losses a person can encounter during their lifetime. The Grief Recovery Model is an ACTION PROGRAM for moving beyond death, divorce and all other losses. Your heart is broken-not your brain. You need to be heard-not fixed. 100% of us will experience grief....

Now offering services in Calgary and Okotoks areas! My personal and professional journey offers experience in trauma, addictions, relationships, bereavement, anxiety, depression, and other areas of mental health. I obtained a degree in Addictions Counselling in 2000 and have since worked closely with substance abuse and behavioural addictions. I went on to receive a Masters in Counselling Psychology to further support my focus on the complexities of couple and family relationships, and other mental health concerns.

Taking care of our mental health is one of the most important things we can do to improve our life. Whether you're struggling with work, relationships, or a battle that is entirely internal, therapy is often the first step to finding relief and making progress in your own life. My goal as a therapist is to help clients understand their psychological process in a concrete way, as well as provide tools and actionable steps to create the change they wish to see.

I bring my over 30 years of experience with counselling to you, offering culturally safe, trauma informed and evidence based treatments. We will build on your skills and strengths, working together and drawing from community to obtain the results you want from counselling. I am influenced by a number of therapeutic modalities, but my approach is based on being person-centered, meaning that I strive to understand the client’s point of view, and create a relationship that is caring, genuine and non-judgmental. I have specialized training in Trauma/PTSD treatment, EMDR, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy Certification(C-DBT), ACT.