Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Calgary, AB
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I also incorporate Internal Family Systems, mindfulness, and Dialectical and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy approaches.
Hello & welcome to our little corner of the internet. It takes courage to reach out for help. Whether you are doing so for the first time or are returning, I commend you for taking this step. Trauma (single-episode; complex; perinatal; developmental), and anxiety & depression can significantly affect our mental, physical and emotional health, relationships and daily life. Hurts from long ago can continue to affect us in profound and sneaky ways, even if we thought we had dealt with them. You do not need to hurt forever. In therapy, we will work together to understand the problem, heal the hurts and get you living your best life.
I also incorporate Internal Family Systems, mindfulness, and Dialectical and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy approaches.
Hello & welcome to our little corner of the internet. It takes courage to reach out for help. Whether you are doing so for the first time or are returning, I commend you for taking this step. Trauma (single-episode; complex; perinatal; developmental), and anxiety & depression can significantly affect our mental, physical and emotional health, relationships and daily life. Hurts from long ago can continue to affect us in profound and sneaky ways, even if we thought we had dealt with them. You do not need to hurt forever. In therapy, we will work together to understand the problem, heal the hurts and get you living your best life.
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Treatment may utilize strategies from CBT, DBT, ART, Solution-focused therapy, art therapy and other approaches.
"Change is our only constant." I often find myself saying this to my clients as well as myself when undergoing a sudden change, challenged through a difficult event, or simply trying to navigate the stressors of everyday life. Sometimes it is difficult to manage or adjust to changes on our own and we need additional support. I hope that with my expertise I can walk alongside you to provide support when it is most needed and to help you navigate the emotions, thoughts, behaviors, and stressors that are getting in the way of your wellness.
Treatment may utilize strategies from CBT, DBT, ART, Solution-focused therapy, art therapy and other approaches.
"Change is our only constant." I often find myself saying this to my clients as well as myself when undergoing a sudden change, challenged through a difficult event, or simply trying to navigate the stressors of everyday life. Sometimes it is difficult to manage or adjust to changes on our own and we need additional support. I hope that with my expertise I can walk alongside you to provide support when it is most needed and to help you navigate the emotions, thoughts, behaviors, and stressors that are getting in the way of your wellness.
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Through CBT, DBT, EMDR, or other special modalities, therapy helps adults, couples, kids, teens & families to gain new insight into your challenges, gently heal even the deepest wounds, soothe intense emotions, calm critical thoughts & meaningfully transform patterns that no longer serve you, into ones that do.
It's easy to get stuck in patterns that sabotage the life you want to live: overly busy thoughts, intense emotions, or automatic reactions. Often traumatic or painful past experiences can leave lingering impacts on your day-to-day functioning, leaving you feeling disconnected, out of control, overwhelmed, or stuck in cycles or patterns that never seem to let up. Therapy is your space to learn how to effectively get un-stuck, heal from past wounds, transform unhelpful patterns, and grow. Therapy facilitates supported conscious engagement with your inner world, helping you to deepen your awareness and make truly meaningful changes.
Through CBT, DBT, EMDR, or other special modalities, therapy helps adults, couples, kids, teens & families to gain new insight into your challenges, gently heal even the deepest wounds, soothe intense emotions, calm critical thoughts & meaningfully transform patterns that no longer serve you, into ones that do.
It's easy to get stuck in patterns that sabotage the life you want to live: overly busy thoughts, intense emotions, or automatic reactions. Often traumatic or painful past experiences can leave lingering impacts on your day-to-day functioning, leaving you feeling disconnected, out of control, overwhelmed, or stuck in cycles or patterns that never seem to let up. Therapy is your space to learn how to effectively get un-stuck, heal from past wounds, transform unhelpful patterns, and grow. Therapy facilitates supported conscious engagement with your inner world, helping you to deepen your awareness and make truly meaningful changes.
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Peter Miller Psychological Services
Psychologist, MC, RPsyc
Verified Verified
Calgary, AB T2X (Online Only)
His treatment approach typically includes elements of Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
Peter is passionate about helping others develop enhanced ways of understanding life problems and offering treatments for various types of recurrent pain and suffering. He is skilled in treating Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). He is otherwise prepared to assist with understanding how various mental health disorders come about and what you can do about it. He is equipped to assist you with becoming stable, skillful, and self-confident using evidence-based approaches. He takes a compassionate approach to all treatment scenarios and is ready to support you in meeting your goals by offering a tailored treatment plan.
His treatment approach typically includes elements of Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
Peter is passionate about helping others develop enhanced ways of understanding life problems and offering treatments for various types of recurrent pain and suffering. He is skilled in treating Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). He is otherwise prepared to assist with understanding how various mental health disorders come about and what you can do about it. He is equipped to assist you with becoming stable, skillful, and self-confident using evidence-based approaches. He takes a compassionate approach to all treatment scenarios and is ready to support you in meeting your goals by offering a tailored treatment plan.
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Caroline Miege Counselling
Counsellor, MEd, BSW, CCC, RSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T2H
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.Other modalities that I draw from are: compassion-focused therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, DBT and CBT informed.
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.Other modalities that I draw from are: compassion-focused therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, DBT and CBT informed.
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With 35 years working experience in counselling and psychotherapy in Chicago, Taiwan, Toronto, and Edmonton, I am here to support and empower you in your life journey. I have specialty trainings in CBT, DBT, ACT, EFT and client centered and strength-based therapy, evidence-based therapy, art therapy, play therapy, sand-tray therapy, hypnotherapy, functional family therapy and structural and system therapy respectively. I am fluent in English, Mandarin, Cantonese as well. I am also culturally and trauma-informed sensitive to your needs. I also performed some form of assessment such as depression and anxiety ADHD and career inventory.
With 35 years working experience in counselling and psychotherapy in Chicago, Taiwan, Toronto, and Edmonton, I am here to support and empower you in your life journey. I have specialty trainings in CBT, DBT, ACT, EFT and client centered and strength-based therapy, evidence-based therapy, art therapy, play therapy, sand-tray therapy, hypnotherapy, functional family therapy and structural and system therapy respectively. I am fluent in English, Mandarin, Cantonese as well. I am also culturally and trauma-informed sensitive to your needs. I also performed some form of assessment such as depression and anxiety ADHD and career inventory.
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Alexander Cameron
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T2T (Online Only)
Alexander works from a lens of Solution Focused Brief Therapy, and use skills from a myriad of other therapies: CBT, DBT, Narrative, Gestalt, and more.
You deserve the fulfilling life that you desire, that is free of distress, struggle and pain. Together we will create a life that is not dictated by automatic thoughts, anxiousness, low mood, or feeling stuck, but rather one that is exciting and without emotional pain and suffering. You deserve to life a fulfilling life that you desire, that is free of distress, struggle and pain. Together we will create a life that is not dictated by automatic thoughts, anxiousness, low mood, or feeling stuck, but rather one that is exciting and without emotional pain and suffering.
Alexander works from a lens of Solution Focused Brief Therapy, and use skills from a myriad of other therapies: CBT, DBT, Narrative, Gestalt, and more.
You deserve the fulfilling life that you desire, that is free of distress, struggle and pain. Together we will create a life that is not dictated by automatic thoughts, anxiousness, low mood, or feeling stuck, but rather one that is exciting and without emotional pain and suffering. You deserve to life a fulfilling life that you desire, that is free of distress, struggle and pain. Together we will create a life that is not dictated by automatic thoughts, anxiousness, low mood, or feeling stuck, but rather one that is exciting and without emotional pain and suffering.
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Melody Cesar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BA, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T2R
I offer a safe and supportive environment to help individuals overcome their challenges and achieve their goals using evidence-based therapies such as EMDR, CBT, DBT, Emotion-Focused Therapy along with special training in BIPOC mental health and affirmative practices with 2SLGBTQ+ folx.
Are you ready to take the first step toward a brighter future? I'm a compassionate and experienced therapist dedicated to helping you break cycles of trauma and overcome life's challenges. I specialize in providing support for anxiety, depression, trauma, parenting, and relationship issues.
I offer a safe and supportive environment to help individuals overcome their challenges and achieve their goals using evidence-based therapies such as EMDR, CBT, DBT, Emotion-Focused Therapy along with special training in BIPOC mental health and affirmative practices with 2SLGBTQ+ folx.
Are you ready to take the first step toward a brighter future? I'm a compassionate and experienced therapist dedicated to helping you break cycles of trauma and overcome life's challenges. I specialize in providing support for anxiety, depression, trauma, parenting, and relationship issues.
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I incorporate practices of dialectical behavioural therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, existential therapy, and solution-focused practices.
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.
I incorporate practices of dialectical behavioural therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, existential therapy, and solution-focused practices.
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.
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Foothills Counselling Psychology offers CBT, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Prolonged Exposure (PE) trauma therapy, Couples Counselling using the Gottman Method, and DBT Skills Groups for adults and adolescents.
Welcome to Foothills Counselling Psychology, a small private practice in Calgary and the Foothills (see website to view all clinicians). Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, traumatic invalidation, impulsive behaviours, grief and loss, Borderline Personality Disorder, stressors, wanting to find meaning, or looking to build and maintain meaningful relationships, I am here to help. Our goal is to help you decrease and change the things that get in the way of your long term goals, and help you build and live a life that you value. I provide both individual counselling as well as couples counselling.
Foothills Counselling Psychology offers CBT, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Prolonged Exposure (PE) trauma therapy, Couples Counselling using the Gottman Method, and DBT Skills Groups for adults and adolescents.
Welcome to Foothills Counselling Psychology, a small private practice in Calgary and the Foothills (see website to view all clinicians). Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, traumatic invalidation, impulsive behaviours, grief and loss, Borderline Personality Disorder, stressors, wanting to find meaning, or looking to build and maintain meaningful relationships, I am here to help. Our goal is to help you decrease and change the things that get in the way of your long term goals, and help you build and live a life that you value. I provide both individual counselling as well as couples counselling.
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My practice is centered on using evidence-based therapies such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) to ground our work together.
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.
My practice is centered on using evidence-based therapies such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) to ground our work together.
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.
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I work from a foundation of mindfulness, CBT, DBT, and ART (Accelerated Resolution Therapy).
My focus is to create a safe, judgment-free space where you feel you can be open about what you're experiencing and work through any challenges you have been enduring. You may feel uncertain about how to move forward or as though you are lacking the tools or insight you need to navigate your current situation. In our time together, it is essential that you feel not only heard and understood, but that you have gained the insight and tools necessary to uncover helpful solutions. Through this process, you will feel more confident in yourself and your capacity to manage whatever stressors come your way.
I work from a foundation of mindfulness, CBT, DBT, and ART (Accelerated Resolution Therapy).
My focus is to create a safe, judgment-free space where you feel you can be open about what you're experiencing and work through any challenges you have been enduring. You may feel uncertain about how to move forward or as though you are lacking the tools or insight you need to navigate your current situation. In our time together, it is essential that you feel not only heard and understood, but that you have gained the insight and tools necessary to uncover helpful solutions. Through this process, you will feel more confident in yourself and your capacity to manage whatever stressors come your way.
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Katrina Belliveau Counselling Services
Psychologist, MC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T2X
My treatment approaches include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness, and Solution-Focused interventions.
I am a Registered Psychologist and I work with adults and teens/youth presenting with a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem, anger management, sleep difficulties, and overall life transitions and difficulties. I believe that life can be a beautiful journey but at times along the way we can experience difficulties and have moments in which we lose our way. I believe when given the right tools and support people can overcome stressful life events.
My treatment approaches include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness, and Solution-Focused interventions.
I am a Registered Psychologist and I work with adults and teens/youth presenting with a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem, anger management, sleep difficulties, and overall life transitions and difficulties. I believe that life can be a beautiful journey but at times along the way we can experience difficulties and have moments in which we lose our way. I believe when given the right tools and support people can overcome stressful life events.
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Gita Ward; Anxiety And Trauma Specialist
Registered Social Worker, BA, MSW, RCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T3M
I have 15 years of experience and advanced specialized training for Anxiety and Trauma utilizing effective approaches such as Accelerated Resolution Therapy, EMDR, DBT and CBT to help you live the life you want.
Now Offering Therapy Intensives! Accelerate your healing by feeling better faster with our 1, 2, 3 & 4 day intensives. Anxiety and trauma can make us feel stuck and overwhelmed, but there is hope. Let me pour you a cup of coffee or tea and let's talk. Anxiety and trauma no longer has to take over you and your world. You deserve to live a fulfilling life. I can help you find the answers you are looking for and start to live the life you want. I know how intimidating it can be to reach out to a therapist. Take a deep breath and connect with me.
I have 15 years of experience and advanced specialized training for Anxiety and Trauma utilizing effective approaches such as Accelerated Resolution Therapy, EMDR, DBT and CBT to help you live the life you want.
Now Offering Therapy Intensives! Accelerate your healing by feeling better faster with our 1, 2, 3 & 4 day intensives. Anxiety and trauma can make us feel stuck and overwhelmed, but there is hope. Let me pour you a cup of coffee or tea and let's talk. Anxiety and trauma no longer has to take over you and your world. You deserve to live a fulfilling life. I can help you find the answers you are looking for and start to live the life you want. I know how intimidating it can be to reach out to a therapist. Take a deep breath and connect with me.
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I have over 16 years of clinical experience blending Western and Eastern philosophies, EMDR, DBT, Attachment theory and CBT interventions.
Most of how we feel, respond and think is based on unconscious patterning beliefs. I am committed to providing a safe and compassionate space for you to feel welcomed where ever you are at. By shedding light on what is unconscious through the pathway of increased awareness major transformation, healing and new neural connections can occur. The secret to feeling more ease lies in examining the core issues that are causing the distress and look directly into those places that we are avoiding. This approach arises from my experience that lasting change occurs when metal, physical, emotional and spiritual systems are all involved.
I have over 16 years of clinical experience blending Western and Eastern philosophies, EMDR, DBT, Attachment theory and CBT interventions.
Most of how we feel, respond and think is based on unconscious patterning beliefs. I am committed to providing a safe and compassionate space for you to feel welcomed where ever you are at. By shedding light on what is unconscious through the pathway of increased awareness major transformation, healing and new neural connections can occur. The secret to feeling more ease lies in examining the core issues that are causing the distress and look directly into those places that we are avoiding. This approach arises from my experience that lasting change occurs when metal, physical, emotional and spiritual systems are all involved.
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Pragya Sharma
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T1X
Waitlist for new clients
I also have training in DBT and may work with clients on skills.
I work predominantly with folks who are racialized, 2SLGBTIQ, neurodivergent, and/or disabled. Often, those I work with have been diagnosed with borderline personality disorder; experience identity-based trauma; struggle with relationships, emotional regulation, or impulsivity; want greater self-awareness or understanding; want to feel a sense of belonging, connection, and safety; or generally, want more joy in their lives.
I also have training in DBT and may work with clients on skills.
I work predominantly with folks who are racialized, 2SLGBTIQ, neurodivergent, and/or disabled. Often, those I work with have been diagnosed with borderline personality disorder; experience identity-based trauma; struggle with relationships, emotional regulation, or impulsivity; want greater self-awareness or understanding; want to feel a sense of belonging, connection, and safety; or generally, want more joy in their lives.
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Claire McMillan
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, BSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T2X
I draw from various modalities such as CBT, DBT, ACT, and I incorporate mindfulness.
I do not have an "ideal" client. I believe in the importance of showing up as you are and I will do my best to walk alongside you. I specialize in areas of anxiety, depression, ADHD, perfectionism, boundaries, burnout, and relational issues. I am part of Kindred Roots Therapy which is a private therapy collective that is focused on redefining the "traditional" therapy experience. We aim to normalize conversations about mental health, and apply a strengths-based and laid-back approach to therapy. I have worked in not-for-profits, and inpatient and community healthcare settings for roughly 10 years.
I draw from various modalities such as CBT, DBT, ACT, and I incorporate mindfulness.
I do not have an "ideal" client. I believe in the importance of showing up as you are and I will do my best to walk alongside you. I specialize in areas of anxiety, depression, ADHD, perfectionism, boundaries, burnout, and relational issues. I am part of Kindred Roots Therapy which is a private therapy collective that is focused on redefining the "traditional" therapy experience. We aim to normalize conversations about mental health, and apply a strengths-based and laid-back approach to therapy. I have worked in not-for-profits, and inpatient and community healthcare settings for roughly 10 years.
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The main theoretical approaches I draw from include person-centered, solution focused, DBR, attachment, somatic, CBT, narrative, DBT, and mindfulness.
Evening and weekend availability - We can all feel lost and overwhelmed by our emotions or get stuck in patterns of unhelpful thoughts and behaviours - when all we really crave is connection, support, and tools to help us show up more peacefully for ourselves and others. My experience is primarily with teenagers and adults facing challenges related to anxiety, stress, depression, interpersonal relationships, grief and loss, self-worth, & challenging life transitions. Together, we can explore how to help you gain better insight and overcome the barriers that are preventing you from accessing your authentic self.
The main theoretical approaches I draw from include person-centered, solution focused, DBR, attachment, somatic, CBT, narrative, DBT, and mindfulness.
Evening and weekend availability - We can all feel lost and overwhelmed by our emotions or get stuck in patterns of unhelpful thoughts and behaviours - when all we really crave is connection, support, and tools to help us show up more peacefully for ourselves and others. My experience is primarily with teenagers and adults facing challenges related to anxiety, stress, depression, interpersonal relationships, grief and loss, self-worth, & challenging life transitions. Together, we can explore how to help you gain better insight and overcome the barriers that are preventing you from accessing your authentic self.
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Blakiston Counselling Services -Sam Irwin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, RSW, BSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T2A (Online Only)
I have received training from the Marsha Linehan Institute in Dialectical Behavioural Therapy.
My ideal clients are adults who are struggling with life transitions, mood disorders, personality disorders or making any desired changes in their life. I have built my counselling practice around mindfulness, with a special interest in Mindful Self-Compassion. I am dedicated to helping adults learn to develop the confidence to create change and heal from depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, borderline personality disorder, body image concerns and low self esteem.
I have received training from the Marsha Linehan Institute in Dialectical Behavioural Therapy.
My ideal clients are adults who are struggling with life transitions, mood disorders, personality disorders or making any desired changes in their life. I have built my counselling practice around mindfulness, with a special interest in Mindful Self-Compassion. I am dedicated to helping adults learn to develop the confidence to create change and heal from depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, borderline personality disorder, body image concerns and low self esteem.
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I use a variety of modalities backed by research such as ACT, attachment and trauma-informed work, CBT, DBT, EFT, Narrative, and somatic (body-based) interventions.
Many folks come to me feeling overwhelmed, confused, or disconnected from their emotions or behaviours. They find themselves feeling triggered in relationships, or shy away from sharing their authentic selves with others. Some have significant struggles with their focus and can't consistently complete tasks they know are well within their abilities. When we don't know how or why this happens, a sense of powerlessness and shame creeps into our lives. Trust me, I understand confronting these issues is challenging and vulnerable. Changing these patterns is very possible and may be some of the most important work you do in your life.
I use a variety of modalities backed by research such as ACT, attachment and trauma-informed work, CBT, DBT, EFT, Narrative, and somatic (body-based) interventions.
Many folks come to me feeling overwhelmed, confused, or disconnected from their emotions or behaviours. They find themselves feeling triggered in relationships, or shy away from sharing their authentic selves with others. Some have significant struggles with their focus and can't consistently complete tasks they know are well within their abilities. When we don't know how or why this happens, a sense of powerlessness and shame creeps into our lives. Trust me, I understand confronting these issues is challenging and vulnerable. Changing these patterns is very possible and may be some of the most important work you do in your life.