Grief Therapists in Calgary, AB

I try to bring a steady presence to therapy to help anchor wherever you need to go. I specialize in helping with work/life balance struggles, life transitions, parenting, attachment, adoption and fostering (I am an adoptive parent), ADHD, and grief and loss. I see human struggles mostly from an attachment/early-life and developmental process perspective, but I utilize a variety of therapeutic tools and techniques. I enjoy creating a collaborative environment and sharing the path to wellness for individuals and parents and families

First, my gratitude for your curiosity about my work. The foundation for all of my work is from a trauma-informed, culturally sensitive, and anti-oppressive lens. I have had the honour of working with a wide range of people who seek to navigate through challenges such as childhood trauma, sexual abuse/violence, grief, intimacy issues, anxiety, and chronic pain. I have witnessed the often beautiful and life-shifting, but complex journey of navigating such issues and the courage it takes to do so. I aim to create a space where this vulnerability is met with compassion, safety, support, and a guiding hand if you feel you need it.

At times we all struggle with anxiety, depression, and grief. If the struggles you are carrying are becoming heavier then you can bear, I can support you in finding a way to lessen this burden.

I aim to create an open, respectful, and compassionate therapeutic space for people experiencing a variety of challenges. I specialize in supporting clients who are navigating chronic illness, life changes, grief, caregiving issues, and compassion fatigue.

I am a Masters level Social Worker with over 25 years experience and a graduate from Dr. Alan Wolfelt’s Center for Loss and Life Transition. My passion is to companion those who are coping with loss, not only associated with a death or Chronic Illness. Including losses associated with aging and Life Transitions. Our work together will consist of a mindful approach that validates and normalizes your journey and story.

Life is full of transitions, and everyone can successfully manage the challenges in their lives, but sometimes we need help figuring out what needs to change. Every once in a while, we wish we have someone to talk to about life issues, I'm here to help. I will help you identify your values and find your voice to reconnect with your true authentic self. As an ally and a person of colour, I support clients from a diverse lens and view myself as a partner in the therapeutic journey. My sessions are provided in a warm and cozy space where clients feel welcome and accepted for who they are and present as.

Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or lonely? Are you struggling in your relationships? Are wounds from your past keeping you from moving forward? Asking for help and making changes can be difficult - your courage in reaching out is the first step in moving towards the life you want to live. It is my privilege to walk alongside you as I support you to let go of what is holding you back and to embrace your very best self. I am excited to know you deeply and to and celebrate you as you embark on this journey!

My approach is trauma-focused and attachment oriented. I utilize both Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) and Internal Family Systems (IFS) in my practice. Both are evidence-based modalities that facilitate Memory Reconsolidation. That's a fancy term meaning that disturbing emotional memories (which create triggers) can be unlocked, released and replaced so that you can truly heal and feel alive and free. Treatments include: PTSD, trauma, early childhood and complex trauma, OCD, Dyslexia, pain and addictions, loss and grief. You don’t have to go through what you’re facing alone. Please email for a free phone consultation.

Hello! Throughout my professional life I have had the opportunity to work with children, teenagers and adults who have struggled with issues such as grief and loss, depression and suicidal ideation, anxiety, interpersonal relationship difficulties, and self-esteem issues. I take a relaxed and non-judgmental approach in working with clients, in hopes that therapy will be as comfortable and organic as possible. Struggling from time to time is an inevitable part of life, and sometimes a different perspective or a shift in coping strategies can help to guide you through the tough times.

Painful and terrifying experiences that we experience in childhood as well as in adulthood, can have lasting negative effects on our lives. These experiences often leave us feeling overwhelmed, stuck, isolated and having difficulties managing strong emotions such as anxiety, depression, anger, sadness, shame and guilt. Taking the first step towards addressing these challenges can be anxiety provoking; my role is to join you on this journey towards healing.

Hello, I'm Laura! I'm a Registered Psychologist in Alberta who has over 10 years of experience working with adults and young adults dealing with issues of grief and loss (including pet loss) trauma, insomnia/sleep issues, and anxiety. I offer a holistic viewpoint of healing, which takes the brain, body, and mind into account. I can also help you with creating goals to better your sense of overall well-being, increase insight into your emotions, body reactions, thoughts and behavours, build self esteem and self confidence, and manage stress. My mission is to assist clients in realizing their goals and recognizing their strengths.

I work predominantly with First Responders (e.g. EMS & 911), Veterans (VAC/Medavie), Frontline Workers (e.g. Nurses - RN, LPN, NP; Probation Officers; Peace Officers; Corrections) -You are all RADtastic! I specialize in Trauma: moral traumatic injury, PTSD, C-PTSD; Anxiety, Grief/Loss; Relationships; Identity & Life Transitions (marriage, divorce, poly-relationships etc); Infidelity; Return to Work & STD/LTD leaves; Queer & Trans-affirming. I offer sessions in person in Calgary or Virtually (phone/video - AB, NS, YK). I also offer Assessment Services (e.g. Psychoeducational, Mental Health, Personality, ADHD, MVA Personal Injury)

It is hard to reach out for support or to even consider reaching out when you are struggling. Perhaps you are experiencing a sense of grief, loss, or burnout leaving you feeling stuck and unsure about what the future holds? Perhaps you are feeling adrift and need someone to talk to as you figure out what to do next? Sometimes we find our past experiences interfere with the present and all of us face challenges that require extra support. Counselling can help you gain a better understanding of yourself, your relationships, and the changes you wish to implement to achieve further growth.

I believe it is important to be heard and respected, especially when one is actively making changes in their life. I have over 30 years experience working in the mental heath sector in Calgary, with the past 17 years spent at Alberta Health Services as a Mental Health Clinician working with adults. I provide a holistic, client-centered approach, and use a variety of therapeutic modalities. I am particularly interested in helping people recover from trauma, grief and loss, using Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART). It is a non-invasive, evidence-based psychotherapy providing relief from distressing or traumatic images or memories.

I have experience working with a variety of client challenges, including relationship challenges (e.g. family conflict, polyamory/open, infidelity, sexuality, attachment patterns), anxiety, depression, identity concerns, life purpose, and transition. I have specialized experience in suicide bereavement, and my predominant areas of practice include grief, attachment, and trauma. My training in somatic attachment is rooted in rewiring the patterning of our interpersonal relationships, which directly impacts how we emotionally process and behave within these relationships.

Not current taking on new clients... Hello! Thank you for perusing my profile. I am a registered psychologist with close to 20 years of clinical experience. I am dedicated to supporting people through difficult times and circumstances. I have an open, non-judgemental demeanour and pride myself in my understanding of and passion for diversity. My areas of clinical expertise include anxiety, depression, grief, mindfulness, relationship difficulties, identity challenges, career orientation, work-related stress, and anger management, to name but a few examples.

I'm dedicated to supporting you in the challenges and changes of midlife and beyond. Midlife can feel like a kind of reckoning. You contend with lost or changed relationships, difficult events, illnesses and changes in your body and mind. This season can spur a desire to return to the essence of things and root down into what matters, and to reflect on how you were raised and how it impacts you now. You may experience burnout, depression, anxiety or chronic pain. As a caregiver, you may tend to put others’ needs before your own, which can be rewarding but comes at a cost.

Are you grieving? Are you feeling overwhelmed? When we have lost someone or something in our lives, being overwhelmed is normal. We often need to tell our story again and again, in order to process and heal through our losses. Sometimes we need additional support to do this very task in grief, to feel the rollercoaster of emotions with loss but also actively mourn our losses and be able to learn how to hold our stories differently. After 17 years, as a Grief Counsellor at The Grief Support Program, I have moved into private practice to continue this sacred work. I would be honored to work with you in your healing journey.

Therapy is both a challenging and rewarding experience, and my goal is to help you make meaningful changes in your life. My approach is to blend acceptance and validation of your emotions with action-oriented strategies to help you begin feeling and living your life differently. Therapy sessions include a combination of having space to share your feelings while also being invited to try new skills and strategies within and between sessions.