Lesbian Therapists in Calgary, AB

Are you overwhelmed by your situation? Sometimes dealing with the present moment feels heavy when our past adds to the difficulties. Our thoughts, emotions, and even body sensations can weigh us down and make us feel hopeless. You may have tried different strategies to make things better, and maybe they haven’t worked well. We know you are doing the best you can. Sometimes people need a bit of professional guidance. We believe that once trauma and limiting beliefs are cleared from the past, it’s easier to deal with the present. When you can connect to that bright genuine strong part of yourself, it is easier for you to handle life.

Maybe you struggle with constant guilt, anxiety, feeling disconnected, struggling with ADHD, your job, parenting, balancing all your responsibilities, or just not knowing what you want. Perhaps you struggle with not feeling good enough, or you often find yourself putting everyone else’s needs first- even if it comes at the expense of your needs being compromised. You might find it hard to accept help, rest, or ask for what you want due to fears of inadequacy, rejection, or guilt. These patterns may be lifelong or recent. Either way, I’m here to help. You don’t have to figure this out alone—it's too much for one person to carry.

Stop feeling overwhelmed, start slowing down and feeling like you have room to breathe. Have the life you thought you would have. People see you has someone who has everything together. What they don't see is the toll it takes. You care for everyone else first and have high standards for everything you do. It used to feel good to be able to keep everything running smoothly for everyone. Now, it's starting to make you feel stressed and resentful. You notice you're overreacting, or reacting explosively, then the shame hits. Rather than coping strategies that really work, you choose short term fixes that provide relief in harmful ways.

I am a professional therapist with over 20 years experience counselling couples, individuals, and families with relationship and personal issues, as well as supervising therapists and facilitating retreats. I truly enjoy helping couples reconnect and bring back the passion in their marriage. I also love helping clients meet their own individual goals such as increased self esteem, stress management and overcoming depression, along with many others. I seek to offer a compassionate approach and sensitivity to your issues, so that you can feel understood without judgement, and also use the latest training to help therapy be as effective as possible.

For the past 14 years, I have worked and trained in a variety of settings, including children's mental health facilities, schools, hospitals, and private practice. I have enjoyed the rewarding challenges of treating children, adolescents and adults who are struggling with ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, gender identity issues, personality disorders, substance abuse issues, anger management issues, low self-esteem, and social skills deficits.

Accepting new clients, veterans and first responders welcome! I am a Provisional Registered Psychologist in Alberta, with over 25 years of counselling experience, supporting adolescents, adults and families struggling with complex behavioural and mental health concerns. It has been an honour supporting, and witnessing transformative changes in both individuals, and collective systems; within the context of public health care, corporate settings, and private practice. I believe that symptoms often result from the accumulation of unresolved trauma and complex adverse life experiences. Healing is possible!

The heart of my practice is believing that the client is the expert of themselves. I believe that everyone has the answers within themselves and that my role, along with creative expression, is to help you find those answers. Combining counselling and creative expression is a way for clients to develop a better understanding of their inner self as well as address underlying conflicts.

My hope is that genuine care and a non-judgmental approach will help you feel comfortable and supported as you begin your journey to transformation. I have experience helping clients with their most important and difficult issues and have received training under world renowned therapist Dr. David D. Burns. Because fit is an important part of why clients achieve their goals in treatment, I offer a free 20 minute consultation to all new clients.

I want to help you tap into your innate capacity to heal - help you become open to experience, learn to trust yourself, develop an internal evaluation of yourself and have a willingness to continue growing. In private practice, I provide individual, family, marital/relationship, and group counselling. I treat people across the lifespan including children, adolescents (e.g. navigating identity), adults (e.g. working through relationships, parenting, and career issues), and the elderly (grief and life transitions).

Hi,...Are you looking to reconnect and find love in your relationships as an individual, couple, or family? What is your story? Are you struggling with stress or feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or depressed? Do you grapple with addictions, past or present trauma, behavioral or mental health issues that be impacting your life and relationships? Maybe you're facing communication problems, conflict, or lack of intimacy with your partner. These difficulties might lead to negative interaction patterns, leaving you feeling lost and unsure of how to move forward. If you need support, I am here to help you.

I see strength as an innate characteristic in all people. I also understand that it can be difficult to see that strength within ourselves in times of hardship and pain. It can be incredibly challenging to explore the most vulnerable parts of our being; our innermost thoughts and feelings. I believe that this work can begin in a non-judgemental, safe and supportive environment that empowers individuals to make the positive changes needed to live happy and fulfilled lives. I believe the key to successful therapy is developing strong therapeutic relationships with my clients rooted in empathy, trust, mutual respect, and understanding.

My mission is to help clients become aware of their inner strengths and to build hope and resiliency. I am committed to providing a safe space for clients to be, to learn and to grow. I am currently accepting new adult clients for individual and couples counselling. I offer virtual services to SK and AB residents and in-person services in Calgary, AB, every Wednesday. My areas of interest include trauma, chronic and acute illness, anxiety, depression, interpersonal relationships, and life transitions. I believe in counselling through a trauma-informed and strengths-based approach and providing LGTBQIA2S+ affirmative counselling.

What are the unique challenges you face that keep you from living your most vibrant and authentic life? My goal is to help you demystify these barriers and approach them with a refreshed perspective where you can face them authentically with courage. I mountaineer because demanding experiences test me, light me up, and ground me simultaneously. I savour the feeling of taking a deep, calming breath after hard moves, and I bring this approach to therapy. I want to help guide you into finding a deep calming breath in your own challenges and make space where you can appreciate just how tenacious you can be.

Feeling overwhelmed lately? I want to hear about the hard stuff life’s been throwing your way. I get it—sometimes, it’s a lot. Eventually, the hard stuff can start to affect the way we think, feel, and act. Sometimes we start to feel disconnected from our true selves, and our relationships. I create a safe space for you to explore and process what is going on for you. With support, you can realize that you are not alone, and change is possible. I meet you where you’re at, and we move forward from there.

Have you been noticing anxiety, fear, or judgment taking up space in your life lately, or holding you back from finding joy, meaningful relationships, motivation, or confidence? Has it been difficult to understand or live authentically in your gender identity or sexuality? I work with youth, young adults, and families struggling with their identity (trans-affirming), sexuality (2SLGBTQlA+, queer-affirming space), anxiety, low mood, "big emotions", relationships, school-related challenges, or the stress of everyday life. By exploring values and ways to work with our emotions, we can foster a life of authenticity and self-acceptance.

Healing is a journey and doing it by yourself is not easy. If you are struggling to heal we can work together to ease the healing process. Lets meet at where you are and work together. I am here to support and provide the best resources that i have in my tool box. Lets work on adding those tools in your kit.

In my practice a core value and focus is to help you achieve a balance in overall health and wellbeing. I truly believe that with support, personal exploration and reflection that we all have the ability to build resiliency and bounce back from adversity. In my work with individuals and families I draw from both my professional and personal experience to engage with individuals on meaningful, collaborative, and supportive levels. My goal is to support you in overcoming life's adversity by setting goals, working towards improving your overall wellness, and to decrease stress in your life.

Book a free consult using my website! You have taken a courageous step to be here, and I am so glad you did! We all move through challenges in life, and we deserve a space to learn and discover healthier ways of coping and living. Therapy is about creating new strengths, as well as helping you rediscover the ones that already exist within you. My ideal client is looking for a therapist to help them regain wellness and stability by exploring and changing unhelpful behaviors, patterns, beliefs, and relationships. I am here to welcome you exactly as you are, as this will be the starting point for the change we create together!

Feeling stuck? Worried that things won't get better? Have you been putting off more tasks and feeling further behind? Sometimes the stress from our relationships, responsibilities, work and family demands can feel overwhelming. In times of uncertainty, we may find it especially tricky to manage what we used to manage. Feeling demotivated, alone or hopeless can be common experiences after going through adversities or trauma. We may want company but find ourselves taking a step back or feeling anxious to talk with others. We want to feel better in order to do more, but uncertain with where to start.