Lesbian Therapists in Calgary, AB

I am a Registered Psychologist with over 9 years of experience in the mental health field. I specialize in working with anxiety, trauma, and neurodevelopmental disorders and my areas of interest include grief and loss, stress, relationship/family dynamic challenges, parenting and child development, neurodivergence, and decolonizing practices. I excel at working with individuals who are looking to develop insight, good health behaviours, and challenge and explore their life experiences as well as identities.

Do you find yourself wrestling with the lingering effects of complex trauma + feel disconnected? It’s time to embark on a journey together to rediscover your true self + cultivate inner resilience. In your sessions, we’ll unravel how past experiences shape your present thoughts, emotions + behaviours. I’ll guide you in challenging ingrained patterns to empower you to make proactive choices that strengthen your sense of self. Together, we’ll slow down your nervous system, align your responses with your authentic values, reparent your inner-child, and establish boundaries for genuine self-care + connection.

Feeling disconnected from your partner has got you feeling discouraged and frustrated in your relationship. You're tired of having the same arguments continue to happen in your relationship with no understanding. Being stuck in conflict has lead to you feeling disconnected from your partner and is holding you back from creating a secure loving bond. You no longer need to feel alone in your relationship. You can ensure I will offer a safe place for you to become unstuck in these patterns and move towards feeling connected. I will work with you on devising the how to overcome these stuck patterns and create the love you want.

Life can present us with some difficult challenges, but we do not have to face them alone. I provide a safe environment to help you gain the tools to promote growth and healthy changes necessary to move forward. In my 20+ years of experience in this field, I noticed that people often find this process enjoyable and rewarding. Common referral issues include anxiety, boundaries, depression, self-esteem, and workplace bullying. I also provide psychological assessment and consultation to individuals and families faced with disabilities and learning challenges. It is my honor to help you.

If you have been struggling in your relationships, I am here to help. Maybe arguments are becoming more and more intense, there is less connection and intimacy, and you are both feeling at a loss as to what to do. Maybe you are struggling with facing the loss of a relationship, or in navigating the complicated process of uncoupling in your relationship. Maybe you are planning a wedding and want to ensure you also plan for the marriage. Whether you are meeting with me as a couple, or as an individual, I will work with you to build and maintain healthy relationships in your life.

I recognize that significant positive change requires a shift in how we think, feel, and relate to ourselves and others. If you're seeking a way to thrive rather than to just survive, my integrative approach helps clients who may feel stuck in life or overwhelmed, lacking meaning or purpose, dealing with past hurts and traumas, or simply wanting to live their full potential.

I am passionate about guiding you towards lasting positive changes by utilizing effective treatment models. I bring experience working with diverse populations from the Calgary Counselling Centre, Carya (formerly Calgary Family Services), Distress Centre, and Society for Treatment of Autism. As I believe the best indicator of counselling success is the relationship between the client and their counsellor, I strive to create a warm and welcoming environment by utilizing an empathetic and compassionate approach.

Are you tired of feeling stuck, held back, or controlled by old thoughts and beliefs that are no longer serving you? Maybe there is a part of you that is ready to make a change and work towards feeling more authentically connected to yourself and those around you. Experiences of trauma, grief, depression, or anxiety can lead to feelings of powerlessness and hopelessness. I view my role as gently guiding an individual's process of taking this control back, re-establishing trust back in yourself and intuition, and regaining feelings of safety to come back home to yourself again.

Accepting new clients! Navigating mental health challenges can profoundly affect various aspects of your life, including relationships, self-esteem, and overall well-being. Feelings of fear, defeat, hopelessness, and loneliness often accompany these struggles. As a therapist specializing in working with adults and teens, I am dedicated to supporting individuals through anxiety, addictions, self-esteem issues, and life transitions. Asking for help can be a scary task, and I'm so glad you're here.

Why: I believe life is a journey, the people and experiences we engage with along the way shape who we are and who we become. I have had intimate encounters with addiction and mental health and the people who walked with me through those journeys were, are still important to me. What ever your reason for reaching out, whether it is a relationship concern, life goals, loss/grief or adjusting to life stressors. Maybe it’s a concern that impacts your mood, personality, and keeps you in a triggered anxious and depressive place, Lets journey together.

Do you feel disconnected and alone as you journey through life? Are your emotions overwhelming right now? Does it feel like the anxiety, depression, isolation or emotional overwhelm are a barrier to living a whole and connected life? Maybe you’ve experienced some kind of trauma, sexual abuse, or depression and you are at a point where you are ready to move forward. If you are reading this, a part of you is ready for change and to feel better.

I'm a Registered Psychologist who is dedicated to helping you overcome stress, worry, and fear. If you have anxieties about your life and relationships, or about eating, food, and the way your body looks, as a therapist, I can help. You might be obsessed with thoughts that you can't control. To the outside world, you may appear to function well. But on the inside, you're in a constant state of anxiety and angst. You may be overwhelmed and terrified that you'll have another panic attack, gain weight, or that something horrible is about to happen.

Little Door Therapy supports mental health during the perinatal period. The journey to and through motherhood can be a challenging experience filled with mixed emotions and various transitions; one that doesn’t have to be done alone. Anna Irving, Registered Psychologist and Founder of Little Door Therapy provides individual and perinatal (pre/postpartum) therapy both in-person and virtually for Alberta residents. As a mom of three, its Anna’s mission to support individuals and their families across the reproductive health spectrum and into early family life. Visit www.littledoortherapy.com for more information.

Welcome. Are you ready to get unstuck and move through the challenges you are facing? I'm so glad you've been courageous enough to reach out for support! If you are creative, intuitive, and maybe even the black sheep in your family, we might be a great match for working together. I welcome individuals from all cultures and groups.

Anxiety and depression are difficult to experience. Emotions are often overwhelming. These emotions could be anger, sadness or worry. Your struggles may have recently just started or have been there for years. I desire to journey alongside you through this difficult time. I am a Registered Psychologist with over 10 of experience in Mental health.

In my practice, I work with individuals, couples, and families who are actively looking to work through challenging situations. Whether you are experiencing grief or loss, trauma, or are having trouble coping with the demands of everyday life, counselling with me will involve working toward meaningful, measurable, and sustainable growth. I have experience working with adults, teenagers, and children. Please note that I do my best to respond to all emails within 24 hours. If you do not see a response, please check your junk mailbox or feel free to call me or leave your phone number for me to give you a ring.

Thanks for taking the time to view my profile. Therapy is a collaborative process that uses curiosity, courage and compassion to start exploring and unpacking all of the parts of ourselves and our experiences so that we can become connected to our wholeness once again. There are times when we may feel haunted by our past experiences, are having difficulties coping with life transitions or stressors, or are feeling stuck. It is my belief that through gentle exploration we can start to find the inner resources needed to move through and grow from these difficult experiences.

My areas of interest include supporting clients when navigating the challenges of relationships, sexuality, family, separation, and divorce. Specifically, I have a strong interest in sexual expansion and empowerment, affirming sexual expression, identity, and orientation, increasing intimacy, trust and sexual satisfaction through communication and exploration.

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.