Therapists in Calgary, AB
I apply Client Centered Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy, Stages of Change by Prochaska and DiClemente model, Psycho-Education, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy [MBCT] and Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
I walk side by side with you in your healing journey. I am a registered Psychologist in Alberta, specializing in Addictions and Trauma, Family Issues, Clinical Assessments, Immigration / Refugee, FASD, ADHD, Relationships, Abandonment, Borderline, Adult children from Addictions backgrounds, Anxiety, Anger, Depression, and Parenting. I have over 12 years experience in addictions and mental health ;and a global 12years experience working in education with children, teenagers and adults. I am also passionate about raising a healthy family. I am a published author [110 Nuggets for Excellent Parenting] and a motivational speaker.
I apply Client Centered Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy, Stages of Change by Prochaska and DiClemente model, Psycho-Education, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy [MBCT] and Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
I walk side by side with you in your healing journey. I am a registered Psychologist in Alberta, specializing in Addictions and Trauma, Family Issues, Clinical Assessments, Immigration / Refugee, FASD, ADHD, Relationships, Abandonment, Borderline, Adult children from Addictions backgrounds, Anxiety, Anger, Depression, and Parenting. I have over 12 years experience in addictions and mental health ;and a global 12years experience working in education with children, teenagers and adults. I am also passionate about raising a healthy family. I am a published author [110 Nuggets for Excellent Parenting] and a motivational speaker.
I am keen to collaborate with Individuals and couples wanting to discover and understand the underlying factors which may be contributing to their symptoms of distress and conflict in their lives and in their relationships. Together we will develop a therapeutic alliance: influenced by curiosity; mindfulness; and self-compassion; that will focus on creating, and trying to achieve, your unique treatment goals. I am passionate about mental and emotional health, and I enjoy guiding and supporting clients while they strive to improve and change their lives.
I am keen to collaborate with Individuals and couples wanting to discover and understand the underlying factors which may be contributing to their symptoms of distress and conflict in their lives and in their relationships. Together we will develop a therapeutic alliance: influenced by curiosity; mindfulness; and self-compassion; that will focus on creating, and trying to achieve, your unique treatment goals. I am passionate about mental and emotional health, and I enjoy guiding and supporting clients while they strive to improve and change their lives.
Collins Nwabunike
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T3M
My training and experience are in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and various Mindfulness techniques that help move towards healing and personal growth.
Life presents us with challenges that can interfere with health and wholeness. We each have the ability to approach and integrate these challenges, yet it is easier with support. I have been working in the mental health field for over 10 years, and so far have come to appreciate the work I do, as I learn from my clients' resilience and inner strength to overcome the challenges and issues that come across their path. I work with individuals seeking support with anxiety, depression, stress/trauma, relationship concerns, life transitions grief and loss. Together we will nurture resiliency, empowerment, wholeness, and well-being.
My training and experience are in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and various Mindfulness techniques that help move towards healing and personal growth.
Life presents us with challenges that can interfere with health and wholeness. We each have the ability to approach and integrate these challenges, yet it is easier with support. I have been working in the mental health field for over 10 years, and so far have come to appreciate the work I do, as I learn from my clients' resilience and inner strength to overcome the challenges and issues that come across their path. I work with individuals seeking support with anxiety, depression, stress/trauma, relationship concerns, life transitions grief and loss. Together we will nurture resiliency, empowerment, wholeness, and well-being.
I use an integrative approach including somatic/body based therapies ( Mindfulness, and Yoga Therapy), Narrative Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, & Play Based Interventions.
Hi & Welcome. My name is Serena Shokar (she/her), I am a Registered Social Worker (RSW) with a Masters Degree in Social Work (MSW). I am the founder of Five Rivers Counselling and Wellness Services. My practice is rooted in developing meaningful connections with my clients and co-creating a safe therapeutic space. Furthermore, I enter our time together with humility, care, and compassion. I believe that everyone deserves a personalized approach to therapy. My role is to understand who you are and your story.
I use an integrative approach including somatic/body based therapies ( Mindfulness, and Yoga Therapy), Narrative Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, & Play Based Interventions.
Hi & Welcome. My name is Serena Shokar (she/her), I am a Registered Social Worker (RSW) with a Masters Degree in Social Work (MSW). I am the founder of Five Rivers Counselling and Wellness Services. My practice is rooted in developing meaningful connections with my clients and co-creating a safe therapeutic space. Furthermore, I enter our time together with humility, care, and compassion. I believe that everyone deserves a personalized approach to therapy. My role is to understand who you are and your story.
I work from a client centered approach as the basis for our work together. We can then decide on which of the empirically supported approaches (or more likely which combination of approaches) is the best fit for you and your situation. The basis is a non-judgmental stance to what you face and designing a tailored, you-specific, empirically supported approach to help you gain a better understanding of your situation and more adaptive ways of managing or coping. I borrow from various approaches including client-centered, Cognitive-behavioral, Acceptance and Commitment, Mindfulness-based, Emotion focused, and insight oriented.
I work from a client centered approach as the basis for our work together. We can then decide on which of the empirically supported approaches (or more likely which combination of approaches) is the best fit for you and your situation. The basis is a non-judgmental stance to what you face and designing a tailored, you-specific, empirically supported approach to help you gain a better understanding of your situation and more adaptive ways of managing or coping. I borrow from various approaches including client-centered, Cognitive-behavioral, Acceptance and Commitment, Mindfulness-based, Emotion focused, and insight oriented.
I integrate a variety of Cognitive, Solution-Focused, Existential, and Mindfulness-based techniques to help clients take steps to change their current situations.
I strive to meet my clients where they are at, and to help them achieve the changes they seek. I believe that under the right circumstances, clients have the capacity to look inward, to free themselves from feeling stuck in the past, and to find new ways to move forward. This often requires hard work, but growth and change are possible when clients are given a safe space to explore unhelpful patterns of thinking and learn to think and behave in healthier ways. By clarifying their personal meaning, clients can be empowered to choose new directions in life.
I integrate a variety of Cognitive, Solution-Focused, Existential, and Mindfulness-based techniques to help clients take steps to change their current situations.
I strive to meet my clients where they are at, and to help them achieve the changes they seek. I believe that under the right circumstances, clients have the capacity to look inward, to free themselves from feeling stuck in the past, and to find new ways to move forward. This often requires hard work, but growth and change are possible when clients are given a safe space to explore unhelpful patterns of thinking and learn to think and behave in healthier ways. By clarifying their personal meaning, clients can be empowered to choose new directions in life.
I use mindfulness, compassion and the counselling relationship as tools to help you work towards your healing.
Are you experiencing low self-worth, stress, grief/loss, relationship difficulties, depression and/or anxiety? You've already taken a large and courageous step in the process of healing by reaching out to get support; I would be honoured to work with you. My hope is that you'll be able to achieve your goals while introducing more compassion into your life. I work with adult clients of all genders.
I use mindfulness, compassion and the counselling relationship as tools to help you work towards your healing.
Are you experiencing low self-worth, stress, grief/loss, relationship difficulties, depression and/or anxiety? You've already taken a large and courageous step in the process of healing by reaching out to get support; I would be honoured to work with you. My hope is that you'll be able to achieve your goals while introducing more compassion into your life. I work with adult clients of all genders.
I use mindfulness/relaxation practices and strive towards a holistic approach, treating the whole person.
Immediate Openings Available. With several different therapies and techniques in my toolbox, my goal is to tailor my approach to your needs. My therapy style most often has a staged approach (a beginning, middle and an end). I rely on your feedback and measure our progress, to make sure there’s improvement and we're making the most of your time. I ensure clients leave my office feeling better and more resourced than when they first arrived. I work well with clients who are experiencing burnout, increased stress and anxiety responses, depressive symptoms, grief and loss, trauma, work challenges and life change.
I use mindfulness/relaxation practices and strive towards a holistic approach, treating the whole person.
Immediate Openings Available. With several different therapies and techniques in my toolbox, my goal is to tailor my approach to your needs. My therapy style most often has a staged approach (a beginning, middle and an end). I rely on your feedback and measure our progress, to make sure there’s improvement and we're making the most of your time. I ensure clients leave my office feeling better and more resourced than when they first arrived. I work well with clients who are experiencing burnout, increased stress and anxiety responses, depressive symptoms, grief and loss, trauma, work challenges and life change.
I use a variety of modalities including CBT, Mindfulness, Meditation, Art Therapy, Hypnosis, and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART).
My client group consists primarily of adults although I also see adolescents. I work with clients who present with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, domestic violence, workplace issues, and trauma. I use the SARA-3 to evaluate the risk of domestic violence.
I use a variety of modalities including CBT, Mindfulness, Meditation, Art Therapy, Hypnosis, and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART).
My client group consists primarily of adults although I also see adolescents. I work with clients who present with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, domestic violence, workplace issues, and trauma. I use the SARA-3 to evaluate the risk of domestic violence.
Mindfulness and Sex Education groups for women experiencing sexual difficulties.
Walker Psychological offers specialized services in sexuality, relationships, trauma, anxiety and body image. Chelsea Anderson, an associate at Walker Psych, is now offering 1:1 therapy in person and online. We offer evidence-based treatments and use a relaxed and affirming approach to therapy, catered to your goals. Dr. Lauren has a waitlist for individual or couples sexuality-based referrals, but is accepting new clients for sexuality workshops, and group-based mindfulness therapy for women with sexual concerns.
Mindfulness and Sex Education groups for women experiencing sexual difficulties.
Walker Psychological offers specialized services in sexuality, relationships, trauma, anxiety and body image. Chelsea Anderson, an associate at Walker Psych, is now offering 1:1 therapy in person and online. We offer evidence-based treatments and use a relaxed and affirming approach to therapy, catered to your goals. Dr. Lauren has a waitlist for individual or couples sexuality-based referrals, but is accepting new clients for sexuality workshops, and group-based mindfulness therapy for women with sexual concerns.
I am a certified practitioner of Integrative-Body Psychotherapy, with specialized training in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction.
We can become stuck in old patterns that get in the way of authentic connection with ourselves and others, keeping us from feeling peace and happiness. I am passionate about helping clients discover their capacity for growth and healing. I have been counselling for over 20 yrs and specialize in stress management, relationship issues, grief & loss, personal growth, life transitions, depression, anxiety, and trauma. Using a holistic and collaborative approach, I will support you to skillfully navigate through the difficulties that life brings, and connect with your resiliency for emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual well-being.
I am a certified practitioner of Integrative-Body Psychotherapy, with specialized training in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction.
We can become stuck in old patterns that get in the way of authentic connection with ourselves and others, keeping us from feeling peace and happiness. I am passionate about helping clients discover their capacity for growth and healing. I have been counselling for over 20 yrs and specialize in stress management, relationship issues, grief & loss, personal growth, life transitions, depression, anxiety, and trauma. Using a holistic and collaborative approach, I will support you to skillfully navigate through the difficulties that life brings, and connect with your resiliency for emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual well-being.
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Psychologist, BSc, MA, RPsych
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T2T
Waitlist for new clients
Using my training in attachment, EMDR and Hakomi (a mindfulness body-center therapy), clients experience relief from their pain and powerlessness in both their minds and bodies.
I am committed to helping my clients develop the confidence, self-compassion and effective life-management skills that are necessary for healthy relationships with both themselves and others. Using a compassionate, collaborative and mindful approach, I help clients get clear on what is at the root of their stress or unhealthy behaviours, and support them in overcoming the internal barriers getting in their way of being their truest selves. Using techniques that focus on accessing my clients' inner resources, strengths, and innate ability to heal, I help them create exactly the life they want.
Using my training in attachment, EMDR and Hakomi (a mindfulness body-center therapy), clients experience relief from their pain and powerlessness in both their minds and bodies.
I am committed to helping my clients develop the confidence, self-compassion and effective life-management skills that are necessary for healthy relationships with both themselves and others. Using a compassionate, collaborative and mindful approach, I help clients get clear on what is at the root of their stress or unhealthy behaviours, and support them in overcoming the internal barriers getting in their way of being their truest selves. Using techniques that focus on accessing my clients' inner resources, strengths, and innate ability to heal, I help them create exactly the life they want.
I work with individual adults and adolescents, and couples using an emotion-focused, mindfulness approach.
Are you feeling misunderstood and frustrated? Or just plain sick and tired of dealing with others, or even with yourself? Is your collection of past hurts getting in the way of enjoying life? You deserve peace in the relationship you have with yourself and with others. I am here to journey along with you to untangle your distress with authenticity and genuine acceptance. Let's explore together to unburden your unease and allow your true potential to surface and begin to celebrate your uniqueness.
I work with individual adults and adolescents, and couples using an emotion-focused, mindfulness approach.
Are you feeling misunderstood and frustrated? Or just plain sick and tired of dealing with others, or even with yourself? Is your collection of past hurts getting in the way of enjoying life? You deserve peace in the relationship you have with yourself and with others. I am here to journey along with you to untangle your distress with authenticity and genuine acceptance. Let's explore together to unburden your unease and allow your true potential to surface and begin to celebrate your uniqueness.
I also integrate solution-focused, cognitive-behavioural, and mindfulness-based therapies to support clients with a broad range of challenges and goals.
I strive to help clients to both overcome their mental health challenges and achieve their mental health and life-related goals through a client centered, solution-focused, approach to therapy. Starting with the end goal in mind and devising a plan to get you there. I work with clients who might be struggling with Insomnia, ADHD, Relationship Issues, Anxiety, Depression, and Life Transitions. I strive to support my clients to gain a greater sense of mastery and confidence in their lives, to build a healthy and positive mindset, and to attain skills that will allow them to confidently and comfortable approach the challenges of life.
I also integrate solution-focused, cognitive-behavioural, and mindfulness-based therapies to support clients with a broad range of challenges and goals.
I strive to help clients to both overcome their mental health challenges and achieve their mental health and life-related goals through a client centered, solution-focused, approach to therapy. Starting with the end goal in mind and devising a plan to get you there. I work with clients who might be struggling with Insomnia, ADHD, Relationship Issues, Anxiety, Depression, and Life Transitions. I strive to support my clients to gain a greater sense of mastery and confidence in their lives, to build a healthy and positive mindset, and to attain skills that will allow them to confidently and comfortable approach the challenges of life.
I am a registered psychologist who specializes in narrative therapy, existential/humanistic therapy, emotion-focused therapy, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, positive psychology techniques, conflict resolution and stress management.
I offer decades of relevant experience and expertise to clients who are in the midst of a life changing transition and/or existential dilemma. My approach entails creating a safe, open, engaging relational space and then acting as a catalytic companion by using strategic questions to probe and coax the client to the discoveries and adaptations that will make a difference for them. Once the client's stress states, emotional concerns and confused thinking have been calmed and clarified, my aim is to identify and build upon their signature strengths so that they can fully realize their potentials and capacities.
I am a registered psychologist who specializes in narrative therapy, existential/humanistic therapy, emotion-focused therapy, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, positive psychology techniques, conflict resolution and stress management.
I offer decades of relevant experience and expertise to clients who are in the midst of a life changing transition and/or existential dilemma. My approach entails creating a safe, open, engaging relational space and then acting as a catalytic companion by using strategic questions to probe and coax the client to the discoveries and adaptations that will make a difference for them. Once the client's stress states, emotional concerns and confused thinking have been calmed and clarified, my aim is to identify and build upon their signature strengths so that they can fully realize their potentials and capacities.
Pam Hauck - Emdr Mbct
Counsellor, CCC, MBA, MofC, EMDR, MBCT
Verified Verified
Calgary, AB T3C (Online Only)
Internationally approved & certified Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy Facilitator via AccessMBCT.
Feeling depressed, stressed, anxious, or ongoing emotional or physiical pain. I can help. Recognizing stressors and introducing coping strategies, somatic teachings, and mindfulness into our sessions, we gradually see lasting changes in behavior, emotional regulation, cognitive restructuring & positive mind traits. My focus is not only on your immediate areas of concern. By taking into account the whole of you, we together collaborate to gently explore and be curious about deeper-rooted patterns. EMDR and other somatic treatments assist us in uncovering insights into your past and aid the body in naturally healing past traumas.
Internationally approved & certified Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy Facilitator via AccessMBCT.
Feeling depressed, stressed, anxious, or ongoing emotional or physiical pain. I can help. Recognizing stressors and introducing coping strategies, somatic teachings, and mindfulness into our sessions, we gradually see lasting changes in behavior, emotional regulation, cognitive restructuring & positive mind traits. My focus is not only on your immediate areas of concern. By taking into account the whole of you, we together collaborate to gently explore and be curious about deeper-rooted patterns. EMDR and other somatic treatments assist us in uncovering insights into your past and aid the body in naturally healing past traumas.
Katharine Heimbigner-Tenor
Registered Provisional Psychologist, MA
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T2W
Treatment approaches may include Internal Family Systems, Safe and Sound Protocol (listening therapy for trauma and sensory sensitivities), somatics, mindfulness, DBT, CBT, Gottman Couple's Therapy and others.
Do you struggle with anxiety, depression. PTSD, C-PTSD, dissociation or have been diagnosed with a personality disorder (eg., Borderline Personality Disorder) due to past trauma? To add to this complexity are you neurodiverse (eg., ADHD, autism, gifted) or suspect you are? Are you looking for symptom relief AND longer term deeper work? I may be able to help. I offer individual and couples counselling that is customized to your unique needs. Additionally, the formal psychoeducational, neurodiversity, personality and trauma assessments that I conduct can enhance self-awareness and may assist with accommodation or benefit requests.
Treatment approaches may include Internal Family Systems, Safe and Sound Protocol (listening therapy for trauma and sensory sensitivities), somatics, mindfulness, DBT, CBT, Gottman Couple's Therapy and others.
Do you struggle with anxiety, depression. PTSD, C-PTSD, dissociation or have been diagnosed with a personality disorder (eg., Borderline Personality Disorder) due to past trauma? To add to this complexity are you neurodiverse (eg., ADHD, autism, gifted) or suspect you are? Are you looking for symptom relief AND longer term deeper work? I may be able to help. I offer individual and couples counselling that is customized to your unique needs. Additionally, the formal psychoeducational, neurodiversity, personality and trauma assessments that I conduct can enhance self-awareness and may assist with accommodation or benefit requests.
Into a base of eastern mindfulness practices, I weave cognitive, somatic, solution-focussed and EMDR therapies, bringing you into connection with inner-resources and an innate sense of calm, purpose and clarity that draws from the wisdom of the body and the power of mindfulness to ease suffering, find solutions, and cultivate simple everyday happiness.
Calm, confidence and meaningful connection to others. These are the things we lose when anxiety, trauma, loss, depression, or negative relationships take hold of our lives. I have been honoured to support clients over the past 20 years to heal difficult experiences, restore their natural sense of basic goodness and to find satisfaction in their lives and relationships, both at home and work.
Into a base of eastern mindfulness practices, I weave cognitive, somatic, solution-focussed and EMDR therapies, bringing you into connection with inner-resources and an innate sense of calm, purpose and clarity that draws from the wisdom of the body and the power of mindfulness to ease suffering, find solutions, and cultivate simple everyday happiness.
Calm, confidence and meaningful connection to others. These are the things we lose when anxiety, trauma, loss, depression, or negative relationships take hold of our lives. I have been honoured to support clients over the past 20 years to heal difficult experiences, restore their natural sense of basic goodness and to find satisfaction in their lives and relationships, both at home and work.
I am trained in Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness Based Therapies, Exposure and Response Prevention (for OCD), Couple and Family Therapy.
Whether you are suffering from anxiety, depression, post traumatic stress, family concerns, substance use troubles, OCD, intimate relationship issues, grief, problem solving, or trying to navigate the vicissitudes of everyday life, I am here when you are ready to reach out. We will find out what you want to keep, what can be set aside, and what you would like to cultivate. I look forward to meeting all the messy and beautiful parts of you.
I am trained in Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness Based Therapies, Exposure and Response Prevention (for OCD), Couple and Family Therapy.
Whether you are suffering from anxiety, depression, post traumatic stress, family concerns, substance use troubles, OCD, intimate relationship issues, grief, problem solving, or trying to navigate the vicissitudes of everyday life, I am here when you are ready to reach out. We will find out what you want to keep, what can be set aside, and what you would like to cultivate. I look forward to meeting all the messy and beautiful parts of you.
I primarily draw from CBT, DBT, ACT and mindfulness-based interventions.
The decision to start therapy can sometimes be an intimidating or uncomfortable experience. Maybe you struggle with anxiety or managing your emotions or generally feel lost in life and don't know where to start. Or perhaps you recently experienced something that you have a hard time coping with. Whether you are looking at working on a longstanding issue or something that has recently come up, I commend your efforts to step forward in making some changes. Whatever your reason for seeking therapy, I am here to help you take the next steps in your journey and to reach your unique goals.
I primarily draw from CBT, DBT, ACT and mindfulness-based interventions.
The decision to start therapy can sometimes be an intimidating or uncomfortable experience. Maybe you struggle with anxiety or managing your emotions or generally feel lost in life and don't know where to start. Or perhaps you recently experienced something that you have a hard time coping with. Whether you are looking at working on a longstanding issue or something that has recently come up, I commend your efforts to step forward in making some changes. Whatever your reason for seeking therapy, I am here to help you take the next steps in your journey and to reach your unique goals.
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Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Counsellors
How does mindfulness-based cognitive therapy work?
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy originated in the work of John Kabat-Zinn of the University of Massachusetts Medical School. He developed mindfulness-based stress reduction, which is a technique found in yoga and meditation. MBCT is a combination of this type of stress reduction and cognitive behavioral therapy; it essentially quiets emotional distress through mindfulness, utilizing proper breathing and meditation. These techniques aim to bring the individual into the present moment when in a state of distress.
When do I know if I need treatment with mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?
If an individual’s mind is filled with emotional distress and general negativity, the person may feel trapped. A mindfulness-based cognitive therapist can help a person change their thinking patterns as well as their behaviour through calm acceptance and compassion. This therapy can provide an individual with the coping skills needed for a healthier and more constructive life.
What should I expect from mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?
This therapy often takes place in group sessions. A therapist will work with the group as well as with each individual. Meditation and breathing exercises are core practices that aim to invite inquiry and discovery into a person’s troubled mental state. The objective is to identify and lessen negative thoughts and behaviours and move toward optimal health and productivity. The individual will see life in a more realistic way. This therapy is supportive, accepting, and warm.
Is mindfulness-based cognitive therapy effective?
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy is evidence-based and effective. One study found that people with major depressive disorder have benefitted from this type of therapy; the person accepts their distressed thoughts and also moves into healthier patterns of thinking. This therapy also aims to move an individual away from automatic negative responses. This type of therapy can bring a person lifelong change, with higher levels of satisfaction, less stress, as well as positive emotional and behavioural habits.