Psychodynamic Therapists in Calgary, AB
Jessica Foglia
Registered Provisional Psychologist, BMgt, MC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T2Z
I work with individuals dealing with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, perfectionism, relationship issues, maternal mental health, and body dysmorphia. I approach therapy from trauma-informed and attachment perspectives. This means that current beliefs, emotions, and relationships are influenced by the experiences of our past. I utilize psychodynamic, emotion-focused, internal family systems, mindfulness, and Gottman therapy interventions in my work.
I work with individuals dealing with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, perfectionism, relationship issues, maternal mental health, and body dysmorphia. I approach therapy from trauma-informed and attachment perspectives. This means that current beliefs, emotions, and relationships are influenced by the experiences of our past. I utilize psychodynamic, emotion-focused, internal family systems, mindfulness, and Gottman therapy interventions in my work.
I believe we’re all doing our best to make it work in a world that teaches isolation and self-reliance when we are wired for safe connection and secure dependence. You may be stuck feeling lonely, isolated, and empty, or maybe you’ve suffered through a difficult relationship, an impossible loss, or in securing a sense of belonging in the world. Through somatically-rooted psychodynamic counselling, we’ll focus on integrating the competing parts of you that fuel your tensions. Using parts-work, metaphor, and somatic practice, we’ll get curious about the patterns you’ve developed to survive.
I believe we’re all doing our best to make it work in a world that teaches isolation and self-reliance when we are wired for safe connection and secure dependence. You may be stuck feeling lonely, isolated, and empty, or maybe you’ve suffered through a difficult relationship, an impossible loss, or in securing a sense of belonging in the world. Through somatically-rooted psychodynamic counselling, we’ll focus on integrating the competing parts of you that fuel your tensions. Using parts-work, metaphor, and somatic practice, we’ll get curious about the patterns you’ve developed to survive.
I use a psychodynamic approach as well as acceptance and self-compassion therapy to name a few.
Hello and thank you for reviewing my profile. The first step to feeling better is to find the right therapeutic match for you. That means finding a therapist you connect with and feel respected by. It is NOT always easy. Yes, there are many excellent therapists, and I consider myself one of them. However, the right therapeutic fit (therapist and client) for one person may be the wrong fit necessarily for another. For this reason, I invite you to a complimentary online or phone meeting first where we can get to know each other and/or you can ask any questions you may.
I use a psychodynamic approach as well as acceptance and self-compassion therapy to name a few.
Hello and thank you for reviewing my profile. The first step to feeling better is to find the right therapeutic match for you. That means finding a therapist you connect with and feel respected by. It is NOT always easy. Yes, there are many excellent therapists, and I consider myself one of them. However, the right therapeutic fit (therapist and client) for one person may be the wrong fit necessarily for another. For this reason, I invite you to a complimentary online or phone meeting first where we can get to know each other and/or you can ask any questions you may.
My approach is rooted in multiple psychological modalities to help my clients individually with their concerns including CBT, DBT, EFT, Psychodynamic, and existential.
I am a registered Psychologist offering individual, couples, & family counselling. I am also trained to provide psychological assessments for adults. I love getting to the roots of issues you are facing, and I desire to foster hope in your life. I work collaboratively to address difficulties you may be facing and we can make goals together for counselling. My counselling approach is focused on looking for holistic, long lasting change in your life. I don't want you to need to come see me forever - I want to work through things with you and help you with skills so you can manage on your own.
My approach is rooted in multiple psychological modalities to help my clients individually with their concerns including CBT, DBT, EFT, Psychodynamic, and existential.
I am a registered Psychologist offering individual, couples, & family counselling. I am also trained to provide psychological assessments for adults. I love getting to the roots of issues you are facing, and I desire to foster hope in your life. I work collaboratively to address difficulties you may be facing and we can make goals together for counselling. My counselling approach is focused on looking for holistic, long lasting change in your life. I don't want you to need to come see me forever - I want to work through things with you and help you with skills so you can manage on your own.
Executive coaching, consulting and counselling for leaders and high net worth individuals and families. My education includes theory and practice in most major approaches in Psychology including Psychodynamic, Cognitive-Behavioural and Humanistic-Existential in combination with hands-on management experience. I have worked extensively in the arts and media on performance, creativity and anxiety. With four degrees in Psychology including a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and a Certificate in Intercultural Studies, formal education has been invaluable. My best teachers however are my clients and life experience.
Executive coaching, consulting and counselling for leaders and high net worth individuals and families. My education includes theory and practice in most major approaches in Psychology including Psychodynamic, Cognitive-Behavioural and Humanistic-Existential in combination with hands-on management experience. I have worked extensively in the arts and media on performance, creativity and anxiety. With four degrees in Psychology including a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and a Certificate in Intercultural Studies, formal education has been invaluable. My best teachers however are my clients and life experience.
I am a Registered Psychologist with over 15 years of experience in counselling. I specialize in clinical psychology. I work with individuals: adults and adolescents, and with couples. I can help you to feel better, to increase your self-esteem and to heal from past experiences. If you experienced trauma, abuse, if you have been struggling with depression, anxiety for a long time call me to schedule an appointment. I will help you to experience well-being, to learn and implement new skills and to see your life differently. I offer different approaches to therapy such as: ACT, CBT-Mindfilness, Psychodynamic, Gottman, Emotion-Focused.
I am a Registered Psychologist with over 15 years of experience in counselling. I specialize in clinical psychology. I work with individuals: adults and adolescents, and with couples. I can help you to feel better, to increase your self-esteem and to heal from past experiences. If you experienced trauma, abuse, if you have been struggling with depression, anxiety for a long time call me to schedule an appointment. I will help you to experience well-being, to learn and implement new skills and to see your life differently. I offer different approaches to therapy such as: ACT, CBT-Mindfilness, Psychodynamic, Gottman, Emotion-Focused.
Kingman has undergone extensive training in diverse evidence-based modalities, including Psychodynamic Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Schema Therapy, Gottman Couples Therapy, Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), and EMDR Therapy.
Kingman's primary areas of expertise revolve around addressing emotional distress, encompassing issues such as anxiety, depression, anger, work/study-related stress, and addiction, as well as dealing with PTSD and various forms of trauma. Kingman is committed to assisting individuals facing significant life transitions, such as career changes, marriage, grief and loss, relocation, and acculturation challenges. His therapeutic approach is firmly rooted in person-centered and strength-based principles, emphasizing the importance of individuals' unique strengths and resilience in the healing process.
Kingman has undergone extensive training in diverse evidence-based modalities, including Psychodynamic Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Schema Therapy, Gottman Couples Therapy, Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), and EMDR Therapy.
Kingman's primary areas of expertise revolve around addressing emotional distress, encompassing issues such as anxiety, depression, anger, work/study-related stress, and addiction, as well as dealing with PTSD and various forms of trauma. Kingman is committed to assisting individuals facing significant life transitions, such as career changes, marriage, grief and loss, relocation, and acculturation challenges. His therapeutic approach is firmly rooted in person-centered and strength-based principles, emphasizing the importance of individuals' unique strengths and resilience in the healing process.
Marnie Rusen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, JD, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T2H
I lean towards a psychodynamic orientation to help people gain insight into how their past relationships and experiences inform their present ones.
I am passionate about helping people work through difficulties that are keeping them stuck or unhappy in their lives. I work with couples and individuals, often women and other professionals, with a variety of symptoms and concerns. These may be due to longstanding and no longer workable patterns of thoughts, behaviours or unprocessed emotions. I bring a unique perspective and skillset to my work having practiced as a lawyer for several years before changing paths to become a therapist. I know how difficult (and rewarding!) it can be to make changes in life, and I will support you in your own journey- whatever that might look like.
I lean towards a psychodynamic orientation to help people gain insight into how their past relationships and experiences inform their present ones.
I am passionate about helping people work through difficulties that are keeping them stuck or unhappy in their lives. I work with couples and individuals, often women and other professionals, with a variety of symptoms and concerns. These may be due to longstanding and no longer workable patterns of thoughts, behaviours or unprocessed emotions. I bring a unique perspective and skillset to my work having practiced as a lawyer for several years before changing paths to become a therapist. I know how difficult (and rewarding!) it can be to make changes in life, and I will support you in your own journey- whatever that might look like.
Samuel Chukwuma Iwar
Registered Provisional Psychologist, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T2V
I have experience working with people from all walks of life while drawing from psychodynamic, cognitive, behavioral, insight, and social constructionist therapies.
I am a therapist and previous medical doctor who is passionate about the messy and beautiful parts of being human. I believe that we live in a world that constantly (and effectively) tries to tell us who and what we should be, which often leads us to try to fit in. This can create a considerable amount of conflict, and possibly trauma, within us that can lead to mental health challenges and takes us further from what we desperately crave – belonging, connection, and authenticity. As your therapist, I hope to provide a safe non-judgmental space for you to explore your thoughts and feel your way through your journey to wellness.
I have experience working with people from all walks of life while drawing from psychodynamic, cognitive, behavioral, insight, and social constructionist therapies.
I am a therapist and previous medical doctor who is passionate about the messy and beautiful parts of being human. I believe that we live in a world that constantly (and effectively) tries to tell us who and what we should be, which often leads us to try to fit in. This can create a considerable amount of conflict, and possibly trauma, within us that can lead to mental health challenges and takes us further from what we desperately crave – belonging, connection, and authenticity. As your therapist, I hope to provide a safe non-judgmental space for you to explore your thoughts and feel your way through your journey to wellness.
I believe that psychology is a tool for solving problems and working through change. In my career, I have helped many people 'get unstuck', overcoming emotional difficulties and working through trauma, grief, and loss. I also regularly work with couples and families, helping with challenges including marital conflict and parenting difficulties. My approach is integrative, and tailored to each person that I meet. I draw upon a number of evidenced-based approaches, including emotion-focused therapy, psychodynamic therapy, cognitive-behavioural therapy, experiential therapy, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused therapy.
I believe that psychology is a tool for solving problems and working through change. In my career, I have helped many people 'get unstuck', overcoming emotional difficulties and working through trauma, grief, and loss. I also regularly work with couples and families, helping with challenges including marital conflict and parenting difficulties. My approach is integrative, and tailored to each person that I meet. I draw upon a number of evidenced-based approaches, including emotion-focused therapy, psychodynamic therapy, cognitive-behavioural therapy, experiential therapy, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused therapy.
I help individual clients with ADHD, anxiety, and addiction concerns regain control over their lives. I also offer relationship help for individuals and couples. There is a capable and special person inside each and every one of us; don't let your symptoms stop you from being that person. My therapeutic orientations include Cognitive Behavioural, Psychodynamic, Existential, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and family therapy approaches as appropriate.
I help individual clients with ADHD, anxiety, and addiction concerns regain control over their lives. I also offer relationship help for individuals and couples. There is a capable and special person inside each and every one of us; don't let your symptoms stop you from being that person. My therapeutic orientations include Cognitive Behavioural, Psychodynamic, Existential, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and family therapy approaches as appropriate.
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I use a non-pathological, person-centered, psychodynamic, and experiential approach.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the pressures of school, career, relationships, and constant social expectations? Do you feel stuck, lost, or disconnected—surrounded by people but still alone? Is a lingering sense of malaise weighing you down? Do you long for deeper, more authentic connections in your life? Therapy can offer you the space to explore, grow, and transform. I work with individuals to help them create meaningful, lasting change—beyond just addressing symptoms. Together, we'll uncover the deeper layers of your experience and work toward a more fulfilling life.
I use a non-pathological, person-centered, psychodynamic, and experiential approach.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the pressures of school, career, relationships, and constant social expectations? Do you feel stuck, lost, or disconnected—surrounded by people but still alone? Is a lingering sense of malaise weighing you down? Do you long for deeper, more authentic connections in your life? Therapy can offer you the space to explore, grow, and transform. I work with individuals to help them create meaningful, lasting change—beyond just addressing symptoms. Together, we'll uncover the deeper layers of your experience and work toward a more fulfilling life.
Natalie believes in taking a holistic biopsychosocial approach to counselling and incorporates psychodynamic elements into her practice.
As a trauma therapist, Natalie guides clients in a direction of understanding and compassion through a process of reconfiguration of the self, helping clients discover core values and explore new ways to connect with life and relationships after trauma. Natalie’s approach to counselling involves considering the many factors that contribute to a person’s well-being. This includes exploring where thoughts, emotions, and behaviours come from, and examining social conditions and cultural factors that play a major role in health and disease.
Natalie believes in taking a holistic biopsychosocial approach to counselling and incorporates psychodynamic elements into her practice.
As a trauma therapist, Natalie guides clients in a direction of understanding and compassion through a process of reconfiguration of the self, helping clients discover core values and explore new ways to connect with life and relationships after trauma. Natalie’s approach to counselling involves considering the many factors that contribute to a person’s well-being. This includes exploring where thoughts, emotions, and behaviours come from, and examining social conditions and cultural factors that play a major role in health and disease.
Ruby Sharma
Psychologist, PhD, RPsych
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T2N
Waitlist for new clients
It is a privilege to participate in the growth and healing of my clients. I work actively and collaboratively with individuals to help them move towards their goals. My approach draws from a number of therapeutic models, including intensive short-term psychodynamic therapy (ISTDP), emotion-focused therapy, cognitive-behavioural therapy, and narrative therapy. I provide individual psychotherapy to people struggling with traumatic events, serious illness or injury, chronic pain, depression, anxiety, grief, dissociation, and relationship problems.
It is a privilege to participate in the growth and healing of my clients. I work actively and collaboratively with individuals to help them move towards their goals. My approach draws from a number of therapeutic models, including intensive short-term psychodynamic therapy (ISTDP), emotion-focused therapy, cognitive-behavioural therapy, and narrative therapy. I provide individual psychotherapy to people struggling with traumatic events, serious illness or injury, chronic pain, depression, anxiety, grief, dissociation, and relationship problems.
Shelley Ugyan, RRC, is an acclaimed author, speaker and has over 15 years experience in mental and holistic health. Her evidence based tools including Cognitive Behavioural reconditioning as well as psychodynamic, relational and hypnosis approaches set you on a path to direct healing, starting immediately in the first 90 minute session. Her approach is genuine, empowering and powerful. Healing is probable, and happens as a result of conscious daily actions and unconscious dynamics that shift as a result of this process. Shelley is known for her groundbreaking therapeutic work in anxiety and eating disorders for adults and children.
Shelley Ugyan, RRC, is an acclaimed author, speaker and has over 15 years experience in mental and holistic health. Her evidence based tools including Cognitive Behavioural reconditioning as well as psychodynamic, relational and hypnosis approaches set you on a path to direct healing, starting immediately in the first 90 minute session. Her approach is genuine, empowering and powerful. Healing is probable, and happens as a result of conscious daily actions and unconscious dynamics that shift as a result of this process. Shelley is known for her groundbreaking therapeutic work in anxiety and eating disorders for adults and children.
Taylor McInnes
Psychologist, PhD, RPsych
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T2M
Waitlist for new clients
I work primarily from an integrative psychodynamic perspective, complemented by my additional training in emotion-focused, existential, and interpersonal therapies.
I work with clients who are experiencing depression, anxiety, interpersonal/relationship difficulties, adjustment issues, personality disorders, and struggles with meaning, self-actualization, and career. I focus on helping clients better understand how past experiences, avoided emotions, and interpersonal patterns may be contributing to and maintaining their distress and suffering. Through building awareness in the context of a non-judgmental and unconditionally accepting therapeutic relationship, clients are able to develop more flexible and adaptive ways of coping, learn new ways of relating to others in their lives, develop skills, and experience deeper connection, acceptance, and respect for themselves and their emotions.
I work primarily from an integrative psychodynamic perspective, complemented by my additional training in emotion-focused, existential, and interpersonal therapies.
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I use a psychodynamic and body-focused approach.
I work with adult individuals and couples, and address a wide variety of issues, such as depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and empowerment, adjustment to the changes that life brings, and spirituality issues. I also offer supervision to interns who are completing their registration process with the College of Alberta Psychologists.
I use a psychodynamic and body-focused approach.
I work with adult individuals and couples, and address a wide variety of issues, such as depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and empowerment, adjustment to the changes that life brings, and spirituality issues. I also offer supervision to interns who are completing their registration process with the College of Alberta Psychologists.
I have a psychodynamic background and I mostly use Emotionally-Focused Therapy approach that is humanistic, non-judgmental and caring in nature.
Things are often not what they appear and our past experiences might have negative effects on our self-esteem and self-image, how we perceive things, and how we relate to the others. Those past experiences often prevent us from moving forward in life and keep us stuck. I have been passionately providing counselling to individuals, couples, children and families and supporting them in their journey to reaching full potential. I help clients who are facing depression and anxiety as a result of life challenges, such as relationship issues, divorce and separation, past traumas, parenting issues, health concerns etc.
I have a psychodynamic background and I mostly use Emotionally-Focused Therapy approach that is humanistic, non-judgmental and caring in nature.
Things are often not what they appear and our past experiences might have negative effects on our self-esteem and self-image, how we perceive things, and how we relate to the others. Those past experiences often prevent us from moving forward in life and keep us stuck. I have been passionately providing counselling to individuals, couples, children and families and supporting them in their journey to reaching full potential. I help clients who are facing depression and anxiety as a result of life challenges, such as relationship issues, divorce and separation, past traumas, parenting issues, health concerns etc.
Brooklynn Leadbetter
Registered Provisional Psychologist, BSc, MC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T2E
Utilizing a psychodynamic theory, I work with you to help you understand your unconscious emotions and behavior on a deeper level, allowing you to get to know yourself better.
I am a Registered Provisional Psychologist located in Bridgeland Calgary, Alberta. In my approach to therapy, I am committed to and passionate about helping you build healthy connections with yourself, others, and the world around you through a trauma-informed and holistic lens. I appreciate that each individual is unique and believe that your therapeutic journey should be as well. In doing so, I incorporate emotion-focused approaches along with mindfulness and body-focused approaches.
Utilizing a psychodynamic theory, I work with you to help you understand your unconscious emotions and behavior on a deeper level, allowing you to get to know yourself better.
I am a Registered Provisional Psychologist located in Bridgeland Calgary, Alberta. In my approach to therapy, I am committed to and passionate about helping you build healthy connections with yourself, others, and the world around you through a trauma-informed and holistic lens. I appreciate that each individual is unique and believe that your therapeutic journey should be as well. In doing so, I incorporate emotion-focused approaches along with mindfulness and body-focused approaches.
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Is psychodynamic therapy evidence-based?
Studies have found psychodynamic therapy to be effective in treating conditions like social anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain, some personality disorders, and depression; indeed, some studies have found it to be just as effective as CBT or medication. What’s more, several studies have found that the benefits of psychodynamic therapy tend to endure—even grow—long after treatment has ended.
How long does psychodynamic therapy last?
Unlike CBT and other more structured forms of therapy, psychodynamic therapy tends to be open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a year or longer and to see their therapist one to three times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a client’s challenges and progress. However, brief psychodynamic therapy is available, which tends to be more goal-oriented and typically unfolds over 16 to 30 sessions.
Does psychodynamic therapy work?
Research finds that psychodynamic therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of diagnosable mental health conditions like depression or anxiety. The modality may also offer a range of benefits that are harder to measure but just as valuable—such as increased self-worth or healthier relationships. While no therapy type will work for everyone, research and anecdotal evidence suggest that psychodynamic therapy can be highly effective.
What are the limitations of psychodynamic therapy?
Some meta-analyses have concluded that there is little evidence to suggest that psychodynamic therapy can effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as PTSD, OCD, or psychosis, though it is sometimes used to do so. More broadly, the open-ended, free-association structure of psychodynamic therapy may be frustrating for clients who prefer a more structured, time-limited, or goal-oriented approach.