Self-Harming Therapists in Calgary, AB

Bridgette sees every client as an expert in themselves. She believes in meeting clients where they are and uses a variety of approaches to meet each client’s individual needs. Bridgette works alongside the client to help them attain better mental health while achieving their goals. She is passionate about helping clients live a happy and healthy life. With more than 15 years experience working in the mental health sector, Bridgette has served a diverse clientele. She draws on various modalities to foster change, such as: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Bilateral Stimulation (from EMDR), Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing.

Hello! I understand that different issues could develop depending on cultural background, socioeconomic status, and individual dynamics. Are you struggling with relationship, family conflict, addiction or trauma that could be impacting your mental health and overall well-being? Are you feeling lonely, overwhelmed and with a sense of personal failure. You might wonder who you even are anymore and if things will ever change - If you are struggling, you are not alone, and it doesn’t have to stay this way. I can help you improve your communication, develop better relationships, and obtain support with conflict resolution.

Choosing the right therapist can be a difficult process, especially when one is experiencing emotional distress. Seeking support is your first step to gaining relief. Therapy is a place to begin healing and achieve personal growth. By listening empathetically and non-judgmentally, I utilize different theoretical orientations that I believe to be appropriate for each individual in any given session. I use the process of therapy for you to gain deeper insight and to grow, living a more fulfilled life with a sense of empowerment and self-confidence.

We are passionate about working collaboratively with clients to find healing, resolution and growth. We aim to provide a safe, supportive and encouraging environment for clients to gain personal insight, build new skills and strategies and achieve their goals. We understand that making long-lasting changes can be difficult but we strongly believe it is possible! It is our desire to help people thrive and live a meaningful life.

Now accepting new clients! I am committed to establishing genuine and meaningful relationships in therapy. I approach my clients with empathy, patience and without judgement, striving to create a space where they feel heard. Each of us has a unique story and are experts on our own lives, so I tailor my sessions to fit with what works for each client. We collaborate and work together as a team to come up with solutions and strategies. I take a holistic approach in therapy and focus on understanding the whole individual, including genetic predispositions, biology, personality, attachment styles, and life experiences.

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).

I am a Registered Social Worker with a Masters in Clinical Social Work from the University of Calgary. I am dedicated to helping people live a life that is meaningful and memorable. I have a passion for working with adults to address trauma, burnout, chronic stress, depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, grief and loss, emotional regulation, mental health management, and life transitions. My approach is grounded in a collaborative and trauma-informed lens. I believe each person I work with is their own expert of their life.

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.

Welcome to Sunburst Counselling! Trauma is my specialty and it would be a privilege to support you with resolving yours. You may be asking what trauma is? Trauma can result from anything that causes the mind and body distress. After the traumatic event is over, you may be "triggered" when experiencing certain smells, sounds, tastes, sights or touch and unexpectedly be taken back to the memory and distressing emotions. When this happens, you may feel like you are reliving the traumatic event over and over again. If this sounds familiar to you, I can help!

If you feel like you no longer take pleasure in usual activities, your interpersonal relationships are suffering, you find your mood sad, angry and you experience sleep disturbances...you are not alone! Mental health is a continuum and everyone at times feels overwhelmed, out of balance and confused by life’s curve-balls. As a Registered Psychologist, I've successfully worked with clients with various issues such as relationship concerns-couples/marital issues, trauma, PTSD, OCD, grief/loss, self-esteem, co-dependency, depression, anxiety, phobia, and occupational stress.

I am a culturally affirming Master's level social worker who is passionate about working with diverse populations and creating a non-judgmental space where each client feels heard, respected, and understood. I provide counselling to youth, adults, individuals, couples, and families and I have over 14 years of experience as a clinician on the frontline and in leadership teams. I understand that at times, life’s impacts bring stress, worry, frustration, and anxiety. I work to provide clients with the right support, help, and guidance so that they can cope with challenges and re-discover their path to a more fulfilling life.

I am gratefully working with clients from different backgrounds and cultures helping them learn how to deal with their emotions and feelings and guide them to find the best solutions for their problems, my goal is to help you and hold your hand while navigating your path.

OFFERING EVENING AND WEEKEND SESSIONS! I am a registered psychologist who has been working in the helping field for over twenty years. While much of this work has focused on supporting at risk youth and adults experiencing or engaging in intimate partner violence, in recent years I have built a clinical practice that includes counselling adults, teenagers, and families with various combinations of mental health, behavioural, addiction, trauma and relational issues. Along with adults, I especially enjoy working with teens, families, and people who don't like counsellors.

Forty five years of experience in a variety of settings including in and out patient psychiatry, children's psychiatry, community mental health and academia in front line, supervisory and director roles. I have certifications in sexual and multiple addictions treatment, EMDR, NLP, Aviation Crisis, IFS. I have training in psychoanalytic and Jungian psychotherapies, hypnosis, Gestalt, trauma and systems therapies. I enjoy a varied practice with couples work, individual work in the areas of trauma, depression, anxiety, life change. I see the connectedness of body, mind and spirit and view crisis as a powerful learning opportunity.

Feeling anxious, scared, and alone, Emotional struggles are difficult and often isolating. Joy will help you become unstuck by providing you a safe place to talk and the opportunity to learn coping strategies in a warm and collaborative environment.

You feel life is hard and you are a bit stuck. You feel overwhelmed by current challenges, perhaps exhausted from past trauma, and being anxious about the future. You are looking for some clarity and tools to feel less stressed. If this is the time that you are looking for growth and mental health wellbeing, I am here for you, offering sessions tailored towards your unique needs. Over 17 years, I have worked with clients from diverse backgrounds, and assisted many of them in tough situations, including trauma in different life stages. I provide individual, couple, and family sessions to support you through challenging times.

My passion is helping children and adolescents to feel better understood, and to have the skills and confidence to better manage their external (e.g., friendships, school performance) and internal (e.g., emotions, urges) worlds. Using gold-standard psychological assessment tools, I can provide clarity around diagnostic questions including ASD, ADHD, intellectual disabilities, and learning disorders in order to make recommendations that will benefit a child going forward. With respect to therapy, I use evidence-based modalities including CBT, DBT skills, and ACT to help youth manage big feelings and function more effectively.

Hi there! I’m Jess. Your average Maritimer, turned Winnipegger, turned Calgarian. I’m passionate about supporting young adults figure out who they are and who they want to be post-highschool. Highschool can be rough as it is, but then being thrust into the ‘real-world’ can be even more challenging as you now have a whole new way of life (and freedom) to figure out. My goal is to help you sort through all the thoughts, and emotions that come with life transitions, provide you a comfy space to cry, yell, celebrate, and to find your confidence.

Accepting New Clients! Welcome! I am honoured to walk alongside you as you begin this journey. I understand that past experiences and life’s challenges can make people feel overwhelmed, isolated, or unable to cope. I use a gentle, compassionate and relational approach to create a supportive space for you to explore your inner world, discover parts of your identity, nurture a sense of meaning and purpose, and heal connections with yourself and others. I believe that people, as experts of their own lives, possess inherent strengths, abilities, and capacities that pave the way for desired growth and healing.

Hi there! My name is Rebecca and I'm a counsellor who works with adults in varying populations in their journey through self-evolution and empowerment. I'm especially passionate about working with first responders and the LGBTQ+ community. Being someone who identifies as queer as well as the offspring of a long line of first responders, I'm aware of the many hardships and barriers that exist on a daily basis for those belonging to these communities.

Accepting new clients! If you are looking for someone that you can relate to and not feel judged by, then I believe I would be a great fit for you! Allowing yourself to be vulnerable is hard work. My priority is making sure you feel safe and comfortable to do so. I use different therapeutic interventions based on the tailored treatment plan I design for you. Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, substance abuse or other concerns, please reach out to see if I am the right fit for you!

The approach that I take towards therapy is compassionate, genuine, accepting, and collaborative. Some areas that I can help you with are creating balance in your life, connecting to and understanding your emotions, decreasing impulsive behaviours, and exploring your goals and values. Ultimately my aim is to help you create the life you want to live.

Whether you are experiencing a major life transition, overwhelmed by ongoing challenges, struggling with relationships, or feeling stuck but unsure about what it is you need, I am here for you. I aim to help you figure out who you are and how you can show up in the world in an authentic way- one in which all parts of you, even the ones that have been hiding in the shadows, are fully present. In session, I focus on creating a space full of curiosity, presence, collaboration, and safety!

I am a registered social worker with a passion for mental health and wellness. In my practice I work effectively with children, adolescents, adults and families. My journey as a therapist evolved in community, crisis and mental health settings and I have a specialized interest in the areas of anxiety, depression, disruptive behaviours, parent-child relationships, life-transitions, trauma, stress management and gender-affirming care. I have obtained diverse training and experience and use evidence-based treatment, to support individuals in managing life's challenges.