Therapists in Calgary, AB
Lorne E Mackie
Limited Licensed Psychologist, MA , BSc, CCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T2X
I use techniques like CBT, DBT, solution-focused therapy, and strength-based approaches.
You know yourself better than anyone else, so you are the best person to decide what's right or wrong for you. My job is to help you figure things out, so you won't need my help anymore and to work on the issues that led you to therapy. I'm not here to judge your actions but to assist in creating clarity or a change in perspective. During our time together, I aim to equip you with skills, tools, or new perspectives that you can apply to your current situation or adapt to future challenges. I'm a Certified Clinical Counsellor with 25 years in mental health and 14 years as a therapist.
I use techniques like CBT, DBT, solution-focused therapy, and strength-based approaches.
You know yourself better than anyone else, so you are the best person to decide what's right or wrong for you. My job is to help you figure things out, so you won't need my help anymore and to work on the issues that led you to therapy. I'm not here to judge your actions but to assist in creating clarity or a change in perspective. During our time together, I aim to equip you with skills, tools, or new perspectives that you can apply to your current situation or adapt to future challenges. I'm a Certified Clinical Counsellor with 25 years in mental health and 14 years as a therapist.
Welcome to Breakthrough Psychology! I have a passion for the helping profession and for over ten years, I have worked extensively with youth, adults, and families in a variety of capacities. Through the use of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Solution Focused practices, and strength based approaches, I will work collaboratively with you to develop a personalized support plan that is fitting for your needs.
Welcome to Breakthrough Psychology! I have a passion for the helping profession and for over ten years, I have worked extensively with youth, adults, and families in a variety of capacities. Through the use of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Solution Focused practices, and strength based approaches, I will work collaboratively with you to develop a personalized support plan that is fitting for your needs.
Are you seeking a knowledgeable, down-to-earth, strength-based therapist to provide assessment or counselling service? Are you uncertain or reluctant to start therapy but know you or your family want change and need professional help? My ideal clients are seeking a therapist who is collaborative, genuine, and nonjudgmental. My goal is to help you move towards creating a rich, full, and meaningful life. Together we will commit to developing a safe relationship where you can learn the skills you need to face and overcome difficult challenges, experiences, and emotions.
Are you seeking a knowledgeable, down-to-earth, strength-based therapist to provide assessment or counselling service? Are you uncertain or reluctant to start therapy but know you or your family want change and need professional help? My ideal clients are seeking a therapist who is collaborative, genuine, and nonjudgmental. My goal is to help you move towards creating a rich, full, and meaningful life. Together we will commit to developing a safe relationship where you can learn the skills you need to face and overcome difficult challenges, experiences, and emotions.
Samuel Orji
Registered Provisional Psychologist, MC, CCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T2Z
In my initial sessions, clients usually say, “I want someone that gets me.” This is a shared feeling; I also want my therapist to “get me” and connect with me. Hence, I use evidence-based approaches to build this connection with my clients, honoring their stories and enabling them to feel heard, unjudged, and respected. This alliance, I believe, is fundamental to the results we collaboratively attain in therapy. I work with children, teens, young adults, seniors, couples, and families from a person-centered, systemic, and strength-based lens.
In my initial sessions, clients usually say, “I want someone that gets me.” This is a shared feeling; I also want my therapist to “get me” and connect with me. Hence, I use evidence-based approaches to build this connection with my clients, honoring their stories and enabling them to feel heard, unjudged, and respected. This alliance, I believe, is fundamental to the results we collaboratively attain in therapy. I work with children, teens, young adults, seniors, couples, and families from a person-centered, systemic, and strength-based lens.
Kathleen utilizes a strength-based and person-centred perspective while incorporating cognitive-behavioural interventions and play-based therapy.
Kathleen works with children, adolescents, and parents (ages 3 and up) with various complex behavioural and emotional needs. She began her career as an early intervention therapist, child and youth care counsellor, and behavioural consultant before registering as a provisional psychologist in March 2021. She has over ten years of experience working with children and adolescents in community, school, public, and private settings. Kathleen uses this diverse experience to support, assess, and diagnose those with many behavioural, developmental and mental health disorders, including ADHD, ASD, depression, anxiety, and OCD.
Kathleen utilizes a strength-based and person-centred perspective while incorporating cognitive-behavioural interventions and play-based therapy.
Kathleen works with children, adolescents, and parents (ages 3 and up) with various complex behavioural and emotional needs. She began her career as an early intervention therapist, child and youth care counsellor, and behavioural consultant before registering as a provisional psychologist in March 2021. She has over ten years of experience working with children and adolescents in community, school, public, and private settings. Kathleen uses this diverse experience to support, assess, and diagnose those with many behavioural, developmental and mental health disorders, including ADHD, ASD, depression, anxiety, and OCD.
Malachi Davis
Registered Provisional Psychologist, MA, BA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T3B
I am a provisional psychologist currently working at Cultivate. I have a background in working with children with over 10 years of experience in various child support roles. In these roles, I have developed a passion for supporting people and creating trusting safe spaces. I have worked with various populations in a counselling setting and am enthused to continue to.
I am a provisional psychologist currently working at Cultivate. I have a background in working with children with over 10 years of experience in various child support roles. In these roles, I have developed a passion for supporting people and creating trusting safe spaces. I have worked with various populations in a counselling setting and am enthused to continue to.
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'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.
I am a registered psychologist who specializes in child, adolescent, and young adult therapy services for social and emotional concerns. I work with children, teens, young adults and their families. I offer evidence based treatments for a range of presenting concerns such as anxiety, low self-esteem, OCD, ADHD, depression, stress, life transitions and parent-child relational concerns. Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, or seeking clarity for the path ahead, I offer support in addressing your concerns and determining goals. Together, we’ll explore your needs and create a personalized approach for meaningful progress.
I am a registered psychologist who specializes in child, adolescent, and young adult therapy services for social and emotional concerns. I work with children, teens, young adults and their families. I offer evidence based treatments for a range of presenting concerns such as anxiety, low self-esteem, OCD, ADHD, depression, stress, life transitions and parent-child relational concerns. Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, or seeking clarity for the path ahead, I offer support in addressing your concerns and determining goals. Together, we’ll explore your needs and create a personalized approach for meaningful progress.
Daryl’s approach to counselling services is to provide an atmosphere of trust, respect, honesty and sincerity. His primary approach to counselling is Narrative Therapy. Using this approach, Daryl can listen closely and actively question for details in the narrative that support the individual’s values and strength-based skills. These details are then used to configure and guide the counselling sessions. By listening for and acting upon specific details that are being infringed upon in the given situation, the client and Daryl can align their mutual cognitive understandings of the values and skills.
Daryl’s approach to counselling services is to provide an atmosphere of trust, respect, honesty and sincerity. His primary approach to counselling is Narrative Therapy. Using this approach, Daryl can listen closely and actively question for details in the narrative that support the individual’s values and strength-based skills. These details are then used to configure and guide the counselling sessions. By listening for and acting upon specific details that are being infringed upon in the given situation, the client and Daryl can align their mutual cognitive understandings of the values and skills.
With 35 years working experience in counselling and psychotherapy in Chicago, Taiwan, Toronto, and Edmonton, I am here to support and empower you in your life journey. I have specialty trainings in CBT, DBT, ACT, EFT and client centered and strength-based therapy, evidence-based therapy, art therapy, play therapy, sand-tray therapy, hypnotherapy, functional family therapy and structural and system therapy respectively. I am fluent in English, Mandarin, Cantonese as well. I am also culturally and trauma-informed sensitive to your needs. I also performed some form of assessment such as depression and anxiety ADHD and career inventory.
With 35 years working experience in counselling and psychotherapy in Chicago, Taiwan, Toronto, and Edmonton, I am here to support and empower you in your life journey. I have specialty trainings in CBT, DBT, ACT, EFT and client centered and strength-based therapy, evidence-based therapy, art therapy, play therapy, sand-tray therapy, hypnotherapy, functional family therapy and structural and system therapy respectively. I am fluent in English, Mandarin, Cantonese as well. I am also culturally and trauma-informed sensitive to your needs. I also performed some form of assessment such as depression and anxiety ADHD and career inventory.
I enjoy using Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Narrative Therapy, all from a strength-based approach and solution-focused lens.
My approach to therapy has developed through building connections with clients that are founded on collaborative and holistic perspectives. Together, we can build upon your strengths, develop new skills, and find clarity as a way to move towards your goals. I believe people are more resilient than they think. Therefore, I see therapy as an opportunity to spotlight our strengths, find a resolution to our internal struggles, and develop new perspectives to help us move forward.
I enjoy using Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Narrative Therapy, all from a strength-based approach and solution-focused lens.
My approach to therapy has developed through building connections with clients that are founded on collaborative and holistic perspectives. Together, we can build upon your strengths, develop new skills, and find clarity as a way to move towards your goals. I believe people are more resilient than they think. Therefore, I see therapy as an opportunity to spotlight our strengths, find a resolution to our internal struggles, and develop new perspectives to help us move forward.
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Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T2A (Online Only)
My ideal clients are adults who are struggling with life transitions, mood disorders, personality disorders or making any desired changes in their life. I have built my counselling practice around mindfulness, with a special interest in Mindful Self-Compassion. I am dedicated to helping adults learn to develop the confidence to create change and heal from depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, borderline personality disorder, body image concerns and low self esteem.
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Counsellor, MACP, CCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T1X
Waitlist for new clients
I use an integrated approach providing cognitive behavioral strategies, strength-based development, narrative therapy, play/art techniques and a person-centered philosophy allowing a safe place for people to process difficult feelings and thoughts.
My vision of successful therapy sessions is to assist people in untangling the thought patterns and emotions that are negatively impacting a persons life. I endeavor to offer clients a professional engaging therapy process that is trauma informed. Bringing twenty years of experience in working with children, youth, and adults. I have worked extensively with behavioral health issues and mood disorders in the education systems; Complex post traumatic stress in military settings, domestic violence support agencies, and trauma centers; Anger management, grief, trauma work in the criminal justice and human services.
I use an integrated approach providing cognitive behavioral strategies, strength-based development, narrative therapy, play/art techniques and a person-centered philosophy allowing a safe place for people to process difficult feelings and thoughts.
My vision of successful therapy sessions is to assist people in untangling the thought patterns and emotions that are negatively impacting a persons life. I endeavor to offer clients a professional engaging therapy process that is trauma informed. Bringing twenty years of experience in working with children, youth, and adults. I have worked extensively with behavioral health issues and mood disorders in the education systems; Complex post traumatic stress in military settings, domestic violence support agencies, and trauma centers; Anger management, grief, trauma work in the criminal justice and human services.
I will tailor my approach, using person-centered, solution-focused, strength-based, and psychodynamic methods to suit your needs.
Sometimes life throws us experiences that make us question who we are, challenge our sense of connection with others, or traumatize us. Whether these experiences result in stress, depression, anxiety, grief, or substance use, these life situations can be difficult to manage on our own. Imagine a non-judgemental, compassionate, and empathetic space to find your pathway to improved wellness. I work with adults, teens, couples, and families, striving to understand how these experiences have impacted them. I appreciate the privilege of being able to work collaboratively with my clients, finding strengths and working towards goals.
I will tailor my approach, using person-centered, solution-focused, strength-based, and psychodynamic methods to suit your needs.
Sometimes life throws us experiences that make us question who we are, challenge our sense of connection with others, or traumatize us. Whether these experiences result in stress, depression, anxiety, grief, or substance use, these life situations can be difficult to manage on our own. Imagine a non-judgemental, compassionate, and empathetic space to find your pathway to improved wellness. I work with adults, teens, couples, and families, striving to understand how these experiences have impacted them. I appreciate the privilege of being able to work collaboratively with my clients, finding strengths and working towards goals.
Offering specialized substances use disorder counselling and therapies guided by individualized treatment and relapse prevention plans; strength-based change readiness coaching; and brief interventions therapies for substance use disorders.
I work with clients challenged with repeat relapsing with Addictions, life skills challenges and other mental Health related illnesses or Maladaptive behaviours who have never done treatment before or have done treatment several times but relapsed soon after treatment, repeated relapses and are being referred for treatment due to moderate-to-severe addictive behaviours. I use personalized teletherapy and in-person treatments using CBT, REBT, ACT, and my Strenght-based RElapse Hijack and Rescue brief interventions from the masterclasses “How to become motivated and committed to Change”, and "How to REScue YourSELF from a RElapse".
Offering specialized substances use disorder counselling and therapies guided by individualized treatment and relapse prevention plans; strength-based change readiness coaching; and brief interventions therapies for substance use disorders.
I work with clients challenged with repeat relapsing with Addictions, life skills challenges and other mental Health related illnesses or Maladaptive behaviours who have never done treatment before or have done treatment several times but relapsed soon after treatment, repeated relapses and are being referred for treatment due to moderate-to-severe addictive behaviours. I use personalized teletherapy and in-person treatments using CBT, REBT, ACT, and my Strenght-based RElapse Hijack and Rescue brief interventions from the masterclasses “How to become motivated and committed to Change”, and "How to REScue YourSELF from a RElapse".
Dustin Hogan - Men's Counselling
Counsellor, RTC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T2R (Online Only)
You're overwhelmed and second-guessing everything. Often you feel like a failure and an imposter and wonder how you got here. Some days you’re the man you want to be, and others, you’re barely holding it all together. There are days when you feel lost, hopeless, and lacking direction. Stress, anxiety, fear, anger, and even depression are negatively impacting your relationships, your work, and your sense of confidence. You want so much more from your life but are not sure how to get there.
You're overwhelmed and second-guessing everything. Often you feel like a failure and an imposter and wonder how you got here. Some days you’re the man you want to be, and others, you’re barely holding it all together. There are days when you feel lost, hopeless, and lacking direction. Stress, anxiety, fear, anger, and even depression are negatively impacting your relationships, your work, and your sense of confidence. You want so much more from your life but are not sure how to get there.
Matt Jorgensen
Counsellor, BSW, RSW, MACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T2R (Online Only)
I think everyone should have a therapist. I realize how self-serving that sounds, but if we see a medical doctor on a regular basis (yes, you should do that too!) for our physical health, why wouldn’t we have someone in our pocket for mental health as well? If there is a stigma around mental health, there is stigma of having a therapist as well. I regularly meet with people that have never accessed a mental health professional and after one session you can see the anxiety leave them as I help take away those social pressures and instead focus on you, that’s what I want, to be team YOU!
I think everyone should have a therapist. I realize how self-serving that sounds, but if we see a medical doctor on a regular basis (yes, you should do that too!) for our physical health, why wouldn’t we have someone in our pocket for mental health as well? If there is a stigma around mental health, there is stigma of having a therapist as well. I regularly meet with people that have never accessed a mental health professional and after one session you can see the anxiety leave them as I help take away those social pressures and instead focus on you, that’s what I want, to be team YOU!
Are you ready for a new chapter in your life? Let’s take the steps together. Whether you are experiencing overwhelming stress, feelings of anxiety or depression, grief and loss, or dealing with past or present trauma, we can all find ourselves feeling pushed to our limit, paralyzed with uncertainty, or simply lost. Whatever you are experiencing in your life right now, I am confident that there is hope and a way forward.
Are you ready for a new chapter in your life? Let’s take the steps together. Whether you are experiencing overwhelming stress, feelings of anxiety or depression, grief and loss, or dealing with past or present trauma, we can all find ourselves feeling pushed to our limit, paralyzed with uncertainty, or simply lost. Whatever you are experiencing in your life right now, I am confident that there is hope and a way forward.
You want Positive Results and waking up every day and dealing with the challenges of life can be tough enough, let alone if your dealing with the challenging issues of past/current trauma, depression, relational struggles, separation, thoughts of divorce, dealing with grief and loss or just plain feeling stuck in life and not being able to move forward. Any one of those issues in life can prevent you from attaining your personal hopes and dreams. You, as an individual, or couple, living in Calgary, Cochrane, or Airdrie deserve the fighting chance to make changes in your personal life or marriage that will allow you walk in NEW LIFE.
You want Positive Results and waking up every day and dealing with the challenges of life can be tough enough, let alone if your dealing with the challenging issues of past/current trauma, depression, relational struggles, separation, thoughts of divorce, dealing with grief and loss or just plain feeling stuck in life and not being able to move forward. Any one of those issues in life can prevent you from attaining your personal hopes and dreams. You, as an individual, or couple, living in Calgary, Cochrane, or Airdrie deserve the fighting chance to make changes in your personal life or marriage that will allow you walk in NEW LIFE.
Are you struggling to break your bad habits and keep healthy relationships? Maybe you're repeating unhelpful behaviors no matter how hard you try to change. Are you dealing with the consequences of impulsive decisions, losing control, or substance use? Often, these actions are the ways you learned to cope with the stresses of life to protect yourself or overcome challenges during difficult periods. When these coping mechanisms show up in life and relationships, they frequently contribute to conflict and pain. I help individual and couples better understand themselves and make lasting change with solo or marriage counselling.
Are you struggling to break your bad habits and keep healthy relationships? Maybe you're repeating unhelpful behaviors no matter how hard you try to change. Are you dealing with the consequences of impulsive decisions, losing control, or substance use? Often, these actions are the ways you learned to cope with the stresses of life to protect yourself or overcome challenges during difficult periods. When these coping mechanisms show up in life and relationships, they frequently contribute to conflict and pain. I help individual and couples better understand themselves and make lasting change with solo or marriage counselling.
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Strength-Based Counsellors
How does strength-based therapy work?
During strength-based therapy sessions, the therapist will ask about an individual’s experiences of stress, pain, or trauma with the goal of orienting the client to view themselves as a survivor rather than a victim, and focusing on their strengths rather than on their weaknesses. In framing a client’s personal narrative along these lines, the therapist and client work together to identify existing skills that can be harnessed.
Is strength-based therapy evidence-based?
Strength-based therapy is an evidence-based treatment that has been studied extensively and shown to be effective across domains. The treatment has been found to be particularly effective in helping individuals who are experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and other mental health concerns. Strength-based therapy has been used by therapists to help clients for more than 60 years.
How long does strength-based therapy last?
There’s no precise timeline for strength-based therapy. The duration of treatment depends on the individual’s specific needs and goals and the severity of their concerns. Some individuals may find they achieve their therapeutic goals quickly, while others might benefit from ongoing support and guidance in order to continue progressing.
How effective is strength-based therapy?
Clinical research and decades of practice have shown strength-based therapy to be an effective treatment to improve mental health and well-being for many conditions. The treatment can engender a sense of connection and collaboration between the therapist and the individual, fostering a positive therapeutic relationship. For individuals with narcissistic tendencies, strength-based therapy may be less effective, as the focus on the individual’s strengths may undermine the work needed to honestly assess the challenges the individual faces.