Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Calgary, AB

People who have experienced traumatic events in their lives commonly share that they feel like they are stuck in their symptoms and are fearful this will never change. Many have done therapy before and learned helpful tools and skills, but deep down don't feel the ease they seek. I want to share that it is possible to move through trauma and the symptoms that tend to result from it, such as anxiety and panic, depression, attachment issues (which often look like problematic patterns in relationships), self-esteem difficulties, and many more.

Hello, my name is Afraa, and I am a Registered Provisional Psychologist and a CCC counsellor. Navigating life's complexities and mental health struggles can be challenging, let’s connect so we can explore possibilities, maximize potential and rediscover purpose in a safe, inclusive, anti-oppressive space. You are already on your path to healing by seeking support. We can start by exploring tools to help you develop better coping strategies I became a counselor because I am curious about people and their stories and how they can reduce suffering better manage their mental health and improve their overall wellbeing through therapy.

Currently Accepting New Clients (check your spam folder if you haven't heard back from me within 24 hours!). Hi! I'm Kathryn and I'm a clinical psychologist registered in Alberta and New Zealand. My practice is focused on creating and maintaining an atmosphere of trust, acceptance, sincerity, openness and safety. I am committed to fostering an environment that affirms the dignity, worth and strength of all people, and where all attitudes, beliefs, values, and behaviours can be freely explored.

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

Life is full of challenges; it is part of being human. Sometimes we need a little bit of extra support to navigate these challenges! My name is Kristina and I am a registered provisional psychologist practicing in Calgary, Alberta. Through a combination of lived experience and education, I am passionate about helping you to reach your goals and live a happy and fulfilling life. My role as your therapist is to empower you to make the changes you seek, discover your core value system, and develop meaningful and authentic connections and relationships in your life.

Vanessa is a dedicated psychologist with a profound commitment to the well-being of her clients. Her extensive clinical expertise spans a range of areas, including 2sLGBTQIA+ mental health, PTSD and complex trauma, eating disorders, addictions, and concurrent disorders. Vanessa approaches each client with a unique blend of empathy, understanding, and evidence-based interventions.

Please contact me if you would like to be placed on my waitlist. Available for virtual sessions for residents of Alberta and in person sessions in NW Calgary. I am passionate about providing effective therapy to people who want to heal from complex trauma or mood concerns, people with ADHD and Autistic individuals, and/or members of the LGBTQQ2 community. I work with adults.

Life can get hard and confusing, often impacting our mental health in ways we do not expect. Counselling can allow for growth and change, as well as support in navigating the ups and downs that life constantly throws at us. I am extremely passionate about human connections and my main goal when working with clients is to provide a space where you will feel safe, supported, understood, and empowered to make choices that focus on your mental health needs and wellbeing in a respectful and non-judgemental environment. As humans, we all bring our own individual personalities and lived experiences, and you are the expert of your own life.

Sometimes finding a solution requires us to change the way we think about a problem instead of attempting to change the behaviors that caused it. I take a collaborative approach to therapy, by empowering clients to rely on their own resilience and strength to explore solutions.  I specialize in working with adolescents, families, and adults with concerns involving complex mental health, trauma, grief and loss, and behavioral and mood disorders that can cause high risk or impulsive actions. A positive therapeutic relationship is essential to the therapy process. You need to feel safe, supported, and comfortable during therapy.

Pain is a part of the human experience but suffering does not have to be. Together, we can find a way forward from whatever difficulties you are facing. I specialize in trauma and perinatal mental health and work collaboratively to support you to reclaim your life in a way that honors your values, skills, and intentions. Authenticity, compassion, collaboration, and humor are central to the way that I practice. I am committed to finding an approach and pace that feels safe and sustainable while supporting you to reach your goals.

Welcome to Megan Miller Counselling, now accepting new clients in Alberta and British Columbia. I have over 25 years of experience supporting clients in the areas of anticipatory grief, bereavement, trauma, and diagnosis and illness adjustment through my work in health services. My greatest learning has come from journeying alongside all of the brave humans I’ve had the privilege of working with, including adults, teens, health care professionals, and other therapists.

Feeling stuck? Down? Worried all the time? Not sure why you cannot let go of the past or stop worrying about the future? Unhappy in your relationship or fighting all the time despite loving one another deeply? These are all common struggles we face as human beings. It can feel overwhelming and sometimes impossible to change on our own. However, you are not alone. I have been in your shoes, experiencing the same struggles, and I also reached out for professional support to navigate my way out of what felt like a deep dark hole. It is possible to feel love and peace within yourself and your relationship again. Our stories can shift.

Do you feel you have been trapped into a negative way of thinking and feeling about yourself and the world you encounter due to past traumas? Have you been feeling insecure about yourself and your relationships with others? Are you struggling with creating healthy boundaries? I am a Registered Psychologist in Alberta who have worked at a non-profit sector for many years as a mental health clinician, offering counselling services to clients who have complex needs. I provide services for trauma, depression , anxiety, grief and loss, parenting issues, discrimination and oppression, stress, and self-esteem struggles.

Accepting new clients for August/September 2024. Safety, predictability, trust, worth, and belonging – these are the dimensions of human experience that allow all of us to navigate the ups and downs that come with modern life. But when traumatic experiences disrupt and destabilize our lives, we are often left feeling powerless, fearful, betrayed, silenced, and disconnected. If you have survived a traumatic experience, well-meaning loved ones might tell you to “move on”, “put it behind you”, and “let it go”, but no matter how hard you try, you just don’t feel safe, and the world doesn’t feel like a place you can trust anymore.

Mentally and emotionally you do not feel like yourself. Frequently you find yourself questioning or trying to understand the problem. You do not know why you cannot concentrate on your tasks at work or at home. You are having difficulty managing your emotions. Symptoms of heightened anxiety can surface when our mental health is declining. This can make socializing, work-related tasks, chores, and maintaining relationships with friends and family too overwhelming. You are feeling emotionally and physically exhausted. You are here for a reason. Allow me to support you as you deserve to be well and find yourself again.

Are you and your partner easily triggered by each other, creating consistent conflict? Or have you stopped expressing what you feel and think, resulting in loneliness and disconnection? Have either of you communicated that you’re unhappy? Imagine if you could learn how to identify and work on your contribution in a relationship, share thoughts and feelings productively with another person, and listen non-defensively and with curiosity. It’s exciting when people take a risk to engage with others in a different way and feel good about the action they took.

I work with adults and late teens moving through experiences of trauma, feeling stuck, down, hopeless, unworthy, mind-body disconnect, anxious, or lost. The first (and all) steps of therapy can take a lot of courage - I meet you where you're beginning with genuine and intentional care. I value collaboration and supporting a space for laughter and tears; a space to be human. I welcome all parts of your story and voice.

Maybe you never feel enough, and what "enough" even looks like may feel uncertain. You might be exhausted from feeling the guilt and shame you don't know how to talk about. Perhaps you think your overwhelming past experiences will never leave you. I work with folks who long to accept and connect with themselves & others but feel stuck and in a loop of self-criticism. As a Korean-Canadian Psychologist with many intersecting identities, I also understand and work with many personal and systemic challenges faced by BIPOC & LGBTQ+ communities. I offer care, skills, and insights to support your growth and discovery of new possibilities.

Welcome. You may be here because you felt the need for support, and I want to acknowledge that. I am a trauma-informed somatic therapist who provides a space for you to find relief from ongoing and chronic symptoms of stress and trauma. Perhaps your symptoms have manifested into depression, anxiety, patterns of addiction, sleep issues, chronic fatigue, chronic pain and more. Whatever it is I will work alongside you to identify therapeutic goals, find patterns in your nervous system and help to support healing so you can take back your life.