Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Calgary, AB

It can be tough to get through the week and still feel good about yourself. Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or burnt out? If you're losing sleep or dreading going to work, school, or back home, we're here to help. We know you want to feel better, in control, and able to move forward. Our therapists can help you release guilt, shame, and tension from your body. You can have a clear mind and heart. You can feel and live better, and create a life you look forward to. We specialize in helping adults and teens struggling with anxiety, depression, marital concerns, self-esteem, trauma and PTSD.

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.

Are you currently facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, emotional dysregulation, trauma, grief, or stress? Perhaps you are navigating difficult relationship dynamics or coping with significant life transitions? These are just a few of the hurdles that many individuals face, and can deeply impact your day-to-day life, relationships, and overall well-being. You are not alone. Many individuals, regardless of background or identity, are experiencing similar emotions—feeling anxious, uncertain, and overwhelmed by the struggles they face. Life can be different. You deserve support and guidance to get you there.

I am a Registered Psychologist and EMDR therapist who believes in the transformative power of connection and feeling seen. I offer a comprehensive range of services, including EMDR, individual therapy, and psychological assessments to meet the needs of each client. My specialization lies in working with clients who are experiencing trauma, grief, or anxiety. I am committed to providing a supportive therapeutic environment where clients of all ages can feel seen. Whether you're seeking support for emotional healing or require guidance in understanding your strengths and areas for growth, I am here to walk alongside you.

I believe that regardless of our past and experiences, we all have the potential to live our most fulfilling life. I am honoured for the opportunity to offer guidance to clients so that they can achieve their goals in a supportive and non-judgmental environment. I have acquired valuable experience working with clients with a variety of concerns from my time at the Calgary Counselling Centre. In addition, I gained experience while working at an outpatient neurorehabilitation program focusing on concussion, brain injury, and stroke.

Experiencing adverse life events like trauma during our developmental years can dramatically impact our quality of life. By challenging this programming and recontextualizing it, we can develop a new sense of ourselves that is more resilient and better able to show up authentically in our relationships. Since trauma often occurs within a family dynamic, I am also able to effectively treat youth (12+) and families struggling with dysfunction.

Has your life been turned upside down? Are you on an emotional rollercoaster? I can help... I am a Registered Psychologist with over twenty years of experience, as well as a mother of two wonderful girls. Via walking in nature or in-person (S.W. Calgary), or online (Alberta or Ontario), I will guide you on a journey towards self-discovery by drawing from various proven, evidence-based therapeutic techniques. Together we will explore barriers from your past and present life that prevent you from attaining the path that you were meant to travel. I hope to have the honour of helping you overcome life's obstacles...

I have experience working in non-profit and private practice settings, including working with adults, adolescents, and children with a wide variety of concerns, including motor vehicle accidents, PTSD, anxiety, depression, traumas, eating disorders, OCD, body image, self-esteem, and life transitions.

I offer solution-focused therapy, bridging the gap between where clients are at and where they want to be. I focus on providing counselling for those experiencing depression, anxiety, and ADHD; prolonged exposure for those experiencing PTSD; and coping skills and strategies for those experiencing long-covid and post-concussion symptoms such as “brain fog”, limited energy, difficulty with problem solving, decision-making and memory. I’m also passionate about guiding individuals through life transitions such as moving out, starting school or a new job, and moving into retirement.

Welcome! It takes courage to begin the journey towards wellness and wholeness. Whether you’re feeling exhausted, confused, sad, numb, anxious, stuck, or just ready to take the next big step, I’d be honoured to walk beside you as you heal and grow. Traumatic or painful life events like violence, abuse, losses, or accidents may have suddenly or drastically thrown you off of your life trajectory. Or, maybe they happened a long time ago yet resurface, affecting habits, decisions, and relationships today. Therapy can help you to feel empowered and in control of your life by restoring stability, safety, and trust.

Are you feeling worried, overwhelmed, or disconnected? Are your thoughts, emotions, or reactions interfering with your work, school, sleep, or relationships? Is past trauma holding you back? Are you confused by what's going on in your body or brain? You don’t have to struggle alone anymore. We believe everyone can ease their suffering with the right help. We offer compassionate spaces where you can feel seen, heard, understood, and accepted. You can understand your experiences and create new possibilities. It is possible to feel better and find peace in your mind and body.

You're here! This step is often the hardest part! Life can be hard... I get it! The stuff that makes life tricky shapes how we see ourselves, how we see others, and how we make sense of the world. Life experiences form our core beliefs that often get in the way of living the life you desire. As an attachment-based therapist, I work hard to create a safe space where you can confront the tough stuff and begin to rewrite your story. I show up with compassion, acceptance, and humour, to dig into what is getting in the way of you living your truth.

Are you struggling with sleep, daily tasks and are feeling overwhelmed with home, school or work life? Do you feel like things are off and find that you need a reset, like your normal routines or go-to solutions are no longer working? Are you feeling worried, stressed, burnt out, sad, lost, isolated, angry, frustrated, irritable, guilty or critical of yourself? Do you feel like people in your life are not listening and do not understand what you are experiencing? Are you searching for a safe space to tell your story, learn strategies and find solutions to help feel like yourself again or to connect with your true self?

I enjoy helping others and have over 15 years experience in the helping professions. I work with adults, children and families and specialize in trauma, neurodiversity, family conflict, parenting, anger and self regulation. I am also skilled in helping those who choose to use violence in their relationships. I work from both a trauma informed and attachment based lens.

It can feel incredibly challenging trying to choose the right psychologist. The emotions or stress you may be experiencing can feel overwhelming. You may be thinking you cannot possibility go on feeling and managing this way and need someone who will listen, understand and offer some effective solutions. I strive to be a therapist that creates this type of comforting environment to help facilitate the changes you are seeking. Please review my practice information and feel free to contact me to ensure I am that right therapist for you.

I offer professional counselling dedicated to helping women heal from the unconscious wounds of past trauma and/or from present challenges. I specifically treat women because I can most closely identify with their journeys as someone who has worked through my own healing as a trauma survivor. Based on my 15+ years of experience, I have found that I both enjoy and feel called to serve other women in transforming their trauma. It would be my privilege to support you in finding the ease and joy that is your birthright.

In my practice, I specialize in treating trauma, anxiety, chronic pain, and chronic symptoms. I focus on using mind-body approaches to support people in regulating their nervous system, approaching their emotions with a sense of safety, becoming embodied, and living life with passion. Many mental and physical health concerns are due to a dysregulated nervous system, so to heal we need to build a relationship with our nervous system using top-down and bottom-up approaches to self-regulate.

At times, life can feel distressing, overwhelming, or seem to push your goals and dreams further away. Whether you are working to overcome trauma, anxiety, depression, parenting or family problems, illness or other concerns, I believe I can support you in creating wellness in your life. I work with children, teens and adults, drawing interventions from cognitive behavioral, narrative, attachment-focused, and play therapy models. To support school-aged children with academic, social or emotional concerns, I also provide parent coaching and psychoeducational assessments so your child can achieve the best possible personal outcomes.

Accepting new clients. Reaching out for help can be overwhelming and especially difficult when you are looking for support to understand, process, and heal from challenging life experiences. You may find yourself feeling sadness, shame, or worry following experiences that are tough to talk about, resulting in numbness or isolation. You may be struggling to connect with yourself and others. Maybe you want to better understand these events and how they are impacting your life now. You may feel increasingly ready to move through and beyond the difficulties you face, to embrace what feels more like the real you.