Trauma Focused Therapists in Calgary, AB

Do you feel disconnected and alone as you journey through life? Are your emotions overwhelming right now? Does it feel like the anxiety, depression, isolation or emotional overwhelm are a barrier to living a whole and connected life? Maybe you’ve experienced some kind of trauma, sexual abuse, or depression and you are at a point where you are ready to move forward. If you are reading this, a part of you is ready for change and to feel better.

Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, hopeless, or fearful? Do you need some new skills or tools to help you navigate through some of these challenges? I am a Registered Psychologist with the College of Alberta Psychologists providing assessments, consultations, and counselling to adults, adolescents, and seniors for the past 14+ years.

For the past 14 years, I have worked and trained in a variety of settings, including children's mental health facilities, schools, hospitals, and private practice. I have enjoyed the rewarding challenges of treating children, adolescents and adults who are struggling with ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, gender identity issues, personality disorders, substance abuse issues, anger management issues, low self-esteem, and social skills deficits.

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.

My training is varied, and I work in an integrative way, connecting mind, body, and soul. My perspective on helping and healing draws from a blend of psychology approaches as well as a variety of complementary and alternative philosophies, such as mindfulness. A key foundation of all the work is based in trauma-informed practice. Being an integrative therapist and having a broad range of training is beneficial. It allows me to draw from a toolbox to develop inclusive, effective, and individualized treatment plans to best meet the needs of my clients.

We all experience challenges in life and can benefit from some extra support. The process to begin therapy can be daunting, but I strive to offer a warm and welcoming environment. I like to work with various personal challenges such as anxiety, ADHD, stress, self-esteem issues, relationship challenges, and trauma processing. I believe in working from a collaborative approach, where we work together to reach your goals. It is important to me to offer a place where we can build a solid connection and create a supportive and non-judgmental space to explore your inner conflicts, challenges, and/or relationship difficulties.

I’m a therapist specializing in Perinatal Mental Health, trauma, attachment, anxiety, and depression. I am committed to helping clients feel better and find hope in their own journey through fertility, pregnancy, grief and loss, becoming a parent, and beyond. I work in partnership with my clients to hold space for them, help them feel better, develop better coping strategies, heal trauma and move forward.

Currently Accepting New Clients. Over the past 18 years, my approach has explored connecting the mind, body, and spirit and so I utilize various techniques from these diverse traditions. I work to provide a welcoming space to explore the uniqueness of this human journey and marvel at the wisdom of our bodies to find healing despite difficult traumas and challenges. I bridge the world of psychology and spirituality to create curiosity about the interplay between these worlds and how we fit in the middle. I provide preparation and integration support for clients participating in Psychedelic Therapies.

Are you ready to reconnect and heal your relationships, both with yourself and others? Are you ready to explore your stories and let go of things that are no longer serving you? Find deeper meaning and create a life that aligns with your values? Let's celebrate your strengths, slow down, and reconnect! It is my goal to bring you home to your body and to help you find a sense of peace and stillness. Let’s nurture the relationship you have with yourself and cultivate a practice of self-love and kindness. Together we will be courageous, compassionate and creative.

Finding support in the toughest times can be an overwhelming and confusing experience. Are you feeling stuck or weighed down after a significant loss? Are you struggling to move forward after a traumatic experience or difficult relationship? Feeling lost and unsure of what you want in life? You are not alone. I can help relieve the burden of trying to make it through these challenges alone. Together, we will explore the emotions, thoughts, actions and relational struggles that prevent you from being your true self. My goal is to empower you to face life challenges and cope with discomfort they bring.

Sue Fortune MSc Registered with the Canadian College of Professional Counsellors and Psychotherapists for billing purposes. Sue holds a Masters of Psychology, is DBT Certified and is a Clinical Hypnotherapist. Sue is fully Certified as a Grief Recovery Specialist helping those affected by suicide, pet loss, divorce, death of a child/miscarraige or any of the 40 other losses a person can encounter during their lifetime. The Grief Recovery Model is an ACTION PROGRAM for moving beyond death, divorce and all other losses. Your heart is broken-not your brain. You need to be heard-not fixed. 100% of us will experience grief....

Are you feeling stuck or in the midst of change? Either you need to make a change, or change has just happened and you are seeking clarity? It can feel overwhelming at times to make the 'right' decision when you may struggle with finding YOU amidst all the noise. ****I specialize in relationships, and I believe the most important relationship, is the one with yourself. We are the ONLY ones we can truly change, so let's figure out how you can empower yourself to show up differently to get the results you want. Utilizing different talk therapy techniques and Accelerated Resolution Therapy together we can find your clarity.

Ready to shift your perspective, embrace empowerment and reclaim your well-being? Hi there, I'm Sheri Boyd, a Provisional Psychologist with a fire for helping people like you navigate life's tricky terrain. I may not have a cape, but I do have a unique blend of skills, specialty training and life experience. My superpower? Empathy! I care deeply about each and every client. I meet you where you're at, whether you're facing anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or something else entirely.

Life presents us with challenges that touch every individual, regardless of background or circumstance. In such moments of uncertainty, seeking guidance can be invaluable. Collaborating with me offers you an opportunity to prioritize self-care, introspection, identify personal strengths, foster personal growth, while confidently navigating life's challenges.

I’m an experienced counsellor who can help you explore your fears and anxieties without feeling judged. I will help you understand present patterns of thinking and behaving, and identify those patterns which may be unhelpful, and where they originated. We can examine difficulties in making and keeping relationships and evaluate assumptions and beliefs. I offer a variety of counselling services that will nurture your spirit, help you overcome personal challenges, and allow you to achieve your individual life goals. I cater to each of my client’s personal needs in order to unlock their full potential.

I've been in the helping profession for over 20 years. What I know for sure is that the desire for healing is common and yet each story is unique. I excel at utilizing effective interventions to address feelings and experiences that feel distressing and "stuck". This can look like not knowing how to move forward, knowing but struggling to make changes, or feeling lost or confused about how to reduce distress. I would be honored to hear your story. ​

As a mental health practitioner with over 11+ years of experience, I have come to value Love, Purpose, and Service. I believe these to be essential ingredients to a meaningful and fulfilling life. I utilize a compassionate, change oriented practice that's rooted in evidence-based interventions that facilitate growth, responsibility, and fulfillment in the lives of my clients by collaboratively working together to heal and recover from Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, and Attachment struggles.

Are you tired of feeling stuck, held back, or controlled by old thoughts and beliefs that are no longer serving you? Maybe there is a part of you that is ready to make a change and work towards feeling more authentically connected to yourself and those around you. Experiences of trauma, grief, depression, or anxiety can lead to feelings of powerlessness and hopelessness. I view my role as gently guiding an individual's process of taking this control back, re-establishing trust back in yourself and intuition, and regaining feelings of safety to come back home to yourself again.

Compassionate and dedicated person-centred counsellor with experience of guiding individuals towards self-discovery and growth. Holding a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University, I provide a non-judgmental space where clients can freely express themselves. Through empathetic listening and collaborative exploration, I empower clients to navigate challenges and achieve personal transformation. Let's work together on your journey to healing and positive change.

Through strong alliances with my clients I believe that helping them recognize their strengths and develop options is key to resuming personal competency and wellbeing in their lives and relationships. My skill in brief focused therapy enables resolution of most concerns within 3-7 sessions. I have developed expertise in organizing highly distressed individuals in crisis situations and in treating trauma. I have experience in successfully resolving symptoms by helping clients develop a positive connection to their emotional world. I have specialized training in the area of marriage and family therapy. I bring to my work passion, commitment, focused skill and professionalism.

The genetics we are born with, including the programming we acquire from our family of origin combined with the experiences we have during the formative years (school) all contribute to the lenses we use to view ourselves and the world around us. Sometimes, these lenses are unhelpful or distorted and contribute to anxiety, depression and communication and relationship challenges. I use a neurobiological and family systems approach to help clients make sense of how they experience mental health, relationships and trauma. I am certified in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (an evidence based therapy) to process traumatic events.

Hello & welcome to our little corner of the internet. It takes courage to reach out for help. Whether you are doing so for the first time or are returning, I commend you for taking this step. Trauma (single-episode; complex; perinatal; developmental), and anxiety & depression can significantly affect our mental, physical and emotional health, relationships and daily life. Hurts from long ago can continue to affect us in profound and sneaky ways, even if we thought we had dealt with them. You do not need to hurt forever. In therapy, we will work together to understand the problem, heal the hurts and get you living your best life.

I strive to meet my clients where they are at, and to help them achieve the changes they seek. I believe that under the right circumstances, clients have the capacity to look inward, to free themselves from feeling stuck in the past, and to find new ways to move forward. This often requires hard work, but growth and change are possible when clients are given a safe space to explore unhelpful patterns of thinking and learn to think and behave in healthier ways. By clarifying their personal meaning, clients can be empowered to choose new directions in life.

We are now accepting new clients! Becoming a parent or going through menopause is a significant life transition. We recognize the importance of seeking help and offer support and tools to navigate your fertility, pre/postnatal, pediatric, perimenopausal, and menopausal journeys. Our approach is compassionate, collaborative, and empathic, using evidence-based practices to create a customized care plan tailored to you and your family's specific needs. All family orientations are welcome here.