Therapists in Calgary, AB

Irina believes that health and well-being are directly related to relationships. She supports clients build healthy relationships with themselves and others by integrating self-care and self-compassion techniques. Irina utilizes different modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy in supporting diverse populations of adults, teens, and children. She also uses Gottman Couples Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, and Mindfulness practices to support couples and families in addressing their challenges.

My areas of interest include supporting individuals and partners seeking communication, attachment, and relational support in their romantic partnerships. I am sex-positive, kink-affirming, and welcome clients in monogamous, consensual non-monogamous, polyamorous, and open relationships. I also provide support for clients who are struggling with confidence, self-worth, and self-compassion issues, anxiety, and concerns related to neurodiversity (ADHD and autism).

I have a passion working with individuals, couples and families with children of all ages and stages. Every person has a need to feel heard, seen, and capable. Therapy can be a benefit when you feel previous coping methods may have become exhausted or no longer work the way they did. This is when a fresh lens can lead to a new perspective and inspired action. Mental health matters, and I invite you to make it a priority in your life and the lives of your loved ones.

Has anxiety and depression become amplified for you with issues from the past resurfacing? Maybe you have been to counselling before but would like to try a more holistic approach; one that will teach you the tools needed to overcome feelings of sadness, dread and uncertainty? Often times, experiences buried from childhood and the past resurface as adults which can greatly affect the way we feel and our sense of purpose in the world. It isn’t until things get so uncomfortable, that we feel the only option available is to make a change. This isn’t always easy but reaching out for support, is the first and most important step.

Are you navigating the challenges of adult ADHD, struggling with sleep problems, PTSD, mental health, relationship issues or all of the above? I'm a Counselling Therapist offering compassionate support and integrative strategies to enhance your well-being. Receive an individualized plan that integrates options like nutrition, lifestyle changes, and evidence-based therapies such as CBT for ADHD, Insomnia or Nightmares, Emotion-Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness. Whether you're seeking relief from insomnia and nightmares, managing ADHD symptoms, or the impacts of PTSD within relationships, I'd like to help you live the life you want.

New to therapy? Nothing to worry about! Sometimes it's hard making sense and to talk about our feelings, experiences and patterns of behaviours. Empathetic by nature, I'm a progressive therapist, who uses a strength-based approach to help you and/or your partner achieve emotional balance and optimal mental health. My job is to ultimately help you feel comfort, acceptance, and to listen without judgement. Some days we'll laugh and realize those light 'ah ha!' moments while other days we will work hard to uncover those deeply personal truths. If you'd like to know more visit me at: alphacounselling.ca

Birth can be beautiful and scary. And when a birth doesn't go as planned, it can affect us in ways that we never expected. Right now, you may be staring at your newborn feeling overwhelmed by intrusive thoughts, sadness, or fear. Or maybe you’re reeling from a miscarriage, stillbirth, or TFMR, and you need someone to help carry your pain without dismissal or judgment. Or you've gotten through that first year and are dreading the end of your leave and don't know how you're going to get through the transition to work and daycare. If this is you, I can help!

Welcome! I'm Karin, a registered provisional psychologist and I'm dedicated to supporting individuals and families in navigating life's complexities. My approach is deeply rooted in collaboration and empathy, reflecting a commitment to meet you wherever you are on your journey. I aim to understand the significance of your cultural experiences, ensuring a holistic and inclusive approach to therapy, and offering a safe space for exploration and growth. I believe we are in charge of our stories and can rewrite them how we like.

I registered as a Psychologist in Alberta in 2006 and have been in practice in the public school system since 2005. Working within the school environment has allowed me a broad range of experience in conducting Psychoeducational Assessments; I have developed expertise in the areas of Learning Disabilities, Intellectual Disabilities, giftedness, anxiety, and ADHD over the course of many years in the public sector. I have experience in conducting comprehensive Psychoeducational and Social/Emotional assessments for students age 6 to 17.

I'm a Registered Psychologist who is dedicated to helping you overcome stress, worry, and fear. If you have anxieties about your life and relationships, or about eating, food, and the way your body looks, as a therapist, I can help. You might be obsessed with thoughts that you can't control. To the outside world, you may appear to function well. But on the inside, you're in a constant state of anxiety and angst. You may be overwhelmed and terrified that you'll have another panic attack, gain weight, or that something horrible is about to happen.

I trust that every person is the expert of their own life and experiences. I hold the belief that everyone has what they need, within themselves, to heal, and I enjoy walking alongside to support folks in accessing these strengths and resources. I strive to establish trusting and collaborative relationships that create a safe space for exploration and growth. I work from a person-centered and trauma-informed lens, while integrating a variety of modalities including Internal Family Systems, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), somatic and mindfulness-based interventions, ACT and DBT.

I help people who are living with a sense of loneliness, a sense of abandonment, of feeling unloved, unworthy, ashamed, or disconnected. If words like worthless, depressed, anxious or alone describe your present state, I would like to help you. For the time being, I am offering online counselling from the comfort of your home.

Working from a holistic approach, I specialize in women who were late-diagnosed with ADHD, have a history of trauma, and haven't found past therapy to be helpful. As a registered yoga teacher, you have the option to incorporate yoga-based movement and embodiment into sessions. Many of my clients report that in the past, mindfulness may not have worked for them, and if this is the case, we adapt it to suite their unique needs. My clients tend to be recovering people pleasers & are easily overwhelmed. In therapy, they want to figure out who they are on a deeper level and feel more at home in their own skin.

Have you been noticing anxiety, fear, or judgment taking up space in your life lately, or holding you back from finding joy, meaningful relationships, motivation, or confidence? Has it been difficult to understand or live authentically in your gender identity or sexuality? I work with youth, young adults, and families struggling with their identity (trans-affirming), sexuality (2SLGBTQlA+, queer-affirming space), anxiety, low mood, "big emotions", relationships, school-related challenges, or the stress of everyday life. By exploring values and ways to work with our emotions, we can foster a life of authenticity and self-acceptance.

Many of us have lost touch, abandoned, forgotten, or detached from the things that make us unique, bring us joy, and motivate us to build the life that we want to live. This sense of loss can produce many side effects such as anxiety, addiction, and depression. It can also cause us to attract relationships or people in our lives that are out of alignment with our soul's essence causing conflict, confusion, and chaos. If you are feeling lost, alone, confused, anxious, or rejected by others and or yourself - these can be clues that you have lost connection with important parts of yourself.

Are you feeling stuck? As a Registered Counsellor and Certified Functional Nutrition Coach (CFNC), I specialize in helping individuals achieve personal wellness goals and adapt to healthier lifestyle living. I am dedicated to helping you establish a balanced lifestyle that includes purpose-driven living, self-care practices, and building meaningful relationships. Let's do this! Give me a call

I am currently on Maternity Leave and not accepting new clients. If you would like to be added to my waitlist, contact me indicating "waitlist" and I will reach out to you upon my return to office.

I offer both individual counselling and sport/performance counselling to youth 16+ and adults. I am dedicated to helping you achieve the change you seek in your life. I am passionate about providing support through life's challenges, transitions, or personal exploration and growth in sport, performance, school, work, relationship, hobbies, or other interest areas. I strive to create an environment where you feel cared for, accepted as you are, and comfortable. I use a collaborative, person centered, and growth oriented approach, based on ACT, CBT, narrative, and theories of performance psychology.

Therapy offers us the opportunity to have the support we need to examine those areas of our lives we find painful, confusing, and challenging. My goal is to help you through any difficulties you are experiencing so that you can have better relationships and feel better about yourself. Topics of interest include depression and anxiety, relationship problems, addiction, self-harming behaviour, trauma and PTSD, life transitions, as well as pet loss.

My area of expertise is working with children and teens, and providing parent consultation. When you and your child partner with me, I will focus on building and maintaining a sense of safety and security, while meeting your child where they’re at. I’ll integrate Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and a mindfulness approach, along with creative hands-on activities, into my counselling practice to support your child in reaching their unique goals. My ideal clients are looking for a nonjudgemental and supportive counselling environment, where we can explore challenges in a creative and engaging way.

Trauma disconnects us from ourselves, our ability to trust people and in life. It comes from anything that is "too much, too fast" for us to integrate. In my practice, I have witnessed the suffering caused by this disconnection, as the struggle with overwhelming distress, feelings of worthlessness or helplessness or even experiencing shut down or stuckness, leads to a sense of dissatisfaction in life. Clients come to me, perhaps after doing a lot of talk focused therapy, with limited results. They are looking for a different approach that is both safe and evidence based.

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.

We can become stuck in old patterns that get in the way of authentic connection with ourselves and others, keeping us from feeling peace and happiness. I am passionate about helping clients discover their capacity for growth and healing. I have been counselling for over 20 yrs and specialize in stress management, relationship issues, grief & loss, personal growth, life transitions, depression, anxiety, and trauma. Using a holistic and collaborative approach, I will support you to skillfully navigate through the difficulties that life brings, and connect with your resiliency for emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual well-being.

Experiences that traumatize us, experiences that make us question who we are, and experiences that challenge our sense of belonging and worth - happen to all of us. My goal is to provide you the safe space, security and professional expertise to work through and strengthen your sense of self and positive well-being. I work with children, youth, adults and families. In addition, I specialize in working with individuals and families that have experienced pregnancy and infant loss.