Therapists in Canmore, AB
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The COVID-19 Pandemic, Russian-Ukrainian conflict, runaway inflation, housing/food crisis, rise in violent crime, etc.; what do all of these events have in common? They subconsciously affect everyone's behaviour and thoughts. All of us are part of the same social fabric, and what affects the whole affects its parts, & vice-versa. No one is immune from these external influences; everybody feels the consequences of global, political & economic turmoil. The effects may be subtle, but our mood, energy & health are unequivocally impacted; our perception of ourselves & others may fluctuate wildly and our relationships suffer considerably.
The COVID-19 Pandemic, Russian-Ukrainian conflict, runaway inflation, housing/food crisis, rise in violent crime, etc.; what do all of these events have in common? They subconsciously affect everyone's behaviour and thoughts. All of us are part of the same social fabric, and what affects the whole affects its parts, & vice-versa. No one is immune from these external influences; everybody feels the consequences of global, political & economic turmoil. The effects may be subtle, but our mood, energy & health are unequivocally impacted; our perception of ourselves & others may fluctuate wildly and our relationships suffer considerably.
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Hello and Thank you for finding me. From my Transpersonal Counseling perspective, the ideal client embodies a holistic approach to personal growth and development, recognizing the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit. Issues are viewed as opportunities for awakening and understanding, rather than mere obstacles to overcome. My clients desire for clarity, purpose, and fulfillment reflects their innate longing for connection to something greater than themselves. Their needs for guidance, support, and accountability align with the Transpersonal Counseling approach, which emphasizes the importance of a therapeutic relationship.
Hello and Thank you for finding me. From my Transpersonal Counseling perspective, the ideal client embodies a holistic approach to personal growth and development, recognizing the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit. Issues are viewed as opportunities for awakening and understanding, rather than mere obstacles to overcome. My clients desire for clarity, purpose, and fulfillment reflects their innate longing for connection to something greater than themselves. Their needs for guidance, support, and accountability align with the Transpersonal Counseling approach, which emphasizes the importance of a therapeutic relationship.
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Pam Hauck - Emdr Mbct
Counsellor, CCC, MBA, MofC, EMDR, MBCT
Verified Verified
Canmore, AB T1W (Online Only)
Feeling depressed, stressed, anxious, or ongoing emotional or physiical pain. I can help. Recognizing stressors and introducing coping strategies, somatic teachings, and mindfulness into our sessions, we gradually see lasting changes in behavior, emotional regulation, cognitive restructuring & positive mind traits. My focus is not only on your immediate areas of concern. By taking into account the whole of you, we together collaborate to gently explore and be curious about deeper-rooted patterns. EMDR and other somatic treatments assist us in uncovering insights into your past and aid the body in naturally healing past traumas.
Feeling depressed, stressed, anxious, or ongoing emotional or physiical pain. I can help. Recognizing stressors and introducing coping strategies, somatic teachings, and mindfulness into our sessions, we gradually see lasting changes in behavior, emotional regulation, cognitive restructuring & positive mind traits. My focus is not only on your immediate areas of concern. By taking into account the whole of you, we together collaborate to gently explore and be curious about deeper-rooted patterns. EMDR and other somatic treatments assist us in uncovering insights into your past and aid the body in naturally healing past traumas.
Online Therapists
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Chantell McKay
Psychiatric Nurse, RPN, MPN
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T2C (Online Only)
Chantell is a Registered Psychiatric Nurse since 2011, offering counselling from the perspective of holistic mental health and wellness. Chantell has experience working with trauma, addictions and complex mental health concerns with youth, adults and couples. Chantell has experience offering counselling to remote Indigenous communities.
Chantell is a Registered Psychiatric Nurse since 2011, offering counselling from the perspective of holistic mental health and wellness. Chantell has experience working with trauma, addictions and complex mental health concerns with youth, adults and couples. Chantell has experience offering counselling to remote Indigenous communities.
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Charles Dickens once remarked that “a wonderful fact to reflect upon is that every human is a profound secret and mystery to every other." Despite how unique we all are, we often tend to spend much of our lives suffering, searching for happiness in places we struggle to ever find. Our wounds are the gateways to the most sacred parts of us and when we are open to new possibilities, we find what we had hoped for. It would be my honour to help make those possibilities your present realities.
Charles Dickens once remarked that “a wonderful fact to reflect upon is that every human is a profound secret and mystery to every other." Despite how unique we all are, we often tend to spend much of our lives suffering, searching for happiness in places we struggle to ever find. Our wounds are the gateways to the most sacred parts of us and when we are open to new possibilities, we find what we had hoped for. It would be my honour to help make those possibilities your present realities.
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Madison Cruickshank
Registered Psychotherapist, MA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T3B (Online Only)
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 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.
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Does your anxiety keep you from what really matters in your life? Are you much harder on yourself than you would be to others? Do you get overwhelmed with feelings like anger, grief, or closeness with others, and the ways that you've learned to cope in the past are no longer serving you well? Individual psychotherapy can, and does, help. I am a Ph.D. level Clinical Psychologist who can help you understand the confusing patterns of thoughts and emotions that are keeping you feeling stuck.
Does your anxiety keep you from what really matters in your life? Are you much harder on yourself than you would be to others? Do you get overwhelmed with feelings like anger, grief, or closeness with others, and the ways that you've learned to cope in the past are no longer serving you well? Individual psychotherapy can, and does, help. I am a Ph.D. level Clinical Psychologist who can help you understand the confusing patterns of thoughts and emotions that are keeping you feeling stuck.
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I am a dedicated and compassionate Registered Psychologist with the College of Alberta Psychologists, a member of the Psychologists Association of Alberta and the Canadian Psychological Association. I believe in the power of therapy to transform lives, and I am committed to providing a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment for my clients. I strive to adapt my treatment to my client's needs and preferences while staying true to evidence-based approaches and my foundation of empathy and respect.
I am a dedicated and compassionate Registered Psychologist with the College of Alberta Psychologists, a member of the Psychologists Association of Alberta and the Canadian Psychological Association. I believe in the power of therapy to transform lives, and I am committed to providing a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment for my clients. I strive to adapt my treatment to my client's needs and preferences while staying true to evidence-based approaches and my foundation of empathy and respect.
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Foothills Counselling Psychology Inc
Psychologist, MSc, RPsych
Verified Verified
Turner Valley, AB T0L
Welcome to Foothills Counselling Psychology, a small private practice in Calgary and the Foothills (see website to view all clinicians). Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, traumatic invalidation, impulsive behaviours, grief and loss, Borderline Personality Disorder, stressors, wanting to find meaning, or looking to build and maintain meaningful relationships, I am here to help. Our goal is to help you decrease and change the things that get in the way of your long term goals, and help you build and live a life that you value. I provide both individual counselling as well as couples counselling.
Welcome to Foothills Counselling Psychology, a small private practice in Calgary and the Foothills (see website to view all clinicians). Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, traumatic invalidation, impulsive behaviours, grief and loss, Borderline Personality Disorder, stressors, wanting to find meaning, or looking to build and maintain meaningful relationships, I am here to help. Our goal is to help you decrease and change the things that get in the way of your long term goals, and help you build and live a life that you value. I provide both individual counselling as well as couples counselling.
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Change is hard, I know and understand this, but it is not impossible. Are you wanting to lessen your anxiety, deal with low mood, or have help getting through heightened stress? Let me be in your corner to help you elicit the change you want to see in your life and celebrate the accomplishments of all the steps it takes to get there. I offer individual virtual or in-person counselling for those aged 16+. We would start with exploring your goals or change you would like to see and then move onto tools or material for you to explore.
Change is hard, I know and understand this, but it is not impossible. Are you wanting to lessen your anxiety, deal with low mood, or have help getting through heightened stress? Let me be in your corner to help you elicit the change you want to see in your life and celebrate the accomplishments of all the steps it takes to get there. I offer individual virtual or in-person counselling for those aged 16+. We would start with exploring your goals or change you would like to see and then move onto tools or material for you to explore.
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Hi! I'm Kirsten. I hold a Masters in Social Work with a clinical focus and I am Registered Clinical Social Worker. Additionally, I am just starting the journey of my Doctorate of Social Work, clinical Trauma specialization through Barry University. I take pride and care in my work as I always want to ensure each client's voice is heard in therapy. I have heavily focused my career in trauma-informed practice and believe this is the way to be true and open-hearted with all clients.
Hi! I'm Kirsten. I hold a Masters in Social Work with a clinical focus and I am Registered Clinical Social Worker. Additionally, I am just starting the journey of my Doctorate of Social Work, clinical Trauma specialization through Barry University. I take pride and care in my work as I always want to ensure each client's voice is heard in therapy. I have heavily focused my career in trauma-informed practice and believe this is the way to be true and open-hearted with all clients.
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My heart and passion is for people - all ages, all kinds, and a great desire to see people happy and secure in their life and relationships. Drawing from years of practice and training, my approach is helpful and directive, applying understanding and knowledge to troubling issues.
My heart and passion is for people - all ages, all kinds, and a great desire to see people happy and secure in their life and relationships. Drawing from years of practice and training, my approach is helpful and directive, applying understanding and knowledge to troubling issues.
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Awakening Change Counselling & Consulting Inc
Registered Social Worker, BA, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Calgary, AB T2H
At Awakening Change our goal is to provide a safe and collaborative environment for you to work toward personal growth and change to achieve wellness. We specialize in trauma work, as well as issues such as anxiety, addiction, depression, work stress, family issues, work/life balance and parenting.
At Awakening Change our goal is to provide a safe and collaborative environment for you to work toward personal growth and change to achieve wellness. We specialize in trauma work, as well as issues such as anxiety, addiction, depression, work stress, family issues, work/life balance and parenting.
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Hello, I am passionate about supporting people in achieving their personal goals and overcoming struggles in their lives. I believe therapy can help people learn new coping skills and utilize their strengths to manage even the most painful challenges. I work to provide therapy that is collaborative, effective, professional and individualized to clients needs. Over, the past 20 years I have worked with adolescents and adults who struggle with borderline personality disorder, substance use disorders, anxiety, depression, trauma related symptoms and psychosis to build their life worth living.
Hello, I am passionate about supporting people in achieving their personal goals and overcoming struggles in their lives. I believe therapy can help people learn new coping skills and utilize their strengths to manage even the most painful challenges. I work to provide therapy that is collaborative, effective, professional and individualized to clients needs. Over, the past 20 years I have worked with adolescents and adults who struggle with borderline personality disorder, substance use disorders, anxiety, depression, trauma related symptoms and psychosis to build their life worth living.
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I have had the wonderful opportunity to work in community mental health clinics in both Alberta and BC, supporting the most incredible people. My passion is aligning with those who are experiencing mental health difficulties or symptoms of trauma, particularly alongside substance use. With over ten years' experience, I have a wide array of therapeutic tools, interventions, techniques and approaches that will only compliment the hard work and commitment you've already made by beginning your search. I am pleased to offer virtual counselling services and am available evenings and weekends to ensure this works for you.
I have had the wonderful opportunity to work in community mental health clinics in both Alberta and BC, supporting the most incredible people. My passion is aligning with those who are experiencing mental health difficulties or symptoms of trauma, particularly alongside substance use. With over ten years' experience, I have a wide array of therapeutic tools, interventions, techniques and approaches that will only compliment the hard work and commitment you've already made by beginning your search. I am pleased to offer virtual counselling services and am available evenings and weekends to ensure this works for you.
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I strive to offer an accepting, non-judgmental, and safe environment for all my clients. I believe that my clients are the experts in their own lives, therefore, I work with a collaborative approach.
I strive to offer an accepting, non-judgmental, and safe environment for all my clients. I believe that my clients are the experts in their own lives, therefore, I work with a collaborative approach.
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Life at times may feel like a relentless struggle, filled with sadness, discouragement, and overwhelming despair. As a psychologist, with more than 20 years experience, I can support you to overcome challenges such as depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, perfectionism, people pleasing, trauma, addiction, eating issues including binge eating, bulimia and anorexia and couples therapy. I utilize Internal Family Systems (IFS), an innovative and transformative therapeutic model for emotional healing of eating disorders, addiction, anxiety, depression, and relationship difficulties.
Life at times may feel like a relentless struggle, filled with sadness, discouragement, and overwhelming despair. As a psychologist, with more than 20 years experience, I can support you to overcome challenges such as depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, perfectionism, people pleasing, trauma, addiction, eating issues including binge eating, bulimia and anorexia and couples therapy. I utilize Internal Family Systems (IFS), an innovative and transformative therapeutic model for emotional healing of eating disorders, addiction, anxiety, depression, and relationship difficulties.
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Danielle Haldemann
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
12 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T3C
I am a Registered Social Worker with a Masters in Clinical Social Work from the University of Calgary. I am dedicated to helping people live a life that is meaningful and memorable. I have a passion for working with adults to address trauma, burnout, chronic stress, depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, grief and loss, emotional regulation, mental health management, and life transitions. My approach is grounded in a collaborative and trauma-informed lens. I believe each person I work with is their own expert of their life.
I am a Registered Social Worker with a Masters in Clinical Social Work from the University of Calgary. I am dedicated to helping people live a life that is meaningful and memorable. I have a passion for working with adults to address trauma, burnout, chronic stress, depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, grief and loss, emotional regulation, mental health management, and life transitions. My approach is grounded in a collaborative and trauma-informed lens. I believe each person I work with is their own expert of their life.
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Have you been struggling in your daily life? Maybe it's become challenging to manage emotions or stress, navigate relationships, achieve your goals, parent, or perhaps you're continuing struggle with the effects of trauma. We can work together to determine what you'd like to see differently in your life, and how we can make that happen. I have over 20 years of experience working in mental health and addiction with adults, teens, & families, which has provided me with a broad range of knowledge and experiences that enhance my ability to connect, to understand life experiences, and support people where they're at.
Have you been struggling in your daily life? Maybe it's become challenging to manage emotions or stress, navigate relationships, achieve your goals, parent, or perhaps you're continuing struggle with the effects of trauma. We can work together to determine what you'd like to see differently in your life, and how we can make that happen. I have over 20 years of experience working in mental health and addiction with adults, teens, & families, which has provided me with a broad range of knowledge and experiences that enhance my ability to connect, to understand life experiences, and support people where they're at.
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Welcome! My name is Melinda Kunyi and I am a Registered Psychologist working at ARCH Psychological Services. I obtained my Master of Arts in Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy. I utilize Solution Focused Therapy along with other modalities such as Emotion Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, EMDR and Mindfulness based therapies. I see the uniqueness of each situation and the uniqueness of each individual. Through this I believe in tailoring therapy based on individual needs. Going on a healing journey with a client is an honour and privilege.
Welcome! My name is Melinda Kunyi and I am a Registered Psychologist working at ARCH Psychological Services. I obtained my Master of Arts in Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy. I utilize Solution Focused Therapy along with other modalities such as Emotion Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, EMDR and Mindfulness based therapies. I see the uniqueness of each situation and the uniqueness of each individual. Through this I believe in tailoring therapy based on individual needs. Going on a healing journey with a client is an honour and privilege.
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Alcohol Use Counsellors
Are there specific medications for alcohol use?
There are oral medications approved to treat alcohol use disorder—such as disulfiram, acamprosate, and naltrexone, which also comes in an injectable form. These medications do help people reduce their drinking as well as avoid the problem of relapse. Naltrexone helps reduce cravings, disulfiram can make a person feel sick when they drink, and acamprosate may help ease symptoms like poor sleep and anxious feelings.
How do alcohol recovery or rehabilitation programs work?
In inpatient programs, individuals live in a facility with other patients in recovery; in outpatient programs,individuals live at home. These facilities are staffed with healthcare professionals including physicians, nurses, psychologists, counselors, and psychotherapists. Staff can also include people who have recovered themselves, serving as mentors and guides. These programs may use abstinence, harm reduction, detoxification, psychotherapy, and other tools for recovery.
How do 12-step programs combined with psychotherapy work?
Members of 12-step programs help each other reach abstinence and work to maintain it. These programs promote complete change in the individual’s emotional, mental, physical, and even spiritual perspectives. Some programs require that new members attend 90 meetings in 90 days. Many people do attend these programs in conjunction with their work in psychotherapy; the combination of therapy along with 12-step can be extremely effective.
How does harm reduction combined with psychotherapy work?
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, harm reduction prevents death, injury, disease, overdose, and substance misuse. People who choose harm reduction for alcohol use reduce the amount of alcohol they intake. It is not abstinence-based like a 12-step program, but combining harm reduction with psychotherapy proves to be effective for many people.