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Taryn Cornelssen
Psychologist, MC
Verified Verified
Cochrane, AB T4C
Is your child struggling with social, emotional, or behavioural issues? Are you a parent also struggling with how best to support your child or adolescent? I am a Registered Psychologist, with many years experience working with children and adolescents in mental health facilities, schools, and private practice. I enjoy working with youth, parents, and families who are struggling with a variety of challenges: ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression, personality disorders, social skills deficits, learning challenges, parenting skills, and behavioural techniques.
Is your child struggling with social, emotional, or behavioural issues? Are you a parent also struggling with how best to support your child or adolescent? I am a Registered Psychologist, with many years experience working with children and adolescents in mental health facilities, schools, and private practice. I enjoy working with youth, parents, and families who are struggling with a variety of challenges: ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression, personality disorders, social skills deficits, learning challenges, parenting skills, and behavioural techniques.
(587) 414-6120 View (587) 414-6120

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Cordazzo Psychology
Psychologist, PhD, CAP5147
Verified Verified
Calgary, AB T3G
Dr. Sheila T. D. Cordazzo, Ph.D. is the founder of Cordazzo Psychology and a registered Psychologist with more than 20 years of experience working with children, teenagers, families and adults regarding different issues to improve their mental and emotional wellbeing.
Dr. Sheila T. D. Cordazzo, Ph.D. is the founder of Cordazzo Psychology and a registered Psychologist with more than 20 years of experience working with children, teenagers, families and adults regarding different issues to improve their mental and emotional wellbeing.
(403) 247-2947 View (403) 247-2947

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Summit Psychology
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSc
Verified Verified
Innisfail, AB T4G
Chances are good if you're reading this profile, you're looking for some professional help. Whether it be individual counselling to help you through a major depressive episode, family therapy to defuse tension and endless fighting, or a consultation about your anxious toddler, depressed adolescent or teenager's self-harming behaviour, Carla's down-to-earth approach to therapy will have you comfortable in minutes and moving forward in a solution focused direction that YOU (not Carla) want to go.
Chances are good if you're reading this profile, you're looking for some professional help. Whether it be individual counselling to help you through a major depressive episode, family therapy to defuse tension and endless fighting, or a consultation about your anxious toddler, depressed adolescent or teenager's self-harming behaviour, Carla's down-to-earth approach to therapy will have you comfortable in minutes and moving forward in a solution focused direction that YOU (not Carla) want to go.
(855) 716-2891 View (855) 716-2891
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Kathlyn Zales
Registered Provisional Psychologist, BA, MA, CCC
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T2Z
Life is full of challenges, but you should not have to take them on alone. Whether it is anxiety, relationship, or uncertainties about what to do with all your thoughts and feelings that are keeping you from living life to the fullest – I am here to help you. You deserve to be heard, seen, and validated in your journey of growth and healing. You do not have to be alone in this journey. Therapy is a place where you can heal and grow. I will meet and support you where you are at and not where I want you to be.
Life is full of challenges, but you should not have to take them on alone. Whether it is anxiety, relationship, or uncertainties about what to do with all your thoughts and feelings that are keeping you from living life to the fullest – I am here to help you. You deserve to be heard, seen, and validated in your journey of growth and healing. You do not have to be alone in this journey. Therapy is a place where you can heal and grow. I will meet and support you where you are at and not where I want you to be.
(306) 500-1084 View (306) 500-1084
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Dr. Caroline Buzanko @ Koru Family Psychology
Psychologist, PhD, MC
Verified Verified
Calgary, AB T3H
My focus is on helping parents raise happy, confident children. My specialized assessments will help you better understand exactly what your child's strengths are and what to do to overcome areas of difficulty. All interventions are collaborative in nature, where we will work together to help you l learn effective strategies to strengthen your child's resilience and skills to effectively manage life's challenges.
My focus is on helping parents raise happy, confident children. My specialized assessments will help you better understand exactly what your child's strengths are and what to do to overcome areas of difficulty. All interventions are collaborative in nature, where we will work together to help you l learn effective strategies to strengthen your child's resilience and skills to effectively manage life's challenges.
(844) 719-2007 View (844) 719-2007
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Matthew James Miller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, RCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Calgary, AB T3K
I am accepting new clients. Services are available province-wide via Zoom video, in-person in Calgary, or by telephone. I specialize in relationships and communication skills within couples, and families with children/teens. Also PTSD/CPTSD, trauma, anxiety, depression, borderline personality (BPD), and OCD. I also work with Canadian Veterans, Canadian Armed Forces members, RCMP, and First Responders. I am LGBTQ friendly, accepting, and an ally. I also have experience with ethical non-monogamy (ENM), poly/ open/ swinging relationship dynamics.
I am accepting new clients. Services are available province-wide via Zoom video, in-person in Calgary, or by telephone. I specialize in relationships and communication skills within couples, and families with children/teens. Also PTSD/CPTSD, trauma, anxiety, depression, borderline personality (BPD), and OCD. I also work with Canadian Veterans, Canadian Armed Forces members, RCMP, and First Responders. I am LGBTQ friendly, accepting, and an ally. I also have experience with ethical non-monogamy (ENM), poly/ open/ swinging relationship dynamics.
(587) 852-5453 View (587) 852-5453
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Kari Buenfeld
Psychologist, BA, CPT, MSP, RPsych
Verified Verified
Calgary, AB T2C
Barriers can appear at any time during the journey of life. These barriers may become ongoing or exhausting, and limiting. Our team of specialists offers services that support growth, healing, and fosters your best self without limiting you and further. As a Registered Psychologist, Registered Play Therapist, and expert in assessments and counselling, I, Kari Buenfeld, am dedicated to supporting clients in accessing specialized and effective treatment approaches with myself or an expert therapist in our team. Call today to discuss specifics of our therapist's experiences, qualifications, and services in assessments and counselling!
Barriers can appear at any time during the journey of life. These barriers may become ongoing or exhausting, and limiting. Our team of specialists offers services that support growth, healing, and fosters your best self without limiting you and further. As a Registered Psychologist, Registered Play Therapist, and expert in assessments and counselling, I, Kari Buenfeld, am dedicated to supporting clients in accessing specialized and effective treatment approaches with myself or an expert therapist in our team. Call today to discuss specifics of our therapist's experiences, qualifications, and services in assessments and counselling!
(587) 407-3166 View (587) 407-3166
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Pawluk Child and Adult Psychology
Psychologist, MEd, DipPsy
Verified Verified
Carstairs, AB T0M
My ideal client is a child or youth with significant anxiety issues. They need a better understanding of what is going on in their heads and in their bodies. They want to feel less distress, and to be able to do the things that their anxiety is preventing them from doing. I'm not accepting new clients right now.
My ideal client is a child or youth with significant anxiety issues. They need a better understanding of what is going on in their heads and in their bodies. They want to feel less distress, and to be able to do the things that their anxiety is preventing them from doing. I'm not accepting new clients right now.
(587) 207-8978 View (587) 207-8978
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Renyou Psychology
Psychologist, MSc, RPsych
Verified Verified
Red Deer, AB T4R
Renyou Psychology specializes in Developmental Clinical Psychology in children aged 2-12 years. We also see adolescents with developmental disabilities and offer Autism Spectrum Disorder assessment for adults.
Renyou Psychology specializes in Developmental Clinical Psychology in children aged 2-12 years. We also see adolescents with developmental disabilities and offer Autism Spectrum Disorder assessment for adults.
(587) 806-3959 View (587) 806-3959
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Whitney McGeary-Khunte
Registered Provisional Psychologist, MACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T2H
Ever wondered how therapy could potentially benefit you individually? How it could potentially benefit your child and or teen? How it could potentially benefit your family as a whole? If you have questions like these, I would welcome you to contact me for a free 15 minute consultation. So, we can discuss your questions, and I can explain what I can offer you. My ideal clients are seeking a therapist who is empathic, respectful, genuine, honest, collaborative, and nonjudgmental. My goal is to help you feel heard and understood, as we work together to help you with achieving your therapy goals.
Ever wondered how therapy could potentially benefit you individually? How it could potentially benefit your child and or teen? How it could potentially benefit your family as a whole? If you have questions like these, I would welcome you to contact me for a free 15 minute consultation. So, we can discuss your questions, and I can explain what I can offer you. My ideal clients are seeking a therapist who is empathic, respectful, genuine, honest, collaborative, and nonjudgmental. My goal is to help you feel heard and understood, as we work together to help you with achieving your therapy goals.
(587) 872-0721 x174 View (587) 872-0721 x174
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Paloma Scott
Psychologist, MA, in, Psych
Verified Verified
Calgary, AB T2H
Mrs. Scott has twenty three years of experience in providing psychotherapy to children, teens, adults, couples and families from different backgrounds with Depression, Anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Tic Disorders, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Specific Learning Disorder, giftedness. Mrs. Scott helps clients with emotional self-regulation, anger management, social skills, defiance, social anxiety, separation, grieving, and parenting skills. Her goal is to genuinely support people to develop skills, build resilience and excel their lives towards growth, healing, plenitude and success.
Mrs. Scott has twenty three years of experience in providing psychotherapy to children, teens, adults, couples and families from different backgrounds with Depression, Anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Tic Disorders, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Specific Learning Disorder, giftedness. Mrs. Scott helps clients with emotional self-regulation, anger management, social skills, defiance, social anxiety, separation, grieving, and parenting skills. Her goal is to genuinely support people to develop skills, build resilience and excel their lives towards growth, healing, plenitude and success.
(587) 844-0549 View (587) 844-0549
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Azalea Child Psychology Services
Psychologist, PhD, RPsych
Verified Verified
Calgary, AB T3B
Waitlist for new clients
In my private practice, I specialize in assessing various developmental challenges in children, adolescents, and in some cases, young adults. I have experience in assessing and diagnosing Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, Learning Disabilities, and Intellectual Disabilities, amongst other challenges that present in children/adolescents. I am well versed in doing psycho-educational assessments and can identify giftedness for school placement. I have experience providing therapy (online and in person) to children and youth struggling with various medical conditions (e.g., chronic pain, Tourette's syndrome) and sleep challenges.
In my private practice, I specialize in assessing various developmental challenges in children, adolescents, and in some cases, young adults. I have experience in assessing and diagnosing Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, Learning Disabilities, and Intellectual Disabilities, amongst other challenges that present in children/adolescents. I am well versed in doing psycho-educational assessments and can identify giftedness for school placement. I have experience providing therapy (online and in person) to children and youth struggling with various medical conditions (e.g., chronic pain, Tourette's syndrome) and sleep challenges.
(825) 807-5647 View (825) 807-5647
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Natalia Bergman
Psychologist, MA, RPsych
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T2M
Children experience the world differently. Adults can talk; children prefer to play. Play therapy allows freedom and growth. The play experience takes children's focus off negative self-talk and promotes positive self-awareness. Play therapy helps to explore emotions, work through challenges, and nurtures mastery and resilience. As a Registered Play Therapist with advanced training in play therapy, I can help you find a way to connect with your child. A fully equipped playroom with special toys allows children to fully express their feelings, and supports their growth and changes.
Children experience the world differently. Adults can talk; children prefer to play. Play therapy allows freedom and growth. The play experience takes children's focus off negative self-talk and promotes positive self-awareness. Play therapy helps to explore emotions, work through challenges, and nurtures mastery and resilience. As a Registered Play Therapist with advanced training in play therapy, I can help you find a way to connect with your child. A fully equipped playroom with special toys allows children to fully express their feelings, and supports their growth and changes.
(587) 803-3312 View (587) 803-3312
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Danielle Nicholson
Registered Provisional Psychologist, MC, BSc
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T3E
My therapeutic approach is collaborative, compassionate, and strength-based. I specialize in supporting children, teens, and adults with neurodevelopmental, mood and anxiety disorders (ADHD, ASD, GAD, panic, separation anxiety, depression and emotional regulation). My work with children incorporates play, art, behavioural, narrative and parent therapy. No matter the challenge, your child will be welcomed into a fun, supportive environment filled with activities and laughter. My passion for supporting neurodiverse individuals extends into adulthood through specialized counselling for anxiety and ADHD coaching interventions.
My therapeutic approach is collaborative, compassionate, and strength-based. I specialize in supporting children, teens, and adults with neurodevelopmental, mood and anxiety disorders (ADHD, ASD, GAD, panic, separation anxiety, depression and emotional regulation). My work with children incorporates play, art, behavioural, narrative and parent therapy. No matter the challenge, your child will be welcomed into a fun, supportive environment filled with activities and laughter. My passion for supporting neurodiverse individuals extends into adulthood through specialized counselling for anxiety and ADHD coaching interventions.
(587) 602-1358 View (587) 602-1358
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Little Oaks Psychology
Psychologist, MA, RPsych
Verified Verified
Calgary, AB T2Z
Clients of all ages find support and comfort with our positive, strengths-based, solution-focused approach. All our clinicians offer Free 20-minute phone consultations to see if our services are the right fit for you. Our intake clinician is happy to answer questions as well about all our services and help you find the right therapist for you. Clients looking for assessment, diagnosis, and treatment under one roof will find our collaborative and comprehensive process highly effective. Our clinicians are all motivated to help you or your family succeed and find peace along your journey, wherever you may find yourself.
Clients of all ages find support and comfort with our positive, strengths-based, solution-focused approach. All our clinicians offer Free 20-minute phone consultations to see if our services are the right fit for you. Our intake clinician is happy to answer questions as well about all our services and help you find the right therapist for you. Clients looking for assessment, diagnosis, and treatment under one roof will find our collaborative and comprehensive process highly effective. Our clinicians are all motivated to help you or your family succeed and find peace along your journey, wherever you may find yourself.
(844) 731-8147 View (844) 731-8147
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Child Inspired Psychology Group
Psychologist, PhD, R, Psyc
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Airdrie, AB T4B
At Child Inspired, Dr. Michelle and her team support the entire family in their wellness journey. We are child-centred and family friendly. We support clients with symptoms of anxiety, depression, ASD, disordered eating, parent-child conflict, ADHD, behavior difficulties, self-harm, trauma and other child related adjustment difficulties. Specializing in child/youth engagement, providing a variety of strategic strategies to best meet the needs of your child, including play-based therapy (e.g., sandtray), trauma informed, solution focused and CBT.
At Child Inspired, Dr. Michelle and her team support the entire family in their wellness journey. We are child-centred and family friendly. We support clients with symptoms of anxiety, depression, ASD, disordered eating, parent-child conflict, ADHD, behavior difficulties, self-harm, trauma and other child related adjustment difficulties. Specializing in child/youth engagement, providing a variety of strategic strategies to best meet the needs of your child, including play-based therapy (e.g., sandtray), trauma informed, solution focused and CBT.
(587) 816-8257 View (587) 816-8257
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Ashley Dreger
Counsellor, MACP
Verified Verified
Okotoks, AB T1S
I specialize in providing Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), which helps individuals become aware of negative thought patterns and behaviours. This approach helps to increase feelings of confidence, and positive thinking. CBT paired with Mindfulness allows for clients to become aquatinted with their thoughts, and moods, while simultaneously developing a new relationship with them. This approach can benefit those who suffer form depression, anxiety, other mood disorders, anger issues or anyone who desires to have a stronger sense of happiness in their daily life. The approach can be modified for all ages and cognitive abilities.
I specialize in providing Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), which helps individuals become aware of negative thought patterns and behaviours. This approach helps to increase feelings of confidence, and positive thinking. CBT paired with Mindfulness allows for clients to become aquatinted with their thoughts, and moods, while simultaneously developing a new relationship with them. This approach can benefit those who suffer form depression, anxiety, other mood disorders, anger issues or anyone who desires to have a stronger sense of happiness in their daily life. The approach can be modified for all ages and cognitive abilities.
(587) 813-0980 View (587) 813-0980

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What are the behavioural signs indicating a toddler might need counselling?

Common behavioural signs that a child may need counselling include high levels of emotional distress or anxiety, learning challenges, interpersonal conflict, anger, or social withdrawal. Any drastic changes in toddler behaviour or self-esteem can be indicative that a child may benefit from therapy. Seeing a therapist at the early stages of any behavioural changes can be most impactful on behaviour, as well as helpful to caregivers who may receive guidance on what symptoms to look for in their child in the future, even if therapy is not warranted at that time.

Can a two-year-old see a psychologist?

Children and adults of all ages can see psychologists and other forms of mental health professionals, such as counsellors, psychiatrists, and social workers. Families seeking therapy for their toddler should just be aware that any guidance they seek should come from a professional who has specific experience working with young children, as well as the specific modalities that are appropriate for young children, such as play therapy.

What is the most effective type of therapy for toddlers and preschoolers?

In general, play therapy is the most effective and common form of therapy for young children. Play therapy helps facilitate behaviour change by offering an age-appropriate way for children to express their emotions and develop more effective coping strategies. Toddlers with specific concerns may benefit from more specialised forms of therapy, such as Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) therapy for children with autism or Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) for toddlers in families in which there is significant parent-child relational conflict.

What happens during therapy sessions for toddlers?

What occurs in therapy sessions for toddlers depends on the therapeutic approach being used by the therapist. Most toddler therapists will use some form of play therapy in sessions to encourage toddler engagement. In play therapy sessions, children are encouraged to use toys within the therapy setting to express their emotions; subsequent responses by the therapist and/or family members can help guide toddler behaviour and behaviour change. Toddler therapy sessions can also involve family therapy or Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), which can help improve parenting behaviours and reduce strain on families.