Sexual Abuse Therapists in Devon, AB

I am a Registered Psychologist with quality clinical experience providing direct counselling services to individuals. I use an eclectic approach to helping guide the healing path with emphasis on solution-focused Cognitive Behaviour Therapy. I have worked with a variety of clientele of diverse cultures, backgrounds, abilities and ages experiencing a wide range of difficulties including, but not limited to: depression, anxiety, trauma, sexual assault/sexual abuse, self-esteem/confidence, relationship issues, communication, substance abuse/recovery, crisis, anger management, suicide, self-harm, sexuality,grief and life transitions.

I am a Registered Psychologist with the College of Alberta Psychologists. I have worked with children, youth and families since 1981 in various settings and have a strong passion for helping others to live their best lives. I believe that it takes tremendous courage to seek support in life and value the trust that my clients place in me when they share their personal struggles. I have worked with clients of different cultures, abilities and ages, including specialized experience working with high-risk youth and their families.

I welcome adults and older adolescents. If you want to improve your ability to manage personal challenges, such as depression, anxiety, stress, grief, relationship difficulties at home or at work, or any life challenge, my services might be the right fit for you. Aside from managing current life challenges, clients often contact me to deal with past negative experiences that are still affecting their lives, such as the death of a loved one, a traumatic event, abuse or assault, or just anything that sticks with them and influences them more than they'd like, I use techniques that quickly reduce or eliminate negative emotions.

For the past 14 years, I have worked extensively with children, youth, and families experiencing crisis in their lives. My practice has also included extensive work with Indigenous populations, and I am able to provide a culturally-sensitive environment. I offer counseling services for children, youth, adults, couples, and families. I firmly believe that individuals and families can heal from trauma and other difficult experiences in their lives and reach their goals.

Trauma can leave an imprint on our lives, but it does not have to be permanent. It may alter your foundation and leave you lost, angry, confused and in unbearable pain. I believe that choosing to rebuild this foundation through therapy is a courageous step in healing. It is not always an easy journey as we need to survey the land, start digging, install the foundation and work with any arising obstacles. This can be an exhausting and scary process but we will work collaboratively at your pace and create a resolution that fits for you.

I am a Canadian Certified Counsellor with a masters degree in Counselling. My main area of focus is supporting individuals who have experienced any type of trauma. I have completed the advanced level Somatic Experiencing training and am comfortable working with many issues or concerns.

Good psychologists devote ample time to listening to and helping their clients. No one should have to feel like they are making an elevator pitch when they see their therapist. I offer longer sessions which allow for deeper discussions and help that is personalized to your lived experience, strengths, and culture. My approach is calming, caring, insightful, and creative, and I'm also trained to discuss topics that some psychologists don't have the comfort or cultural knowledge to address. Together, let's start building a way forward free from struggle with negative emotions and towards a more meaningful and fulfilling life!

I am experienced in helping people heal from their trauma and address behaviours that interfere with a persons’ quality of life. I do this with a sense of curiosity, and an understanding that survivors have had to adapt to overcome and cope with unthinkable circumstances. Although this is an area of interest, I also have experience helping people with a variety of challenges such as anger, paranoia, depression, and anxiety. I am open to discussing your specific needs to determine if I am the right fit for you.

Hello, I have been in the field for over 18 years and enjoy working collaboratively with others to see their true potential. One of my specialties is working with people who have experienced trauma such as: childhood, single incident (ie. motor vehicle accident), or first responder. Besides trauma, I work with people managing life stressors such as work-related, separation or divorce, or perhaps dealing with the experiences of anxiety and depression. By working together through these typically challenging situations, it allows an opportunity to communicate, discuss and consider open possibilities for change.

I work with adults experiencing a range of issues including grief, depression, anxiety, emotion regulation issues, life changes and transitions, cancer diagnoses, disordered eating, chronic pain, trauma, perfectionism, procrastination, and self worth or esteem issues. I like to start with a complete initial general assessment to deep dive in getting to understand you, and from there, we co-create a treatment plan with goals of what we want to address together. My availability is limited to only being able to connect once every 3-8 weeks, but I am available long term as needed. I give extra resources to review/try between sessions.

As an attachment focused and trauma informed therapist, I work with individuals and couples to identify how traumatic experiences, grief and loss, experiencing neglect or abuse, and other distressing experiences may be keeping you stuck in a pattern of distress. Unresolved trauma can maintain feelings of depression, anxiety, self criticism, difficulty regulating or expressing your emotions, difficulty in feeling close with others, as well as difficulty in setting boundaries. It can also contribute to PTSD, phobias, disordered eating, and a number of other mental health challenges.

Appointment available within 24 hours. Do you feel like you have lost meaning in your life? Are you feeling lost, depressed, or anxious? I aim to help you find your purpose, fulfillment and meaning again. In working with you, I aim to help you recover from your present challenges as we find a path toward happiness. In doing so, this approach requires sensitivity, patience, and time while we work through these difficulties you are facing.

I am a doctoral-level Registered Psychologist. I believe it takes a lot of courage to seek out help and support, and deeply respect people's willingness to engage in the process of therapy for healing and self-improvement. I use a collaborative approach with my clients in deciding how issues will be addressed in therapy and how problems will be approached. I work with a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, grief, stress, chronic pain, insomnia. I have extensive training and experience treating PTSD in Trauma Exposed Professionals: RCMP, Veterans, firefighters, paramedics, EMS, corrections, health-care providers

At Family Counselling Centres we recognize that therapy cannot be a one size fits all approach. Every individual is unique in how they respond to therapy. Accordingly, we provide a variety of options--we utilize play therapy, animal- assisted therapy, EMDR, art therapy, filial therapy, sandplay therapy, and traditional psychotherapy to provide clients with comprehensive care. We treat children, teens, adults, and families using both traditional and non-traditional therapies.

It's my role to hold the space for my clients to create meaningful and lasting change. In my experience, people will strive further, overcome great obstacles, and accomplish things they never thought possible when they have someone in their life who can understand where they've been, accept where they're at, and believe in their ability to achieve their highest potential. This is what I call, 'holding the space.' In every session, I strive to create a supportive environment that allows my clients to uncover what is holding them back and develop simple strategies to create new patterns leading to lasting change.

What is wrong with me? Why do I feel stuck and overwhelmed all the time? I can't stop overthinking, and my emotions are all over the place. Will things ever get better? If you have ever asked yourself these questions, you're not alone! Life can be confusing and seem unfair when things don't go as you had hoped. The good news is that things can get better and you don't have to do this alone! If you are feeling any of these we need to talk: Anxious, Overwhelmed, Unfulfilled, Sad, Lonely, Depressed, Having a Hard Time In Relationships, Struggling with Past Trauma or Abuse, Always Feeling Angry and Having a Hard Time Controlling It.

I am a Registered Social Worker with a Masters in Social Work with a Clinical specialization. I’m originally from a small town in New Brunswick and completed my studies in several Provinces across Canada. I also resided abroad for over a year and gained further experience in the field. I bring knowledge from multiple settings in the field with significant experience from children and families who have experienced child abuse or navigated through the Child and Family Services system, adoption and post adoption supports.

You have taken a brave step to find support for yourself, or for your child and I hope I can be a good fit for wherever you are on your journey. Taking the first step in seeking support is not easy. However, I'm here to provide a safe, welcoming, and non-judgmental space for healing to begin. I am a Registered Psychologist and Registered Play Therapist and I have worked with adults, couples, children and families for over 13 years. My therapeutic approach is integrative and I use a variety of approaches to meet individual needs.

When you find yourself struggling to live the life you want because of depression, tension, addiction or pain, you can reach me to find a better way. When you feel that you are living one life on the outside and another on the intside, you can reach me to find ways to connect the two. When you notice that you are living according to others' expectations, you can reach me to engage your authenticity. I will support you as you heal those parts of you that are hurt and and help you re-unite with the wisdom of your inner experiences.