Christian Therapists in Okotoks, AB
Accepting new clients! I am a Registered Psychologist, and the founder of Compassion Culture Counselling, offering quality mental health support in Okotoks and virtually across Alberta. I am determined to build a compassionate connection with each of my clients so that we can collaborate on the next steps toward optimal mental health and emotional well-being. I believe this is done best by meaningful reflection that leads to the understanding and direction you need to make the positive changes you are hoping for.
Accepting new clients! I am a Registered Psychologist, and the founder of Compassion Culture Counselling, offering quality mental health support in Okotoks and virtually across Alberta. I am determined to build a compassionate connection with each of my clients so that we can collaborate on the next steps toward optimal mental health and emotional well-being. I believe this is done best by meaningful reflection that leads to the understanding and direction you need to make the positive changes you are hoping for.
As a mental health counsellor, I have helped many individuals navigate life's challenges. My motivation comes from the chair of being a client myself. I have experienced burnout, struggles with self-worth, low self-esteem, relationship challenges, along with supporting loved ones with mental health concerns.
As a mental health counsellor, I have helped many individuals navigate life's challenges. My motivation comes from the chair of being a client myself. I have experienced burnout, struggles with self-worth, low self-esteem, relationship challenges, along with supporting loved ones with mental health concerns.
Life is good - but it can also be overwhelming and stressful. We do our best to survive each day, but there are seasons where we need support through the challenges and to move from just surviving, to thriving. I can help clients with burnout, occupational stress, difficulties with communication and dealing difficult people, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, family of origin and attachment issues, (including parental abandonment or betrayal), substance abuse, addiction, self esteem issues and grief.
Life is good - but it can also be overwhelming and stressful. We do our best to survive each day, but there are seasons where we need support through the challenges and to move from just surviving, to thriving. I can help clients with burnout, occupational stress, difficulties with communication and dealing difficult people, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, family of origin and attachment issues, (including parental abandonment or betrayal), substance abuse, addiction, self esteem issues and grief.
I am glad that you made it here! If you struggle with food and body image, you have come to the right place. Maybe you think about food all the time, or yo-yo diet, or maybe you find yourself restricting what you eat without knowing why, or how to stop. Food and eating are a part of our culture that often become warped and distorted. Whether you have internalized messages that state that you have to be a certain size to have value, or you feel like food allows you to numb out, constant thoughts about food and body image can be exhausting.
I am glad that you made it here! If you struggle with food and body image, you have come to the right place. Maybe you think about food all the time, or yo-yo diet, or maybe you find yourself restricting what you eat without knowing why, or how to stop. Food and eating are a part of our culture that often become warped and distorted. Whether you have internalized messages that state that you have to be a certain size to have value, or you feel like food allows you to numb out, constant thoughts about food and body image can be exhausting.
Katharine Heimbigner-Tenor
Registered Provisional Psychologist, MA
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Okotoks, AB T1S
Do you struggle with anxiety, depression. PTSD, C-PTSD, dissociation or have been diagnosed with a personality disorder (eg., Borderline Personality Disorder) due to past trauma? To add to this complexity are you neurodiverse (eg., ADHD, autism, gifted) or suspect you are? Are you looking for symptom relief AND longer term deeper work? I may be able to help. I offer individual and couples counselling that is customized to your unique needs. Additionally, the formal psychoeducational, neurodiversity, personality and trauma assessments that I conduct can enhance self-awareness and may assist with accommodation or benefit requests.
Do you struggle with anxiety, depression. PTSD, C-PTSD, dissociation or have been diagnosed with a personality disorder (eg., Borderline Personality Disorder) due to past trauma? To add to this complexity are you neurodiverse (eg., ADHD, autism, gifted) or suspect you are? Are you looking for symptom relief AND longer term deeper work? I may be able to help. I offer individual and couples counselling that is customized to your unique needs. Additionally, the formal psychoeducational, neurodiversity, personality and trauma assessments that I conduct can enhance self-awareness and may assist with accommodation or benefit requests.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, disconnected from your sense of purpose or struggling to manage the pressures of every day life? Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, or relationship issues, it can feel isolating to face these challenges alone. You may be finding it hard to cope, questioning your faith, or feeling unsure about how to move forward. I specialize in providing compassionate support to help you navigate life's struggles, offering both evidence-based therapies and faith-based guidance to meet you where you are.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, disconnected from your sense of purpose or struggling to manage the pressures of every day life? Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, or relationship issues, it can feel isolating to face these challenges alone. You may be finding it hard to cope, questioning your faith, or feeling unsure about how to move forward. I specialize in providing compassionate support to help you navigate life's struggles, offering both evidence-based therapies and faith-based guidance to meet you where you are.
LifeSmart Counselling Inc
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Okotoks, AB T1S (Online Only)
Struggles can create a sense of frustration, isolation or self-limiting beliefs. Perhaps you're afraid to speak them aloud, are fearful of judgement or feel alone. My hope is to support you in a caring and non-judgemental manner as we work together to navigate these issues and come up with a plan that suits you. I have experience in many area of focus with advanced experience in substance use, mental health concerns or diagnoses, chronic pain and relationship difficulties.
Struggles can create a sense of frustration, isolation or self-limiting beliefs. Perhaps you're afraid to speak them aloud, are fearful of judgement or feel alone. My hope is to support you in a caring and non-judgemental manner as we work together to navigate these issues and come up with a plan that suits you. I have experience in many area of focus with advanced experience in substance use, mental health concerns or diagnoses, chronic pain and relationship difficulties.
At Master's Counnseling, our counsellors bring genuine compassion and care to their practice, in order to help you flourish, in whatever stage of life you find yourself in. For over 20 years, the Masters Counselling team has created a safe place for you to process your thoughts, explore your feelings and release you into your full potential.
At Master's Counnseling, our counsellors bring genuine compassion and care to their practice, in order to help you flourish, in whatever stage of life you find yourself in. For over 20 years, the Masters Counselling team has created a safe place for you to process your thoughts, explore your feelings and release you into your full potential.
Do you feel that you are not living the life you want? Are you looking for a positive change in your life? Everyone experiences challenges that are hard to handle alone. I help clients overcome the obstacles they face so they can live a fulfilling life. Understanding and connecting with who you are will allow you to find meaning, heal from pain, and move forward towards the life you wish to live. I believe that engaging in a collaborative therapeutic process can help people live happier, healthier, and more productive lives. I provide caring, compassionate, and accepting support to set the foundation for a trusting relationship.
Do you feel that you are not living the life you want? Are you looking for a positive change in your life? Everyone experiences challenges that are hard to handle alone. I help clients overcome the obstacles they face so they can live a fulfilling life. Understanding and connecting with who you are will allow you to find meaning, heal from pain, and move forward towards the life you wish to live. I believe that engaging in a collaborative therapeutic process can help people live happier, healthier, and more productive lives. I provide caring, compassionate, and accepting support to set the foundation for a trusting relationship.
Life is hard. But you don’t have to do it alone. I am here to sit with you in both your suffering and your success. I have been told that I have a rare capacity to calmly hear and hold space for the intimate, vulnerable, and devastating parts of the human experience. When you find yourself in this place, I will be ready to take the steps with you.
Life is hard. But you don’t have to do it alone. I am here to sit with you in both your suffering and your success. I have been told that I have a rare capacity to calmly hear and hold space for the intimate, vulnerable, and devastating parts of the human experience. When you find yourself in this place, I will be ready to take the steps with you.
Welcome and thank you for reading about my practice. Therapy is a journey walked with another who has expertise in guiding the collaborative, respectful and curious exploration of our difficulties, with a purpose and end-goal in sight. I am thankful to have gained experience working with a broad range of mental health difficulties. In addition to working with those who have experienced trauma and substance use issues, I also values working with those who are struggling to manage stress, overwhelming emotions, depression, loneliness, anxiety, grief, spiritual crisis and life transitions
Welcome and thank you for reading about my practice. Therapy is a journey walked with another who has expertise in guiding the collaborative, respectful and curious exploration of our difficulties, with a purpose and end-goal in sight. I am thankful to have gained experience working with a broad range of mental health difficulties. In addition to working with those who have experienced trauma and substance use issues, I also values working with those who are struggling to manage stress, overwhelming emotions, depression, loneliness, anxiety, grief, spiritual crisis and life transitions
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Registered Provisional Psychologist, MACP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Okotoks, AB T1S
I enjoy working with adults, adolescents and couples. My experience includes working with individuals that have challenges ranging from self-esteem concerns, anxiety, stress, depression, assertiveness, boundaries and spiritual concerns. I also enjoy working with couples who are struggling within their relationship and want some guidance to improve their skills, to communicate and resolve conflict effectively; which will often enhance the connection you feel with each other.
I enjoy working with adults, adolescents and couples. My experience includes working with individuals that have challenges ranging from self-esteem concerns, anxiety, stress, depression, assertiveness, boundaries and spiritual concerns. I also enjoy working with couples who are struggling within their relationship and want some guidance to improve their skills, to communicate and resolve conflict effectively; which will often enhance the connection you feel with each other.
Rod Mitchell - Anger - Stress - Overwhelm Specialized
Psychologist, MC, MSc
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Okotoks, AB T1S
Do you feel like your emotions are controlling your life? Are you struggling with explosive anger that erupts without warning, leaving you feeling guilty and ashamed? Or perhaps you're grappling with paralyzing anxiety that keeps you awake at night, your mind racing with worst-case scenarios? Maybe it's relentless stress that's wearing you down, making even simple tasks feel overwhelming? You've tried to cope, but the problem keeps resurfacing, damaging your relationships, career, or inner peace. You're exhausted from the constant battle, and deep down, you know this isn't the life you want.
Do you feel like your emotions are controlling your life? Are you struggling with explosive anger that erupts without warning, leaving you feeling guilty and ashamed? Or perhaps you're grappling with paralyzing anxiety that keeps you awake at night, your mind racing with worst-case scenarios? Maybe it's relentless stress that's wearing you down, making even simple tasks feel overwhelming? You've tried to cope, but the problem keeps resurfacing, damaging your relationships, career, or inner peace. You're exhausted from the constant battle, and deep down, you know this isn't the life you want.
Registered Provisional Psychologist. Experienced ONLINE therapist. Marriage/relationship therapy with couples & individuals using the Gottman approach, including couples working in the oil & gas industry/travel for work (Accepting NEW Couples) ; CBT/DBT for anxiety & depression using assessment & a structured approach. Burnout. ADD/ADHD support . Career planning/career change/disability management/return to work services & workplace stress (including toxic workplaces). Short-term/long-term support for life transitions such as: separation/divorce, caregiver burnout & working with teens & their families (26 yrs experience).
Registered Provisional Psychologist. Experienced ONLINE therapist. Marriage/relationship therapy with couples & individuals using the Gottman approach, including couples working in the oil & gas industry/travel for work (Accepting NEW Couples) ; CBT/DBT for anxiety & depression using assessment & a structured approach. Burnout. ADD/ADHD support . Career planning/career change/disability management/return to work services & workplace stress (including toxic workplaces). Short-term/long-term support for life transitions such as: separation/divorce, caregiver burnout & working with teens & their families (26 yrs experience).
My background is in systems theory; the idea that everyone is connected to those around them, with influence between all those people, organizations, and cultures. My approach to therapy is primarily Cognitive Behavioral Therapy but I also see a need for insight into the meaning that we make/have made of things and how that impacts our present. Therapy then, involves opening space for a person to increase awareness of their own process and to see alternative perspectives, thereby empowered to make different life decisions. It is so exciting to see someone realize that they have the power to change their perspective and their life!
My background is in systems theory; the idea that everyone is connected to those around them, with influence between all those people, organizations, and cultures. My approach to therapy is primarily Cognitive Behavioral Therapy but I also see a need for insight into the meaning that we make/have made of things and how that impacts our present. Therapy then, involves opening space for a person to increase awareness of their own process and to see alternative perspectives, thereby empowered to make different life decisions. It is so exciting to see someone realize that they have the power to change their perspective and their life!
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.
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.
I believe mental health is just as important as physical health and believe passionately that when people have someone to listen, they can uncover and understand themselves exponentially. Myself and my staff will come alongside individuals in a compassionate and nonjudgmental way so they feel safe and comfortable sharing their experiences. I support individuals and couples as well as provide parent support for those raising neurodiverse children, such as Autism, ADHD, PDA, Anxiety & FASD. In addition, our clinic offers assessments, OT, SLP, counseling and Dietitian services!
I believe mental health is just as important as physical health and believe passionately that when people have someone to listen, they can uncover and understand themselves exponentially. Myself and my staff will come alongside individuals in a compassionate and nonjudgmental way so they feel safe and comfortable sharing their experiences. I support individuals and couples as well as provide parent support for those raising neurodiverse children, such as Autism, ADHD, PDA, Anxiety & FASD. In addition, our clinic offers assessments, OT, SLP, counseling and Dietitian services!
Daryl’s approach to counselling services is to provide an atmosphere of trust, respect, honesty and sincerity. His primary approach to counselling is Narrative Therapy. Using this approach, Daryl can listen closely and actively question for details in the narrative that support the individual’s values and strength-based skills. These details are then used to configure and guide the counselling sessions. By listening for and acting upon specific details that are being infringed upon in the given situation, the client and Daryl can align their mutual cognitive understandings of the values and skills.
Daryl’s approach to counselling services is to provide an atmosphere of trust, respect, honesty and sincerity. His primary approach to counselling is Narrative Therapy. Using this approach, Daryl can listen closely and actively question for details in the narrative that support the individual’s values and strength-based skills. These details are then used to configure and guide the counselling sessions. By listening for and acting upon specific details that are being infringed upon in the given situation, the client and Daryl can align their mutual cognitive understandings of the values and skills.
Many of us feel stressed and overwhelmed by the complex situations we face in our lives. Some of these situations might include communication challenges, work stress, marriage issues, complex relationships, difficulties in parenting, financial strain, life decisions, health issues, and grief or bereavement. I have been helping people with these types of challenges for over 30 years in both the public sector and in my private practice. I am passionate about helping you rebuild your relationships and find solutions for the challenges you are facing. I provide a safe and warm environment where every part of who you are is welcome.
Many of us feel stressed and overwhelmed by the complex situations we face in our lives. Some of these situations might include communication challenges, work stress, marriage issues, complex relationships, difficulties in parenting, financial strain, life decisions, health issues, and grief or bereavement. I have been helping people with these types of challenges for over 30 years in both the public sector and in my private practice. I am passionate about helping you rebuild your relationships and find solutions for the challenges you are facing. I provide a safe and warm environment where every part of who you are is welcome.
Anxiety and depression are difficult to experience. Emotions are often overwhelming. These emotions could be anger, sadness or worry. Your struggles may have recently just started or have been there for years. I desire to journey alongside you through this difficult time. I am a Registered Psychologist with over 10 of experience in Mental health.
Anxiety and depression are difficult to experience. Emotions are often overwhelming. These emotions could be anger, sadness or worry. Your struggles may have recently just started or have been there for years. I desire to journey alongside you through this difficult time. I am a Registered Psychologist with over 10 of experience in Mental health.
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Why is it important for a therapist to be culturally sensitive?
Therapists and clients don’t need to share the same belief system or background to be able to work effectively together, but a therapist whose training includes a focus on cultural competence may be better able to form a therapeutic bond with individuals from a range of backgrounds, as they will have experience in tailoring their approach to each client—and will be prepared to acknowledge and consider the effects of culture, religion, and other factors on each individual.
Why is it important to find a therapist sensitive to Christian values?
Each person brings a unique history and background to therapy, making it important to find a licensed therapist who is trained in a broad range of treatment modalities. In addition, for people who grow up in a faith tradition that strongly influences the way they conduct their everyday life, finding a therapist who understands or shares that background can ease the disclosure of sensitive information and facilitate the therapeutic process. For some clients, a Christian therapist is likely to incorporate faith-based principles into emotional healing techniques.
How do I recognise an effective Christian therapist?
Christian therapists are licensed mental health professionals—holding a master’s or doctoral degree in medicine, nursing, psychology, counseling, social work, or marriage and family therapy—who are also familiar with Christian beliefs and values. They have an understanding of the importance that Christian principles play in the lives of individuals and families, which allows them to be especially sensitive to the kinds of struggles that can affect daily functioning. Like all effective therapists, a Christian therapist will have undergone training and certification in a variety of treatment modalities that help people through crises and enable them to master the challenges of life.
Why might someone feel comfortable with a Christian therapist?
While training, qualifications, and experience are always important, research has long established that a strong alliance between client and therapist is a major contributor to therapeutic success. An alliance is likely to be strengthened with a therapist who not only is responsive to questions and concerns but also shares a client’s faith and values. Sensitivity to spiritual matters as well as to everyday struggles can provide a welcome sense of safety and contribute to the bond between client and therapist, both of which support the therapeutic process.
Who is included in Psychology Today’s directory of Christian therapists?
The directory of Christian therapists includes professionals who have shared their background in their profiles. However, not all therapists choose to disclose this information, and they may not appear in search results for this reason. The directory also shows therapists who indicate that they have extensive experience working with Christian clients, regardless of their own background or religious affiliation.