Adults Therapists in Sherwood Park, AB

Hey there! My name is Tara and I want to show you how amazing and meaningful therapy can be! My aim is to create a safe space for you to be heard and grow into all of your greatest potential. I know reaching out for help can be intimidating. But I am glad you are here and you made it this far. Making changes can sometimes mean being challenged and experiencing discomfort at times. I want to support you through it! I will help you gain your traction again. We will repair, refresh and invigorate the stuck points so you can grow and own all your amazing qualities that make you uniquely YOU!

Welcome! You feel like you feel for very good reasons. Symptoms of anxiety and depression are a natural response to real life experiences. Unfortunately, we can struggle to find our internal resources when these events occur, and then we have great difficulty using our resources and natural wisdom to make changes to get better. I work within a range of CBT and DBT informed strategies, to gain mastery over problems that can seem unsolvable. Are you frustrated and curious about why it can be so hard to get the basic things that you want in life? Is it hard to even know what you want? Do you wonder where to start? I can help.

I have worked in diverse settings over my 10 years as a Social Worker, but my focus and passion has always been on lifelong holistic family wellness. I believe that in order to heal, process, or explore oneself, a safe, compassionate, empowering, and authentic environment must be created. I strive to do this by bringing my whole perfectly imperfect self into session and want you to come as you are. This way we can work together to create a partnership where what you want, need, and believe is valued foremost. I also identify as a Highly Sensitive Person and enjoy working with kids, adults and parents that relate to feeling deeply.

I am a compassionate and empathic Psychologist who truly believes that all people have the strengths and abilities to bring about change in their own lives and are an expert in their own lived experience. I specialize in working with children and adults who experience concerns including anxiety, depression, stress, ADHD, behavioural issues, emotional regulation concerns, self-esteem, body positivity, and trauma.

Welcome, I am accepting new clients! You deserve to show up to therapy as your authentic self without judgement or shame. I believe that therapy is less about the modalities or therapy approaches used, and more about meeting you where you're at in your unique journey. My approach is not one-size-fits-all; it's a personalized experience that respects your needs and individuality. Collaboration is important, and our work together will be a partnership based on trust, compassion, empathy.

If you are concerned about your child/youth’s anxiety or mood, I have two decades of experience that I can offer. If you have an anxious/sensitive personality, or are a perfectionist that worries too much, or find yourself over thinking everything - we may be a great fit. If you simply need a safe place to work towards personal growth, self discovery, work/life balance, or living your best life, I would love to help you on your journey. If you are experiencing fertility or reproductive setbacks that impact your identity or parenting/family challenges that others just don’t seem to understand, I would invite you to connect with me.

I strive to provide a safe and non-judgemental therapeutic environment where clients feel comfortable to share how they are experiencing life and where they are struggling. My focus is to meet my clients where they are at and to work collaboratively with them to make the changes they want to see in their lives. I specialize in helping those who experience anxiety, depression, difficulty in relationships, anger issues, and life transitions. I support clients to challenge themselves, evaluate patterns, explore their inner experiences, increase awareness of emotions, and to process past hurts so that they can heal and move forward.

It can be hard feeling overwhelmed with your day to day, behavior concerns can cause a lot of tension and stress in the home and outside the home. You don't have to suffer alone; child behaviors, disabilities, and teen risk behaviors can affect the family dynamics but it can be managed to help individuals and families thrive. I work with children of any age, adults, seniors, couples, and families.

My practice encompasses working with youth, adults, couples and families, and a wide range of clients, including uniformed personnel, First Nations (on reserve), culturally diverse, LGBTQ individuals, clients in care, the inner city population, as well as with young offenders in Brazil. The main issues that have been presented in my practice are complex trauma, addictions, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, interpersonal relationships, and maladaptive behaviours.

I work with children, adolescents and adults with a range of presenting challenges, such as anxiety, depression, lack of social skills, low self-esteem, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, ADHD, FASD, Autism, relationship issues, grief and loss, and trauma. I also work with families to address behavioral challenges or to rebuild strained relationships.

Throughout the years I have had the privilege to work with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, everyday stressors, navigating family dynamics, creating healthy boundaries, first responders, individual relationship breakdown, veterans, parents, and young adults who are stuck and need someone to help to a healthy and happy lifestyle.

I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and young adults. I am a certified play therapist and supervisor (CPT-S) through the Canadian Association of Play Therapy (CAPT). I take an integrative, client-centered approach to therapy, which also incorporates modalities such as sandtray, attachment theory, polyvagal theory, sensorimotor psychotherapy, narrative therapy, dialectical behaviour therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness, Theraplay, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), family systems, and others.

I am a Registered Psychologist who appreciates the importance of empowerment and autonomy for all individuals. I value a client's need to be heard, respected, supported, and given a safe space to uncover their skills and strengths. I have a special interest in supporting teens and young adults as they navigate changes, life transitions, and challenges (ie. anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, motivation, identity, sports and school issues, and low self-esteem). My background in sports and education provides valuable experience with building connections and a genuine understanding of teens, youth, and young adults.

Ward & Associates is a group psychology practice that provides counselling services to adults, teens, children, couples, and families. Our team of highly trained clinicians are dedicated to helping clients develop the necessary skills and strategies to overcome challenges and achieve personal growth. With a client-centered approach, we tailor our therapeutic interventions to meet the unique needs of each individual, fostering a collaborative and empowering therapeutic relationship. We believe in creating a safe and supportive environment where clients can explore their thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and work towards growth.

Do you find yourself experiencing a level of stress and discomfort that doesn't seem to match what is happening around you? Do you notice this discomfort but feel helpless to manage or respond to it? Imagine what life could be like if you felt confident in your ability to respond to stress in a way that feels manageable and invites excitement for new opportunities. It can be challenging, but our brains' inherent capacity for healing offers profound hope.

I am a Registered Provisional Psychologist with over 20 years of experience working within the fields of mental health and education. I offer a trauma-informed, personalized approach to treating my clients and recognize the intersectional nature of people’s lives and identities. I have worked and continue to work in schools, a non-profit organization, and private practice. I love working with youth, families and adults with varying complexities and vulnerabilities that include diverse socio-emotional concerns, depression, anxiety, academic concerns, peer and family relationship concerns, and complex trauma-related disorders.

I offer Christian Counselling that is very unique by combining my knowledge & experience as a therapist in the public sector for 18 years as well as the 7 years of experience in Christian Inner Healing & Counselling for several organizations. I support your healing journey by creating a space and pointed experience to reach those areas that are not only easy to find but also highlight those areas that are hiding or tucked away. I focus on the body, mind, heart, and spirit healing experience that creates wholeness in a way some have never experienced through Christian Prayer Counselling while utilizing other therapeutic modalities

“Life is tough” - reading that phrase might really resonate with you, but it might also seem like the understatement of the year because in fact, life feels impossible and unbearable. Or maybe, you feel that the word “tough” is too strong and life is actually going ok, but there are some rough spots you could use help with. No matter where you are in life, what’s happening, or how challenging you may find it, you deserve to be supported through it and reaching out is a great step. Remember, you are never “too broken” to be helped and your problems are never “too small” to be worth asking for help.

My experience is that we all deal with difficulties in our lives, perhaps one of the most damaging messages we receive early on is that we need to do it all alone and it's defeating feeling stuck and not knowing where to start. There's a pressure to change and do things differently, and succeed at everything, but as a person you live in a context that contributes to the problems you're facing. Change is hard and it happens through experimenting, failing and learning and it helps when gentle support and acceptance is present.