Reality Therapy in Sherwood Park, AB
Hello! My person-centered approach influences the therapy I offer clients, allowing the opportunity for emotional processing and self-exploration and growth in a non-judgmental atmosphere. My practice includes therapy for adults of all ages and genders, adolescents, individuals, couples and families. My clinical expertise is in treating clients who are living with a variety of issues such as depression, self-harm, grief and loss, abuse and trauma, stress, self-esteem concerns, and interpersonal struggles, relationship, marriage and family difficulties, LGBTQ+ and sexuality, addictions and substance abuse, and personality and mood disorders (i.e. bi-polar disorder), and anxiety.
Hello! My person-centered approach influences the therapy I offer clients, allowing the opportunity for emotional processing and self-exploration and growth in a non-judgmental atmosphere. My practice includes therapy for adults of all ages and genders, adolescents, individuals, couples and families. My clinical expertise is in treating clients who are living with a variety of issues such as depression, self-harm, grief and loss, abuse and trauma, stress, self-esteem concerns, and interpersonal struggles, relationship, marriage and family difficulties, LGBTQ+ and sexuality, addictions and substance abuse, and personality and mood disorders (i.e. bi-polar disorder), and anxiety.
Choosing a therapist can feel like a daunting task; I do not believe that therapy is one size fits all and hope that the following information will help you decide whether we might be a good fit! My clients describe me as non-judgmental, genuine, warm, funny, enthusiastic and honest. I believe that we only have one shot at this thing called life and that we all deserve to live that life to the fullest (and I would love to hear about what that might mean to you)! In the words of Mary Oliver, "What will you do with your one wild and precious life?"
Choosing a therapist can feel like a daunting task; I do not believe that therapy is one size fits all and hope that the following information will help you decide whether we might be a good fit! My clients describe me as non-judgmental, genuine, warm, funny, enthusiastic and honest. I believe that we only have one shot at this thing called life and that we all deserve to live that life to the fullest (and I would love to hear about what that might mean to you)! In the words of Mary Oliver, "What will you do with your one wild and precious life?"
With over 25 years of experience in counselling Dr Ottawa has helped over 2,000+ couples to re-establish and re-direct their relationships. Dr. Ottawa believes that recovery and regaining your relationship is possible. Relationships are always changing but the principals that build and sustain strong relationship do not. Marriage and Couple Relationships require a longterm investment of time and commitment. We celebrate the differences and uniqueness of all relationships and take to heart the success of each of our clients.
With over 25 years of experience in counselling Dr Ottawa has helped over 2,000+ couples to re-establish and re-direct their relationships. Dr. Ottawa believes that recovery and regaining your relationship is possible. Relationships are always changing but the principals that build and sustain strong relationship do not. Marriage and Couple Relationships require a longterm investment of time and commitment. We celebrate the differences and uniqueness of all relationships and take to heart the success of each of our clients.
Do you experience overwhelming emotions & wish you had the skills to cope more effectively through life’s challenges? As a Registered Psychologist I offer support in assisting clients in seeking the changes they desire. I utilize Solution Focused & Cognitive Behaviour Therapy in my practice. I provide counselling services to adults & adolescents presenting with a variety of mental health concerns including: anxiety, depression, self-esteem/confidence, stress/anger management, parenting, divorce/separation, healthy communication/boundary setting, life transitions & developing effective coping skills. Morning/afternoon/evening avail.
Do you experience overwhelming emotions & wish you had the skills to cope more effectively through life’s challenges? As a Registered Psychologist I offer support in assisting clients in seeking the changes they desire. I utilize Solution Focused & Cognitive Behaviour Therapy in my practice. I provide counselling services to adults & adolescents presenting with a variety of mental health concerns including: anxiety, depression, self-esteem/confidence, stress/anger management, parenting, divorce/separation, healthy communication/boundary setting, life transitions & developing effective coping skills. Morning/afternoon/evening avail.
Strength Counselling Services
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, RCC, CCC, RSW, RP
Verified Verified
Sherwood Park, AB T8B (Online Only)
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
Lumina Counselling Services
Psychiatric Nurse, MA, BSc, RPN
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sherwood Park, AB T8E
I help people overcome anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship issues, and many others. I ensure that my clients have the tools to maintain the gains they have made with me. The services I offer are effective, efficient, collaborative, and affordable. I have an extensive clinical and academic background in psychology, psychiatry, and pharmacology. Moreover, my education in the humanities and my personal varied background helps me serve clients dealing with multicultural, cross-cultural, and family matters. I have been in a private practice since 2009 with 25 years of experience in the field. I also teach at MacEwan University.
I help people overcome anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship issues, and many others. I ensure that my clients have the tools to maintain the gains they have made with me. The services I offer are effective, efficient, collaborative, and affordable. I have an extensive clinical and academic background in psychology, psychiatry, and pharmacology. Moreover, my education in the humanities and my personal varied background helps me serve clients dealing with multicultural, cross-cultural, and family matters. I have been in a private practice since 2009 with 25 years of experience in the field. I also teach at MacEwan University.
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My services are available province-wide via video, in-person in Calgary, or by phone. I specialize in relationships and fostering healthy communication for couples and families with children/teens. Areas of support include, but are not limited to, PTSD/CPTSD, trauma, anxiety, depression, borderline personality (BPD), and OCD. I have extensive experience with Canadian Veterans, Canadian Armed Forces members, RCMP, and First Responders. I am an ally and safe space for 2sLGTBQIA+ communities, and my experience also extends to relationships along the spectrum of ethical non-monogamy (ENM), poly/ open/ swinging relationship dynamics.
My services are available province-wide via video, in-person in Calgary, or by phone. I specialize in relationships and fostering healthy communication for couples and families with children/teens. Areas of support include, but are not limited to, PTSD/CPTSD, trauma, anxiety, depression, borderline personality (BPD), and OCD. I have extensive experience with Canadian Veterans, Canadian Armed Forces members, RCMP, and First Responders. I am an ally and safe space for 2sLGTBQIA+ communities, and my experience also extends to relationships along the spectrum of ethical non-monogamy (ENM), poly/ open/ swinging relationship dynamics.
Accepting New Clients- I am a Registered Psychologist and a trained EMDR therapist specializing in working with adults and couples. I am a compassionate and authentic individual that offers unconditional positive regards and genuine empathy. As a therapist, I am very person-centered, empathetic and nurturing. I use techniques and strategies from the Advanced Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing, Gottman Couples Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Narrative Therapy and Mindfulness to best support clients' personal needs.
Accepting New Clients- I am a Registered Psychologist and a trained EMDR therapist specializing in working with adults and couples. I am a compassionate and authentic individual that offers unconditional positive regards and genuine empathy. As a therapist, I am very person-centered, empathetic and nurturing. I use techniques and strategies from the Advanced Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing, Gottman Couples Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Narrative Therapy and Mindfulness to best support clients' personal needs.
If you are seeking the opportunity for low-cost counselling and would like to meet with a dynamic and eager student professional then the Counselling Support Centre is the place for you. We offer clients the opportunity to receive evidence based counselling from a counselling learner and a team of supervisors! Lack of funds, little to no benefits, may have you looking for affordable counselling. If you have a desire to change and grow and need someone to work with you on that, look no further!
If you are seeking the opportunity for low-cost counselling and would like to meet with a dynamic and eager student professional then the Counselling Support Centre is the place for you. We offer clients the opportunity to receive evidence based counselling from a counselling learner and a team of supervisors! Lack of funds, little to no benefits, may have you looking for affordable counselling. If you have a desire to change and grow and need someone to work with you on that, look no further!
Online Therapists
I am a Clinical Psychologist with 41 years of experience working in hospitals, university and currently only in private practice. I worked overseas in a pediatric oncology and in a Pain Clinic. As the Director of the Psychology Department at the Cross Cancer Institute in Edmonton, I helped cancer patients and their families; I supervised graduate students and was involved in published research. I achieved the level of Clinical Professor of Palliative Medicine at the University of Alberta. Following my departure from the Cross Cancer Institute, I worked at the University of Alberta Hospital in the Burn and Trauma units.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with 41 years of experience working in hospitals, university and currently only in private practice. I worked overseas in a pediatric oncology and in a Pain Clinic. As the Director of the Psychology Department at the Cross Cancer Institute in Edmonton, I helped cancer patients and their families; I supervised graduate students and was involved in published research. I achieved the level of Clinical Professor of Palliative Medicine at the University of Alberta. Following my departure from the Cross Cancer Institute, I worked at the University of Alberta Hospital in the Burn and Trauma units.
I know you. I've been there. Your kiddo is struggling and you don't know how to help. You are trying everything and still finding yourself crying in your coffee. Whether you are a young adult or have a child struggling with depression, anxiety and behaviour issues that make life more challenging, play therapy can help facilitate communication and express needs when words are hard to find.
I know you. I've been there. Your kiddo is struggling and you don't know how to help. You are trying everything and still finding yourself crying in your coffee. Whether you are a young adult or have a child struggling with depression, anxiety and behaviour issues that make life more challenging, play therapy can help facilitate communication and express needs when words are hard to find.
Hollie Trobak, REACH Psychological Services Inc.
Psychologist, BA, MC, RPsych
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Edmonton, AB T5L
Humor, genuine compassion and empathy are necessary for healing - especially the humor part! Which is why they are benchmarks of my clinical practice. Combined together, the healing force created is a 'game changer' in people's lives. My approach to psychotherapy is person centered (congrats, you are unique! Your therapy should be too), grounded in attachment theory (relationships are our friend! Don't argue...everyone needs a friend) and developmental psychology (we all go through life changes, change suucks, but it's unavoidable). All this guides our path to wellness. Heads up - standard credential speech ahead...
Humor, genuine compassion and empathy are necessary for healing - especially the humor part! Which is why they are benchmarks of my clinical practice. Combined together, the healing force created is a 'game changer' in people's lives. My approach to psychotherapy is person centered (congrats, you are unique! Your therapy should be too), grounded in attachment theory (relationships are our friend! Don't argue...everyone needs a friend) and developmental psychology (we all go through life changes, change suucks, but it's unavoidable). All this guides our path to wellness. Heads up - standard credential speech ahead...
Strength Counselling Services
Counsellor, MEd, RCC, CCC, RSW, RP
Verified Verified
Beaumont, AB T4X (Online Only)
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
Perceptions Counselling Services
Counsellor, MPCC, RPC, CertCC
Verified Verified
Spruce Grove, AB T7Y
Perceptions...This is what we live out. The way we see the world and what we expect based on what we have experiences so far. Sometimes life does not ask you what you want, and it can get frustrating, and painful trying to live with, date or communicate with someone in your life that you can not understand. What has your history been? What did it teach you ? What do you want from your life? What would it take to get that? Sometimes an outside perspective can help you to see more clearly. Reaching out to someone with an objective view can help. I am trauma informed and specialize in Cluster B Personality Disorders.
Perceptions...This is what we live out. The way we see the world and what we expect based on what we have experiences so far. Sometimes life does not ask you what you want, and it can get frustrating, and painful trying to live with, date or communicate with someone in your life that you can not understand. What has your history been? What did it teach you ? What do you want from your life? What would it take to get that? Sometimes an outside perspective can help you to see more clearly. Reaching out to someone with an objective view can help. I am trauma informed and specialize in Cluster B Personality Disorders.
Daisy Grossi - Clear Presence Psychology
Psychologist, BA, MCP, RPsych
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Edmonton, AB T6H
Waitlist for new clients
Many people struggle with confidence and are unable to fulfill their goals for relationships, work, and personal fulfillment. Understanding how your core values and beliefs impact aspects of your life such as work, relationships, and overall fulfillment can give you the power to overcome these struggles. Through learning to accept and love yourself fully you can move past shame that is likely impacting how you feel and behave. Through awareness of your power to change the meaning you give to events within your childhood, you can become free from limiting beliefs.
Many people struggle with confidence and are unable to fulfill their goals for relationships, work, and personal fulfillment. Understanding how your core values and beliefs impact aspects of your life such as work, relationships, and overall fulfillment can give you the power to overcome these struggles. Through learning to accept and love yourself fully you can move past shame that is likely impacting how you feel and behave. Through awareness of your power to change the meaning you give to events within your childhood, you can become free from limiting beliefs.
Registered Therapeutic Counsellor/ Registered Counselling Therapist - Specialized with Level 2 training with the Gottman Method Couples Therapy. I have 25 years work experience with Family, Community Support , Catholic Family Services Outreach, Addictions, Anger, Youth and Early Childhood. My home provides an inviting , non-judgmental counselling and wellness environment , where the coffee is always on. ............Adapted from Proverbs 18:10 "God I declare that your name is a strong tower. I can run into it and be safe."
Registered Therapeutic Counsellor/ Registered Counselling Therapist - Specialized with Level 2 training with the Gottman Method Couples Therapy. I have 25 years work experience with Family, Community Support , Catholic Family Services Outreach, Addictions, Anger, Youth and Early Childhood. My home provides an inviting , non-judgmental counselling and wellness environment , where the coffee is always on. ............Adapted from Proverbs 18:10 "God I declare that your name is a strong tower. I can run into it and be safe."
I work with clients who are seeking to connect, understand, and embrace their own authenticity; people who are looking for self-development and growth. You want to understand yourself in relation to your lived experience, of course pursuing symptom-reduction, but not just that. You want to work toward lasting change, not just a temporary reprieve from whatever is causing them distress. You are open to exploring parts of yourself that you do not like and make you feel uncomfortable because this is where your truth exists, and without knowing or embracing these parts, you will remain only half of your whole and change will not occur.
I work with clients who are seeking to connect, understand, and embrace their own authenticity; people who are looking for self-development and growth. You want to understand yourself in relation to your lived experience, of course pursuing symptom-reduction, but not just that. You want to work toward lasting change, not just a temporary reprieve from whatever is causing them distress. You are open to exploring parts of yourself that you do not like and make you feel uncomfortable because this is where your truth exists, and without knowing or embracing these parts, you will remain only half of your whole and change will not occur.
I believe that every person has worth and value and that we are created for connection and relationship - relationship with ourselves, others, and the Divine. BUT - life can be hard and we can lose our way on all three levels. When we are relationally out of sink we tend to repeat old coping patterns that no longer serve us well. Healing comes when we take the "filter off" and courageously find our voice in a brave - safe space. We talk, we listen, we process and we heal. I have been in those places and know that change happens.
I believe that every person has worth and value and that we are created for connection and relationship - relationship with ourselves, others, and the Divine. BUT - life can be hard and we can lose our way on all three levels. When we are relationally out of sink we tend to repeat old coping patterns that no longer serve us well. Healing comes when we take the "filter off" and courageously find our voice in a brave - safe space. We talk, we listen, we process and we heal. I have been in those places and know that change happens.
I have both professional training and personal experience with hard and painful situations. Whether you feel hopeless, unsettled, conflicted or downright angry at your circumstances or maybe you just sense there is way more to this life than you are currently experiencing, I believe I can help. With my direct approach, it won’t take long to get to the heart of the issues, the core problems, so we can work together to find the best possible solutions. I come alongside individuals or couples, adults and teens, to help understand or change perspective so you can rewrite the narrative of your life.
I have both professional training and personal experience with hard and painful situations. Whether you feel hopeless, unsettled, conflicted or downright angry at your circumstances or maybe you just sense there is way more to this life than you are currently experiencing, I believe I can help. With my direct approach, it won’t take long to get to the heart of the issues, the core problems, so we can work together to find the best possible solutions. I come alongside individuals or couples, adults and teens, to help understand or change perspective so you can rewrite the narrative of your life.
Take a moment to imagine what could be better. Feeling less overwhelmed, experiencing more regulated and happier emotions, improving your relationships, or maybe doing better at work or at school? If you are looking for an experienced therapist with specialized training to support mood disorders, anxiety, learning disabilities/ ADHD, and improving coping and resilience to stress then contact Terilyn to take the next step to reaching your goals. Terilyn offers some group therapy and also offers psychoeducational assessments to support applications for specialized services and academic accommodations.
Take a moment to imagine what could be better. Feeling less overwhelmed, experiencing more regulated and happier emotions, improving your relationships, or maybe doing better at work or at school? If you are looking for an experienced therapist with specialized training to support mood disorders, anxiety, learning disabilities/ ADHD, and improving coping and resilience to stress then contact Terilyn to take the next step to reaching your goals. Terilyn offers some group therapy and also offers psychoeducational assessments to support applications for specialized services and academic accommodations.
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Is reality therapy evidence-based?
Reality therapy is not well-studied, and it may not be as effective in treating certain mental health conditions when compared with evidence-based treatments like cognitive behavioural or acceptance and commitment therapies. However, some research does indicate that reality therapy might be helpful for people with addiction, and may be effective in treating social anxiety in young people.
How long does reality therapy last?
Reality therapy is less structured when compared with psychoanalysis, for example. Reality therapy is more open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a year or longer and to see their therapist one to two times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a client’s challenges and progress. Individuals can also practice the principles of reality therapy long after treatment has ended.
Does reality therapy work?
Reality therapy can help a person manage concerns such as eating disorders, addiction, substance use, anxiety, phobias, and relationship difficulties. This type of therapy encourages a person to be accountable for their behaviours. This therapy may offer benefits that are hard to measure. Reality therapy can be useful in one-on-one therapy or in group sessions. This method may be used with children, families, and adults.
What are the limitations of reality therapy?
This therapy is person-centered or client-centered, and the therapist focuses on choices made by the individual in the present day. The therapist privileges the individual’s perspective over others. This format may feel frustrating for individuals seeking a more structured approach; certainly, no one therapy type will work for every client.