Therapists Beginning With Q in Alberta

Are you dealing with anxious thoughts? Are you struggling to connect with others or even yourself? Are your relationships suffering? Perhaps you are dealing with grief and loss? Feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, and frustrated can be disheartening. I am here to tell you that it is possible to gain perspective once again! It is possible to improve your relationships! You can improve your life- and I would be honoured to be part of that journey.

My name is Naomi Isaac (she/her), and I am a queer therapist who specializes in working with individuals who may be struggling to integrate queer and spiritual identities. Queer people from religious faith backgrounds (and their families) are often marginalized by both the queer community and their faith community, and may feel alone in the struggle they may have to understand their queerness in the context of their faith or religious upbringing. Having a therapist who is familiar with both worlds, who will respect all aspects of their identity, is crucial in working through these unique challenges in counselling.

Welcome to Inner Calm Counselling. As a therapist I seek to provide you with a space that allows you to exhale and catch your breath. Whatever brings you to my office, whether it’s the need to heal from the wounds of trauma, reconnect with yourself, or find calm in a stressful situation, I aspire to support you on your healing journey. I take an integrative and holistic approach, with a belief that each individual has an innate capacity to cultivate their own inner healing. This allows our experience together to be co-created in a way that fits your unique needs and wellness goals.

I enjoy traveling alongside people who are curious about their healing and personal growth. I work with a wide range of concerns including life transitions, emotional regulation, and complex and relational trauma including historical abuse, neglect and systemic oppression. I may be a good fit for folks who are experiencing life transitions and looking for ways to live a more whole, authentic and present life.

I am a Registered Psychologist in the province of Alberta. I have worked in the helping professions for the past 25 years. For 14 years, I worked as an addictions counsellor for Alberta Health Services, 13 years in a residential treatment centre and most recently with Access 24/7. My approach to helping with addictions, depression, anxiety, and beyond is to empower clients to achieve wellness. I take an affirmative approach to addressing the psychological, emotional, physical, and spiritual needs of the individual. I believe a holistic approach to wellness is the best way to address concerns.

I approach all my work from a neurodivergence affirming framework and a holistic wellness perspective. I personally have an ADHD diagnosis, and am a mother of a multiply disabled teen, providing me with lived experience and passion for walking with others in similar circumstances.

Are you feeling overwhelmed, lost and struggling with a lack of meaning in life? I am here to support you. I will work collaboratively with you to reduce troubling symptoms and help you regain a sense of purpose and connection. I predominately work with clients who have experienced trauma, in addition to other concerns such as PTSD, anxiety, addiction and body image issues. I have experience working with people from various ethnic backgrounds, including Indigenous peoples and immigrants struggling with complex trauma and loss of culture.