Couples Counselling Therapists in Alberta
Indigo Psychology - Lauren Chan
Psychologist, MA, RPsych
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T3B
I am passionate about guiding you towards lasting positive changes by utilizing effective treatment models. I bring experience working with diverse populations from the Calgary Counselling Centre, Carya (formerly Calgary Family Services), Distress Centre, and Society for Treatment of Autism. As I believe the best indicator of counselling success is the relationship between the client and their counsellor, I strive to create a warm and welcoming environment by utilizing an empathetic and compassionate approach.
I am passionate about guiding you towards lasting positive changes by utilizing effective treatment models. I bring experience working with diverse populations from the Calgary Counselling Centre, Carya (formerly Calgary Family Services), Distress Centre, and Society for Treatment of Autism. As I believe the best indicator of counselling success is the relationship between the client and their counsellor, I strive to create a warm and welcoming environment by utilizing an empathetic and compassionate approach.
Hi, I’m Allison and I’m glad you are here. Life can throw a lot of curveballs our way. Some days it can feel as though we are drowning in life stressors and caught in worrying spirals or experiencing task paralysis. Other days may feel doable but then a trauma trigger hits us, and we get stopped in our tracks. A counselling relationship can help us navigate through overwhelming and difficult life circumstances. Reaching out for help is hard but with a little bit of discomfort comes change and growth!
Hi, I’m Allison and I’m glad you are here. Life can throw a lot of curveballs our way. Some days it can feel as though we are drowning in life stressors and caught in worrying spirals or experiencing task paralysis. Other days may feel doable but then a trauma trigger hits us, and we get stopped in our tracks. A counselling relationship can help us navigate through overwhelming and difficult life circumstances. Reaching out for help is hard but with a little bit of discomfort comes change and growth!
I work with individuals, couples and families struggling with stressful situations and who need strategies to help cope during these times.
Do you have trouble reaching your goals and feeling stuck in your situations? Counselling is one way to help you move forward in your life so you can focus on your strengths and goals in life. My passion is to explore people's capabilities and working with where you are at in your life to meet your needs.
I work with individuals, couples and families struggling with stressful situations and who need strategies to help cope during these times.
Do you have trouble reaching your goals and feeling stuck in your situations? Counselling is one way to help you move forward in your life so you can focus on your strengths and goals in life. My passion is to explore people's capabilities and working with where you are at in your life to meet your needs.
Salam and hello. A client once shared a quote by Ram Dass that resonated with me: "We're all just walking each other home." Every time I "walk a client home," I feel honoured. I believe that everyone is born with immense amount of strength, but it can be hard to see your strength when you are going through a hard time. My work as a psychologist is built on the foundation of trusting relationship, non-judgmental space, and the positive regard I offer to my clients. I work collaboratively with my clients, supporting them in acknowledging and embracing their strengths and moving gently towards change.
Salam and hello. A client once shared a quote by Ram Dass that resonated with me: "We're all just walking each other home." Every time I "walk a client home," I feel honoured. I believe that everyone is born with immense amount of strength, but it can be hard to see your strength when you are going through a hard time. My work as a psychologist is built on the foundation of trusting relationship, non-judgmental space, and the positive regard I offer to my clients. I work collaboratively with my clients, supporting them in acknowledging and embracing their strengths and moving gently towards change.
We all have experiences that turn our world upside down. These experiences can be anything, but when it happens, we can feel confused, lost, or stuck while struggling to adjust to our new reality. I aim to support clients so that they gain self-knowledge, build resilience, and feel capable in their "new normal." As a Registered Psychologist, I work with individuals (adult and teens), couples, and families to help them achieve and maintain mental wellness while going through experiences that challenge them. I believe all challenges occur within a context, so I include social and cultural factors into my work with all clients.
We all have experiences that turn our world upside down. These experiences can be anything, but when it happens, we can feel confused, lost, or stuck while struggling to adjust to our new reality. I aim to support clients so that they gain self-knowledge, build resilience, and feel capable in their "new normal." As a Registered Psychologist, I work with individuals (adult and teens), couples, and families to help them achieve and maintain mental wellness while going through experiences that challenge them. I believe all challenges occur within a context, so I include social and cultural factors into my work with all clients.
Rochelle Major
Psychologist, BA, MEd, PhD, RPsych
Verified Verified
12 Endorsed
Edmonton, AB T6H
Not accepting new clients
I am doctoral level Registered Psychologist with over 15 years of extensive training and experience in clinical treatment and research. I work with a wide range of issues faced by individuals and couples, tailoring my work to meet their unique needs and drawing on their strength and resilience to facilitate change. I believe strongly in every person's natural ability to heal and grow from painful experiences and feelings. My job is to be a genuine and compassionate guide in this process to help clients move beyond feeling "stuck" and towards a more meaningful and fulfilling life.
I am doctoral level Registered Psychologist with over 15 years of extensive training and experience in clinical treatment and research. I work with a wide range of issues faced by individuals and couples, tailoring my work to meet their unique needs and drawing on their strength and resilience to facilitate change. I believe strongly in every person's natural ability to heal and grow from painful experiences and feelings. My job is to be a genuine and compassionate guide in this process to help clients move beyond feeling "stuck" and towards a more meaningful and fulfilling life.
I am a Registered Psychologist and Registered Marriage and Family Therapist with over 25 years of experience working with individuals, couples and families. I am committed to implementing evidence based treatment and staying current with best practices through attending national and international conferences, as well as keeping up-to-date with the latest research in the field. I believe that positive, meaningful relationships form the foundation of our well-being and the resolution of conflict can improve these relationships for the benefit of the couples, children and families involved.
I am a Registered Psychologist and Registered Marriage and Family Therapist with over 25 years of experience working with individuals, couples and families. I am committed to implementing evidence based treatment and staying current with best practices through attending national and international conferences, as well as keeping up-to-date with the latest research in the field. I believe that positive, meaningful relationships form the foundation of our well-being and the resolution of conflict can improve these relationships for the benefit of the couples, children and families involved.
Have you been challenged continuously by same complex or everyday relationship issues and felt depleted and trapped? Has your life been impacted by past trauma, anxiety, depression, or stress, and feel lost and stuck? I have extensive trainings, expertise, and professional and personal experience to walk you through this tough period and repair relationships with yourself and your loved ones. I am trained and use Gottman Method for couple counselling. I utilize a wide variety of evidence-based approaches including CBT, CPT, NeuroSequential Model, and more, to support you regain your sense of being, purpose, peace, and happiness.
Have you been challenged continuously by same complex or everyday relationship issues and felt depleted and trapped? Has your life been impacted by past trauma, anxiety, depression, or stress, and feel lost and stuck? I have extensive trainings, expertise, and professional and personal experience to walk you through this tough period and repair relationships with yourself and your loved ones. I am trained and use Gottman Method for couple counselling. I utilize a wide variety of evidence-based approaches including CBT, CPT, NeuroSequential Model, and more, to support you regain your sense of being, purpose, peace, and happiness.
Welcome! Having been one of the first in Calgary to be certified in sex addiction therapy, the bulk of my practice consists of individuals and couples in various stages of sex and other addiction recovery. Do you need help in the struggle to remain sober? Would you benefit from guidance in the formulation and maintenance of an effective recovery plan? Do you need a compassionate listener as you make sense of the trauma of discovery? My goal is to promote awareness of your emotional life; to help you establish and negotiate appropriate boundaries; and to enhance trust in all your relationships.
Welcome! Having been one of the first in Calgary to be certified in sex addiction therapy, the bulk of my practice consists of individuals and couples in various stages of sex and other addiction recovery. Do you need help in the struggle to remain sober? Would you benefit from guidance in the formulation and maintenance of an effective recovery plan? Do you need a compassionate listener as you make sense of the trauma of discovery? My goal is to promote awareness of your emotional life; to help you establish and negotiate appropriate boundaries; and to enhance trust in all your relationships.
Life is full of struggles! I can help you get back to feeling like you again. I offer multiple proven mental health interventions in providing therapy for individuals, couples and families. As a Mental Health Therapist, I have found that my experience with CFS, RCSD, as well as working as a Behavioral Health Specialist as a consultant for mental health disorders in various medical clinics has allowed me to support through direct mental health therapy or with system navigation concurrently. My hope to continue to provide consistently increased measured levels of intervention success with the clients and families I serve.
Life is full of struggles! I can help you get back to feeling like you again. I offer multiple proven mental health interventions in providing therapy for individuals, couples and families. As a Mental Health Therapist, I have found that my experience with CFS, RCSD, as well as working as a Behavioral Health Specialist as a consultant for mental health disorders in various medical clinics has allowed me to support through direct mental health therapy or with system navigation concurrently. My hope to continue to provide consistently increased measured levels of intervention success with the clients and families I serve.
Salena Dhoot
Registered Provisional Psychologist, MC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T2P
Waitlist for new clients
A strong therapeutic relationship built on trust, honesty, respect, and non-judgement are critical for successful therapy.
I specialize in ADHD, trauma, anxiety (including phobias), life transitions, and various other concerns that teens, adults, and older adults may be struggling with. I know reaching out for help can be daunting. I am here to help you move from surviving to thriving. You may have struggles similar to others, but each individual is on their own journey. My goal is to help you reach your destination.
A strong therapeutic relationship built on trust, honesty, respect, and non-judgement are critical for successful therapy.
I specialize in ADHD, trauma, anxiety (including phobias), life transitions, and various other concerns that teens, adults, and older adults may be struggling with. I know reaching out for help can be daunting. I am here to help you move from surviving to thriving. You may have struggles similar to others, but each individual is on their own journey. My goal is to help you reach your destination.
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You are not alone. At REACH we build real connections with real people walking through our door. Humor, genuine compassion and empathy are necessary for healing-especially the humor part-and combined together, they create a healing force! We know that sometimes, life is just hard. It can come out of nowhere, but know that counselling helps during the tough times. It helps us endure when we don’t think we can, helps us recover from what we’ve survived, teaches us how to gain insight about who we are and find our way back to "our normal" when we feel lost and alone. We are here for you.
Please connect with us when times get tough and you are looking for individual, family, and couples counselling, assessments, child therapy, play therapy, art therapy, or sand-tray work.
You are not alone. At REACH we build real connections with real people walking through our door. Humor, genuine compassion and empathy are necessary for healing-especially the humor part-and combined together, they create a healing force! We know that sometimes, life is just hard. It can come out of nowhere, but know that counselling helps during the tough times. It helps us endure when we don’t think we can, helps us recover from what we’ve survived, teaches us how to gain insight about who we are and find our way back to "our normal" when we feel lost and alone. We are here for you.
I am a PACT (Psychobiological Approach to Couples Therapy) trained therapist with specialized skills for helping couples understand patterned responses to relational conflict.
CONFIDENTIAL, COMPASSIONATE, SKILLED...My clients are curious, brave and ready to evolve, even if they're not quite sure what that looks like yet. They are looking to access the underlying roots of present day triggers, to live authentically in a world that promotes quick fix solutions and unending busyness. Meaningful growth commands us to slow down, pay attention, inquire within, and be (not do). Individuals that connect with me are ready for something different, something deeper. They are ready to develop a more compassionate relationship to the parts of self that are calling for attention. They are ready to thrive.
I am a PACT (Psychobiological Approach to Couples Therapy) trained therapist with specialized skills for helping couples understand patterned responses to relational conflict.
CONFIDENTIAL, COMPASSIONATE, SKILLED...My clients are curious, brave and ready to evolve, even if they're not quite sure what that looks like yet. They are looking to access the underlying roots of present day triggers, to live authentically in a world that promotes quick fix solutions and unending busyness. Meaningful growth commands us to slow down, pay attention, inquire within, and be (not do). Individuals that connect with me are ready for something different, something deeper. They are ready to develop a more compassionate relationship to the parts of self that are calling for attention. They are ready to thrive.
Stephen strives to develop a mutually respectful therapeutic relationship with his clients built on trust, respect, and safety.
Have you experienced trauma that is negatively impacting your daily life? Are you experiencing performance anxiety, blocks, slumps, Focal Dystonia and/or want to expand performance/creativity? Do you have behaviors associated with craving, temporary relief, and long-term negative consequences that you are unable to stop? Brainspotting locates, targets, processes, and releases trauma in the brain and body, expanding performance and creativity, from the source.
Stephen strives to develop a mutually respectful therapeutic relationship with his clients built on trust, respect, and safety.
Have you experienced trauma that is negatively impacting your daily life? Are you experiencing performance anxiety, blocks, slumps, Focal Dystonia and/or want to expand performance/creativity? Do you have behaviors associated with craving, temporary relief, and long-term negative consequences that you are unable to stop? Brainspotting locates, targets, processes, and releases trauma in the brain and body, expanding performance and creativity, from the source.
Meena Ramaswamy
Psychologist, MC, RPsych, CHT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Edmonton, AB T6M
Not accepting new clients
I work with clients and their personal challenges with care, warmth, compassion, and curiosity. We explore the barriers that hold you back from having the life you desire. My focus is to guide you towards a deeper level of change. We do this by exploring the patterns keeping you stuck, beliefs that limit you, and thoughts that cause you distress. Often these patterns are rooted in the past due to early attachment, developmental, relational and shock trauma. Processing these experiences in a safe therapeutic relationship, allows us to heal the past and move to a place of authenticity, integrity, and satisfaction in our lives.
I work with clients and their personal challenges with care, warmth, compassion, and curiosity. We explore the barriers that hold you back from having the life you desire. My focus is to guide you towards a deeper level of change. We do this by exploring the patterns keeping you stuck, beliefs that limit you, and thoughts that cause you distress. Often these patterns are rooted in the past due to early attachment, developmental, relational and shock trauma. Processing these experiences in a safe therapeutic relationship, allows us to heal the past and move to a place of authenticity, integrity, and satisfaction in our lives.
Krystal Bryant
Psychologist, MC, RPsych, CCTP-II
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Red Deer, AB T4N
Not accepting new clients
I help people get unstuck from painful patterns of chaos, overwhelm, depression, isolation, unhelpful thinking, and self-sabotage so they are open to more possibilities of calmness, clarity, joy, connection, confidence, and self-worth. Providing an inclusive environment for individuals from diverse backgrounds, I offer therapy for individuals, couples, and groups to address challenges such as grief/loss, trauma, depression, anxiety, and relationship challenges.
I help people get unstuck from painful patterns of chaos, overwhelm, depression, isolation, unhelpful thinking, and self-sabotage so they are open to more possibilities of calmness, clarity, joy, connection, confidence, and self-worth. Providing an inclusive environment for individuals from diverse backgrounds, I offer therapy for individuals, couples, and groups to address challenges such as grief/loss, trauma, depression, anxiety, and relationship challenges.
Nicole Marie Bullock
Psychologist, MC, RPsych
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T2M
Waitlist for new clients
As a Registered Psychologist I am experienced working with individuals and couples and their personal concerns, I have specialized training and interest working with infertility, pregnancy loss, birth trauma, prenatal and postpartum mental health; and, religious trauma and transitions.
In our life we sometimes experience unexpected, painful and challenging circumstances which can be difficult to navigate on your own. It can be helpful to explore your story with someone you trust and feel comfortable sharing your experiences and feelings with. In therapy I provide a safe, genuine, and compassionate environment to help you uncover and understand who you are and identify the changes you want to make in your life. I believe it's my role to be supportive and help you identify and work towards the future you desire and choose.
As a Registered Psychologist I am experienced working with individuals and couples and their personal concerns, I have specialized training and interest working with infertility, pregnancy loss, birth trauma, prenatal and postpartum mental health; and, religious trauma and transitions.
In our life we sometimes experience unexpected, painful and challenging circumstances which can be difficult to navigate on your own. It can be helpful to explore your story with someone you trust and feel comfortable sharing your experiences and feelings with. In therapy I provide a safe, genuine, and compassionate environment to help you uncover and understand who you are and identify the changes you want to make in your life. I believe it's my role to be supportive and help you identify and work towards the future you desire and choose.
My areas of expertise include working with adult trauma, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, illness adjustment, family dynamics and relationship issues.
I am deeply committed and passionate about providing a safe, compassionate, and inclusive environment for healing within my private practice. With a prideful dedication, I offer clients a sanctuary—a space where safety, warmth, and nurturing abound, fostering growth and resilience. Grounded in my belief is the transformative power of therapy, I employ a diverse array of therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), narrative therapy, trauma-informed care, strength-based approaches, mindfulness-based techniques, solution-focused therapy, and recovery-oriented practices.
My areas of expertise include working with adult trauma, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, illness adjustment, family dynamics and relationship issues.
I am deeply committed and passionate about providing a safe, compassionate, and inclusive environment for healing within my private practice. With a prideful dedication, I offer clients a sanctuary—a space where safety, warmth, and nurturing abound, fostering growth and resilience. Grounded in my belief is the transformative power of therapy, I employ a diverse array of therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), narrative therapy, trauma-informed care, strength-based approaches, mindfulness-based techniques, solution-focused therapy, and recovery-oriented practices.
I specialize in sex and sexuality, relationship and family concerns, couples' conflicts and communication, chronic pain and disease management, adolescent development, parenting concerns, anxiety treatment, clinical hypnosis, pre/peri/post-natal concerns, family planning, behavioural health interventions, and supervision/training of health professionals.
"Insanity: Doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results." - Albert Einstein - As a psychologist, I tend to work with people to focus them on what they can change and control to find successes with their problems. Whether working with couples, families, children, youth, or adults, I'd like to be the guy who listens in a way others may have failed to hear you before. My ideal client is anyone craving new skills, new ways of thinking and feeling, and is ready to learn how to think anew about the things they were once sure of.
I specialize in sex and sexuality, relationship and family concerns, couples' conflicts and communication, chronic pain and disease management, adolescent development, parenting concerns, anxiety treatment, clinical hypnosis, pre/peri/post-natal concerns, family planning, behavioural health interventions, and supervision/training of health professionals.
"Insanity: Doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results." - Albert Einstein - As a psychologist, I tend to work with people to focus them on what they can change and control to find successes with their problems. Whether working with couples, families, children, youth, or adults, I'd like to be the guy who listens in a way others may have failed to hear you before. My ideal client is anyone craving new skills, new ways of thinking and feeling, and is ready to learn how to think anew about the things they were once sure of.
My techniques are informed by strength- based, relationship- centered and trauma- informed methods with a priority on going at your pace.
Struggling with a traumatic event, mental health and/ or addictions can feel like drowning in unseen waves; the waves of grief, anxiety, anger, fear, trauma, relational concerns, transitions, or self-worth. We try to soothe ourselves by acting out on ourselves, and others or engaging in behaviours that harm us and those we love. I believe that we can hold fragility and resilience, courage and fear, uncertainty and hope. You can begin the process of rebuilding and reclaiming all while staying afloat. Together, we will begin to anticipate those waves coming and not get pulled under but rather negotiate them with resounding courage.
My techniques are informed by strength- based, relationship- centered and trauma- informed methods with a priority on going at your pace.
Struggling with a traumatic event, mental health and/ or addictions can feel like drowning in unseen waves; the waves of grief, anxiety, anger, fear, trauma, relational concerns, transitions, or self-worth. We try to soothe ourselves by acting out on ourselves, and others or engaging in behaviours that harm us and those we love. I believe that we can hold fragility and resilience, courage and fear, uncertainty and hope. You can begin the process of rebuilding and reclaiming all while staying afloat. Together, we will begin to anticipate those waves coming and not get pulled under but rather negotiate them with resounding courage.
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Couples Counselling
Does couples counseling work?
Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.
When should a couple seek counseling?
Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.
How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?
The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.
How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?
The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.