Relationship Issues Therapists in Alberta

I respect that everyone experiences life differently, coming to therapy with their own story. At times, the voice that tells the story may be self-criticizing and judgemental. My hope for our work together is that you come back to yourself and recognize your inherent strength and capacity for growth. Working from an attachment-based and trauma-informed perspective, I will meet you in a space of authenticity and vulnerability as we explore your inner world and help you develop a stronger and safer connection to self, others, and the world around you. All of you is welcome here, and it is my pleasure to join you.

Are you in a long-term relationship marked with stress, anger and frustration, high conflict, difficult and disrespectful communication, sexual and intimacy problems, and ongoing emotional hurts? Are memory and attention difficulties affecting your current functioning? Perhaps you could benefit from having an expert who understand your needs and assist you in the process of changing old patterns and develop more helpful interpersonal relating skills and better cognitive health. For more than 25 years, I worked overseas and locally helping individuals and couples from different cultures solve their problems.

Are you needing a bit more light in your life? I believe all people possess that inner spark to create meaningful and positive change in their lives. My goal is to help you access those inner resources and provide the support, tools, and guidance to maximize your growth. As a doctoral-trained clinical psychologist, I bring a breadth of skills and perspectives to help you see your challenges differently and support the process of self-discovery. Of particular interest, I actively support young professionals and health providers to thrive in increasingly challenging work contexts so they can continue to be of service to others.

I believe that our ability to create meaningful connections with ourselves and those around us is central to our wellbeing. I look forward to connecting with you to support you in further embedding wellbeing in your life. I aim to provide a safer environment where you can explore yourself and your struggles and am here to support you in creating the life that you want. As a Registered Psychologist, I am committed to ongoing training, using the latest research, and creating the meaningful therapeutic relationship necessary to support you in navigating your way toward the life you deserve.

“Mental health is not a destination but a process- its about how you drive, not where you're going." My main focus as your therapist is to provide you with a safe, comfortable and compassionate environment in order to support you and meet you where you are at in your journey, wherever that may be. Our alliance is of the utmost importance and I strive to form meaningful and strong therapeutic connections so that my clients can flourish.

I believe we’re all doing our best to make it work in a world that teaches isolation and self-reliance when we are wired for safe connection and secure dependence. You may be stuck feeling lonely, isolated, and empty, or maybe you’ve suffered through a difficult relationship, an impossible loss, or in securing a sense of belonging in the world. Through somatically-rooted psychodynamic counselling, we’ll focus on integrating the competing parts of you that fuel your tensions. Using parts-work, metaphor, and somatic practice, we’ll get curious about the patterns you’ve developed to survive.

With over 16 years of experience in couples and family therapy, I specialize in strengthening family relationships, empowering parents, and supporting couples using a collaborative approach. My passion lies in helping parents navigate challenges such as parent-child conflicts, child/adolescent violence, school avoidance, and working with blended families. I also focus my practice on relationship repair for couples, guiding them through complex challenges to rediscover connection. In addition, I work with individuals to emphasize their strengths and resources to foster resilience, achieve their personal goals and diminish anxiety.

Feeling distant from your spouse? Fighting with your teen? Struggling with anger, anxiety, depression, or addiction? Experienced trauma? I work with a variety of clients, but particularly enjoy problems in which clients that have felt misunderstood or mistreated. This includes working with adolescents, parent-teen conflict, relationship difficulties in both individuals and couples, addictions, anger or anxiety management, trauma, and Borderline Personality Disorder. In many of the clients I see, fear and confusion are often barriers to a satisfying life. Healing often comes through gaining confidence in areas one can control.

I am passionate about working with both couples and individual adults in a therapeutic setting. My mode of therapy is technically eclectic, that is, tailored to the specific needs of your story. The genuineness of our conversation is essential in developing trust and rapport, as together, we create solutions for your life’s challenges.

I am a Registered Psychologist, providing services from a strength-based, and intentionally integrative approach. Core to my work is the belief that a rich therapeutic relationship, characterized by mutual respect, collaboration, and trust is key to fostering meaningful change.

*I am currently accepting new clients, both in person and online.* My passion is working with individuals and couples who are experiencing relationship issues. I believe that many of our current challenges are rooted in our past and that by uncovering and working through our past relationship difficulties, including attachment and abandonment injuries, we can begin to heal. I love working with clients who are wanting to make changes in their lives by digging deep and working to address whatever issues they are facing.

If you have been struggling in your relationships, I am here to help. Maybe arguments are becoming more and more intense, there is less connection and intimacy, and you are both feeling at a loss as to what to do. Maybe you are struggling with facing the loss of a relationship, or in navigating the complicated process of uncoupling in your relationship. Maybe you are planning a wedding and want to ensure you also plan for the marriage. Whether you are meeting with me as a couple, or as an individual, I will work with you to build and maintain healthy relationships in your life.

Hello! My name is Jillian Levesque and I am a Registered Provisional Psychologist in good standing with The College of Alberta Psychologists. I have extensive experience working in trauma counselling services, child and youth mental health, and community counselling programs. I offer an interactive, heart focused, evidence-based treatment approach in my work as a therapist, parent and family educator, public speaker, and child & youth advocate.

I offer non-judgmental and anti-oppressive mental health therapy and relationship therapy. The human experience is characterized by constant oscillation. You may be struggling with anxiety, sex/intimacy, depression, stress, or going through life transitions. You may be struggling to cope with the present, the past or a recent trauma. Regardless of what is going on in your life, I invite you to reach out. I am looking forward to hearing from you.

I am Gina Ko, a Registered Psychologist with over ten years of experience in counselling psychology. I have worked with many individuals, couples, and families so they can strive towards acceptance, wellness, and thriving. I offer a collaborative and compassionate approach to therapeutic experiences. I believe counselling provides new and renewed insight. My clients have told me I am warm, empathetic, and have an awesome sense of humour. I can speak Cantonese and welcome clients who would appreciate the language bridge.

Are you in a loop of self-blame, regret, or anxiety over how events in your life have gone or are going? Would those close to you say you "have it together" but, deep down, circumstances have left you feeling "not good enough"? Has the shame or disappointment eroded trust in your ability to make confident decisions for your relationships, your job, your life direction? Whether symptoms began due to unfortunate luck, a traumatic event, relationship breakdown, etc., I help identify patterns keeping you stuck and offer solution-focused, evidence based strategies to address anxiety, self-doubt, indecision, PTSD, and codependency.

** Intakes Available for Couples Intensive Therapy with Paula + Intakes Available for Evening & Weekend Appointments with Gord Falk.** Sometimes RELATIONSHIP issues can feel overwhelming and as though things are cycling with no end in sight. The stress and uncertainty can be emotionally paralyzing or explosive. If you are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, confused, stressed, or strained…I am here to support you as you gain clarity, peace, healing, and confidence. I hold a relational approach to recovery and healing and respect self-determination, as individuals and couples find clarity in the direction that is best for them.

We provide strength-based therapy for individuals from a wholistic model. At Creative Sky Psychology, we support individuals with exploring issues related to finding meaningful change, personal growth, and long term wellness. Individuals are invited to find coping strategies to manage life's challenges. We specialize in the treatment of Anxiety, ADHD, ASD, OCD, and issues related to Self-Esteem, Relationship Difficulties, and Emotional Challenges. We also provide assessments to support clients with clinical concerns and educational concerns.

Are you looking to improve your mental health? Or bumping into issues in your relationship? I work with individuals and couples to achieve their mental health goals. I strive to provide safe spaces for individuals of all cultural identities, sexual orientations, and gender expressions. I approach sessions from a client-centered framework where I believe you are the expert on your life and that you hold the power to heal within. I am here to support you to discover this healing strength. I use an eclectic approach to therapy where together we find the best approach to meet your goals as efficiently as possible.