Relationship Issues Therapists in Alberta

I'm a registered social worker specializing in mental health. Before entering private practice, I served as the University of Calgary’s Mental Health Consultant where I was the primary on-campus therapeutic support for staff, faculty and post doctorates. I now work in private practice supporting individuals, couples, families, and groups. I also have specialized training and experience working with first responders and their families in dealing with operational stress injuries. My breadth of experience includes work with patients accessing community public health as well as school aged youth in primary and secondary school divisions

Accepting New Clients. I offer a safe and comfortable space for you to explore your emotions and gain insight into life patterns that may no longer be serving you. Whether you need therapy to unpack past experiences or work towards future goals, I'm here to accompany you on this journey. Together, we can explore your potential, improve your relationships, and help you live a more authentic life.

We know that being a business owner, entrepreneur, or just general go-getter in the business world can be tough, and we're glad you're here. We offer clinical services in Alberta and BC specifically for entrepreneurs and folks working in startup and innovation spaces. It's not about getting rid of stress, it's making sure you have the knowledge, skills, and support to be your best through the up's and downs. We offer both Individual and Business Relationship Counselling that's all about equipping you with what you need to be resilient - because resilient people build resilient businesses.

I am an experienced Clinical Psychologist, helping adolescents, adults and couples cope with distressing life events and mental health disorders. My passion is to help clients regain balance and move forward with their lives. I can address the following issues with you: depression and anxiety, poor sleep, grief/loss, alcohol or drug abuse, stress, workplace issues, relationship problems, life transitions (e.g., job loss, moving, retirement), chronic health problems, traumatic events, low self-esteem, procrastination, aging, marital difficulties, parenting, affairs. Although you may be currently struggling, it takes courage to seek help.

Many of my clients reach out feeling stuck and frustrated in repeating patterns of trauma responses or relationship distress. In romantic relationships, they experience the defeating feeling of "here we go again" as conflict arises. Both my individual and couple client are trying their best to navigate challenging situations using old survival strategies that don't seem to help them break the pattern. My clients are seeking more control in their life, to feel calm, and experience more emotional balance.

Do you feel stuck, overwhelmed or, simply unhappy? I am an experienced Vancouver Counsellor specializing in anxiety, relationship issues, prenatal and postpartum depression. How many of us have a perfect looking life from the outside but feel unhappy or unfulfilled inside. In our sessions, you will gain a new perspective that you could not if you were just on your own. Previously faced obstructions may now appear as opportunities. You don’t just learn how to cope, but you will uncover new strengths.

I believe in connection and relationship over anything else. I work through an attachment, emotion focused, and narrative lens. This means that I emphasize the importance of your relationships, understanding the meaning and connection behind your emotions, and help you identify and live in your life story. My role is to walk alongside you in hopes that you feel more understood, more informed, and more hopeful. Let's break out of the norms and the "shoulds" of life and step into a more authentic and genuine version of you.

I strongly believe that helping people become their best and most complete selves is the key to a happier and healthier life and world. I am comfortable working with individuals of all gender identities and sexual orientations. I work with individuals who struggle with, stress, anxiety, depression, parenting/relationship issues, grief/loss, life transitions, loss of a pet, and past or current traumas.

Welcome to Integrated Counselling and Somatic Therapy. A question for you: If you take this moment to gently pause, or slow down a little. Perhaps notice your breathing. May I ask: what is most important to you? Knowing the answer is sometimes easy, sometimes elusive. It usually lights the way forward. If you are struggling with unresolved trauma, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship or career issues or feeling dissatisfied with life, growth and healing are attainable. If you'd like to know more, please go to: www.benbasscounselling.com.

I originate from a Northern Ontario community but have been happily settled in the Ottawa area for over 20 years. I am a bilingual (fluent in French and English), Social Worker and it has been my great pleasure to work in the field of mental health social work with Children, Youth and Adults since 2006. I believe that everyone runs into challenges in their life that they shouldn't be expected to resolve alone and I am happy to be there to guide them on their road to recovery. Lets work together to re-establish fulfillment in your life.

Do you feel disconnected from your partner, not truly seen or heard in your relationship? Are you an individual feeling lost, not able to receive the support you need from those around you? Or maybe you’re a parent struggling with a child or teen who is having their own struggles with navigating this time in their lives. The family dynamic is disrupted and you feel helpless, heartbroken, and unsure of how to support them. I am here to offer you a place to talk it out, examine your perceptions, to reflect on past experiences or new challenges, and to move towards a greater connection with others, and yourself.

I am skilled in trauma, grief, relationship and addiction counselling, and teach many other necessary life skills, which I facilitates through workshops and groups. I help to create a routine that is balanced and transferable into anyone's life. I focus on building self worth and esteem, creating skills for healthy, happy relationships. Empower individuals to live a life free of addictions and behaviours that cause consequences and negative feelings. I encourage people to identify the inner dialogue that persists with negativity, put downs and beliefs that aren't serving them well and replace those with love and kindness.

Life can be difficult sometimes and it’s hard to work through deep issues when you're in survival mode. I have been supporting people in healing for 17 years. As a counsellor, I offer compassionate, person-centred, therapeutic support, with an integrative approach to safely support you in your healing journey through Anxiety, Relationship difficulties, Religious Oppression, Trauma, Grief & Loss. My passion for therapeutic work stems from my own healing of deep traumas. I know the courage it takes to meet the challenges of healing & solid support makes all the difference as you move toward your goal with clarity and purpose.

My work with clients is a priority in my daily life, and I have many years of experience in couples, family, and child (from birth to 17), Therapy. I truly believe that if we can help children and youth address their challenges early, we will build for their future success and well-being. If you are parents, a couple, or an individual and are not sure how to address a challenge you are facing, please feel free to contact me. My work is based on an anti-oppressive, strength-based, and trauma-informed framework. My focus, includes attachment models, Selective Mutism/Anxiety, Childhood trauma, relationship , and Behaviour management.

We can make change in our lives by understanding why we feel the way we do and by being in tune with who we are. Once we get to know ourselves better, we have the power to grow and overcome barriers. Whether you are experiencing stress, anxiety, depression or anger, or if you are encountering family challenges, relationship problems, or addictions, I can help you make the change you are looking for in a safe, open and nurturing environment.

If you’re wondering how to fit another thing into your schedule, but know you need support, you’re in the right spot. As a busy parent, you’re balancing multiple roles—managing work responsibilities, caring for your child, and finding time for yourself. You feel overwhelmed trying to keep up while also trying to maintain a healthy relationship with your partner (or finding a partner!). You're hoping to improve your relationship with your partner, reduce stress, and feel confident and supported while enjoying your role as a parent. Here's a safe, non-judgemental space to feel supported and cared for, just like you care for others.

Are you struggling with symptoms of anxiety or depression? Feeling overwhelmed by stress? Dealing with the aftermath of a relationship with a narcissist? Perhaps your past trauma weighs heavily on your present? Or maybe you're seeking better control over your career or personal life? No matter the struggle, life's complexities can take a toll. Strategies for a Healthier Mindset I offer supportive strategies to help you navigate these challenges, providing tools to destress and foster a fresh perspective.

You work hard to make relationships work, work hard at your job, you try your best to ensure everyone else around you is happy but end up losing yourself amid this. Even though you feel isolated, unheard, unseen you keep going. You want to stand up for yourself but don’t know how to. At times you feel overwhelmed with emotions thus feeling lost, helpless and anxious. You wonder why you connect to people a certain way and wish you could have healthier/sustainable relationships, wish you could cope better in difficult situations/be in charge of the way you express your feelings.

Struggling in your relationship and at a crossroads? Just out of or going into a new relationship and struggling with that? Experiencing a huge life transition and stuck in fear, confusion and pain? My approach is very clear and pragmatic. I support you in identifying what your challenges are; what's really going on. We collaborate on goals for our work together because 'winging it' simply isn't helpful and a total waste of your money. I give tools and strategies specific to your goals and support you in achieving them as quickly as possible. I offer a free 30 minute no-obligation consultation, virtually or in-person.