Relationship Issues Therapists in Alberta
Ian MacKenzie
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Edmonton, AB T6C
My practice includes the provision of individual, marital, and family therapy for adults and adolescents experiencing emotional and behavioral problems, I focus on a variety of issues, including depression, emotional attachment, relationship and sexual issues.
I am a therapist in private practice that has a passion for helping individuals and families experiencing conflict caused by issues that are impeding a family's ability to connect emotionally with each other. I am a Clinical Social Worker and Family Therapist, who received my MSW from McGill University in 1985; I received my Clinical Social Worker designation from the ACSW in 1986. I was awarded the Social Worker of Distinction in 2005 by the Alberta College of Social Workers and have practiced in Mental Health Services and Family Service settings as well as 30 years in Private.
My practice includes the provision of individual, marital, and family therapy for adults and adolescents experiencing emotional and behavioral problems, I focus on a variety of issues, including depression, emotional attachment, relationship and sexual issues.
I am a therapist in private practice that has a passion for helping individuals and families experiencing conflict caused by issues that are impeding a family's ability to connect emotionally with each other. I am a Clinical Social Worker and Family Therapist, who received my MSW from McGill University in 1985; I received my Clinical Social Worker designation from the ACSW in 1986. I was awarded the Social Worker of Distinction in 2005 by the Alberta College of Social Workers and have practiced in Mental Health Services and Family Service settings as well as 30 years in Private.
Whether you're navigating your individual path or working to strengthen your relationship, I'll meet you where you are, welcoming every part of your story with care.
You feel anxious, disconnected and overwhelmed. It often feels like you experience things "too much" and "too deeply". You're ready to learn to hold space for all of your emotions and feel more present in your life. You're used to prioritizing others needs over your own and seek more balance and reciprocity in your relationships. After everything you’ve been through, you’re ready to move beyond old survival tools and start making choices that feel more aligned with your values and rediscover yourself. You’re looking to strengthen communication, improve your connection, and find more fulfillment in your relationships.
Whether you're navigating your individual path or working to strengthen your relationship, I'll meet you where you are, welcoming every part of your story with care.
You feel anxious, disconnected and overwhelmed. It often feels like you experience things "too much" and "too deeply". You're ready to learn to hold space for all of your emotions and feel more present in your life. You're used to prioritizing others needs over your own and seek more balance and reciprocity in your relationships. After everything you’ve been through, you’re ready to move beyond old survival tools and start making choices that feel more aligned with your values and rediscover yourself. You’re looking to strengthen communication, improve your connection, and find more fulfillment in your relationships.
By providing a collaborative, supportive therapist-client relationship, I can guide you in strengthening coping strategies, attain problem-solving skills, build healthy relationships, break negative patterns, and develop self-worth.
At some point in our lives we find ourselves feeling overwhelmed with a problem and unable to find a way out. Reaching out for support can provide an opportunity to learn alternative, healthier ways to cope and discover one's true self. My training in Marriage and Family Therapy and my diverse clinical experience, have allowed me to assist clients to discover and break their existing patterns that are keeping them stuck. Therefore, allowing them to develop insight, awareness, and a new outlook on the challenges they are facing, enabling them to lead more fulfilled lives and build stronger relationships.
By providing a collaborative, supportive therapist-client relationship, I can guide you in strengthening coping strategies, attain problem-solving skills, build healthy relationships, break negative patterns, and develop self-worth.
At some point in our lives we find ourselves feeling overwhelmed with a problem and unable to find a way out. Reaching out for support can provide an opportunity to learn alternative, healthier ways to cope and discover one's true self. My training in Marriage and Family Therapy and my diverse clinical experience, have allowed me to assist clients to discover and break their existing patterns that are keeping them stuck. Therefore, allowing them to develop insight, awareness, and a new outlook on the challenges they are facing, enabling them to lead more fulfilled lives and build stronger relationships.
Nosheen Yaqub
Registered Social Worker, RSW, BA, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T2W (Online Only)
I strive to build a strong therapeutic relationship, based on trust, honesty, and patience.
Are you struggling with life? Feeling overwhelmed? And burnt out? Well, I hear you! Life can be challenging with all it's twists and turns, and this can have a significant impact on our relationships, mental health wellbeing, but fear not you are not alone, I am here to help. I have been supporting diverse communities in a variety of settings with their mental health and wellbeing for 22 years. No matter what your issues are anxiety, stress, relationships, family conflict, work, self-worth and so on, I endeavor to support and empower you to navigate through them and reach a place that better enables you to manage your situation.
I strive to build a strong therapeutic relationship, based on trust, honesty, and patience.
Are you struggling with life? Feeling overwhelmed? And burnt out? Well, I hear you! Life can be challenging with all it's twists and turns, and this can have a significant impact on our relationships, mental health wellbeing, but fear not you are not alone, I am here to help. I have been supporting diverse communities in a variety of settings with their mental health and wellbeing for 22 years. No matter what your issues are anxiety, stress, relationships, family conflict, work, self-worth and so on, I endeavor to support and empower you to navigate through them and reach a place that better enables you to manage your situation.
Andreea Maries
Registered Provisional Psychologist, MEd, BA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Edmonton, AB T6E
Hi there! I am a dedicated and relational therapist who believes each person has a unique and valuable story to tell. I aim to help individuals process their pain and distress while also learning to view themselves with greater acceptance and compassion. In my practice, I specialize in the complexities of anxiety symptoms, whether it's tied to perfectionism, obsessive thoughts, self-esteem, sleep issues, concentration/ADHD symptoms, trauma, or overwhelming stress from commitments. Acknowledging the impact anxiety may have on our relationships, I also hold specialized training to work with relationship anxiety and sexual concerns.
Hi there! I am a dedicated and relational therapist who believes each person has a unique and valuable story to tell. I aim to help individuals process their pain and distress while also learning to view themselves with greater acceptance and compassion. In my practice, I specialize in the complexities of anxiety symptoms, whether it's tied to perfectionism, obsessive thoughts, self-esteem, sleep issues, concentration/ADHD symptoms, trauma, or overwhelming stress from commitments. Acknowledging the impact anxiety may have on our relationships, I also hold specialized training to work with relationship anxiety and sexual concerns.
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!
Dionna Begg (Alberta Ontario Northwest Territory Yukon)
Psychologist, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Edmonton, AB T5K
Do you need extra support right now? Do you have extra time to spend with yourself? Do you know that something must change - perhaps in yourself, or in your relationship with someone important in your life? Whether you have a clear understanding of what you are seeking or you are looking for guidance, get in touch to start a conversation.
Our work will begin with oh so many questions, followed by setting goals and taking steps towards appropriate change. You will bring your specialty as the best expert on yourself - your insight into your many strengths and various challenges; and I will bring my specialized knowledge, skills, and expertise.
Do you need extra support right now? Do you have extra time to spend with yourself? Do you know that something must change - perhaps in yourself, or in your relationship with someone important in your life? Whether you have a clear understanding of what you are seeking or you are looking for guidance, get in touch to start a conversation.
Our work will begin with oh so many questions, followed by setting goals and taking steps towards appropriate change. You will bring your specialty as the best expert on yourself - your insight into your many strengths and various challenges; and I will bring my specialized knowledge, skills, and expertise.
Healing from any type of trauma requires a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship, as well as evidence based and trauma informed approaches.
Trauma impacts all areas of our life and can leave us in a constant state of discomfort, anxiety, or feeling unsafe in our own bodies and the world. We might find ourselves reacting in ways that make us feel out of control. Our relationships might suffer, and we might turn to food, work, substances, or other distractions to try and get away from thoughts and feelings about what happened to us. Sometimes we might even feel like there are parts of us that think and feel different things. Trauma can come in the form of accidents, abuse, neglect, minority stress, bullying, micro aggressions, assault, or conversion therapy to name a few
Healing from any type of trauma requires a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship, as well as evidence based and trauma informed approaches.
Trauma impacts all areas of our life and can leave us in a constant state of discomfort, anxiety, or feeling unsafe in our own bodies and the world. We might find ourselves reacting in ways that make us feel out of control. Our relationships might suffer, and we might turn to food, work, substances, or other distractions to try and get away from thoughts and feelings about what happened to us. Sometimes we might even feel like there are parts of us that think and feel different things. Trauma can come in the form of accidents, abuse, neglect, minority stress, bullying, micro aggressions, assault, or conversion therapy to name a few
Are you tired of feeling stuck? Are you ready for a new approach? The field of psychology has exploded with exciting approaches and new ways to help people. I am dedicated to lifelong learning have become proficient in new models of practice and ways of working with clients to help them to heal. While my training is on the leading edge of the field, I also have 15+ years’ experience and worked in many mental health settings. I specialize in working with anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, eating/body related issues, self-acceptance and addictions. I work with adults, youth, couples, parents and families.
Are you tired of feeling stuck? Are you ready for a new approach? The field of psychology has exploded with exciting approaches and new ways to help people. I am dedicated to lifelong learning have become proficient in new models of practice and ways of working with clients to help them to heal. While my training is on the leading edge of the field, I also have 15+ years’ experience and worked in many mental health settings. I specialize in working with anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, eating/body related issues, self-acceptance and addictions. I work with adults, youth, couples, parents and families.
Life is hard! We may be faced with challenges from the time we are young, and sometimes the struggles come later in life. Sometimes we lose ourselves along the way. The good news is that things can change and you are already stronger and wiser than you realize! I believe in the power of human resiliency and people’s capacity for personal growth. You are the expert on your own life, and whether you are working to heal from a past trauma, trying to improve your relationship skills, overcome struggles with anxiety or depression, increase your sense of self-worth, dealing with a loss, or just working to find yourself again. I can help!
Life is hard! We may be faced with challenges from the time we are young, and sometimes the struggles come later in life. Sometimes we lose ourselves along the way. The good news is that things can change and you are already stronger and wiser than you realize! I believe in the power of human resiliency and people’s capacity for personal growth. You are the expert on your own life, and whether you are working to heal from a past trauma, trying to improve your relationship skills, overcome struggles with anxiety or depression, increase your sense of self-worth, dealing with a loss, or just working to find yourself again. I can help!
If your relationship struggles, I can also help you move from conflicts and difficult communication towards a healthier connection.
Things are often not what they appear and our past experiences might have negative effects on our self-esteem and self-image, how we perceive things, and how we relate to the others. Those past experiences often prevent us from moving forward in life and keep us stuck. I have been passionately providing counselling to individuals, couples, children and families and supporting them in their journey to reaching full potential. I help clients who are facing depression and anxiety as a result of life challenges, such as relationship issues, divorce and separation, past traumas, parenting issues, health concerns etc.
If your relationship struggles, I can also help you move from conflicts and difficult communication towards a healthier connection.
Things are often not what they appear and our past experiences might have negative effects on our self-esteem and self-image, how we perceive things, and how we relate to the others. Those past experiences often prevent us from moving forward in life and keep us stuck. I have been passionately providing counselling to individuals, couples, children and families and supporting them in their journey to reaching full potential. I help clients who are facing depression and anxiety as a result of life challenges, such as relationship issues, divorce and separation, past traumas, parenting issues, health concerns etc.
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As the therapeutic relationship is one of the most important ingredients for successful outcomes in therapy, please reach out for a free consultation so that we ensure you find that right fit!.
Have you been feeling lost, overwhelmed or like no one really gets what you're going through? Maybe you have tried to come up with a solution but you still feel stuck or that you don't know what to do next. This can feel very frustrating and at times, completely hopeless. You may be imagining what it would be like if you were more confident, engaged and connected, and joyful. You think about how positively it would impact all areas of your life, such as your relationships, work, personal growth and overall wellbeing. Guess what? This is possible!
As the therapeutic relationship is one of the most important ingredients for successful outcomes in therapy, please reach out for a free consultation so that we ensure you find that right fit!.
Have you been feeling lost, overwhelmed or like no one really gets what you're going through? Maybe you have tried to come up with a solution but you still feel stuck or that you don't know what to do next. This can feel very frustrating and at times, completely hopeless. You may be imagining what it would be like if you were more confident, engaged and connected, and joyful. You think about how positively it would impact all areas of your life, such as your relationships, work, personal growth and overall wellbeing. Guess what? This is possible!
In addition, I primarily draw from the Gottman Method for couples experiencing relationship difficulties.
I provide individual and couples counselling to members of the public, first responders, healthcare providers, & other therapists. I specialize in working with PTSD, trauma, & anxiety. I also work with a range of other concerns, including, depression, relationship & attachment issues, anger, & grief. I take an integrative & trauma-informed approach to treatment because I believe that healing fundamentally involves working both with the mind & the manifestation of emotional experiences stored in the body. Everyone has a unique path to healing & processing – my approach will help you feel safe & empowered as you begin this journey.
In addition, I primarily draw from the Gottman Method for couples experiencing relationship difficulties.
I provide individual and couples counselling to members of the public, first responders, healthcare providers, & other therapists. I specialize in working with PTSD, trauma, & anxiety. I also work with a range of other concerns, including, depression, relationship & attachment issues, anger, & grief. I take an integrative & trauma-informed approach to treatment because I believe that healing fundamentally involves working both with the mind & the manifestation of emotional experiences stored in the body. Everyone has a unique path to healing & processing – my approach will help you feel safe & empowered as you begin this journey.
I am passionate and skilled in working with clients who have experiences of trauma, PTSD, family conflict, marital conflict, parent-child issues, emotional or behavioural disturbances, depression, anxiety, and relationship problems. I enjoy working with clients who are interested in making long-lasting changes and improvements to their life.
I am passionate and skilled in working with clients who have experiences of trauma, PTSD, family conflict, marital conflict, parent-child issues, emotional or behavioural disturbances, depression, anxiety, and relationship problems. I enjoy working with clients who are interested in making long-lasting changes and improvements to their life.
NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS - My passion for psychology comes from my genuine belief that we have the ability to not only overcome significant challenges, but to transform our lives. As a Registered Psychologist, I work with a wide range of topics including relationship challenges (i.e. intimacy, communication, infidelity, separation/divorce, blended family, etc.), trauma, depression, anxiety, life transitions, grief and loss, and wellness. As an AASECT certified Sex Therapist, I am highly trained in working with sexual(ity) concerns, alternative relationship structures (i.e. open relationship, Poly, Kink), and LGBTQ2S+ challenges.
NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS - My passion for psychology comes from my genuine belief that we have the ability to not only overcome significant challenges, but to transform our lives. As a Registered Psychologist, I work with a wide range of topics including relationship challenges (i.e. intimacy, communication, infidelity, separation/divorce, blended family, etc.), trauma, depression, anxiety, life transitions, grief and loss, and wellness. As an AASECT certified Sex Therapist, I am highly trained in working with sexual(ity) concerns, alternative relationship structures (i.e. open relationship, Poly, Kink), and LGBTQ2S+ challenges.
Dr. David Hersh - Hersh Ctr for Sexual Wellness
EdD, LMFT, CST, ABS, FAACS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T2H
We help people build and use the tools needed to develop strategies for a deeply fulfilling, intimate relationship and a fun sex life.
My specialty is Human Sexuality. I'm a Certified Sex Therapist, Psychotherapist and am a mostly retired, formerly Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). I have 50+ years experience. I was trained, mentored and supervised by Dr. Wardell Pomeroy of the Kinsey Institute. I help my patients achieve their greatest sexual and relationship potential, beyond diagnosis and treatment of their concerns, to reach the most exciting levels of an intimate relationship. I see many patients online. It is efficient and effective, and it permits the intimacy and immediacy of an in-office consultation, from the comfort of your home or office.
We help people build and use the tools needed to develop strategies for a deeply fulfilling, intimate relationship and a fun sex life.
My specialty is Human Sexuality. I'm a Certified Sex Therapist, Psychotherapist and am a mostly retired, formerly Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). I have 50+ years experience. I was trained, mentored and supervised by Dr. Wardell Pomeroy of the Kinsey Institute. I help my patients achieve their greatest sexual and relationship potential, beyond diagnosis and treatment of their concerns, to reach the most exciting levels of an intimate relationship. I see many patients online. It is efficient and effective, and it permits the intimacy and immediacy of an in-office consultation, from the comfort of your home or office.
I believe that compassion, non-judgment, and a good client-therapist relationship are at the heart of excellence in all clinical work.
I work with clients to explore painful, stuck areas in their lives in order to open the possibility of relating to themselves and others in more adaptive, accepting, and meaningful ways. Issues clients commonly present with in my practice include depression, anxiety, eating disorders, trauma, and relationship issues. I strive to understand the unique struggles and strengths of each client and from this understanding develop an appropriate treatment plan. I offer individual, couples, and family therapy.
I believe that compassion, non-judgment, and a good client-therapist relationship are at the heart of excellence in all clinical work.
I work with clients to explore painful, stuck areas in their lives in order to open the possibility of relating to themselves and others in more adaptive, accepting, and meaningful ways. Issues clients commonly present with in my practice include depression, anxiety, eating disorders, trauma, and relationship issues. I strive to understand the unique struggles and strengths of each client and from this understanding develop an appropriate treatment plan. I offer individual, couples, and family therapy.
Perceptions Counselling Services
Counsellor, MPCC, RPC, CertCC
Verified Verified
Spruce Grove, AB T7Y
Specializing in Communication and Relationship issues related to personality disorders, infidelity, divorce, recovery /sex, porn, anger and gaming addictions.
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.
Specializing in Communication and Relationship issues related to personality disorders, infidelity, divorce, recovery /sex, porn, anger and gaming addictions.
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.
I am a queer therapist, embrace a poly/ feminist friendly & passionate neurodiversity affirming approach, and support deepening connection in numerous aspects of life including fulfilling relationships, navigating anxiety, gender, grief, disability/ chronic health concerns, relationship with movement/ play/ rest, creativity, career exploration & more.
Lunch hour, weekday afternoon/ evenings, Saturdays & complimentary consults. Counseling is time we get to bring attention to what you’re feeling and, given what you’ve experienced already, notice what you're ready to connect with now. My practice is rooted in nurturing secure connection with self and others. Perpetually intrigued at how things can shift naturally and feel surprisingly easier as the wisdom in our body/ nervous system is effectively included in healing conversation, I value working collaboratively to support feelings of security, purpose & fulfillment, alongside a titrated, intentional release of anxiety/ fear.
I am a queer therapist, embrace a poly/ feminist friendly & passionate neurodiversity affirming approach, and support deepening connection in numerous aspects of life including fulfilling relationships, navigating anxiety, gender, grief, disability/ chronic health concerns, relationship with movement/ play/ rest, creativity, career exploration & more.
Lunch hour, weekday afternoon/ evenings, Saturdays & complimentary consults. Counseling is time we get to bring attention to what you’re feeling and, given what you’ve experienced already, notice what you're ready to connect with now. My practice is rooted in nurturing secure connection with self and others. Perpetually intrigued at how things can shift naturally and feel surprisingly easier as the wisdom in our body/ nervous system is effectively included in healing conversation, I value working collaboratively to support feelings of security, purpose & fulfillment, alongside a titrated, intentional release of anxiety/ fear.
I have extensive experience working with men and women who struggle with stress, burnout, trauma and PTSD, relationship issues, divorce, & anxiety.
Having difficulty coping with life's stressors? Perhaps you have already tried several ways to better manage, but still find yourself feeling anxious, having repetitive thoughts, feeling worthless, clashing with others, doubting or even being overly critical of yourself. You don't have to struggle alone anymore. All it takes is a little courage and the willingness to be vulnerable. As your therapist, I will provide you with a compassionate space to explore these personal issues. Together, we can create solutions that are unique to your personality, goals, values, cultural upbringing and life circumstances.
I have extensive experience working with men and women who struggle with stress, burnout, trauma and PTSD, relationship issues, divorce, & anxiety.
Having difficulty coping with life's stressors? Perhaps you have already tried several ways to better manage, but still find yourself feeling anxious, having repetitive thoughts, feeling worthless, clashing with others, doubting or even being overly critical of yourself. You don't have to struggle alone anymore. All it takes is a little courage and the willingness to be vulnerable. As your therapist, I will provide you with a compassionate space to explore these personal issues. Together, we can create solutions that are unique to your personality, goals, values, cultural upbringing and life circumstances.
