Anxiety Therapists in Southwest Calgary, Calgary, AB
South Calgary Psychology
Psychologist, MSc, RPsych, BSW, BA
Verified Verified
Southwest Calgary, Calgary, AB T2X
Waitlist for new clients
Hello & Thanks for taking time to view my profile. I find clients are quite aware of how unhappy they are & the impact on their lives, but they don’t know how to fix it. Since 2005, I have worked alongside courageous clients to eliminate distress & make lasting remarkable change. I avidly believe most Mental Health concerns are NOT problems you are stuck with and change is achievable. I work with older adolescents and adults seeking treatment for Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, Binge Eating and Complex Health & Weight Concerns. E-mail and start changing how you feel, think, do, & relate to others- change the course & joy in your life!
Hello & Thanks for taking time to view my profile. I find clients are quite aware of how unhappy they are & the impact on their lives, but they don’t know how to fix it. Since 2005, I have worked alongside courageous clients to eliminate distress & make lasting remarkable change. I avidly believe most Mental Health concerns are NOT problems you are stuck with and change is achievable. I work with older adolescents and adults seeking treatment for Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, Binge Eating and Complex Health & Weight Concerns. E-mail and start changing how you feel, think, do, & relate to others- change the course & joy in your life!
Life’s challenges and traumatic experiences can leave us feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and disconnected from ourselves and those around us. If you are feeling "stuck", I’m here to help you find your way forward. Through a compassionate and curious lens, we’ll explore your inner world and foster a better understanding and acceptance of yourself. If you and your partner are struggling to connect, communicate effectively, or navigate life’s transitions, we can work together to strengthen your bond, improve communication, and build a more resilient partnership.
Life’s challenges and traumatic experiences can leave us feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and disconnected from ourselves and those around us. If you are feeling "stuck", I’m here to help you find your way forward. Through a compassionate and curious lens, we’ll explore your inner world and foster a better understanding and acceptance of yourself. If you and your partner are struggling to connect, communicate effectively, or navigate life’s transitions, we can work together to strengthen your bond, improve communication, and build a more resilient partnership.
Lyndsay McKerracher
Registered Provisional Psychologist, BA, MA
Verified Verified
Southwest Calgary, Calgary, AB T2R
Whether it's overcoming anxiety, managing stress, improving relationships, or navigating life transitions, I will collaboratively work with you to identify your strengths and build upon them.
Currently Accepting New Clients. I work with clients to provide support in strengthening coping skills and increasing resilience. I am a registered Provisional Psychologist with the College of Alberta Psychologists, conveniently located in downtown Calgary. I currently offer individual therapy, couples therapy, and adult ADHD assessments. I am passionate about providing high-quality and professional therapeutic services to current and future clients.
Whether it's overcoming anxiety, managing stress, improving relationships, or navigating life transitions, I will collaboratively work with you to identify your strengths and build upon them.
Currently Accepting New Clients. I work with clients to provide support in strengthening coping skills and increasing resilience. I am a registered Provisional Psychologist with the College of Alberta Psychologists, conveniently located in downtown Calgary. I currently offer individual therapy, couples therapy, and adult ADHD assessments. I am passionate about providing high-quality and professional therapeutic services to current and future clients.
Welcome to my practice! I'm Katerina Jansen, a dedicated and empathetic psychologist committed to helping individuals overcome challenges, find resilience, and live more fulfilling lives. I specialize working with adults and couples with a variety of issues, including trauma, anxiety, depression, relationships, anger management, and self-esteem. I believe in a holistic and client-centered approach to therapy, tailoring treatment plans to meet the unique needs and goals of each individual.
Welcome to my practice! I'm Katerina Jansen, a dedicated and empathetic psychologist committed to helping individuals overcome challenges, find resilience, and live more fulfilling lives. I specialize working with adults and couples with a variety of issues, including trauma, anxiety, depression, relationships, anger management, and self-esteem. I believe in a holistic and client-centered approach to therapy, tailoring treatment plans to meet the unique needs and goals of each individual.
Patrizia Giampaolo
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Southwest Calgary, Calgary, AB T3E
Not accepting new clients
Patrizia is a Registered Psychologist with the College of Alberta Psychologists and she is also a member of the Psychologists’ Association of Alberta. She completed her education at a Canadian Psychological Association accredited university during which she obtained specialized training in Counselling and Assessment. Her areas of interest include but are not limited to: assessment (Cognitive, Gifted, Psychoeducational, Social-Emotional and Veteran Affairs), anxiety disorders, behavioural issues, domestic/ family violence and abuse, emotional regulation, stress management and trauma.
Patrizia is a Registered Psychologist with the College of Alberta Psychologists and she is also a member of the Psychologists’ Association of Alberta. She completed her education at a Canadian Psychological Association accredited university during which she obtained specialized training in Counselling and Assessment. Her areas of interest include but are not limited to: assessment (Cognitive, Gifted, Psychoeducational, Social-Emotional and Veteran Affairs), anxiety disorders, behavioural issues, domestic/ family violence and abuse, emotional regulation, stress management and trauma.
Katherine Schurer
Psychologist, MSc, RPsych
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Southwest Calgary, Calgary, AB T2T (Online Only)
Feeling really worried? Having trouble sleeping? Struggling to adjust to change? I can help. I work with adults to manage unpleasant emotions and thoughts; improve sleep; develop decision making and problem solving skills; deal with imposter syndrome; and cope with life transitions (i.e., becoming a parent/caregiver, changing job/career, moving to a new place, retirement, relationship challenges). Together, we can make sense of your current situation and determine how you can improve your wellbeing and overall life satisfaction. I have worked with diverse populations and welcome all adults.
Feeling really worried? Having trouble sleeping? Struggling to adjust to change? I can help. I work with adults to manage unpleasant emotions and thoughts; improve sleep; develop decision making and problem solving skills; deal with imposter syndrome; and cope with life transitions (i.e., becoming a parent/caregiver, changing job/career, moving to a new place, retirement, relationship challenges). Together, we can make sense of your current situation and determine how you can improve your wellbeing and overall life satisfaction. I have worked with diverse populations and welcome all adults.
Nikki Buffie: Men's Mental Health Anxiety Relationships
Registered Provisional Psychologist, MC, BCR
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Southwest Calgary, Calgary, AB T2J
I enjoy working with folks navigating anxiety, people-pleasing, perfectionism, low self-esteem/confidence, stress and burnout, emotional regulation, school and work-related challenges, life transitions, men's mental health, boundary setting/effective communication, and relationship difficulties.
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.
I enjoy working with folks navigating anxiety, people-pleasing, perfectionism, low self-esteem/confidence, stress and burnout, emotional regulation, school and work-related challenges, life transitions, men's mental health, boundary setting/effective communication, and relationship difficulties.
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.
Many of my clients come to me seeking support in navigating challenges like anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship issues or life transitions. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space to explore emotions, gain insight and develop tools to overcome life’s challenges. Through our work together you can expect to develop new coping strategies, build resilience, and foster healthier relationships with yourself and others.
Many of my clients come to me seeking support in navigating challenges like anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship issues or life transitions. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space to explore emotions, gain insight and develop tools to overcome life’s challenges. Through our work together you can expect to develop new coping strategies, build resilience, and foster healthier relationships with yourself and others.
Mrs. Scott has twenty three years of experience in providing psychotherapy to children, teens, adults, couples and families from different backgrounds with Depression, Anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Tic Disorders, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Specific Learning Disorder, giftedness. Mrs. Scott helps clients with emotional self-regulation, anger management, social skills, defiance, social anxiety, separation, grieving, and parenting skills. Her goal is to genuinely support people to develop skills, build resilience and excel their lives towards growth, healing, plenitude and success.
Mrs. Scott has twenty three years of experience in providing psychotherapy to children, teens, adults, couples and families from different backgrounds with Depression, Anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Tic Disorders, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Specific Learning Disorder, giftedness. Mrs. Scott helps clients with emotional self-regulation, anger management, social skills, defiance, social anxiety, separation, grieving, and parenting skills. Her goal is to genuinely support people to develop skills, build resilience and excel their lives towards growth, healing, plenitude and success.
Anne Hampson Equine Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Southwest Calgary, Calgary, AB T2H
I am a therapist who utilizes different approaches depending on the needs of my client. I have years of experience working in the addiction and mental health field and have worked with men, women, and youth of all ages. My areas of expertise include working with chronic and neuroplastic pain, addiction, PTSD, anxiety and depressive disorders. I work with clients virtually, but also can meet in person in a nature setting, if clients are wanting to explore equine assisted therapy. Sometimes a typical therapy setting isn't enough and building trust with the help of animals can greatly enrich the therapeutic experience.
I am a therapist who utilizes different approaches depending on the needs of my client. I have years of experience working in the addiction and mental health field and have worked with men, women, and youth of all ages. My areas of expertise include working with chronic and neuroplastic pain, addiction, PTSD, anxiety and depressive disorders. I work with clients virtually, but also can meet in person in a nature setting, if clients are wanting to explore equine assisted therapy. Sometimes a typical therapy setting isn't enough and building trust with the help of animals can greatly enrich the therapeutic experience.
Elizabeth Brunner
Registered Provisional Psychologist, MA, CCC
Verified Verified
Southwest Calgary, Calgary, AB T2N
Waitlist for new clients
I provide therapy for a range of concerns, although my areas of focus are working with anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and trauma.
I provide client-centered and trauma-informed therapy. My aim is to create a safe and accepting space, facilitating discussion and processing of concerns that brought you in. I offer culturally sensitive therapy and respect your personal values and worldview. Creating an environment where you feel comfortable, heard, and understood during our sessions is my focus. Our work will be based on your needs and preferences. I strive to help you discover your inherent strengths and build resiliency. I enjoy working with individual adults, couples, families, and adolescents (16+).
I provide therapy for a range of concerns, although my areas of focus are working with anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and trauma.
I provide client-centered and trauma-informed therapy. My aim is to create a safe and accepting space, facilitating discussion and processing of concerns that brought you in. I offer culturally sensitive therapy and respect your personal values and worldview. Creating an environment where you feel comfortable, heard, and understood during our sessions is my focus. Our work will be based on your needs and preferences. I strive to help you discover your inherent strengths and build resiliency. I enjoy working with individual adults, couples, families, and adolescents (16+).
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Hello and welcome! I provide therapeutic services to teens and adults experiencing a variety of challenges, including anxiety (e.g. social anxiety, generalized anxiety, panic attacks), relationship challenges (e.g. communication, attachment styles, boundaries), transitions (e.g. motherhood, university, career), body image and disordered eating, and ADHD. My collaborative approach to therapy involves finding and connecting authentic meaning to your lived experiences and relationships by processing emotions, understanding attachment patterns, and integrating the impact of your thoughts and behaviours.
Hello and welcome! I provide therapeutic services to teens and adults experiencing a variety of challenges, including anxiety (e.g. social anxiety, generalized anxiety, panic attacks), relationship challenges (e.g. communication, attachment styles, boundaries), transitions (e.g. motherhood, university, career), body image and disordered eating, and ADHD. My collaborative approach to therapy involves finding and connecting authentic meaning to your lived experiences and relationships by processing emotions, understanding attachment patterns, and integrating the impact of your thoughts and behaviours.
Jason Bauche
Psychologist, MSc
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Southwest Calgary, Calgary, AB T2T
Waitlist for new clients
Our journey in life is filled with obstacles, twists, and turns that can feel overwhelming. Stress and anxiety are more prevalent than ever before, and with all the ways we have to connect with other humans, we've never felt so isolated. Most of us need some help along the way - a navigator for our journey. I admire the courage it takes to seek this help and I’m confident that I can effectively guide you toward improved mental health and wellbeing. Often, mental health concerns are not so much the result of distorted views of the world; the views are merely incomplete.
Our journey in life is filled with obstacles, twists, and turns that can feel overwhelming. Stress and anxiety are more prevalent than ever before, and with all the ways we have to connect with other humans, we've never felt so isolated. Most of us need some help along the way - a navigator for our journey. I admire the courage it takes to seek this help and I’m confident that I can effectively guide you toward improved mental health and wellbeing. Often, mental health concerns are not so much the result of distorted views of the world; the views are merely incomplete.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Southwest Calgary, Calgary, AB T2P
Are you feeling helpless, stressed, anxious, depressed, traumatized, grieving, struggling with OCD, parenting, relationship or other life issues? I’m here to tell you that I have your back and will walk the walk with you in solving these problems that life may have presented you. Is there also a possibility that you may be scared, overwhelmed or discouraged by the thought of attending therapy? Well, be rest assured that these kinds of feelings are normal whenever we consider making the tough changes, we so desire in our lives. Congratulations, you have taken the right first steps by summing up the courage to seek help and support!
Are you feeling helpless, stressed, anxious, depressed, traumatized, grieving, struggling with OCD, parenting, relationship or other life issues? I’m here to tell you that I have your back and will walk the walk with you in solving these problems that life may have presented you. Is there also a possibility that you may be scared, overwhelmed or discouraged by the thought of attending therapy? Well, be rest assured that these kinds of feelings are normal whenever we consider making the tough changes, we so desire in our lives. Congratulations, you have taken the right first steps by summing up the courage to seek help and support!
Many of us have lost touch, abandoned, forgotten, or detached from the things that make us unique, bring us joy, and motivate us to build the life that we want to live. This sense of loss can produce many side effects such as anxiety, addiction, and depression. It can also cause us to attract relationships or people in our lives that are out of alignment with our soul's essence causing conflict, confusion, and chaos. If you are feeling lost, alone, confused, anxious, or rejected by others and or yourself - these can be clues that you have lost connection with important parts of yourself.
Many of us have lost touch, abandoned, forgotten, or detached from the things that make us unique, bring us joy, and motivate us to build the life that we want to live. This sense of loss can produce many side effects such as anxiety, addiction, and depression. It can also cause us to attract relationships or people in our lives that are out of alignment with our soul's essence causing conflict, confusion, and chaos. If you are feeling lost, alone, confused, anxious, or rejected by others and or yourself - these can be clues that you have lost connection with important parts of yourself.
He currently works with clients on a variety of mental health difficulties including Anxiety, Depression, Learning Disabilities, Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder, Addictions, and Personality Disorders.
Joel’s approach to therapy involves meeting clients where they are at. He acknowledges success depends upon a variety of factors and works diligently with each client to create a treatment plan specifically tailored to meet their goals to help them live their idea of a successful life. Joel works with children, adolescents, and adults. He offers assessments services for children and youth ages 5-18 and counselling services with children, youth, and adults. He understands children and adolescents often desire an experiential, hands-on therapeutic approach to process, understand, and alter their thoughts and feelings.
He currently works with clients on a variety of mental health difficulties including Anxiety, Depression, Learning Disabilities, Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder, Addictions, and Personality Disorders.
Joel’s approach to therapy involves meeting clients where they are at. He acknowledges success depends upon a variety of factors and works diligently with each client to create a treatment plan specifically tailored to meet their goals to help them live their idea of a successful life. Joel works with children, adolescents, and adults. He offers assessments services for children and youth ages 5-18 and counselling services with children, youth, and adults. He understands children and adolescents often desire an experiential, hands-on therapeutic approach to process, understand, and alter their thoughts and feelings.
Andrea Laura Krygier
Psychologist, RPSYH, MEd, CCC
Verified Verified
Southwest Calgary, Calgary, AB T2H (Online Only)
I specialize in the psychoanalytic treatment of various types of pains such as depression, anxiety, work stress, existential, ptsd, obsessive compulsive disorder, anger management, chronic pain and couple's challenges.
With almost 30 years of clinical experience, I approach each and every client with curiosity, warmth, empathy and respect I have an honest passion for people and can’t see myself doing any other thing other than helping others live meaningful lives I’m very sensitive to the fact that everyone is unique and it is of utmost Importance to tailor my work to each and everyone’s specific needs
I specialize in the psychoanalytic treatment of various types of pains such as depression, anxiety, work stress, existential, ptsd, obsessive compulsive disorder, anger management, chronic pain and couple's challenges.
With almost 30 years of clinical experience, I approach each and every client with curiosity, warmth, empathy and respect I have an honest passion for people and can’t see myself doing any other thing other than helping others live meaningful lives I’m very sensitive to the fact that everyone is unique and it is of utmost Importance to tailor my work to each and everyone’s specific needs
Danielle Haldemann
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
12 Endorsed
Southwest Calgary, Calgary, AB T3C
I am a Registered Social Worker with a Masters in Clinical Social Work from the University of Calgary. I am dedicated to helping people live a life that is meaningful and memorable. I have a passion for working with adults to address trauma, burnout, chronic stress, depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, grief and loss, emotional regulation, mental health management, and life transitions. My approach is grounded in a collaborative and trauma-informed lens. I believe each person I work with is their own expert of their life.
I am a Registered Social Worker with a Masters in Clinical Social Work from the University of Calgary. I am dedicated to helping people live a life that is meaningful and memorable. I have a passion for working with adults to address trauma, burnout, chronic stress, depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, grief and loss, emotional regulation, mental health management, and life transitions. My approach is grounded in a collaborative and trauma-informed lens. I believe each person I work with is their own expert of their life.
Kate Hollowell Sheldon
Psychologist, MC, RPsych
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Southwest Calgary, Calgary, AB T2P
I have specialized training and expertise in: grief and loss, trauma, burnout, anxiety, stress management, life transitions, and couple’s therapy.
It is hard to reach out for support or to even consider reaching out when you are struggling. Perhaps you are experiencing a sense of grief, loss, or burnout leaving you feeling stuck and unsure about what the future holds? Perhaps you are feeling adrift and need someone to talk to as you figure out what to do next? Sometimes we find our past experiences interfere with the present and all of us face challenges that require extra support. Counselling can help you gain a better understanding of yourself, your relationships, and the changes you wish to implement to achieve further growth.
I have specialized training and expertise in: grief and loss, trauma, burnout, anxiety, stress management, life transitions, and couple’s therapy.
It is hard to reach out for support or to even consider reaching out when you are struggling. Perhaps you are experiencing a sense of grief, loss, or burnout leaving you feeling stuck and unsure about what the future holds? Perhaps you are feeling adrift and need someone to talk to as you figure out what to do next? Sometimes we find our past experiences interfere with the present and all of us face challenges that require extra support. Counselling can help you gain a better understanding of yourself, your relationships, and the changes you wish to implement to achieve further growth.
Stephanie Jones
Registered Provisional Psychologist, MACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Southwest Calgary, Calgary, AB T2P
Are you stuck despite having a hunch about why you may feel, think, or act the way you do? What if I told you that it is possible to get to the core of your current difficulties and it is easier than you think? Anxiety, self-doubt, self-criticism, shame, procrastination, emotional avoidance, etc. may not be the real issue but rather a symptom of the issue. In my experience, these emotional states or stress-driven behaviours are simply masking what the real concern is. Focusing on that alone is giving you an incomplete picture of what is really going, which is why you haven’t been able to take steps forward yet.
Are you stuck despite having a hunch about why you may feel, think, or act the way you do? What if I told you that it is possible to get to the core of your current difficulties and it is easier than you think? Anxiety, self-doubt, self-criticism, shame, procrastination, emotional avoidance, etc. may not be the real issue but rather a symptom of the issue. In my experience, these emotional states or stress-driven behaviours are simply masking what the real concern is. Focusing on that alone is giving you an incomplete picture of what is really going, which is why you haven’t been able to take steps forward yet.
Sentience Counselling Services
Psychologist, RPsych
Verified Verified
Southwest Calgary, Calgary, AB T3H (Online Only)
You do not have to live with thoughts of not being good enough, fears of failure, being stuck in the same unhealthy patterns, overwhelmed by your body sensations, or confused, and frustrated with not knowing how to get the change you seek.
People who have experienced traumatic events in their lives commonly share that they feel like they are stuck in their symptoms and are fearful this will never change. Many have done therapy before and learned helpful tools and skills, but deep down don't feel the ease they seek. I want to share that it is possible to move through trauma and the symptoms that tend to result from it, such as anxiety and panic, depression, attachment issues (which often look like problematic patterns in relationships), self-esteem difficulties, and many more.
You do not have to live with thoughts of not being good enough, fears of failure, being stuck in the same unhealthy patterns, overwhelmed by your body sensations, or confused, and frustrated with not knowing how to get the change you seek.
People who have experienced traumatic events in their lives commonly share that they feel like they are stuck in their symptoms and are fearful this will never change. Many have done therapy before and learned helpful tools and skills, but deep down don't feel the ease they seek. I want to share that it is possible to move through trauma and the symptoms that tend to result from it, such as anxiety and panic, depression, attachment issues (which often look like problematic patterns in relationships), self-esteem difficulties, and many more.
Patricia Ioana Owens
Psychologist, MC, R Psych
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Southwest Calgary, Calgary, AB T3C
Hello & welcome to our little corner of the internet. It takes courage to reach out for help. Whether you are doing so for the first time or are returning, I commend you for taking this step. Trauma (single-episode; complex; perinatal; developmental), and anxiety & depression can significantly affect our mental, physical and emotional health, relationships and daily life. Hurts from long ago can continue to affect us in profound and sneaky ways, even if we thought we had dealt with them. You do not need to hurt forever. In therapy, we will work together to understand the problem, heal the hurts and get you living your best life.
Hello & welcome to our little corner of the internet. It takes courage to reach out for help. Whether you are doing so for the first time or are returning, I commend you for taking this step. Trauma (single-episode; complex; perinatal; developmental), and anxiety & depression can significantly affect our mental, physical and emotional health, relationships and daily life. Hurts from long ago can continue to affect us in profound and sneaky ways, even if we thought we had dealt with them. You do not need to hurt forever. In therapy, we will work together to understand the problem, heal the hurts and get you living your best life.
Candace Legault
Counsellor, MACP, CCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Southwest Calgary, Calgary, AB T2R
Have you experienced a traumatic event that has stuck with you, making it more difficult to perform daily tasks or hobbies you once enjoyed? Maybe 'trauma' doesn’t resonate but deep down you know that some things you have experienced have left an imprint. My clients are women with concerns around perfectionism, overthinking, inner critics, anxiety, and healing from betrayal trauma and abuse. Often they grew up labelled as 'too sensitive', 'too much' or 'not enough' and struggle with purpose, self worth and a lack of meaning in their lives. My clients are inquisitive, brave and resilient, even if they aren't aware of that yet.
Have you experienced a traumatic event that has stuck with you, making it more difficult to perform daily tasks or hobbies you once enjoyed? Maybe 'trauma' doesn’t resonate but deep down you know that some things you have experienced have left an imprint. My clients are women with concerns around perfectionism, overthinking, inner critics, anxiety, and healing from betrayal trauma and abuse. Often they grew up labelled as 'too sensitive', 'too much' or 'not enough' and struggle with purpose, self worth and a lack of meaning in their lives. My clients are inquisitive, brave and resilient, even if they aren't aware of that yet.
Joanna Nowotarski
Psychologist, MA, RPsych
Verified Verified
Southwest Calgary, Calgary, AB T2R
Not accepting new clients
Currently accepting new clients for short-term therapy. I strive to provide my clients with a compassionate, non-judgmental and empathic space for them to feel safe and heard. Whether you’ve experienced a traumatic event, are dealing with stress, anxiety or depression, or just simply need someone to talk to, I hope I can be that person to guide you through these difficult times. I have 10+ years of experience working with adults and adolescents who have experienced anxiety, depression, trauma impacts, general mental health concerns (including PTSD, personality disorders, substance abuse) sexual and domestic abuse, and neglect.
Currently accepting new clients for short-term therapy. I strive to provide my clients with a compassionate, non-judgmental and empathic space for them to feel safe and heard. Whether you’ve experienced a traumatic event, are dealing with stress, anxiety or depression, or just simply need someone to talk to, I hope I can be that person to guide you through these difficult times. I have 10+ years of experience working with adults and adolescents who have experienced anxiety, depression, trauma impacts, general mental health concerns (including PTSD, personality disorders, substance abuse) sexual and domestic abuse, and neglect.
I have had a great deal of success working with children and their parents for many childhood issues such as behavior problems, ADHD, anxiety and so on.
My background is in systems theory; the idea that everyone is connected to those around them, with influence between all those people, organizations, and cultures. My approach to therapy is primarily Cognitive Behavioral Therapy but I also see a need for insight into the meaning that we make/have made of things and how that impacts our present. Therapy then, involves opening space for a person to increase awareness of their own process and to see alternative perspectives, thereby empowered to make different life decisions. It is so exciting to see someone realize that they have the power to change their perspective and their life!
I have had a great deal of success working with children and their parents for many childhood issues such as behavior problems, ADHD, anxiety and so on.
My background is in systems theory; the idea that everyone is connected to those around them, with influence between all those people, organizations, and cultures. My approach to therapy is primarily Cognitive Behavioral Therapy but I also see a need for insight into the meaning that we make/have made of things and how that impacts our present. Therapy then, involves opening space for a person to increase awareness of their own process and to see alternative perspectives, thereby empowered to make different life decisions. It is so exciting to see someone realize that they have the power to change their perspective and their life!
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What are the most common treatments for anxiety?
Talk therapy, particularly cognitive behavioural therapy, is the most common treatment for anxiety. Studies have shown it is equally effective as medication. Other forms of therapy are popular, depending on a patient’s experience. Exposure therapy, for instance, can be useful for people dealing with fears and phobias, or who have experienced traumatic events. Dialectical Behavioural Therapy may be useful for patients who need help with emotion regulation. Anxiolytic medications, like benzodiazepines, can also help with calming a person enough to focus on the skills they’ve learned, and physical exercise has been shown to help symptoms of anxiety across the board.
How long does therapy for anxiety take to work?
The amount of time needed to alleviate symptoms depends on the severity of a person’s condition. Some therapies may take 5-20 weekly sessions to show results. Anti-depressant medications typically take two to four weeks before a benefit is felt. Anti-anxiety medications are felt typically within 20-30 minutes. Medications are best used to offer a patient a better headspace in which to work on techniques learned in therapy. Exercise, improved sleep habits, and meditation are effective, but takes weeks or months to show results.
When should I seek treatment for anxiety?
Everyone feels anxious at times, but when anxiety causes disruption to your daily life, it may be time to seek help. Such disruption can be mental, physical, or both: having fear dominate your thoughts, avoiding situations or objects that bring on feelings of anxiety, or experiencing shortness of breath, sweating, dizziness, or panic attacks. When these symptoms are recurrent and distressing, it may be time to talk to someone.
How effective is treatment for anxiety?
Treatment for anxiety has been shown to be moderately to highly effective, according to a large body of psychology studies and analyses. For some people, treatment using CBT or exposure therapy alone is effective. Others respond best to a combination of medication and therapy.