Couples Counselling Therapists in Beltline, Calgary, AB

I am a Registered Provisional Psychologist whose work centers around strengthening relationships and connections. After working with children, teens, and families for 10+ years, I’ve come to learn that relationship improvement can be an antidote to stress. For couples and families, strengthening relationships might mean working on being more open with one another, learning to share and listen effectively, knowing when and how to set boundaries, and how to respond in difficult situations.

Whether you are facing life transitions, trauma, loss, depression, or anxiety, having someone to journey with can make all the difference in your journey towards healing and flourishing.

Relationships in our lives present us with an infinite number of experiences that bring successes, challenges and everything in between. The stories that we live everyday contain relationships that form the foundation of our mental and physical well-being. There are times when we want the current stories in our life to continue and at other times we hope and need for something to change so that we can live the life we desire as an individual and in relation to others. Regardless of the challenges you are experiencing there is a way to find a path forward towards a desired story that will bring fulfillment and joy in your life.

Are you at a crossroads? Has life given you some lemons? Are you struggling to make a big decision? Are your relationships languishing? Are you considering separation? Life can seem like a never ending cycle of things happening to you and you just can't seem to catch your breath. If you would like to shift these challenges to growth opportunities, I would love to work with you and help you develop your goals and create more balance in your life.

Life can be a beautiful mess and a heartbreaking gift, often at the same time. My aim is to provide the connection and support you need to navigate the challenges you are currently facing. I will remind you of your innate strengths and values and encourage you to listen to and trust yourself. I will seek to help you recognize the patterns of thinking and behaviour that might be holding you back, as well as invite you to consider how various influences in your life impact your functioning. I believe the body-mind connection is essential for health and wellbeing and I will work to help you strengthen that bond within yourself.

Is your life all you want it to be? Are you struggling to make changes on your own and it just ISN'T working? I offer skilled and compassionate counselling in a non-judgmental, safe and confidential environment where you can share your concerns, gain perspective and learn specific, targeted tools to help you navigate life's challenges, improve wellness and heal and move past life's difficulties. Working from a person-centered, holistic approach I blend cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic (including attachment focused) and interpersonal therapies to individualize the best care for you.

I help individual clients with ADHD, anxiety, and addiction concerns regain control over their lives. I also offer relationship help for individuals and couples. There is a capable and special person inside each and every one of us; don't let your symptoms stop you from being that person. My therapeutic orientations include Cognitive Behavioural, Psychodynamic, Existential, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and family therapy approaches as appropriate.

I offer counselling for individuals (adults, adolescents and children), couples, and families, addressing anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, depression, anger/aggression, and other emotional/behavioural issues. It is my belief that effective counselling incorporates working with the whole human being - including the mind and the manifestation of emotional experiences in the body. My approach integrates mindfulness and cognitive interventions with somatic body and movement work.

Have you noticed that your relationship is effected by stress, anxiety or even having children? Have you noticed that your communication with your partner is harder or even non-existent? Are you avoiding having difficult conversations? Do you struggle with a lack of intimacy or wonder if your partner really understands what you need in the relationship? Making it work and thriving as a couple is one of the most desired, but often most challenging goals. If you answered yes to any of the above questions, chances are you are looking to make it work or why else would you fight for the relationship.

It takes courage to seek help, so I commend you for taking this first step. Although therapy can seem intimidating, I view it as just like any other health service, such as the dentist or chiropractor. Just like how we visit the dentist if we have severe tooth pain or need a routine cleaning, I am here for both your traumatic experiences as well as maintenance sessions. No issue is too small when working with me and my practice, Arcadia Counselling. No one is meant to struggle alone, which is where I come in. Therapy looks different for everyone whether that is a place to unload, learn techniques, or improve your quality of life.

Listening to clients and providing a respectful environment where it is safe to explore life's challenges is the first step. Each of us has strengths. I respect the expertise you have in your own life, encourage you to look at things differently and guide you to discover your own inner wisdom to help you create solutions that work for you. My clients include individuals, couples and families struggling with relationship breakdown, separation/divorce, parent-child problems, employment issues, anxiety, depression or trauma. I have specialized training in mediation, parenting coordination, parenting assessments and EMDR for working with trauma.

On maternity leave, back summer/2024. Hello, I’m Gaby and I’m a registered provisional psychologist. I believe that we all have the ability to connect with ourselves, no matter how overwhelming it might be, and to be able to go through all the challenges that life throws at us. I want my clients to feel safe in my presence, and to feel comfortable sharing their stories and concerns.

As a provisional psychologist, I seek to create a safe and welcoming environment for clients to work through the challenges that are preventing them from leading the life they desire. I derive great satisfaction from facilitating a client's discovery of their strengths and talents. I believe that there is always room to make things better, and it is my very nature to find a way to help clients achieve their goals both inside and outside of the counseling environment.

You are the expert of your life, and your story and experiences are unique. Your healing journey is also unique, and your personal counselling needs and goals will be addressed through a therapeutic approach that is designed to suit you. You will be given the opportunity to share your perspective and ideas about what effective counselling looks like for you in my client-led, culturally responsive approach to therapy. A trusting therapeutic relationship is the key to successful therapy. Whether my clients are adults, couples, parents, families, teenagers, or children, all voices are respected and heard.

Finding the right fit with a therapist is one of the most important parts of counselling . I work with all my clients to build safety and comfort in exploring areas of their life they want to change. I am dedicated to helping people find ways of being in the world that are meaningful and fulfilling to them. I love working with people exploring different paths and looking to challenge the status quos in their lives, including those walking non-conforming paths. I am also passionate about supporting people work through historical trauma and its present day impact.

I am a counselling intern with the Centre for Mental Health and Addictions offering unlimited individual, couples, and family counselling at zero cost! I work confidently with a variety of issues including (but not limited to) anxiety, depression, burnout, stress, couples, and family-related concerns. I aim to provide a safe and trusting environment for my clients to be supported in processing, navigating their issues, and working towards positive change.

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.

I specialize in working with couples and families facing a range of challenges, from relational conflict to daily hassles, grief/loss to “big emotions.” I also enjoy working with individuals experiencing a variety of concerns, including but not limited to anxiety, depression, and stress. I believe that all roads toward growth do not follow the same path. What does yours look like?

Have you found yourself carrying stressors throughout the day, or find it sneaking into your consciousness at any opportunity? At first it was only a little distressful but manageable, Now, it feels inescapable. You feel trapped, lost, & out of ideas. You feel drained & joy zapped from life. You decide you need to do something about this, it can’t keep going this way. You want a better sense of choice & control within your life, to manifest more joy & peace with who you are, with those in your daily life, & what your future could become. If this sounds like you but you don’t know where to begin, let’s start with a conversation.