Marriage Counselling Therapists in Calgary, AB

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Sara Ludu
Psychologist, RPsych
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T3H
I want to help you tap into your innate capacity to heal - help you become open to experience, learn to trust yourself, develop an internal evaluation of yourself and have a willingness to continue growing. In private practice, I provide individual, family, marital/relationship, and group counselling. I treat people across the lifespan including children, adolescents (e.g. navigating identity), adults (e.g. working through relationships, parenting, and career issues), and the elderly (grief and life transitions).
I want to help you tap into your innate capacity to heal - help you become open to experience, learn to trust yourself, develop an internal evaluation of yourself and have a willingness to continue growing. In private practice, I provide individual, family, marital/relationship, and group counselling. I treat people across the lifespan including children, adolescents (e.g. navigating identity), adults (e.g. working through relationships, parenting, and career issues), and the elderly (grief and life transitions).
(587) 317-6482 View (587) 317-6482
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Maria R Schmid
Psychologist, BA, MEd, RPsych
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T2E
Maria works with a wide range of issues including: stress, depression, anxiety, grieving, financial and employment, relationship, marriage and pre-marriage, work/life balance, children and parenting.
It takes courage to seek help when life isn't going smoothly and our regular methods of coping are not solving the issues we encounter. Drawing upon a depth of life experience, a broad breadth of knowledge and a reverence for all faiths and cultures, Maria is well qualified to assist you through life's challenges and transitions. Maria engages clients in objective, safe and supportive conversations about the isolating issues we face. She is passionate and committed to the health and wholeness of individuals, couples and families and can integrate a Christian perspective to counselling.
Maria works with a wide range of issues including: stress, depression, anxiety, grieving, financial and employment, relationship, marriage and pre-marriage, work/life balance, children and parenting.
It takes courage to seek help when life isn't going smoothly and our regular methods of coping are not solving the issues we encounter. Drawing upon a depth of life experience, a broad breadth of knowledge and a reverence for all faiths and cultures, Maria is well qualified to assist you through life's challenges and transitions. Maria engages clients in objective, safe and supportive conversations about the isolating issues we face. She is passionate and committed to the health and wholeness of individuals, couples and families and can integrate a Christian perspective to counselling.
(403) 800-0718 View (403) 800-0718
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Kingman Chan
Registered Provisional Psychologist, MSSc
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T2Z
Kingman's primary areas of expertise revolve around addressing emotional distress, encompassing issues such as anxiety, depression, anger, work/study-related stress, and addiction, as well as dealing with PTSD and various forms of trauma. Kingman is committed to assisting individuals facing significant life transitions, such as career changes, marriage, grief, relocation, and acculturation challenges. His therapeutic approach is firmly rooted in person-centered and strength-based principles, emphasizing the importance of individuals' unique strengths and resilience in the healing process.
Kingman's primary areas of expertise revolve around addressing emotional distress, encompassing issues such as anxiety, depression, anger, work/study-related stress, and addiction, as well as dealing with PTSD and various forms of trauma. Kingman is committed to assisting individuals facing significant life transitions, such as career changes, marriage, grief, relocation, and acculturation challenges. His therapeutic approach is firmly rooted in person-centered and strength-based principles, emphasizing the importance of individuals' unique strengths and resilience in the healing process.
(587) 801-7312 View (587) 801-7312
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Ian Seitz
Counsellor, MACP, CCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T2Z
As a Canadian Certified Counsellor, I ensure up-to-date training and sensitivity when engaging in therapeutic conversations surrounding anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, and while supporting marital, couple, and poly-relational difficulties, including those that may stem from infidelity, addiction, spiritual or faith-based influences.
Are you feeling confused or frustrated in your relationships? I am a certified Gottman Method couples therapist, with Trauma-informed certification, and have nearly a decade of experience helping people with mental health issues. I work with individuals and couples in identifying their behavioural patterns and their conflicting communication patterns, as well as helping people to find their natural skills to promote lasting change.
As a Canadian Certified Counsellor, I ensure up-to-date training and sensitivity when engaging in therapeutic conversations surrounding anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, and while supporting marital, couple, and poly-relational difficulties, including those that may stem from infidelity, addiction, spiritual or faith-based influences.
Are you feeling confused or frustrated in your relationships? I am a certified Gottman Method couples therapist, with Trauma-informed certification, and have nearly a decade of experience helping people with mental health issues. I work with individuals and couples in identifying their behavioural patterns and their conflicting communication patterns, as well as helping people to find their natural skills to promote lasting change.
(587) 856-8259 View (587) 856-8259
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Salima Jamal Shariff
Psychologist, MSc, RPsych, RSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T2T
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.
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.
(855) 980-0342 View (855) 980-0342
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Empowered Wellness & Solutions
Psychologist, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T3C
At Empowered Wellness & Solutions, we support clients who are experiencing marital issues, anxiety, depression, stress, grief, ADHD, OCD, burnout & trauma. We also offer assessment and diagnostic services. Life can be hard sometimes, and our clients often tell us that they have so much going on in their lives that they're struggling to manage their emotions. If you're tired of managing alone and want to find some peace or clarity in your life, or simply want to feel better emotionally, you've come to the right place.
At Empowered Wellness & Solutions, we support clients who are experiencing marital issues, anxiety, depression, stress, grief, ADHD, OCD, burnout & trauma. We also offer assessment and diagnostic services. Life can be hard sometimes, and our clients often tell us that they have so much going on in their lives that they're struggling to manage their emotions. If you're tired of managing alone and want to find some peace or clarity in your life, or simply want to feel better emotionally, you've come to the right place.
(587) 316-2810 View (587) 316-2810
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Riverwest Therapy Collective
Psychologist, R Psych, MC, MA
Verified Verified
Calgary, AB T2P
Hello! We are a radtastic group of Psychologists, Psychotherapists, Certified Counsellors & Social Workers in private practice offering therapy & assessment services for our clients - In person:AB; Virtual: NS, YK, AB. We specialize in Trauma, Anxiety, Autism, ADHD, Neurodiversity, Grief/Loss, Identity, Chronic pain/illness, Personal Injury claims, WCB claims, end of life/death/dying, Sex & Relationships, Major Life Transitions (e.g. divorce, marriage), Infertility/Pregnancy Loss, Child Loss, & Assessment including ADHD, Autism, Learning, PsychoEducational, Gifted/School Admissions, MVA Assessment.
Hello! We are a radtastic group of Psychologists, Psychotherapists, Certified Counsellors & Social Workers in private practice offering therapy & assessment services for our clients - In person:AB; Virtual: NS, YK, AB. We specialize in Trauma, Anxiety, Autism, ADHD, Neurodiversity, Grief/Loss, Identity, Chronic pain/illness, Personal Injury claims, WCB claims, end of life/death/dying, Sex & Relationships, Major Life Transitions (e.g. divorce, marriage), Infertility/Pregnancy Loss, Child Loss, & Assessment including ADHD, Autism, Learning, PsychoEducational, Gifted/School Admissions, MVA Assessment.
(587) 856-5092 View (587) 856-5092
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Rovena Magidin
Counsellor, RTC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Calgary, AB T3K
Waitlist for new clients
I work with issues like: Conflict resolution, - Intimacy struggles, - Non-sexual intimacy, - Communication
, - Infidelity, - Sexless marriage, - Desire Discrepancy, -Confidence, - Feeling Seen, Heard and Deeply Understood in your relationships, - Tantric Sexuality.
Your relationship is great but you struggle in the bedroom. You (or your partner) have no desire anymore. When you do try it, it’s awkward and unfulfilling. Maybe you experience pain, or feel disconnected. You don’t know how to talk about it, and when you try it turns into a fight or disappointment. You are good friends (and parents) but you feel more like roommates than lovers. You can't remember the last time sex was easy and fun. Or maybe it's the other way around, sex is great, but you can't stop fighting. Or maybe it's both. I'd love to help. I love working with couples who feel they are stuck. Let's get you unstuck.
I work with issues like: Conflict resolution, - Intimacy struggles, - Non-sexual intimacy, - Communication
, - Infidelity, - Sexless marriage, - Desire Discrepancy, -Confidence, - Feeling Seen, Heard and Deeply Understood in your relationships, - Tantric Sexuality.
Your relationship is great but you struggle in the bedroom. You (or your partner) have no desire anymore. When you do try it, it’s awkward and unfulfilling. Maybe you experience pain, or feel disconnected. You don’t know how to talk about it, and when you try it turns into a fight or disappointment. You are good friends (and parents) but you feel more like roommates than lovers. You can't remember the last time sex was easy and fun. Or maybe it's the other way around, sex is great, but you can't stop fighting. Or maybe it's both. I'd love to help. I love working with couples who feel they are stuck. Let's get you unstuck.
(825) 305-1392 View (825) 305-1392
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Sarah Laughton
Registered Provisional Psychologist, BSc, MACP, CCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T3A
How’s your relationship, marriage or intimate partnership? Is there conflict, disconnection or loneliness between you? Or are you on autopilot and you know you both deserve better? Is it affecting your parenting? Or maybe you’ve suffered from trauma in your past and it won’t let go. Anxiety or depression are taking over. You are not alone if you're feeling stuck in negative patterns. It happens to us all. You don't have to stay there. Counselling and coaching are ways out. I'm here for you. Let's build back your strength, resilience, and loving connection together.
How’s your relationship, marriage or intimate partnership? Is there conflict, disconnection or loneliness between you? Or are you on autopilot and you know you both deserve better? Is it affecting your parenting? Or maybe you’ve suffered from trauma in your past and it won’t let go. Anxiety or depression are taking over. You are not alone if you're feeling stuck in negative patterns. It happens to us all. You don't have to stay there. Counselling and coaching are ways out. I'm here for you. Let's build back your strength, resilience, and loving connection together.
(825) 250-3499 View (825) 250-3499
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Lara Akinpelu
Registered Provisional Psychologist, MSc
Verified Verified
Calgary, AB T2H
Welcome to my profile! I am a Registered Provisional Psychologist passionate about working with couples and individuals including children from diverse population. I offer a wide range of therapeutic approaches to address various mental health concerns, marital and relationship issues including conflict management, poor communication, intimacy issues, stress, just to mention a few . My approach to counseling is collaborative and flexible. I pride in my openness and non-judgmental approach. I am committed to instill hope and efficacy in clients by guiding clients to create realistic and achievable goals relevant to clients needs.
Welcome to my profile! I am a Registered Provisional Psychologist passionate about working with couples and individuals including children from diverse population. I offer a wide range of therapeutic approaches to address various mental health concerns, marital and relationship issues including conflict management, poor communication, intimacy issues, stress, just to mention a few . My approach to counseling is collaborative and flexible. I pride in my openness and non-judgmental approach. I am committed to instill hope and efficacy in clients by guiding clients to create realistic and achievable goals relevant to clients needs.
(587) 612-9319 View (587) 612-9319
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Therapy Alberta
Psychologist, MCs, RPsychs
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T2Z
It can be tough to get through the week and still feel good about yourself. Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or burnt out? If you're losing sleep or dreading going to work, school, or back home, we're here to help. We know you want to feel better, in control, and able to move forward. Our therapists can help you release guilt, shame, and tension from your body. You can have a clear mind and heart. You can feel and live better, and create a life you look forward to. We specialize in helping adults and teens struggling with anxiety, depression, marital concerns, self-esteem, trauma and PTSD.
It can be tough to get through the week and still feel good about yourself. Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or burnt out? If you're losing sleep or dreading going to work, school, or back home, we're here to help. We know you want to feel better, in control, and able to move forward. Our therapists can help you release guilt, shame, and tension from your body. You can have a clear mind and heart. You can feel and live better, and create a life you look forward to. We specialize in helping adults and teens struggling with anxiety, depression, marital concerns, self-esteem, trauma and PTSD.
(587) 705-0443 View (587) 705-0443
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Open Space Psychological Services
Psychologist, MSc, RPsych
Verified Verified
Calgary, AB T2E
Whether you are dealing with career issues, struggling with relationship or marriage concerns, trying to cope with depression, anxiety, the addiction or mental health challenges of a loved one, or the challenges and unique joys of parenting a typical or special needs child, I'd be honoured to be help you.
Are you trying to live a full and meaningful life? Is something getting in the way? Or are you feeling overwhelmed and unable to cope? I can help. I work with individuals, couples, and families. I'm interested in helping you use your strengths to move past your issues. I'll travel along side you as we consider your hopes and concerns, and I'll partner with you non-judgementally and empathetically. At the same time, I'll be courageous and help you find the strength to be courageous if you need to be. Partly, I do this by helping you make sense of your life and its lessons. Sliding scale fees can be discussed for those on AISH.
Whether you are dealing with career issues, struggling with relationship or marriage concerns, trying to cope with depression, anxiety, the addiction or mental health challenges of a loved one, or the challenges and unique joys of parenting a typical or special needs child, I'd be honoured to be help you.
Are you trying to live a full and meaningful life? Is something getting in the way? Or are you feeling overwhelmed and unable to cope? I can help. I work with individuals, couples, and families. I'm interested in helping you use your strengths to move past your issues. I'll travel along side you as we consider your hopes and concerns, and I'll partner with you non-judgementally and empathetically. At the same time, I'll be courageous and help you find the strength to be courageous if you need to be. Partly, I do this by helping you make sense of your life and its lessons. Sliding scale fees can be discussed for those on AISH.
(587) 804-7622 View (587) 804-7622
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Sadaf Waqar
Registered Provisional Psychologist, BS-Hons, MA
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T3R
I provide services for depression + postpartum depression, anxiety, life transitions, OCD, stress (work related, divorce/ separation/ break-up), familial/ parental issues, ADHD (in children and adults), relationship difficulties (difficulty managing pre-teens/ teen agers), marital + family issues (interfaith and interracial marriage).
Hello! I am Sadaf and welcome to my Psychology Today profile :) Are you feeling stressed and looking for someone to talk to? I am offering flexible scheduling with afternoon and evening appointments, both in-person and virtually on weekdays and the weekends.
I provide services for depression + postpartum depression, anxiety, life transitions, OCD, stress (work related, divorce/ separation/ break-up), familial/ parental issues, ADHD (in children and adults), relationship difficulties (difficulty managing pre-teens/ teen agers), marital + family issues (interfaith and interracial marriage).
Hello! I am Sadaf and welcome to my Psychology Today profile :) Are you feeling stressed and looking for someone to talk to? I am offering flexible scheduling with afternoon and evening appointments, both in-person and virtually on weekdays and the weekends.
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Brad Muise
Counsellor, MACP, CCC
Verified Verified
Calgary, AB T3H
I have unique personal experience that can help if you are feeling anxious, lonely, sad, or isolated while going through a transition in life or are in a marriage where your spouse is away a lot, such as in the military, oil patch, or a foreign-based business.
At Aligned Counselling, I have a particular interest in treating depression, anxiety, addictions, life transitions, and helping military spouses, and spouses of oil patch workers, who may be feeling isolated, lonely and sad. I believe that many mental health difficulties stem from a person's thoughts and behaviours not aligning with their needs and goals. This can come about for many reasons, including stress, recent or past trauma, substance abuse, anxiety, depression or other mental health challenges. Seeking help takes enormous courage and I understand it may feel overwhelming or frightening. I'm here to help!
I have unique personal experience that can help if you are feeling anxious, lonely, sad, or isolated while going through a transition in life or are in a marriage where your spouse is away a lot, such as in the military, oil patch, or a foreign-based business.
At Aligned Counselling, I have a particular interest in treating depression, anxiety, addictions, life transitions, and helping military spouses, and spouses of oil patch workers, who may be feeling isolated, lonely and sad. I believe that many mental health difficulties stem from a person's thoughts and behaviours not aligning with their needs and goals. This can come about for many reasons, including stress, recent or past trauma, substance abuse, anxiety, depression or other mental health challenges. Seeking help takes enormous courage and I understand it may feel overwhelming or frightening. I'm here to help!
(825) 255-5253 View (825) 255-5253
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Meg Hasek-Watt
Psychologist, RPsych, MC, MA
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T2P
I work predominantly with First Responders (e.g. EMS & 911), Veterans (VAC/Medavie), Frontline Workers (e.g. Nurses - RN, LPN, NP; Probation Officers; Peace Officers; Corrections) -You are all RADtastic! I specialize in Trauma: moral traumatic injury, PTSD, C-PTSD; Anxiety, Grief/Loss; Relationships; Identity & Life Transitions (marriage, divorce, poly-relationships etc); Infidelity; Return to Work & STD/LTD leaves; Queer & Trans-affirming. I offer sessions in person in Calgary or Virtually (phone/video - AB, NS, YK). I also offer Assessment Services (e.g. Psychoeducational, Mental Health, Personality, ADHD, MVA Personal Injury)
I work predominantly with First Responders (e.g. EMS & 911), Veterans (VAC/Medavie), Frontline Workers (e.g. Nurses - RN, LPN, NP; Probation Officers; Peace Officers; Corrections) -You are all RADtastic! I specialize in Trauma: moral traumatic injury, PTSD, C-PTSD; Anxiety, Grief/Loss; Relationships; Identity & Life Transitions (marriage, divorce, poly-relationships etc); Infidelity; Return to Work & STD/LTD leaves; Queer & Trans-affirming. I offer sessions in person in Calgary or Virtually (phone/video - AB, NS, YK). I also offer Assessment Services (e.g. Psychoeducational, Mental Health, Personality, ADHD, MVA Personal Injury)
(587) 851-5797 View (587) 851-5797
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Jeremiah La Follette
Counsellor, RPC, MPCC, CT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T3G
You want Positive Results and waking up every day and dealing with the challenges of life can be tough enough, let alone if your dealing with the challenging issues of past/current trauma, depression, relational struggles, separation, thoughts of divorce, dealing with grief and loss or just plain feeling stuck in life and not being able to move forward. Any one of those issues in life can prevent you from attaining your personal hopes and dreams. You, as an individual, or couple, living in Calgary, Cochrane, or Airdrie deserve the fighting chance to make changes in your personal life or marriage that will allow you walk in NEW LIFE.
You want Positive Results and waking up every day and dealing with the challenges of life can be tough enough, let alone if your dealing with the challenging issues of past/current trauma, depression, relational struggles, separation, thoughts of divorce, dealing with grief and loss or just plain feeling stuck in life and not being able to move forward. Any one of those issues in life can prevent you from attaining your personal hopes and dreams. You, as an individual, or couple, living in Calgary, Cochrane, or Airdrie deserve the fighting chance to make changes in your personal life or marriage that will allow you walk in NEW LIFE.
(587) 803-5260 View (587) 803-5260
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Tanis Crystal Moore
Psychologist, MC, CCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T3B  (Online Only)
Generally speaking, I see clients (again, usually men but I do see everyone) who are experiencing marital breakdown and divorce, parental alienation, and domestic abuse victimization.
Though I typically work with male clients, I take an approach from which I believe almost anyone can benefit. I am not necessarily setting out to work with specific issues. However, clients who work best with me are those who seek to develop their own internal skills and coping mechanisms to weather whatever storms they encounter in life. While I do believe it is a noble cause to advocate in the wider environment for clients, I believe that reliable change must come from within, as it is within where we have the greatest control.
Generally speaking, I see clients (again, usually men but I do see everyone) who are experiencing marital breakdown and divorce, parental alienation, and domestic abuse victimization.
Though I typically work with male clients, I take an approach from which I believe almost anyone can benefit. I am not necessarily setting out to work with specific issues. However, clients who work best with me are those who seek to develop their own internal skills and coping mechanisms to weather whatever storms they encounter in life. While I do believe it is a noble cause to advocate in the wider environment for clients, I believe that reliable change must come from within, as it is within where we have the greatest control.
(825) 606-0782 View (825) 606-0782
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Hanita R Dagan
Psychologist, MA, RPsych, RMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T2P
I am a Registered Psychologist and Registered Marriage and Family Therapist with over 25 years of experience working with individuals, couples and families. I am committed to implementing evidence based treatment and staying current with best practices through attending national and international conferences, as well as keeping up-to-date with the latest research in the field. I believe that positive, meaningful relationships form the foundation of our well-being and the resolution of conflict can improve these relationships for the benefit of the couples, children and families involved.
I am a Registered Psychologist and Registered Marriage and Family Therapist with over 25 years of experience working with individuals, couples and families. I am committed to implementing evidence based treatment and staying current with best practices through attending national and international conferences, as well as keeping up-to-date with the latest research in the field. I believe that positive, meaningful relationships form the foundation of our well-being and the resolution of conflict can improve these relationships for the benefit of the couples, children and families involved.
(587) 812-0952 View (587) 812-0952
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Katharine Heimbigner-Tenor
Registered Provisional Psychologist, MA
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T2W
With 30 years of marriage, adult children and aging parents I understand the challenges and rewards that we inherit from the past, bring to the present and will transmit to the future unless we take steps to break the cycle.
Are long term difficulties due to complex and traumatic experiences (often from childhood) making life challenging for you and/or your relationships? Is there an unexplored grief that accompanies these experiences? Do you struggle with anxiety, depression. PTSD, personality disorder (eg., BDP), chronic pain/illness or have dissociation? To add to this complexity are you neurodiverse (eg., ADHD, autism, gifted) or suspect you are? If you answered yes to one or more of these questions you are like many of my clients. I offer individual and couples counselling and formal adult psychoeducational, neurodiversity and trauma assessments.
With 30 years of marriage, adult children and aging parents I understand the challenges and rewards that we inherit from the past, bring to the present and will transmit to the future unless we take steps to break the cycle.
Are long term difficulties due to complex and traumatic experiences (often from childhood) making life challenging for you and/or your relationships? Is there an unexplored grief that accompanies these experiences? Do you struggle with anxiety, depression. PTSD, personality disorder (eg., BDP), chronic pain/illness or have dissociation? To add to this complexity are you neurodiverse (eg., ADHD, autism, gifted) or suspect you are? If you answered yes to one or more of these questions you are like many of my clients. I offer individual and couples counselling and formal adult psychoeducational, neurodiversity and trauma assessments.
(587) 851-0728 View (587) 851-0728
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Pam Luckhurst
Psychologist, MEd, MSW, R Psych
Verified Verified
Calgary, AB T2S
Through strong alliances with my clients I believe that helping them recognize their strengths and develop options is key to resuming personal competency and wellbeing in their lives and relationships. My skill in brief focused therapy enables resolution of most concerns within 3-7 sessions. I have developed expertise in organizing highly distressed individuals in crisis situations and in treating trauma. I have experience in successfully resolving symptoms by helping clients develop a positive connection to their emotional world. I have specialized training in the area of marriage and family therapy. I bring to my work passion, commitment, focused skill and professionalism.
Through strong alliances with my clients I believe that helping them recognize their strengths and develop options is key to resuming personal competency and wellbeing in their lives and relationships. My skill in brief focused therapy enables resolution of most concerns within 3-7 sessions. I have developed expertise in organizing highly distressed individuals in crisis situations and in treating trauma. I have experience in successfully resolving symptoms by helping clients develop a positive connection to their emotional world. I have specialized training in the area of marriage and family therapy. I bring to my work passion, commitment, focused skill and professionalism.
(403) 800-1151 View (403) 800-1151
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Oi-Wah Whitbourne
Counsellor, MA, CPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T2E
Over 30 years, I have the privilege of talking to, listening to, walking with and praying for women & couples who struggle with their family, marital, and interpersonal relationships. In 2002, I graduated with a MA in counselling. Since then I have been counselling formally in the Calgary area. I love to help women to reconnect with God in their spiritual struggles and work on their relationships with others. I have journeyed with many women who experience domestic abuse. The vicious cycle has kept many in terrifying living situations. I also enjoy working with couples who love each other but have a hard time getting along.
Over 30 years, I have the privilege of talking to, listening to, walking with and praying for women & couples who struggle with their family, marital, and interpersonal relationships. In 2002, I graduated with a MA in counselling. Since then I have been counselling formally in the Calgary area. I love to help women to reconnect with God in their spiritual struggles and work on their relationships with others. I have journeyed with many women who experience domestic abuse. The vicious cycle has kept many in terrifying living situations. I also enjoy working with couples who love each other but have a hard time getting along.
(855) 818-0910 View (855) 818-0910
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Lee Atwood
Psychologist, MC, RPsych
Verified Verified
Calgary, AB T2X
My goal is to help you live a rich, full, meaningful life, which means learning coping skills for stressful situations, improving marriage, family, and other relationships beyond just surviving, but thriving.
When you feel all hope is lost, there is STILL hope! Vincent van Gogh said, “There may be a great fire in our soul, yet no one ever comes to warm himself at it, and the passers-by see only a wisp of smoke.” I consider my job to hear and feel with you the great fire of your soul—your struggles, feelings of hopelessness and worry, feeling controlled by your emotions and past trauma, repeating patterns of conflict, battling addiction, or fighting an inner battle that others may not fully understand or appreciate.
My goal is to help you live a rich, full, meaningful life, which means learning coping skills for stressful situations, improving marriage, family, and other relationships beyond just surviving, but thriving.
When you feel all hope is lost, there is STILL hope! Vincent van Gogh said, “There may be a great fire in our soul, yet no one ever comes to warm himself at it, and the passers-by see only a wisp of smoke.” I consider my job to hear and feel with you the great fire of your soul—your struggles, feelings of hopelessness and worry, feeling controlled by your emotions and past trauma, repeating patterns of conflict, battling addiction, or fighting an inner battle that others may not fully understand or appreciate.
(587) 417-2687 View (587) 417-2687
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Shawn Canning
Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T2K
Are you struggling to break your bad habits and keep healthy relationships? Maybe you're repeating unhelpful behaviors no matter how hard you try to change. Are you dealing with the consequences of impulsive decisions, losing control, or substance use? Often, these actions are the ways you learned to cope with the stresses of life to protect yourself or overcome challenges during difficult periods. When these coping mechanisms show up in life and relationships, they frequently contribute to conflict and pain. I help individual and couples better understand themselves and make lasting change with solo or marriage counselling.
Are you struggling to break your bad habits and keep healthy relationships? Maybe you're repeating unhelpful behaviors no matter how hard you try to change. Are you dealing with the consequences of impulsive decisions, losing control, or substance use? Often, these actions are the ways you learned to cope with the stresses of life to protect yourself or overcome challenges during difficult periods. When these coping mechanisms show up in life and relationships, they frequently contribute to conflict and pain. I help individual and couples better understand themselves and make lasting change with solo or marriage counselling.
(587) 812-8416 View (587) 812-8416
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Complete Psychological Services
Psychologist, RPsych, CPT, MSc
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T2C
Complete Psychology offers specialized assessments and counselling treatments serving Calgary's southeast communities. Complete Psychology's therapists are experts in areas such as; Anxiety, Depression, Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Executive Functioning, Gender Spectrum, Couples/Marriage, Stress, Learning Disabilities, Separation and Divorce, Motor Vehicle Impact Assessments and more. With expertise in Mental Health for individuals, couples, children/youth, and families. Visit our website for details about all areas of treatment offered and our team.
Complete Psychology offers specialized assessments and counselling treatments serving Calgary's southeast communities. Complete Psychology's therapists are experts in areas such as; Anxiety, Depression, Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Executive Functioning, Gender Spectrum, Couples/Marriage, Stress, Learning Disabilities, Separation and Divorce, Motor Vehicle Impact Assessments and more. With expertise in Mental Health for individuals, couples, children/youth, and families. Visit our website for details about all areas of treatment offered and our team.
(587) 207-5960 View (587) 207-5960
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Terry Singh
Psychologist, PhD, ABPP, R, Psych
Verified Verified
Calgary, AB T2N
I believe that psychology is a tool for solving problems and working through change. In my career, I have helped many people 'get unstuck', overcoming emotional difficulties and working through trauma, grief, and loss. I also regularly work with couples and families, helping with challenges including marital conflict and parenting difficulties. My approach is integrative, and tailored to each person that I meet. I draw upon a number of evidenced-based approaches, including emotion-focused therapy, psychodynamic therapy, cognitive-behavioural therapy, experiential therapy, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused therapy.
I believe that psychology is a tool for solving problems and working through change. In my career, I have helped many people 'get unstuck', overcoming emotional difficulties and working through trauma, grief, and loss. I also regularly work with couples and families, helping with challenges including marital conflict and parenting difficulties. My approach is integrative, and tailored to each person that I meet. I draw upon a number of evidenced-based approaches, including emotion-focused therapy, psychodynamic therapy, cognitive-behavioural therapy, experiential therapy, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused therapy.
(587) 207-4374 View (587) 207-4374
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Marriage Counselling

How does marriage counseling work?

Marriage counseling works by teaching couples concrete skills to communicate with one another and solve disagreements in healthy ways. A trained mental health professional works with both members of a couple to explore difficulties the couple may be having and helps them develop skills to address these matters. Couples who don’t have any difficulties but want to prepare for marriage may develop skills for the future.

How long does marriage counseling typically last?

Marriage counseling is a short-term form of therapy; the process may last between four and eight sessions. Other forms of relationship guidance from mental health professionals, such as couples therapy, are longer lasting, may focus on the past rather than just the present, and are tailored to the individual couple and their emotions, history, and patterns in the relationship. Couples therapy often lasts for 12 weeks or longer.

Is marriage counseling effective?

Marriage counseling helps many couples develop relationship skills that may not have been acquired or tested in a relationship; partners may be better able to communicate and address conflict following counseling. However, there are many different forms of marriage counseling, and this form of counseling does not have as strong an evidence base as other modalities such as couples therapy.

Is marriage counseling effective if only one partner wants to go?

Yes, marriage counseling can still be effective if one partner convinces the other to engage in the process. Of course, whether counseling is effective depends on the couple’s commitment to work on their relationship; however, the short-term, skills-based nature of marriage counseling makes it a relatively easy “ask” of a partner, and the hesitant individual may see its value once counseling begins.