Motivational Interviewing Therapists in T2G

My name is Eric Burgess and I hold an M.Ed. in Counselling Psychology. I am a Registered Provisional Psychologist (P3225). I have 15+ years of experience providing counselling supports to children, youth and adults with a variety of presenting issues including: Depression, Anxiety, stress, at-risk behaviours, ADHD, Autism, school issues, trauma, 2SLBGTQ+, multicultural issues and Learning Disabilities. I am an approved service provider for Family Supports for Children with Disabilities (FSCD). I have a special interest in providing counselling services to NEURODIVERSE populations. I do not provide assessment services at this time.

I hold the firm belief that everyone has the capacity for healing and growth, and my role is to support people in recognizing and building the resiliency they have within them. With a trauma-informed and client-centered approach, I aim to support you to reconnect with your sense of purpose, passion, and joy. My guiding values are authenticity, humility, and connection. I approach therapy with the belief that my clients are experts in their own lives and I strive to create a safe and therapeutic space to explore some of life’s most challenging moments together.

I am a counsellor for women! I counsel with a feminine lens and support women experiencing the multitude of issues that face women today. I will help you with your anxiety, depression, trauma, perfectionism, parenting, and relationships. If you are bogged down and feeling like your joy is being stolen by endless to-do lists, a partner who doesn't understand, parenting exhaustion and frustration, or career stress... I will guide you and support you in reclaiming your essence and living joyfully and mindfully. Women have far too much to manage these days and it is time for change.

I also provide Clinical Supervision for Provisional Psychologists looking to register in Alberta. Are you ready for a change but don’t know where to start? Are you struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief/loss or having difficulty in your current relationship? Whether you are dealing with a major challenge in your life or you have issues from your past which are impacting your ability to cope, I can help.

Taking the first step in seeking therapy is a sign of strength. I am an experienced doctorate trained Clinical Psychologist with expertise in assessment & therapy, specializing in evidence-based treatment of mental health issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, autism spectrum/Asperger’s (neurodiversity affirming), personality, identity & self-esteem issues, addictions, chronic illness/pain; and in dealing with challenging life situations such as loss/grief, relationship or work issues. I also value and provide therapy from a positive psychology orientation, supporting self-growth, authenticity, & living your best life.

Welcome! Right about now, things don't feel right. You strive to do your best, but lately, you've been feeling stuck. No one would know it b/c you present really well - but privately, you're hurting on the inside. The truth is things don't feel right in one or more areas of your life. You're tired of dealing with self-doubt & negative thoughts, feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or burnt out, and not being confident & happy like you want. You might even be tired of carrying around that internal pain you've been trying to keep tucked deep inside. Secretly, you wonder if you can feel better & get through the stuff that's holding you back.

“An unexamined life is not worth living “ Socrate. It is not unusual to question our own thought life, emotions and behaviors because we strive to become a better version of ourselves for a better life with a better quality of relationships and mental health. Handling relationships with family members, a partner, and children is never easy in this modern world with so much technology and so little time. Desiring functioning and meaningful relationships start with you. You need to learn to care, to heal, and to love yourself before you can love others which includes talking to a professional to address your challenges thoroughly.

You're here! This step is often the hardest part! Life can be hard... I get it! The stuff that makes life tricky shapes how we see ourselves, how we see others, and how we make sense of the world. Life experiences form our core beliefs that often get in the way of living the life you desire. As an attachment-based therapist, I work hard to create a safe space where you can confront the tough stuff and begin to rewrite your story. I show up with compassion, acceptance, and humour, to dig into what is getting in the way of you living your truth.

On maternity leave. Sarah McGivern provides supportive, non-judgmental counselling services to adults & youth in the Calgary area. She is passionate about healing, wellness and living fully. Sarah seeks to empower clients to better understand themselves and their choices moving forward. In collaboration with clients, Sarah explores life challenges while also building upon the skills and strengths clients already possess. The therapeutic experience is highly dependent on building a comfortable therapeutic relationship that considers client preferences. You are the expert of your own life. Sarah is there to help you in that journey.