Motivational Interviewing Therapists in T2R

I aim to help clients process and deal with their experiences, heal, make appropriate and meaningful changes for their future, and become the best versions of themselves through therapy. I am focused on providing therapy through an anti-oppressive, intersectional, culturally sensitive, and informed lens to all persons inclusive of BIPOC, minority, and immigrant communities.

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.

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.

Accepting new clients. Day and evening appointments are available. I know that we all experience different stressors in life and I offer a safe place to talk about these concerns. I will work with you using different approaches to enable you to cope with the stressors that are getting in the way. I focus on past trauma, addictions and relationships. I believe in resolving conflict, pursuing happiness, improving quality of life and preserving relationships. I work with individuals from different cultures and backgrounds. Feel free to reach out and schedule a free 15 minute consultation. I look forward to hearing from you.

My approach to counselling is specific to each client I work with. I believe the therapeutic process is highly creative and that it relies equally on both spontaneous diversion and meticulous planning. In addition to direct focus on the individual, I also believe deeply in the power of family dynamics, social structure, and the societal pressures that exist in our highly complex modern world.

I am a Registered Psychologist who works primarily with individuals ages 14 and older. My areas of interest include self esteem, complex trauma, disordered eating, life transitions, anxiety, stress, and interpersonal relationships. I use a client-centred and collaborative approach with the intention to empower each person I work with. I work best with clients who are creative, curious, and critical thinkers, and for whom authentic and compassionate therapeutic care is important. Sessions can be suited to individual comfort levels and evening & weekend appointments available. Offering in-person, video, and phone sessions.

Accepting New Clients! Welcome! I am honoured to walk alongside you as you begin this journey. I understand that past experiences and life’s challenges can make people feel overwhelmed, isolated, or unable to cope. I use a gentle, compassionate and relational approach to create a supportive space for you to explore your inner world, discover parts of your identity, nurture a sense of meaning and purpose, and heal connections with yourself and others. I believe that people, as experts of their own lives, possess inherent strengths, abilities, and capacities that pave the way for desired growth and healing.

Do you feel that you are not living the life you want? Are you looking for a positive change in your life? Everyone experiences challenges that are hard to handle alone. I help clients overcome the obstacles they face so they can live a fulfilling life. Understanding and connecting with who you are will allow you to find meaning, heal from pain, and move forward towards the life you wish to live. I believe that engaging in a collaborative therapeutic process can help people live happier, healthier, and more productive lives. I provide caring, compassionate, and accepting support to set the foundation for a trusting relationship.

Contextual forces of family, community, historical events, and trauma shape the brain from conception through the lifespan. Less than optimal circumstances can lead to a compromised nervous system and the formation of maladaptive patterns in the brain and body. As a result, you may suffer from symptoms of anxiety, depression, PTSD, poor emotional regulation, difficulty in relationships, addictions, dissociation; and even autoimmune disorders or physical symptoms that cannot be explained medically. If you want to heal stuck patterns, live authentically with more joy and less fear, and have better relationships, I can help!

I specialize in working with youth, children and families in the areas of medical and sport psychology. I'm a Registered Psychologist who has a PhD in Child Clinical Psychology. Over the last seven years, I've worked at a pediatric hospital and strive for effective, empowering, and evidence based treatment. I use a Biopsychosocial approach to help facilitate optimal psychological, physiological and autonomic functioning and often collaborate with other medical professionals. I primarily focus on treating medical anxiety/trauma (e.g., fear of needles/dentists), body symptoms/pain (e.g. abdominal pain or dizziness), rehabilitation from injury, enhancing sport performance, and coping with illness.

Offering daytime and evening appointments in Calgary's beltine! I am a Registered Psychologist working in an individual, one-to-one private setting. I have a specialized focus working with trauma, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and body image concerns with adolescent and adult clients.

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.

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.

Alanna offers an empathic, collaborative, and pragmatic approach to therapy. She is passionate about helping her clients prove to themselves their capacity for overcoming obstacles. She provides practical education and skills for individuals seeking to make improvements in various domains of life such as behavioural, emotional, relational, spiritual, occupational, and social. She treats adults from all walks of life and has extensive experience working with Public Safety Personnel.

As a certified Multiple Addiction Therapist and PhD Clinical Sexologist with over 43 years of clinical practice experience I treat individuals & families with a variety of presentations. Specialising in treating compuslive behavior disorders from all drugs to sexual disfunctions & those accessing child sexual exploitation imagery online (CSEM). I also faciliate multidimensional sex specific forensic evaluations. I offer individual & group treatment for addicts, partners & those accessing CSEM. We collaborate to find solutions that will support positive change.

CONFIDENTIAL, COMPASSIONATE, SKILLED...My clients are curious, brave and ready to evolve, even if they're not quite sure what that looks like yet. They are looking to access the underlying roots of present day triggers, to live authentically in a world that promotes quick fix solutions and unending busyness. Meaningful growth commands us to slow down, pay attention, inquire within, and be (not do). Individuals that connect with me are ready for something different, something deeper. They are ready to develop a more compassionate relationship to the parts of self that are calling for attention. They are ready to thrive.

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!

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 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.

I am keen to collaborate with Individuals and couples wanting to discover and understand the underlying factors which may be contributing to their symptoms of distress and conflict in their lives and in their relationships. Together we will develop a therapeutic alliance: influenced by curiosity; mindfulness; and self-compassion; that will focus on creating, and trying to achieve, your unique treatment goals. I am passionate about mental and emotional health, and I enjoy guiding and supporting clients while they strive to improve and change their lives.