Therapists in T4N

Experiencing significant changes and pressures during adolescence can be something hard to navigate. These pressures can be centered around friends, school, and family issues. This heavy load can manifest in many different ways and can cause many teens to act out, pull away from family, and show signs of mental health issues. If you noticed your teen is having changes in behavior, changes to their daily activity, personality changes, mood swings, decline in their sport performance or other favorite activities, it may be time to seek some help.

Hair pulling and skin picking can be very challenging to manage independently - they are highly complex behaviours. Often these Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviours (BFRBs) result in shame and guilt. They can be isolating and worrisome. You may feel alone, but you are not. I specialize in treating BFRBs. I also regularly work with clients who have anxiety, obsessions and compulsions (OCD), impulsivity, and individuals who lack confidence (work, studies, relationships). As a Clinical Psychologist (22 years), my approach will help you to experience positive change in the short-term, and learn how to sustain this change in the long-term.

Are you experiencing distressing memories, images, thoughts, and perceptions of your traumatic experience? Maybe you are encountering nightmares and flashbacks and reliving the events as if they were still happening increasing irritability, difficulty sleeping, hyper-vigilance, exaggerated startle responses, and detachment from those around you. Your experience may have triggered your inner alarm system keeping you in a place where you think you can’t escape your feelings and feel out of control.

I am a PhD trained Clinical Psychologist with expertise in assessing and treating mood disorders (e.g., depression, bipolar disorder), anxiety disorders (e.g., social anxiety, generalized anxiety and worry, panic disorder), and sleep disorders (e.g., insomnia, parasomnias), amongst other issues. I also work with many clients who are having difficulty in an area of their life and need support in learning how to cope most effectively with life circumstances. I provide services to individual adults of all ages (not children or couples), in Alberta and Manitoba.

If you identify as a neurodivergent, chronically ill, BIPOC &/or immigrant woman, queer or trans person, then you may be struggling to feel a sense of belonging & acceptance in a world & system that wasn’t built for you & doesn’t capture the unique intersections of your identity & lived experiences. I believe in your inherent capacity to heal, grow, discover who you are, connect deeply with others, and lead a fulfilling life. If you’re committed to self-discovery & healing as part of your ongoing personal growth & professional development, let's work together to put the pieces of your life, work & relationships back into balance.

Have you reached the point where you are needing support? Has life become difficult to manage and feels overwhelming? Are you looking for someone that will listen, discuss helpful strategies and encourage you to find a different way of thinking? I am eager to meet with you and assist in reaching your goals. I am a Registered Social Worker - Mental Health Therapist and Masters of Counselling Psychology. My experience is primarily in the education system with child, youth and families. Within a confidential, safe space, and an empathetic approach I will help you gain insight around how you think, feel, and behave.

Do you struggle with big emotions, negative self-talk, insecurities, shame, or fear? Is it challenging for you to identify, communicate or prioritize your wants and needs? As a therapist and coach in emotional and relational wellness, one of my major missions is to show clients, through embodied experience, how to process emotions and relate to inner experience in ways that better identify and meet their emotional needs individually and with others. The outcome of this is relief, peace, grounding, and inner trust. My approach embodied, and also practical, directive, and structured, with offered tools, strategies, and instructions.

Life can be hard and sometimes you need some extra help. I want to help support you live a life you want. Reaching out can be difficult and overwhelming. I hope you will allow me to help you learn to live a life of richness, learning to be self led rather than being led by emotional pain, and learn to create a life of meaning, friendships, family, and spirituality. Let me help you on the journey of self-care, growth, and development.

I am a Registered Psychologist with 9 years of experience in the mental health field. My practice is focused on helping individuals and couples create meaningful, fulfilling, and emotionally safe relationships with themselves and others. I work from an attachment lens, honoring our human need for emotional safety and belonging. I utilize Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and mindfulness-based somatic modalities to help clients acknowledge and understand themselves and their needs. When appropriate and helpful I draw from Narrative, CBT, and Gottman Method interventions to best support my clients.

Do you struggle with anxiety, ADHD, trauma, that affects your day-to-day functioning, relationships, career? Do you feel exhausted, frustrated, overwhelmed by living up to others standards, getting through the day, feeling like there's no light at the end of the tunnel? Now more than ever, people are feeling anxious and uncertain about how they are supposed to manage their relationships, work through trauma, finding their place in life. Pushing away your needs and not taking time for yourself can lead to long term issues for your mind and body. I believe it shouldn't be so hard to live a better life.

You want to live a rich, full, meaningful life, but something is getting in your way. Maybe you are struggling with an underlying sense of being unfulfilled or stuck. Maybe you are struggling to cope with a recent life change or loss. Maybe you are struggling to overcome an addiction or to manage feelings and symptoms of depression or anxiety. No matter what your unique struggle involves, there is a good chance it has left you feeling exhausted. It may even have you feeling like you are at war with your own mind.

In life, challenges are everywhere. Do you feel that you are under too much pressure, worrying about the demands of the outside world? Are you constantly disturbed by past painful memories, feeling doubtful of yourself and powerless to change? I'd be willing to help! I have thousands of hours of psychological assessment and intervention experience working with clients with a variety of mental health concerns in inpatient and outpatient psychiatric units, health-related (cancer, cardiac, and neurological disease) clinics and rehabilitation centres, and private practice places.

As of September 2023, accepting new clients! If you are a resident of Alberta seeking online, convenient, secure counselling, TherapEase Counselling might be for you! I eliminate the fuss of travelling to your counsellor's office and minimize the anxiety of running into someone you know in your counsellor's office. I bring counselling skills to you—wherever you are—by offering video and telephone counselling options. Counselling services through TherapEase are available to adults aged 18+ living in the province of Alberta.

I have practiced social work for almost two decades and have devoted my career to assisting at-risk families. I have a Clinical Master of Social Work (MSW) in children's mental health and specialize in assessment and intervention where children are the subject of custody determinations or parenting disputes. My training includes family mediation and the creation of developmentally sensitive parenting plans. I have additional forensic training in assessment of family violence and child maltreatment. I am trained in child-led play, therapeutic access and am a registered Circle of Security Parenting Facilitator.

I. AM. FULL. A rough childhood, a bad relationship, or a soul sucking job taught you to get your feelings of worth from people pleasing. But it didn't work. You've spent your life giving to your spouse, children, parents or job. You thought this would make you happy, but now you may feel weighed down, resentful, overwhelmed, or always on the verge of tears. Maybe you feel depressed, unworthy, or like you're drowning. You've taken care of everyone except yourself. Feelings of unworthiness or fear of being selfish may be stopping you from giving yourself the care you’ve given to everyone else. But there is hope.

I am a Registered Psychologist who has experience in both inpatient, and outpatient community settings providing individual, couples, family and group services to diverse populations and age ranges. I have extensive training in a number of therapy modalities however, I use an integrative structured approach to counselling mainly incorporating Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy and EMDR. I am also able to complete psycho-educational assessment, social-emotional diagnostic assessments, as well as cognitive and memory assessments.

Are you struggling to fall asleep or stay asleep? Have you tried various methods to improve your sleep but without success? As a PhD trained clinical psychologist specialized in evidence-based therapy for insomnia, I'd be delighted to help you achieve restful sleep. Cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), the first-line recommended treatment, has proven effective for up to 80% of individuals. Many see significant sleep improvements within just a few weeks, with lasting benefits.

Life can get so busy and overwhelming! It can be isolating at times, and leave us feeling anxious and distressed. Sometimes we are unsure how to cope or help our loved ones to do so. I am happy to offer counselling to adolescents and their families, adults, and couples that are struggling to navigate difficulties in their relationships, anxiety, depression, stress, emotional regulation, trauma, and/or grief.

Currently accepting new clients for individual or couples counselling. Whether you're struggling with issues such as anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties, having a safe and supportive space to explore your emotions, thoughts, and behaviors, as well as guidance to develop coping strategies is important. I work with my clients to help them find greater well-being, improve their relationships, and gain a deeper understanding of themselves. I can assist you in overcoming obstacles that have been holding you back and work towards a journey of self-discovery, resilience, and personal empowerment.