Stress, PTSD and Anxiety Therapists in Calgary, AB.

Worry and stress do not need to consume our lives - there are other ways of being. Using self-compassion, mindfulness, and acceptance and Commitment Therapy, we can work together to uncover your values and resiliencies to help you shift from burnout to connection. While anxiety and pressure are inevitable, our reactions to them can change. We can uncover the messages of your emotions and harness them to your benefit.

[I OFFER VIDEO SESSIONS THROUGHOUT ALBERTA AND ONTARIO]. Anxiety and stress are two conditions that have treatments that work. Cognitive behaviour therapy, desensitization therapy, and hypnotherapy (all of which I practice) are often tremendously helpful. I have been a psychologist since 1986, and I can help. Set up a time to see me by visiting https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=14249112

Anxiety and stress can significantly impact your quality of life, affecting both mental and physical health. I provide a range of therapeutic approaches to help you manage and reduce anxiety and stress. By integrating mindfulness practices, CBT, and other evidence-based techniques, we will address the root causes of your anxiety, develop practical coping strategies, and enhance your resilience. Together, we'll work towards creating a balanced and peaceful state of mind, helping you navigate life's challenges with greater ease and confidence.

By using a mix of Emotion-Focused Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness and Relaxation Techniques, I will help you understand your anxiety, relax your mind and body to ground you in the present, and shift your perceptions and experiences of the world. Together we will equip you to handle the anxiety that will naturally come up in life so that you can experience freedom and lightness.

I help clients manage anxiety and stress with cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), a research-based approach in which I am certified. I help clients with managing stress, generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, panic disorder, phobias, health anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder.

Anxiety and Stress are the norm in today's world. Our fast-paced society pulls our attention in many directions and often away from ourselves. Being disconnected from our feelings, needs and wants is often a cause of anxiety. Mindfulness-based counselling is a powerful way to have us create an island of sanity for ourselves amidst the speed of our lives. By learning to reconnect with ourselves amidst the busyness of life, we are put back into relationship with our hearts and what is truly meaningful to us.

In today's economy and hustle lifestyle, it's a wonder anyone isn't anxious and stressed, and that speaks to our systemic issues and constraints. I can help you navigate the frustrating system that is life with resources and tools that are actually directly helpful in and applicable to your life. I also offer psychological assessment and testing for anxiety and various other mental health concerns. It's never too late to reach your sense of inner peace, and I can help you get there your way on your terms.

Stressors and anxiety are a normal part of life. It is how you respond to the changes that life sends your way that makes the difference between being resilient or unhealthy. Distinguishing between unhealthy and healthy anxiety and learning to effectively manage stressors are key life skills. Also what we tell ourselves about a given situation has a lot to do with how we manage it. Together we will explore your stressors and work at eliminating your ineffective beliefs and developing ways to manage difficult situations more effectively. .

Identifying that there are aspects of the 'self' that require attention is the first step in reducing stress and anxiety. The ability to self-reflect and acknowledge that shifts need to be made are the building blocks of change . Making sense of meaning and purpose in one's life is linked to resiliency as is understanding the difference between internal versus external locus of control. These are all things I explore with my clients suffering from stress and anxiety.

Anxiety and stress can make the world seem like an endless barrage of worries and pressures, leaving you feeling overwhelmed and on edge. Your sessions with me will be a safe harbor, where we will not only identify the triggers of your anxiety and stress but also repurpose these feelings. My therapeutic approach is about creating a space where you can learn and apply powerful techniques that offer both immediate relief and enduring change. Together, we'll navigate these turbulent waters, moving you towards a transformation where calm and confidence become your new normal.

Anxiety and stress are sometimes helpful responses and can carry important information for us about our current lives. However, they can also be overwhelming and come with sensations that are difficult to tolerate. I can help you learn techniques to soothe your body, regain balance, and address the mind chatter that may be perpetuating your anxiety.

Most people do not like feeling anxious or stressed. People are not saying I am glad to be stressed or anxious. What do we do when this happens. We need to process it and for most people counselling is a place for processing. Along with processing stress and anxiety comes a deeper longing to to be heard and validated and to sometimes be given new skills or strategies. What ever you need whether an ear to listen, heart to understand or ideas for coping with it I can provide it in comfortable environment.

Life can be stressful. Our natural reactions to an environment which is perceived as unsafe is anxiety. Is your world unsafe? Or do your natural reactions cause you to overestimate the danger in the world? Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy is an evidence-based approach which has been shown to be just as helpful (or more) than medications. Learn some skills which you can use for the rest of your life to gain better control over your anxiety.