Calgary Psychologist - Kari Adams, R. Psych
Welcome, I’m so glad you’re here! I am a Registered Psychologist and I work with individuals and families to help you heal from past traumas, improve relationships, manage stress, and enhance overall well-being.
I’ve been working in the helping field for the past 15 years, and have supported people with a variety of concerns including: trauma; anxiety; depression; family challenges; burnout; stress; emotional regulation; self-esteem; and life changes. My approach to therapy is person-centred, trauma-informed and compassionate. I believe it is important to get to know someone as a whole person: who you are outside of your struggles, and what identities you hold in your relationships and interactions with the world. In our work together, we will explore what got you where you are today, while drawing on your unique strengths and resources in working towards the future you want.
I am trained in a type of trauma therapy called EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) that can be used to address trauma-related conditions like PTSD, as well as a variety of other concerns, including depression and anxiety. I also have training and experience in Family Therapy, which allows me to work both with individuals who are seeking more insight into the family patterns that influenced their lives, as well with families who may be looking for new ways to solve problems, resolve conflicts, and create more adaptive patterns in their relationships with each other.
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Kari's Background:
I am a long-time Calgarian, and have spent most of my career working in various non-profit organisations dedicated to improving people’s lives and addressing the challenges presented by experiences like mental health struggles, domestic violence, and family conflict. My work and volunteer experiences over the years solidified my decision to become a psychologist, and I graduated with a Masters of Counselling degree from the University of Calgary in 2017. I consider it an honour and a privilege to be a therapist and to hold space for people’s pain, joy, disappointments, and hopes. One of the things I love the most about being a psychologist is that there is always something new to learn, and I am constantly striving to improve my knowledge and skills.
I believe that everyone’s experience in therapy should be unique to them as an individual or family, so I draw on a variety of therapeutic modalities including: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR); family systems; narrative therapy; attachment theory; behaviour modification; and dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) to collaborate on a plan that fits your unique needs and circumstances.
My aim is to help and support you and your family at every stage and phase of life; whether you are a young adult facing the stress that can come with life transitions; a parent with concerns about you or your child’s well-being; an adult family wanting to improve your relationships with your parents or siblings; or someone who wants to make sense of your past experiences to find a new way forward.
I would love to talk to you and see how we can work together to help you grow into the person or family you want to be.
Please note that even if you are seeking counselling for your child individually, parents and caregivers can expect to be heavily involved in therapy, especially for children 12 years old and under.
Psychological Services
- Acceptance and commitment therapy
- Adlerian therapy
- Attachment-based therapy
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Compassion-focused therapy
- Culturally sensitive therapy
- Dialectical behavior therapy
- Eclectic therapy
- Existential therapy
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy
- Family counselling
- Family systems therapy
- Feminist therapy
- Humanistic therapy
- Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy
- Motivational interviewing
- Multicultural therapy
- Narrative therapy
- Person-centered therapy
- Positive psychology
- Psychological therapy
- Relational therapy
- Solution-focused brief therapy
- Strength-based therapy
- Teen mental health
- Therapeutic intervention
Psychological Conditions
- Abuse
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Adjustment disorder
- Adoption
- Aging
- Alcohol Abuse
- Anger
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Binge eating disorder (eating disorders)
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body Image
- Bullying
- Burnout
- Chronic Pain or Illness
- Codependency
- Communication
- Compulsive gambling
- Conduct Disorder (CD)
- Depression
- Dissociative Disorders
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse or Violence
- Emotional Abuse
- Emotion Regulation
- Family planning
- Fears / Phobias
- Gambling Addiction
- Geriatric Counselling
- Grief, loss, bereavement
- HIV/AIDS
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Infertility or Adoption
- Infidelity
- Insomnia
- Internet Addiction
- Learning Disabilities
- Loneliness
- Men’s Issues
- Mental Disorders
- Mood disorders
- Obesity
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Oppositional Defiance Disorder (ODD)
- Panic disorder
- Parenting
- Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymic Disorder)
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria
- Relationship Issues
- Seasonal Affective Disorder
- Self-Esteem
- Self-harming or suicidal behavior
- Social Anxiety Disorder
- Social Isolation
- Somatic symptom disorder
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Substance Abuse
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Thoughts
- Suicide
- Thinking Disorders
- Trauma
- Women’s Issues
- Workplace stress
Calgary Counselling And Psychologist Services
Our Calgary Psychologists and therapists offer counselling and formal psychological assessment services for individuals, couples, and families. We tailor these services to meet the unique needs of each client. Our goal is to support our clients in achieving their personal and relational goals.
We help families improve communication and solve problems. We also offer assessments for learning disabilities and ADHD. Our support extends to various mental health issues. Our support covers many mental health issues.
Our therapists dedicate themselves to providing a safe and supportive environment for clients of all ages and backgrounds. They help clients explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. The team is committed to creating a space where clients can feel comfortable and understood. They strive to help clients on their journey towards healing and growth.
We are here to help with individual therapy, couples counseling, or support for your child, teen or family. We offer counseling services in person and virtually. This makes it convenient and flexible for our clients to access our services. Whatever challenges you may be facing, we are committed to guiding you towards healing, growth, and greater well-being.
