Do you offer couples counselling?

Yes! Our Calgary couples counselling specialists work with partners to strengthen relationships and improve communication. We have several experienced therapists who provide Calgary marriage counselling, relationship therapy, and couples counseling throughout Calgary and Alberta. Our marriage counselors use evidence-based approaches tailored to each couple’s unique needs. Visit our couples counselling service page to learn about our therapists who specialize in relationship work and see which approach might work best for you.

What types of therapy do you offer?

We offer a broad range of therapy types depending on your needs. See our services, mental health issues, and psychology frameworks pages for more info.

Where are your Calgary locations?

We provide therapy and psychology services at our South Calgary location at #300 – 4838 Richard Rd. SW and from our North Calgary location at #290 – 6815 8 St NE.

Do you offer online counselling?

Yes! We provide secure online video counselling sessions for clients located in Alberta and Ontario.

Do you direct bill insurance?

We offer direct billing whenever possible, though availability depends on your insurance provider and your therapist’s credentials. Most insurance companies allow direct billing with our Registered Psychologists. For Provisional Psychologists, we can typically direct bill with Alberta Blue Cross, Medavie Blue Cross, Greenshield, and Sunlife. For psychoeducational assessments and other testing services, we can often provide direct billing but it depends on your policy and insurer.

How do i choose a therapist?

You can choose a therapist by looking at their profiles from the directory, or looking at the service, issues, or frameworks pages which list the therapists that are relevant on each page.

Do you offer psychological assessments?

Yes! We provide various assessment services for both adults and children (Ages 6+), including psychoeducational assessments, ADHD evaluations, cognitive assessments (IQ testing), MVA Psych Assessments and Veterans Mental Health Assessments.

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How Resilience Therapy Can Transform Your Emotional Regulation Skills

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Life throws emotional challenges at us that can feel impossible to handle. Stress from work, relationship problems, and personal setbacks test our emotional balance daily.

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Understanding and Treating Video Game Dependency

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How Counselling Services Combat Secondary Traumatization in First Responders

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First responders put their lives on the line to save others, but who looks after them when trauma becomes overwhelming? Our research shows that secondary traumatization affects up to 50% of emergency service professionals. This creates a quiet crisis within our emergency response teams.

Secondary traumatization shows up with symptoms that look like PTSD and affects both work performance and personal life. First responders are great at taking care of others but rarely spot or admit their own emotional pain. The situation gets worse because their work culture sometimes sees asking for help as weakness.

This piece takes a detailed look at how counseling services help first responders deal with secondary traumatization. We’ll get into treatment methods that work, ways to prevent trauma, and why organizational support plays a vital role in building mental health resilience among emergency service professionals.

Understanding PTSD: Tailored Support for Canadian Armed Forces, RCMP and Veterans

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Statistics show that one out of every ten Canadian military veterans struggles with PTSD. Many continue their service or move to civilian life without getting the help they need. Our experience as mental health professionals who work with military and law enforcement trauma has shown us how deeply this condition impacts our courageous service members.

The right trauma treatment and symptom awareness can make the most important difference on the path to recovery. We’ll walk you through the essentials of PTSD. You’ll learn about early warning signs, treatment choices, and how to build vital support networks. This guidance helps whether you serve now, have retired, or support someone who needs help.

We bring you tested strategies, success stories, and useful resources designed for Canadian Armed Forces members, RCMP officers, and veterans. Recovery is within reach, and no one should face these challenges alone.

How to Foster Workplace Mental Health

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Mental health issues impact 1 in 5 employees today. Only half of workers feel they can openly discuss mental health at work. The landscape of workplace mental health has emerged as a key focus for organizations worldwide. This shift became more apparent as work patterns changed dramatically over the last several years.

Our detailed guide shows you proven ways to build a mentally healthy workplace. You’ll discover practical steps to implement support systems and develop your leadership team’s capabilities. The guide also covers preventive practices that boost both employee and organizational wellness.

This resource helps you tackle workplace mental health challenges head-on. You’ll learn to foster a supportive culture and design mental health programs that truly impact your organization’s wellbeing.

How Personal Growth Counseling Transforms Your Life: A Comprehensive Guide

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Life presents moments when uncertainty clouds your path forward. Questions about fulfillment and potential surface naturally – these powerful signals often mark the beginning of meaningful transformation. Personal growth counseling lights the way through these challenging times, turning moments of doubt into opportunities for profound change.

Proven therapeutic techniques blend seamlessly with personalized guidance in our transformative approach. Your journey deserves unique attention, whether seeking individual growth or strengthening relationships. Together, we’ll equip you with practical tools that foster lasting positive change.

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