Therapists near South Calgary helping All Clientele with Depression

I am a Registered Provisional Psychologist and an Advanced Trained EMDR therapist specializing in working with youths, adolescents, adults and families. I am a compassionate and authentic individual that offers unconditional positive regards and genuine empathy. As a therapist, I am very person-centered and uses integrate techniques and strategies from the Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing, Gottman Couples Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy Model, Narrative Therapy and Mindfulness to best support clients' personal needs and discover their individual strengths. Change and growth occurs constantly throughout our life span. Consequently, I work with clients to recognize positive changes, build resilience, and explore their inner strength. I strive to provide clients with a trusting, caring, understanding and supportive environment, which allow clients to explore their healing journey. I believe strongly in the importance of fit between a counsellor and client. Counselling is a collaborative process that is tailored to meet individuals needs. I will work closely with you, ensuring you feel heard and help you to explore your full potential to achieve well being.

There is a great deal of suffering and pain that we experience as humans. Life is simultaneously messy, beautiful, and confusing. I was determined to become an expert at helping other's find more peace and self-compassion. It is my mission to be a helping hand to walk alongside you in your journey, whatever that may be. I am a licensed Certified Canadian Counsellor and a professional member of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. As someone that has worked in human services for several years, I have a passion for providing a safe space for individuals to better understand themselves and move through life with more ease. I specialize in therapy for teens, adults, and female-identifying individuals. Each client is unique in their way of learning and processing, which is why I use an eclectic approach to counselling. I also view my clients as a whole, and that there are many systems that are working together to comprise who we are as individuals.

Madison is a Canadian Certified Counsellor through the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. She has a Master of Counselling Psychology Degree from Yorkville University and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology from Mount Royal University. Madison has experience working with children, adolescents and adults in various settings including non-profits and school settings. Madison uses a trauma-informed approach when working with clients. She integrates CBT and DBT into her practice. Madison is a Therapeutic Play Practitioner and is working towards becoming a Certified Play Therapist. Madison also has a certificate in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART). Madison recognizes that every client has unique goals for counselling and aims to provide a safe, inclusive environment for all clients. Madison’s main areas of focus include: anxiety, emotional regulation, depression, and anger.

With expertise in adoption, ADHD, parenting, and relationships, I will provide you with the counselling support you need. I use an emotion-focused approach that uses emotional processing to create change and improve functioning. Each person is unique, and I will work with you to help you discover and nurture your own Vital Soul!

I work with adolescents, adults and families to help bring about healing, growth and change. Perhaps you already have an idea of what you need help with--or maybe things just aren't working for you and you're not sure why. I can help you get a clearer picture of what's going on, find hope, learn new ways to manage your difficulties, improve your relationships, and restore a sense of well-being. I draw from a variety of techniques including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and Narrative Therapy, depending on what challenges you are trying to overcome. Different approaches work for different people. Part of my job as your therapist is to tailor these methods to suit your individual needs. Building on a framework of warmth, empathy and compassion, my goal is to create an atmosphere in which you feel safe to explore even the most difficult areas of your life.

I believe that each person has the ability to define and live a fulfilling life. Unfortunately, life’s circumstances can cast a shadow on that ability, and make people feel as though they have lost their way. I believe that with the right help and guidance, people can re-discover their path. I provide individual counselling to adults and couples in areas including, but not limited to: Depression, anxiety, self-esteem, perfectionism, self-doubt, spirituality, immigration and acculturation issues, school success issues, ADHD, relationship issues; including divorce, abuse, grief and loss, and life transitions. I define my approach to therapy as eclectic. I draw from theories such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, Attachment Theory, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help clients discover and change patterns that are not currently working in their life. As a therapist, the most important driver of change is the therapeutic relationship with my clients. I strive to create a safe and non-judgmental environment in my sessions that is based on trust, and mutual respect; a place where my clients can feel heard and understood. My goal is to empower my clients to be able to recognize and enact the change that will help them lead a more satisfying life. I offer free 20-minute phone consultations to give you a chance to see if I would be a good fit for you as a therapist.

Affordable psychological and therapy services. Book a 10 minute complimentary consultation prior to the initial session. Direct billing with Alberta Blue Cross. An integrative, holistic therapist focusing on building healthier coping strategies, and thought patterns. Registered provisional psychologist under supervision. Canadian Certified Counselor.