Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Medicine Hat, AB

Thank you for taking the time to learn more about what I can offer. With over 20 years in practice I have worked in a variety of settings throughout my career including community mental health centres, correctional facilities, residential treatment centres, emergency room and school settings working with children, teens & adults. I moved to Canada in 2008 from USA as part of the North American Fair Trade Agreement, to work in the area of Forensic Psychology. Many of my clients are open to working holistically and outside of the conventional talk therapy model with modalities such as yoga, breath work, music in therapy included.

Minota Kennell Master of Counselling Psychology, RSW, BSW, Counsellor. I am passionate about supporting people to help them find balance and healing in their lives and to help them recognize their strength in themselves to make that happen. I use a person-centred approach. My main training areas are cognitive behavioural therapy, dialectical behavioural therapy, family conflict, EMDR, and emotion-focus therapy.

Hi! My name is Carolina Hall and I am a Registered Psychologist practicing in Alberta (Medicine Hat) and BC (Lower-mainland). I provide counselling, consulting and assessment services. I specialize in working with children, teens, adults and their families. I have extensive training in play therapy and am a Certified Play Therapy Supervisor. I also use such modalities as CBT, DBT, EMDR and Emotion-Focused Therapy. I provide consultation for children who have behavioral and/or emotional issues. As well as complete Autism, ADHD (socio-emotional) and Psycho-Educational Assessments.

Hello and Welcome! I am a Master's level Registered Social Worker (clinical) offering adult counselling services. My areas of practice include: anxiety, depression, prenatal/postpartum mental health, parenting, relationship challenges, adhd, disordered eating, adult attachment, self-esteem, family boundaries, people pleasing, and perfectionism. I also offer pre/post baby couples counselling. I draw from many different models of therapy (EMDR, CBT, DBT, narrative, inner child, and solution-focused approaches) and I have 10 years of experience in different areas of the social work field.

My passion is working with young adults addressing challenges such as anxiety (social/generalized), depression, trauma, attachment, life transitions, self-esteem/personal identity, stress management, emotional regulation, and relationships. I work from an emotion focused attachment framework and incorporate bottom up processing methods such as somatic work, EMDR and also use methods such as Internal Family Systems, Hakomi, CBT, and DBT.

You know that something needs to change but you don’t know where to start. This is impacting your day-to-day life, and you might find yourself feeling depressed, anxious… Perhaps you feel stuck, or like something is missing? You second-guess your decisions, maybe overthink a little? Maybe it’s a recent upset, a trauma from your past, or a big decision you need to make, but something is preventing you from feeling in control of your life. Whether you’re looking for support and guidance through a difficult situation or to empower yourself and head in a new direction, I am here to help you. It’s worth it, and so are you.

I have specialized training and experience to help people struggling with addictions, mood disorders, phase of life issues, grief, anger, trauma... and the combinations therein. Some goals are to feel better, to have better relationships, to protect yourself with healthy boundaries, to find or keep sobriety... but really the most important goals are the ones that you select for our work together.

Hi there! My name is Chantille, owner of Chantille Groves Counselling & Consulting. I hold a Masters in clinical Social Work and am providing a broad range of counselling services and support to individuals, couples & families. The therapeutic process can be so powerful. Human connection is everything! If you need a safe place to process trauma, unpleasant emotions, address couples concerns or issues within your family, please don’t hesitate to reach out. I’m here!

“When we try to teach our children how to ‘fit in’ to society, we inadvertently send the message that conformity has a higher value than authenticity. In effect, priming them for a life of mediocrity and unhappiness, as nobody ever feels like they ‘fit in’ when they are not being their authentic selves.” J. Milburn Your lived experience determines your life story. If your experiences are causing barriers to the life you want to live, I am here to help.

As a Humanistic Therapist, therfore I seek to work in tandem with people to come to understand how their worldview affects life choices, especially when one is in distress. I believe that you are the best person to understand your experiences and needs, my role is simply to guide and support the process. My approach is a balance of helping people to better understand their experiences and offering guidance and support, all the while ensuring I am not interpreting one's feelings. You are viewed as the expert in your life. I will support self-acceptance by providing empathy as you work on personal growth to achieve positive changes.

Are you feeling like there are patterns in your life that hold you back? Have you been working hard to find the happiness that you always dreamed of, and it doesn't seem to matter how hard you try, you just can't seem to get there? Perhaps, you have broken free of unhealthy environments or unhealthy experiences, yet you still have an emptiness you can't seem to fill. Or you experience depression, anxiety, PTSD or other diagnosable mental health concerns. Creating your happiness is possible. Sometimes it just takes a person with some professional distance from your situation and therapeutic skill to help you find your way forward.

Are you looking for a counsellor that provides a warm and inviting atmosphere, care and compassion for their clients and is able to highlight your strengths and resiliencies? Do you have concerns about your children, teens or family? Perhaps you mentally checked all those boxes? Or even worse, you are not even sure how you feel or where to begin. Than you are currently in the right place. I support children, teens and adults with tools to overcome stressors and barriers that hinder them from living their best life! This includes strategies for difficult behaviours, anxiety, depression and relationships.

How do you know if it’s the right time for counselling and EMDR therapy? Consider your answers to the following questions: Are my basic needs met (? Am I ok being uncomfortable/change? Can I commit to attending regular sessions as recommended and making consistent changes in my daily life)? Am I experiencing any of the following: Feeling overwhelmed, too much or too little sleep & eating, isolating yourself from family and friends, feeling a disconnection from joy, and feelings of hopelessness or apathy? EMDR therapy and counselling could be your next best step.

Hello, welcome. My approach is compassionate & direct, and our work together is guided by my values of connection, empathy, and autonomy. I specialize in Dr. Gabor Maté's somatic-based & trauma-informed approach called Compassionate Inquiry. I am a mother, wife, co-parent, and soldier; and I am dedicated to leaving behind a better tomorrow for our children through our work together. From a sustainable and collaborative mindset, we find what works for you and get right to it.

Rhonda has over 25 years of experience working in the social work field. She is the owner of Crosswaters Counselling Services and holds dual registry in both Alberta and Saskatchewan and is now accepting new clients. Rhonda uses a variety of different therapy processes in order to meet her clients individual needs. Rhonda has the ability to connect with adults, couples, and families from diverse backgrounds. This allows her to bring a non-bias approach that centers on her clients and what they need to help them be successful in their therapeutic journey.

I primarily work with adults and teens who are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, ADHD, and issues relating to gender and sexuality. Creating an affirming and secure space for all is of the upmost importance to me. Everyone deserves to be seen and heard as their authentic selves, for this is where I believe the bulk of healing happens. In addition to being a Canadian Certified Counsellor, I am currently working towards attaining my Registered Provisional Psychologist status.

With more than 20 years of experience in the human services field, my practice focuses on working with individuals and their families to develop a treatment plan that best fits their individual needs. All assessment and counselling services are customized to meet the specific needs of my clients and a collaborative approach to service provision ensures consistent intervention and access to relevant community resources. In addition, I consult with community organizations to plan, goal set, and optimally meet the needs of their clientele and provide optimal community services.

Hi there, do you find yourself feeling overwhelmed, anxious or even just exhausted, carrying the trauma, grief, or heaviness of the past? Perhaps your teen or youth is struggling with peers or school and you are not quite sure how to help? Or maybe, you are adjusting to the many transitions life brings us and feeling stuck and stressed. I work to support you in building a life that brings joy, happiness and peace. My therapeutic approach begins with building connections, living authentically and empowering others to achieve personal growth and wellness.

*Offering online telehealth counselling* Life has its struggles and with all of the uncertainty in the world right now, it is imperative that you get the support and approach that can make a difference in your life. Many times we can end up using coping mechanisms that make matters worse rather than better. If you have noticed drinking more, increased irritability, increased negative thinking patterns, or lack of tolerance for your kids, I would be honoured to work with you to get you to a more positive and meaningful place in your life.