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Welcome to Can't We Just Get Along Counselling Our Approach We offer individual and couples therapy in a supportive environment designed to help you explore the true causes of your challenges and develop effective coping strategies. Our team specializes in Gottman couples therapy and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) trauma therapy. Additionally, we have a team of skilled providers experienced in a range of therapeutic modalities. Who We Help – Adults, couples, families, teens, children Whether you are coping with work-related stress, personal mental health issues, relationship difficulties, or healing from trauma—either past or present—therapy can offer the support you need. Our approach aims to strengthen connections, enhance mental clarity, and improve emotional well-being. Our Philosophy The name of my practice, Can't We Just Get Along Counselling, reflects a universal truth: at some point, everyone struggles to get along with someone in their life, whether it is a colleague, a loved one, a close friend, or even yourself. Myself and my team believe when problems arise support is key to overcoming suffering and none of us can do it alone. You Deserve Support You are entitled to happiness, understanding, and peace. Take the first step toward positive change and schedule an appointment with us today.

I feel that we all need to find a way to contribute to our communities and those around us, and this is my way of doing so. Having experienced my own mental health challenges, I appreciate how our mental health can shape our experience of the world. I am drawn to helping to create a sense of change, hope, and possibility together with my clients. I work primarily using a type of therapy called a feminist-narrative approach, which blends social justice and intersectionality, and understands human experience as positional and embodied. Narrative therapy contributes concepts such as exploring the stories we tell about our lives and considerations of counter-stories. I also use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help mindfully explore aligning our values and actions. Indigenous knowledge and approaches contribute to a holistic framework that considers the mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical aspects of life, considering all to be sites of potential change and growth. My framework also draws from concepts in positive psychology, such as vulnerability, self-compassion, and gratitude. I seek to support you in creating a sense of resilience and well-being through trauma-informed, strengths-based, and anti-oppressive approaches. In session, I tend to take a relaxed, compassionate approach. I can be direct or gentle, depending on the context, but I really believe that while challenging, working towards building mental health can also (and maybe should) be fun, silly, and creative. Mental health, to me, is an art and a science, and so I like to think about blending evidence-based approaches with expressive activities that seek to promote change. I hope we can work hard together and have fun. I’m open to what you bring to the session — whether it’s intense or calm, silly or serious, more formal or full of swearing. I don’t have an expectation about the way you’ll be with me — only that we both come as open as we can to working together in a good way.

"Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom". Viktor Frankl The kernel of substance in most effective therapy is learning the art and practice of how to be effective choice makers in our own lives --- how to make good, well thought out choices and make them consistently. Therapy helps people discover how important it is to make creative, informed, effective life choices. When to zig and not to zag! One of the greatest joys in my role as a therapist is helping people realize that through learning to be a good choice maker --- they have the ability to gain a larger measure of power and control in their own lives. That through the power of choice they can gain responsibility for finding their own deeper definitions of meaning, purpose and contentment.

Do you ever get the feeling that you're being weighed down by life and it all just seems relentless and hopeless or like it's closing in on you? Maybe it's unresolved issues from your past. Maybe it's struggles in your relationships or confusion about who you are or where you're going in life. Maybe you feel lonely or empty. Maybe you sense that something really bad happened to you when you were younger, but you just can't remember. Maybe you bottle up your feelings and then find that the smallest thing makes you cry or become angry. You might feel stuck, lost, overwhelmed, inadequate, anxious, empty, resentful. You are not alone. I have over 8 years of experience working with people facing these issues. Life is already hard enough as it is, so calling in a professional like me who has dedicated their career to helping people just like you is a wise and thoughtful choice. Let me take the guess-work out of it for you. Let me navigate these difficult and complex issues with you so that you can learn, grow, and progress. Let me help you become the person you want to be and have the life you want to have. Together, we will explore your feelings, your circumstances, and your options. Therapy with me will feel like unpacking a heavy suitcase, one item at a time, and discovering what you've been carrying so that you can decide what to keep, what to let go of, or what to reorganize. I will provide you with a safe, empathetic, kind, judgment-free space and I will work with you to help you regain control of your life and yourself. You will learn skills to build trust, communicate effectively, increase your sense of self-worth, and prioritize your true needs—so that you can create deeper, more meaningful connections and so that you don't have to continue feeling so hopeless. If you’ve never gone to therapy and are nervous about taking the leap, reach out to me for a no-obligation free consult. I have a very down-to-earth style and I'll talk with you like a real human being, not like a client. You are so much more than that to me and I intend to show you. My genuine, kind, inviting demeanour will make you feel warm, welcome, and seen. I will hear you out, free of any judgement no matter what thoughts and feelings come out, and you will finally have a place to just. be. you. I am here for you and I cannot wait to meet you.

I appreciate you stopping by my profile. Here’s an overview of what I can offer you: I offer trauma-informed counseling and coaching grounded in social justice, specializing in trauma and loss, with over 14 years of experience supporting clients through healing. Many of my clients have experienced childhood abuse, relational trauma, systemic trauma, or significant loss. Clients often come to me feeling shut down, disconnected from life, or overwhelmed by emotions that seem to control them. They may also feel drained, exhausted, and struggle with identifying their boundaries and needs. Many feel stuck in negative patterns and unsure how to break free. While not all of my clients have experienced trauma, my trauma-informed approach recognizes the deep and complex impact trauma and other painful experiences can have on your mind, body, and relationships. I understand that healing requires patience, safety, and gentleness. My approach integrates evidence-based modalities such as eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) and parts work therapy to support your healing process. Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing helps you gently process and reframe traumatic memories, while parts work therapy allows you to connect with and communicate with the different parts of yourself that hold various feelings and experiences. Additionally, I incorporate anti-oppressive practices, enabling me to provide inclusive and welcoming services to people from diverse backgrounds. I create a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can explore your story at your own pace. I honor your unique experience and work collaboratively with you to build resilience, self-compassion, and greater emotional well-being. Together, we work toward helping you feel more grounded and empowered in your life. I believe healing from trauma involves reconnecting with your body, emotions, and inner wisdom. Through our collaboration, I support you in developing practical tools for managing distress, setting healthy boundaries, and cultivating more agency and well-being. I recognize that healing is a nonlinear journey, and I am here to walk alongside you through the challenges and breakthroughs with patience and flexibility. I warmly invite you to reach out and book a free consultation when you’re ready to begin, or deepen, your healing journey in a way that feels empowering and uniquely tailored to your needs.

At Core Psychology Calgary, we believe that meaningful change begins with feeling seen, heard, and understood. Our approach is grounded in empathy, collaboration, and respect for each person’s lived experience. We draw from evidence-based practices while tailoring therapy to meet your individual needs, strengths, and goals. Rather than offering one-size-fits-all solutions, we take the time to understand your story, helping you make sense of your experiences, strengthen your resilience, and move toward the life you want to lead. Whether you're navigating stress, anxiety, relationships, parenting, or personal growth, we’re here to support you with care and clarity every step of the way.

It's quite common to feel concerned about how others see us, often comparing our paths to theirs and sometimes feeling that we don't quite measure up. This worry can become a significant challenge when it prevents us from fully embracing and expressing our true selves, leading us to conceal parts of who we are in an effort to fit in or to chase a life that doesn't align with our deepest ambitions. My services are designed for individuals aiming to achieve their life goals or career advancement but are held back by fears of judgment or failure. If your ambition is to gain confidence in social scenarios or to finally act on an idea that has been lingering in your thoughts, remember, you're not alone. I am here to support you in overcoming the fears that restrain you. My strategy focuses on 1) Helping you understand your struggles with fear 2) establishing clear objectives and a roadmap to work through your fears and 3) establishing ways to maintain courage and progress. My practice is a safe, welcoming space free from judgment, grounded in trauma-informed and anti-oppressive principles. Acknowledging and valuing your unique experiences is vital to me, and I’m open to incorporating spirituality and faith-based methods upon your request. My core motivation is to see you shine – mind, body and soul.