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INDIVIDUAL COUNSELLING

I specialize in treating adults and older teenagers with trauma, mood and anxiety disorders, anger, personality disorders, and chronic injuries, illness and pain.

COUPLES THERAPY
MEN'S MENTAL HEALTH

Men often face unique challenges when it comes to mental health, from managing work-life balance to navigating emotions in relationships. I  provide individualized support to address challenges head-on and achieve growth. 

Couples therapy is designed to create space for each individual to flourish while helping them collaborate towards the growth and maturity of their relationship. I have treated a wide variety of relationship issues including infidelity, intimacy issues, family conflict, abuse, and addiction issues.  

STRESS & TRAUMA

Stress and trauma can lead to a lifetime of suffering if not treated. Fortunately, there exists very effective treatments for many traumatic stress disorders. I incorporate Prolonged Exposure and Cognitive Processing Therapy to achieve lasting results.  

CHRONIC PAIN

Pain is a complex process involving the body, mind, and lived environment. I have worked in a variety of clinics using the latest advances in pain research to help individuals manage and find relief through chronic pain, injuries and illnesses. 

PERSONALITY DISORDERS

Over the years, I have worked with individuals diagnosed with borderline PD, narcissistic PD, schizoid PD, obsessive compulsive PD, and paranoid PD. I also have experience facilitating intensive outpatient groups for patients with borderline PD.  

VAC & RCMP

Individual, couples and family therapy is available to members who are insured with Veterans Affairs Canada, including retired and active members and families of the Canadian Armed Forces and Royal Canadian Mounted Police.

PSYCHOANALYSIS & PSYCHODYNAMIC THERAPY

I have completed extensive training in both long-term psychoanalysis and short-term psychodynamic therapy (STPD). I integrate these depth-oriented approaches with the latest research advancements in evidence-based treatment. 

CULTURAL CONFLICTS

I have both professional and lived experiences helping people navigate cross-cultural conflicts within family, work and other social systems. 

CONSULTING

I offer consulting for individuals, groups, and organizations. Topics may include managing crises, fostering a resilient work environment, connecting to meaning and purpose. 

TRAINING & TEACHING

I have provided keynote sessions to organizations, taught university courses, trained community organizations, and been featured on local radio. Topics have included psychoanalysis, social determinants of health, deliberate practice, supervision, clinical psychology, building resiliency, and more. If you or your organization are interested, please contact me directly. 

SUPERVISION

I also provide external supervision for provisionally registered psychologists within Alberta. However, availability may be limited and mutual vetting must be conducted to establish a good working relationship.  

FLEXIBLE OPTIONS

In-person services are based in Calgary, AB but offered online to any resident located in Alberta, Manitoba and Nova Scotia. Flexible therapy options are provided to meet  your unique needs. 

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