Stress, PTSD and Anxiety Therapists in Black Diamond, AB.

Everyday life can be stressful and provoke feelings of anxiety and tension. Our therapists use techniques from Cognitive Behavioral therapy as well as Dialectical Behavioral therapy. We teach grounding techniques for anxiety and panic, as well as mindfulness and relaxation techniques for stress and tension. Our therapist help clients to manage strong emotions and distress. We treat anxiety and stress, both in office (Duluth and Hinckley) and through E-Services.

We support individuals to examine their anxious thoughts and beliefs and develop strategies that are unique to them. We help individuals challenge anxiety in both a logical and emotional manner. When individuals learn about anxiety and how it manifests, they develop the capacity to recognize it and use individualized coping mechanisms. At Creative Sky Psychology, anxiety is a common concern we address through strength based therapy.

By using a mix of Emotion-Focused Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness and Relaxation Techniques, I will help you understand your anxiety, relax your mind and body to ground you in the present, and shift your perceptions and experiences of the world. Together we will equip you to handle the anxiety that will naturally come up in life so that you can experience freedom and lightness.

We all know what anxiety feels like. Our heart pounds before a big presentation or a tough exam. We get butterflies in our stomach during a blind date. We worry and fret over family problems or feel jittery at the prospect of asking the boss for a raise. However, if worries and fears are preventing you from living your life the way you'd like to, you may be suffering from an anxiety disorder. There are six major types of anxiety disorders, each with their own distinct symptom profile: generalized anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, phobia, post-traumatic stress disorder, and social anxiety disorder. The good news is there are many anxiety treatments and self-help stra....

If you often find yourself worried, stressed, anxious or overwhelmed, seeking external support is often an excellent step in creating the change you desire. There are a number of different coping and change strategies available for those struggling with these concerns, and I truly look forward to assisting you in this regard! Please contact me to find out how I can help.

The feeling of your heart racing, getting lost in thoughts racing, not being able to follow a conversation because you're stuck in your head, feeling out of control and even the panic of thinking you're having a heart attack. All of that can be resolved and you can be back in control of your mind and body by engaging in a commitment to counseling which could include various modalities such as CBT and EMDR. It all begins with your individual assessment to determine your unique needs and treatment plan.

Stomach in a knot? Heart in your throat? It's not enough to just manage the feelings, you need real peace. We offer a proven path of Spiritual and emotional releasing matched with psychological techniques that allow you to take control of the inner world that drives these symptoms. Come and experience the lasting change Christian Counselling for anxiety, panic and stress can bring to you!

I love to work with individuals to empower them to conquer severe anxiety and manage stress responses more confidently. I use a variety of practical and effective techniques designed to foster relaxation, mindfulness, grounding and emotional regulation. I also use a lot of psychoeducation in this process to help individuals understand the mechanisms behind the nervous system's response to fear and stress. I will support you through your work of confronting your fears, building resilience and fostering long-term emotional well-being.

Anxiety interventions, such as CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), help you to fully understand your symptoms, how your thoughts, emotions and behaviours contribute to anxiety symptoms. I will work with you to develop a plan to help address and minimize the anxious symptoms, while also finding increased ways to cope. I also specialize in burnout prevention and helping you to achieve self-care that eliminates the chronic stress impacting your everyday life. This will benefit you as you will learn to find a way to prevent/manage the anxiety and how to complete the stress cycle allowing you to find balance and peace.

Our world can be a stressful and frightening place -- and it's even more difficult to walk through alone. You don't have to feel alone in an unsafe world. Our specialized Christian counselling for women struggling with anxiety, panic and stress can empower you with the tools to deal with life, relationships and your faith in a way that doesn't just mask the problem - it lets you walk free from it.

Anxiety and stress are sometimes helpful responses and can carry important information for us about our current lives. However, they can also be overwhelming and come with sensations that are difficult to tolerate. I can help you learn techniques to soothe your body, regain balance, and address the mind chatter that may be perpetuating your anxiety.

Everyone feels anxiety at some point in their lives but when it starts to interfere with your life, counseling can help. Although anxiety can feel debilitating, it is treatable. People with anxiety don’t always share the same symptoms, they vary from person to person. Therapy will help you to reclaim your life and function in a chronically stressful world.

Most people do not like feeling anxious or stressed. People are not saying I am glad to be stressed or anxious. What do we do when this happens. We need to process it and for most people counselling is a place for processing. Along with processing stress and anxiety comes a deeper longing to to be heard and validated and to sometimes be given new skills or strategies. What ever you need whether an ear to listen, heart to understand or ideas for coping with it I can provide it in comfortable environment.

Anxiety falls along a continuum from acceptable to crippling, debilitating anxiety requiring professional intervention. The major forms that anxiety takes are: Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Panic Disorder, Phobic Disorders, Social Anxiety Disorders and Obsessive Compulsive Disorders (OCD). A variety of proven therapeutic interventions are well established now, eg., Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), Yoga, Tai Chi, Breathwork. By diving into therapy clients regain a sense of optimism, courage and confidence in relationships, workplace and career, driving, aging, life transitions and more.

Anxiety as a result of stress is one of, if not the major contributing factor to poor health in most areas of people lives. If you have ever been tense before an exam or a visit to the dentist, you have a felt anxiety. Increased heart rate, sweating, rapid breathing, dry mouth, & a sense of dread are common. Changing this involves cognitive & behavioural approaches. Cognitive change is understanding how thoughts contribute to symptoms and how to change thought patterns to reduce the intensity of your anxiety. And behavioral changes involve using techniques to reduce or stop any undesired behaviors that are a result of the anxiety you have been experiencing.

Did you know that both stress and anxiety can be helpful? In today's world, we are often told that stress and anxiety is abnormal. Yet, anxiety is a feeling, a very important feeling and it doesn't always impact us in a negative way. Working with your own anxiety level and experiencing a meaningful life is possible. Tamara will do her best to try and help you on your valued path, with or without anxiety.

Anxiety often has people identifying strongly with it. If you have a problem with anxiety, you are certainly not alone! Everyone affected by Anxiety has a unique relationship with it. Narrative therapy investigates how Anxiety keeps you away from the pleasures of life and explores new opportunities to gain control over your life. Narrative Therapy is a form of psychotherapy that does not treat people as disorders but as sources of knowledge and holders of their unique life experiences. We will email back and forth, it's just like talking to a friend only you will receive professional help on your own schedule. Effective, easy, convenient and completely confidential E- Counselling.

Having served as a chaplain in an active war zone, Dr Mervin (Paraklesis Counselling) has first-hand insight into PTSD and anxiety disorders. As a psychopharmacologist he is uniquely equipped to assist you in knowing when medication is required, and when the stress can be managed without medication. Some anxiety disorders (like OCD) needs to be pharmacologically treated first before therapy will be helpful; others (like general anxiety and/or phobias) can often be effectively treated with therapy, avoiding the side-effects of the medication. Your anxiety disorders can be effectively treated!

Anxiety and stress can make the world seem like an endless barrage of worries and pressures, leaving you feeling overwhelmed and on edge. Your sessions with me will be a safe harbor, where we will not only identify the triggers of your anxiety and stress but also repurpose these feelings. My therapeutic approach is about creating a space where you can learn and apply powerful techniques that offer both immediate relief and enduring change. Together, we'll navigate these turbulent waters, moving you towards a transformation where calm and confidence become your new normal.

Everyone feels anxiety at some point in their lives but when it starts to interfere with your life, counseling can help. Although anxiety can feel debilitating, it is treatable. People with anxiety don’t always share the same symptoms, they vary from person to person. Therapy will help you to reclaim your life and function in a chronically stressful world. If your anxiety is affecting your life and you feel that it’s time to start taking anxiety-reducing medications, learning about the anxiety therapy options in Calgary that are available and trying some anxiety management techniques may be a viable alternative.

If you're struggling with anxious thoughts, you may find it hard to focus. The fight or flight alarm is going off in your brain, constantly sending you messages starting with "what if...." If worrying is keeping you trapped in a hamster wheel, tired, but unable to rest, you may find yourself turning to addictive substances or behaviours to cope. As an addiction counsellor, I help clients cope with the anxious thoughts keeping them trapped in addictive behaviours. By uncovering these underlying thoughts, I help you develop coping skills so you can gain a sense of focus, clarity, confidence, and freedom from constantly overthinking. Send me a message and I'll guide you through the next steps.

Gerard has diverse experience as a psychologist and leader in social services, schools, university, workplaces, and his private practice. Using a theoretical foundation of social learning and cognitive-behavioural training, he is well-versed in various kinds of formal and informal assessment and solution-focussed approaches. He listens carefully to understand your needs and relies on his extensive experience to help you find solutions.