Stress, PTSD and Anxiety Therapists in Forest Lawn, AB.

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.

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.

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.

Identifying that there are aspects of the 'self' that require attention is the first step in reducing stress and anxiety. The ability to self-reflect and acknowledge that shifts need to be made are the building blocks of change . Making sense of meaning and purpose in one's life is linked to resiliency as is understanding the difference between internal versus external locus of control. These are all things I explore with my clients suffering from stress and anxiety.

Anxiety and stress can feel overwhelming, often hijacking your thoughts, disrupting sleep, and making it hard to stay present in daily life. In our work together, I’ll help you understand the roots of your anxiety and recognize how it shows up in your body, mind, and relationships. My approach blends practical tools for calming the nervous system with deeper work to address the beliefs and patterns that keep anxiety stuck. You'll gain strategies to manage stress in the moment while also building long-term resilience and emotional clarity.

Anxiety and stress take a hold on you and never let go, leaving you trapped and frozen. I help my clients to learn all about the magic of mindfulness practice. It's one of the most effective ways to put you in control of your emotions, rather than them controlling you. Imagine how great it would be to have an internal place of peace and serenity that you can use at any time to relax and become grounded. Mindfulness is an ancient practice that is also supported by scientific empirical studies. It's one of the best ways to change your life.

Anxiety and stress can feel overwhelming, affecting every part of your life—from relationships and work to your ability to rest and feel joy. In our sessions, I create a calm, supportive space where you can slow down, breathe, and feel safe to share what you’re going through. My approach blends trauma-informed care with practical tools for managing symptoms in the moment and deeper exploration of the root causes. Drawing on person-centered, somatic, and evidence-based methods, we work at a pace that feels right for you. Together, we’ll reduce overwhelm, strengthen resilience, and help you feel more grounded, capable, and in control.

While our bodies are perfectly designed to adapt and react to stress, modern problems mean that we tend to detect life threatening dangers in very ordinary places. Conflicts at work, arguments in our relationships and uncertainties such as the post-Covid world activate old survival mechanisms. We may be stuck in the buzzing, fear states of ‘fight-flight’ or the numb and paralyzed states of ‘freeze and shut down.’ The good news is that I have a long history of safely and successfully helping individuals and couples to reduce and release stress using a variety of CBT and mindfulness techniques, as well as trauma-informed therapy. You have my commitment to compassionate and educated care.

Fear, doubt, worry? Butterflies in the stomach? Anxiety affects 5% of the population, and is one of the oldest and most common mental health challenges around. 60% of the physical issues that take people to a doctor's office are related to stress. Many people want symptom relief, which I do, but how it shows up in your life is individual to you. I explore your life and work with you to unearth 'holistic' roots that may be keeping it in place.

Anxiety and stress feel like your brain is stuck in overdrive. There is no word in the english language that accurately describes how truly uncomfortable and awful it is to sit in anxiety. With your brain in overdrive and your body holding all the stress, you need a safe, grounded space of calm, connection and trust. Compassion is a game changer, we slow down and respond from a place of calm and curiosity. You're not too much, You are carrying to much. Let's set some down.

Stress is the body’s natural reaction to danger. It’s meant to help identify a problem that needs your attention to fix. However, when the stress lasts too long, it can start to impact our physical and mental health. In my practice we look at understanding the root of all stress or anxiety and together we create practical, meaningful coping strategies.

Anxiety and stress can make life feel like you have no control and are in a constant state of fight or flight. These conditions can interrupt decision making, daily activities, sleep, and even your body and physical health. We use talk therapy and EMDR to alleviate the uncomfortable symptoms of stress and anxiety. Whether your anxiety is a phobia, situational stress generalized anxiety or even of an OCD nature; emdr is evidenced based to be one of the best treatments for all forms of anxiety.

In today's economy and hustle lifestyle, it's a wonder anyone isn't anxious and stressed, and that speaks to our systemic issues and constraints. I can help you navigate the frustrating system that is life with resources and tools that are actually directly helpful in and applicable to your life. I also offer psychological assessment and testing for anxiety and various other mental health concerns. It's never too late to reach your sense of inner peace, and I can help you get there your way on your terms.