Stress, PTSD and Anxiety Therapists in Nisku, AB.

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.

Anxiety and stress can be adaptive in small doses- it can help give us the motivation to study harder for a test, or practice before an important presentation. In large doses, however, anxiety can be paralyzing. It can cause us to miss work, have panic attacks, or feel irritable or moody. This is when treatment becomes necessary. We use evidence-based therapy to help you achieve results. We will help you identify your own triggers, and teach you skills and tools that you can use to help you manage your anxiety.

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.

Anxiety Counselling by our experienced Therapists will help you • Find the true reason for your fears • See difficult situations in a more positive way • Developing skills to calm yourself in tough situation whenever you want • Become more confident in yourself and socialize with others • Understand your emotions and accept the reality of your situation • Learn skills that can help you to control your emotion and thoughts from affecting you in bad way • Engage in self care activities such as exercise, meditation, eating healthy, spirituality to reduce the effect of stress

Anxiety and stress can negatively impact client's ability to deal with daily challenges and stressors. Anxiety is excess activation in the nervous system so helping clients to release the activation in turn reduces their anxiety and then they can experience a sense of calm and feeling settled. Toxic stress affects the way we think and perceive reality so addressing the anxiety allows us to retrain the brain to manage the stress and perceived threat which reduces fear, worry, and panic.

Although anxiety is a natural part of life, it can escalate and begin to interfere with functioning. In these cases, I assist clients to learn ways to gain more control, such as by learning to relax the body, think in ways that do not create additional anxiety, process past experiences that contribute to the anxiety, and identify triggers so that alternate coping strategies can be used. I also work with clients to establish healthy stress management strategies, through exercise, social support, self-care, assertiveness, healthy expression of feelings, and appropriate life balance, so that clients have an overall sense of calm and well-being.

It is important to identify when the challenges we are facing are beyond the normal threshold of storm and stress. After we did that, in order to preserve our mental and physical health, it is important to make a decision to reach out and find a caring professional support. A person who will give as a safe environment, and work with us on overcoming the challenges we face.

Anxiety and stress are experienced by most psychotherapy clients who come here. People usually find my approach helpful whether or not they identify anxiety/stress as a primary condition for treatment. I always aim to adjust my treatment approach to the individual characteristics and needs of my client. Sometimes situations and systems can be addressed and improved; sometimes all that a person can change is their own attitude. I am able to use verbal, visusalization, and altered state strategies for helping people grow past fear.

In my approach to anxiety and stress, I provide clients with tools to feel calmer and more in control. This might include simple techniques like mindfulness, breathing techniques, grounding exercises or reframing thoughts. For those who want to explore further, we can look at the deeper causes of anxiety in a safe, supportive space. Together, we work to heal and create lasting change. I aim to help clients feel more at ease and better equipped to face life’s challenges.

My experience supporting clients with anxiety, stress, and burn out involves helping them understand the nervous system’s natural responses to stress and fear. Through grounding techniques, body awareness, and cognitive-emotional integration, I support clients in developing tools to calm the body and reframe anxious thoughts. Using these skills as a way to close the stress response cycle allowing our bodies to come to its natural resting state. This approach helps clients cultivate safety, confidence, and greater trust in their ability to manage life’s challenges.

Daily life inevitably brings with it a certain level of anxiety and stress, that everybody experiences to some degree. Are you finding yourself too overwhelmed by the stress and confusion? I can work with you to develop strategies and coping methods so that these stressful situations are manageable. We can work together to ensure that you have the tools to balance the areas of your life that are causing you stress, whether they are relationship, work or health related.

Anxiety is, simply, put, unrelenting worry that continues after the thing or circumstance you are worrying about is removed or it is the exaggerated worry about something. In anxiety, the sheer size of the worry in relation to the concern, the realistic vs. non-realistic nature of the concern, and the frequency or level of control related to concern matter. OCD relates to obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviours. Social Anxiety is an intrusive, disruptive fear of people or certain social situations. Often, we see fears of judgement, body image, looking awkward or stupid, as being thematic in social anxiety thoughts. Just to name a few example of how anxiety can present itself.

Do you feel completely overwhelmed and burnt out by life stress and too much on your plate? Are you exhausted from trying to juggle too much and keep too many balls in the air at once? I can help you cultivate balance in your life so you can feel more present and content. Anxiety and stress are part of full lives, but we don't have to feel crushed under pressure or trapped by worry and fear. You will learn how to adjust to life stress and transitions, and we will work together to keep you moving forward and LIVING WELL - not just coping.

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.

Anxiety can be an adaptive, it helps to prepare us to perform at our best and allows us to respond quickly in new environments and experiences. However, when our anxiety becomes overwhelming it can interfere with our day to day functioning significantly. This is when we usually need some support to gain control of our anxiety and be able to manage it. I will be able to provide you with tools to use in your daily life to manage stress and anxiety. It is also important to understand and address the underlying causes of the anxiety and in order to reduce it's overall impact on your life, and give you more control of it in your future.

Anxiety and stress are experiences that many of us face, and it's completely normal to feel overwhelmed at times. These feelings can trap us and impact our relationships, work, and overall quality of life. In my therapy practice, I prioritize a compassionate and understanding approach, utilizing various cognitive therapies, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). CBT can be a powerful tool for addressing anxiety and stress. It helps to identify and shift negative thought patterns and behaviours and empowers individuals to develop effective coping strategies. If you're ready, I invite you to book a free 15-minute phone consultation to explore how I can support you.

I have extensive experience providing evidence-based treatment for anxiety and stress, offered exclusively through secure virtual care. My approach centers on teaching practical psychological skills that help you manage worry, reduce tension, and feel more in control of your daily life. Drawing on proven methods such as EMDR, DBT, and stress-focused therapies, I tailor treatment to your unique needs. These tools are just as effective online as in person, allowing you to access support wherever you are.

Are you feeling worried or anxious all the time? Have you started avoiding certain people, places, or things? Anxiety can present with physical symptoms and prevent us from doing things we love. Anxiety can feel scary, and even result in panic attacks. Therapy can help with understanding your personal anxiety symptoms, find individualized coping tools and even provide treatment. Stress looks so different for everyone and can stem from both negative, and positive life events (marriage, kids, buying a house, travelling). Counselling for stress will likely include some form of CBT, problem solving and examining current coping skills.

As a psychologist I try to provide a safe, confidential environment within which my clients can explore their feelings and values. People seek therapy when they are in pain, when they feel overwhelmed by stress and when they are struggling in relationships. I try to help my clients to resolve these issues by looking within themselves and by allowing debilitating wounds to heal.

Anxiety and stress are experienced as very distressing and can become debilitating. They are often signs that we need to make some changes in our lives and find more balance. Fortunately there are many ways to combat anxiety and stress. Everyone is unique and counselling is modified to meet the individuals needs of each person. Starting to identify alternative ways of approaching stresses enables you to make changes that relieve anxiety so you can become more focused and peaceful.

If anxiety and stress have become overwhelming in your life, you're not alone. I'm here to offer you a safe and compassionate space to explore your challenges. Together, we will uncover the roots of your anxiety and stress, develop personalized strategies, and equip you with evidence-based tools to regain control. My commitment is to guide you towards tranquillity, resilience, and a life free from the constraints of anxiety. Let's embark on this transformative journey together, where healing and personal growth are within your reach.

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Anxiety is a common plight for so many individuals today. Thankfully, much research has been done on the best tools to overcome anxiety, and therefore there are many strategies that I can offer. Stress, similarly, is overwhelming at times for almost everyone. I can provide many coping strategies when you're feeling burnt out and at the end of your rope. These are not easy things to overcome, but it is possible, and I am committed to supporting you through the difficulty of these states.

My approach to treating anxiety is based on learning skills and strategies to help you accept instead of get rid of your anxiety. As you stop trying to fight against feeling anxious you will notice that all of your anxiety symptoms become easier and easier to manage. Anxiety is kind of like quick sand the more you fight against it the worse it gets.

I incorporate elements from Emotionally Focused Therapy and Internal Family Systems. Two compassionate, emotion-centered approaches that work beautifully to help you understand and heal the roots of stress and anxiety — not just manage the symptoms. These approaches help you: Understand your emotions and patterns – Notice what happens inside when anxiety arises. Connect with your inner parts – Recognize the worried, protective, perfectionistic, or critical parts of you and what they’re trying to do to help. Bring compassion to your experience – Learn how to soothe anxiety rather than fight it. Find calm and balance – Strengthen your sense of safety, confidence, and emotional connection.