Stress, PTSD and Anxiety Therapists in Wellington, AB.

Anxiety can feel debilitating when feelings of fear, worry, or nervousness develop into a day to day excessive, irrational dread and impacts a person’s daily functioning. As a registered psychologist I draw on various approaches to help individuals develop the skills to feel more in control of anxiety and stress. I assist individuals in understanding how anxiety or panic attacks develop and how to manage better by assessing needs, limits, and triggers for anxiety and stress. www.stalbertcounselling.com

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.

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Anxiety and stress can be ongoing issues that are challenging to manage. Learning how to identify thoughts and emotions and effectively address them can lead to decreased levels of anxiety and stress. Then, learning how to actively move toward higher levels of relaxation can increase overall functioning and capacity to manage stress levels! We call this emotional fitness and clients report that they did not realize how much it mattered for feeling better.

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 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.

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.

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.

Anxiety and stress are common and normal experiences, but they can be debilitating if not managed. Targeting clients' relationship to their own anxiety and stress is critical to moving beyond coping and toward lasting improvement. I use multiple therapies including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, EMDR, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Family Systems therapy.

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.

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.

In this increasingly high pressure world anxiety and stress has become the norm for so many. The ability to destress and cope with anxiety is a skill that everyone should have. I teach mindfulness and other evidence based techniques to relieve and mange anxiety and stress. I have run seminars and courses for organizations and businesses specifically for their employees.

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.