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Psychotherapy is the use of psychological methods to help a person change behavior and overcome problems in a positive manner. Its aim is to help people understand the thoughts behind feeling anxious or depressed and addressing these thinking patterns. Psychotherapy will help you change behaviors and habits that are limiting you, to experiencing your fullest potential.

My primary activity is offering psychotherapy: The specific therapeutic approach I use depends on the unique needs, problems, and personalities of each individual client. Here are some of my main therapeutic approaches: Person-Centered Therapy Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Existential Psychotherapy Motivational Interviewing Solutions-focused Brief Therapy Gottman Method for Couples Therapy

Are my personal and emotional struggles, anxiety, and depression just “all in the mind” or is there a biological basis to it? Most psychotherapy theories only focus on the “mind” and often fail to address the biological causes and treatment of mental illness. As a psychopharmacologist, Dr Mervin is uniquely equipped to counsel people with mental disorders concerning all their antidepressant and medication-related issues. His integrative approach recognizes the importance of biological (medical & pharmacological), psychological (emotions, cognition's and behavior), social (family and community), and spiritual (faith and religion) factors.

Often we know what we need to do differently, it's not that we don't have the wisdom, it's that it can be hard to apply! Doing Psychotherapy with me is a gentle and compassionate process of uncovering and tending to the old wounds and patterns that can be steering our behaviour and leading us astray. This frees up the space to live in the present with mindfulness, and create the future that we dream of!

I am an optimist with an unwavering confidence and belief in the strength and courage of every individual, and the capacity for change. I am not the expert in your life -- you are. I will stand beside you -- guiding, supporting, challenging -- as a collaborator and partner in pursuing the changes that you choose in your life. I can help you plan out your journey in the ocean of life, and balace what's on deck. When the waters get a little rough, I'll help you find ways to adjust your sails -- or weather the storm. Being human is about change and about growth -- I can help you do both. I can help you improve your quality of life and live a quality life.

Psychotherapy is the use of psychological methods to help a person change behavior and overcome problems in a positive manner. Its aim is to help people understand the thoughts behind feeling anxious or depressed and addressing these thinking patterns. Psychotherapy will help you change behaviors and habits that are limiting you, to experiencing your fullest potential.

I help clients using cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), a skill-based approach in which I am certified. Practicing skills to change your thinking and behaviour leads to success in addressing issues in the same way that practicing skills leads to success in a career, academics, sports, music and many other endeavours. I track progress using clients' reports of their well-being and monitor the quality of my relationship with clients by soliciting written feedback.

Dr. Val has been a psychotherapist for almost twenty years. She is versatile in her approaches and acquainted with many theoretical bases, but above all she is a good listener and really cares about her clients, and they can feel that. What Dr. Val has found is that this is a two-way relationship and generally speaking, her clients can be as helpful to her as she is to them. How empowering is that for each person who walks in? Clients build their confidence with Dr. Val.

I have the benefit of various clinical methods that can offer a variety of methods specifically designed to best meet the needs of people who come in. I have a great deal of confidence in the inner resourcefulness of people, thus counselling focuses on fostering another's internal wisdom to support wellness. Diverse training in a number of therapy methods such as, Mindfulness-based, Acceptance & Commitment (ACT), Traumatic Incident Reduction (TIR), Play, Expressive Arts, Attachment, Emotion-focused, Family Systems and Gottman therapies means there is enough versatility to ensure almost everyone can benefit from their psychotherapy experience.

Contrary to popular psychology, believing that just the right psychological theory, intervention and technique will act like a health-care “magic pill” that can make one’s worries suddenly disappear is mistaken. Most of the therapeutic change that happens during psychotherapy is due to the therapeutic alliance: rapport, relationship and resources. Rapport is about the connection the client and therapist feel for each other. Relationship is about the constructive cognitive/emotional exchanges and trust that a client and therapist build up over time. Resources are about how the therapist helps the client activate their existing emotions, thoughts and behaviours in service to healthy change.

Psychotherapy can be used interchangeably with psychology. In Alberta psychotherapist is not a protected title, so anyone can use it, even if they are completely untrained. Psychologists in Alberta must be registered with the College of Alberta Psychologists (CAP). Alberta psychologists go through rigorous screening and must meet specified standards. This ensures the safety of our clients and the reputation of the profession. I am a Registered Provisional Psychologist, this means that I have met CAP standards and my services are covered by insurance plans under "psychological services". I look forward to assisting you in achieving your healing goals. Message me today to set up an appointment

Psychotherapy is designed to increase your insight into your issues and support you in making positive changes in your life. Once you understand your feelings, and what makes you feel positive, anxious, or depressed, then you can learn to cope with difficult situations in a more adaptive way in the future. I provide a safe place to explore your issues and choose strategies that are based on your unique situation to help you move passed the any experiences or emotions that have been holding you back in life and find a happier and healthier future.

My approach to any modality of therapy, whether individual, couple, or family, is to be empathetic, understanding, non-judgmental, and have unconditional acceptance. In this safe environment, clients will be encouraged to speak freely about their emotions, desires, and fears. Through this therapeutic alliance, clients will learn to become more self-aware of their feelings and experiences, understand the influence of their past on present behaviour, change unhealthy patterns of behaviour, and take charge of their lives.

My approach to Interpersonal Psychotherapy (ITP) is a safe, respectful, natural, and dynamic interactive process. I view the client-therapist experience as an interpersonal relationship that is founded on the principles of mutual respect and genuine caring. The therapeutic focus is largely on current relationships and how those relationships are perceived in a client’s life. Additionally, I encourage the exploration of conscious and unconscious emotional issues. Most persons possess a wealth of undeveloped strengths, assets, and capacities. Most of us use only a small percentage of our physical, mental, spiritual, and relational potentialities. By accessing a range of therapeutic techniques s....

Whatever you are experiencing - whether a period of transition, desire to improve your relationships, or feeling that you are stuck - psychotherapy can help. I embrace curiosity, respect and understanding in my work, making every effort to understand the world as you see it. Psychotherapy can help overcome past pains, develop coping strategies, prepare for the future, define goals, or clarify who you are and what you want from life.

Do you feel depressed, anxious or stressed? I work hard to make sure that clients change for better, in one way or another---after seeing me. In psychotherapy, I respect each individual, couple, or family regardless of their gender, race, ethnicity, culture, belief or religion. My clients would benefit from me because they would feel respected and valued in my therapy sessions; my approach involves clients to engage actively in the therapy process and yet I'm gentle and respectful. I remain objective and professional in my work but personable. I use various models of therapy including client-centered approach, cognitive-behavioral therapy, humanistic approach, and relational approach.

Therapy using a variety of methods can help you experience relief from distressing symptoms and resolve, or learn to deal with, problems of life. In an accepting relationship I facilitate healing by listening to your unique story and by sensitively helping you work through deeply personal, and often highly uncomfortable, topics. Even though the tendency is to resist anything that is painful, when you feel what you have been trying to avoid and discover insight about what has been causing your personal and/or relationship difficulties, you are better able to make the changes you want.

Living Well's approach to psychotherapy is research-based and holistic. Because we attend to the current needs of clients, in addition to their long term goals, therapy tends to have greater long lasting results. Symptom management is important, and can be accomplished with CBT based interventions, but lasting results from therapy are also key. Far too many people seek therapy only to have it 'not work' or work just temporarily. For a holistic, strength based, research informed approach, Living Well is the ideal place to seek help.

Life can be hard. Help is here for you. Challenges and problems are part of life. It's good to reach out for help. You are the expert in your life, in your goals, values and aspirations. I am here to provide tools, accountability, support, encouragement and help in revealing to you all your inner awesomeness. I have unwavering confidence in your capabilities and potential, even when you find it hard to see them. Together we create a place to step back and gain perspective, test ideas, create solutions and move towards a life that is fulfilling, meaningful and connected.

In my practice as a psychotherapist I assist individuals to understand forces within that cause suffering & confusion. My approach is engaging, compassionate and expansive. I have over 15 years of experience with many types of people from different cultures & backgrounds. I believe most people have a mixture of complex emotions & complicated life experiences. But most everyone is trying to live a better life. People often have ‘scripts’ of who they are & why they came to be living the way they are. I help people develop ways of reflecting on what has been, what is, and what might be. This opens the possibilities for more choices in life. Your life can be different if you want it to be.

[I OFFER VIDEO SESSIONS THROUGHOUT ALBERTA AND ONTARIO]. I have been a psychologist since 1986. I have expertise in several approaches. My main approaches include cognitive behaviour therapy, psychodynamic therapy, person-centred therapy, and existential therapy. If you want to see someone with extensive training and experience in psychotherapy, book a time by visiting https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=14249112

Psychotherapy is a process where we explore and question what's going on in your life, to illuminate and consider new ways of self understanding. We all have a way of conceptualizing or telling ourselves and others the stories of our lives. The process you and I will begin is a way of changing the way you perceive your story. This conversation is at the heart of psychotherapy, a way of reframing or changing perspective on the way you are experiencing your life. When you know it differently, you don't change the facts, but you empower yourself to act differently within and about your life..

We apply psychotherapy and broader approaches in counselling psychology in our sessions with you. Through this "talk" method, we can support you in engaging with positive change, enhancing happiness, and overcoming problems in living. You may think you are restricted and imprisoned with pandemic business shutdowns and school closures. We have assisted people who are in prison. Please see, i.e. https://www.amazon.ca/Older-Prisoners-Human-Rights-Perspective/dp/3659708380 Hope springs eternal! Let's arrange to talk! We often refer to the word "psychosocial" in our practice. This definition describes a link between the psychological and the sociological to understand and identify various cognitive, behavioural and spiritual patterns and life challenges.

I offer a variety of frameworks into my psychotherapy work with clients. I engage in individual, couple, and family counselling, and work with clients from all age groups and walks of life. I establish a strong working alliance with my clients, and select the theory and strategies that will ultimately generate the best traction and success in moving forward.

Psychotherapy sounds complicated. It does not need to be. It occurs when two people talk it can be effective or ineffective. With a combination of experience, education and practice a therapist can help create a therapeutic encounter that is beneficial and effective for a person. Raue, Goldfried, & Barkham, (1997) highlight how the therapeutic relationship is key to a client progress or engagement in therapy. It is my desire to create a space where this relationship can grow and be beneficial to my clients.