Find a Therapist in Forest Lawn, Alberta.

By using an integrated approach, I have access to many different theoretical orientations that allow me to be prepared for whatever client may come through my door. Through a holistic lens, I take into consideration variables from many different areas, and by doing so, I learn about my clients as wonderfully complex and layered individuals who have their own unique needs. Through collaboration and feedback I work together with my clients to ensure that they are getting what they need during their time in counselling.

Most of us don’t need another person telling us what to do. We need someone who gets it. Someone who can hold space without flinching. Someone we can trust with the messy, unfiltered, “please-don’t-judge-me” parts. We don’t believe in “fixing” people. We believe in helping you understand why you feel the way you do—and how to move through it with care.

Creative Sky Psychology provides Psychotherapy for individuals of all ages. Our Psychologists are specialized in providing strength-based support for individuals experiencing challenges or who wish to explore themes related to wellness and growth. We specialize in providing therapy for clinical concerns related to ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, OCD. Creative Sky Psychology helps all individuals with emotional challenges and mental health conditions.

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.

Psychotherapy offers a safe and supportive space to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences at a deeper level. My approach is grounded in trauma-informed care, recognizing that past and present experiences can shape how we see ourselves and navigate the world. I draw from person-centered, somatic, and evidence-based methods to meet you where you are, honoring your pace and unique needs. Together, we’ll uncover patterns, heal emotional wounds, and develop tools to navigate life’s challenges with greater clarity, resilience, and self-compassion. My goal is to help you feel more connected to yourself, your relationships, and a life that feels authentic and fulfilling.

Psychotherapy is a process of gaining an awareness of one's issues which leads to improving the understanding of one's issues. Following this, the process of psychotherapy is to follow through with some form of therapeutic action to either improve the awareness, increase one's understanding or resolve the issues that one originally came in to psychotherapy for.

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.

It is strange to think that by talking about issues you can feel better, but this is the nature of talk therapy, otherwise referred to as psychotherapy. Psychotherapy works due to the abilities we have as humans to change our perceptions, access our feelings, and use the adaptive information process systems of the heart, mind and body to make changes. Psychotherapy works when you have found the correct time in your life to attend, the therapist with whom you have a significant therapeutic relationship, and you are doing a therapeutic method that fits your personality and worldview.

My approach is integrative, person-centred, and grounded in compassion. I believe that therapy is most effective when it’s collaborative and tailored to your unique needs, goals, and values. I draw from evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), and mindfulness-based practices. Together, we’ll explore the patterns, beliefs, and emotions that may be keeping you stuck and work to develop practical tools for change. I aim to provide a safe, non-judgmental space where you can build self-awareness, strengthen emotional resilience, and foster self-compassion.

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.

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.

Shift’s original psychotherapy for individuals for ages 11 and up. It’s results-driven, structured, and proactive. It is delivered by specially trained psychologists and counsellors, who have invested additional time in becoming exceptional clinicians, despite already having stellar credentials. Non-nurturing element identification Creation of a master psychotherapy progress checklist A “why” session which demonstrates the motivation for all dysfunctional behaviour, emotions, and thoughts Identification of the most active Limiting Beliefs through the creation of a visual neural tree.

Psychotherapy is offered to parents and children. Keystone focuses on understanding attachment relationships and helps clients develop an understanding of how attachment impacts both our behavior and our children's behaviors. Solution-focused counseling and cognitive behavioral therapy are utilized to provide practical strategies to meet clients goals.

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.

Psychotherapy can be effective for a wide range of concerns such as anxiety, depression, grief/loss, relationships, addictions, spirituality etc. By creating a safe place for you to explore concerns and express feelings, we will be able identify unhealthy patterns and replace these with more functional ways of being in the world. The overall aim is to increase the quality of your life and assist you in using your strengths in order to find solutions to life's difficulties. I provide a non-judgemental sounding board for you and offer suggestions in order to help you successfully navigate life's many hurdles.

Struggling with anxiety, anger, addiction, or trauma? You’re not alone. Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or hopeless is tough, but it doesn't have to be permanent. I'm here to help. With specialized techniques and a compassionate approach, we can work together to find relief, gain control, and rediscover joy. Imagine a life where you feel calm, empowered, and in control. Book your free 15-minute consultation today to take the first step towards healing. Let’s turn your pain into strength and reclaim the life you deserve. Schedule now and start your journey to a better tomorrow.

When you're battling intense emotions like anger, anxiety, and stress, your days are filled with turmoil and uncertainty. If you're feeling overwhelmed by your emotions, know that psychotherapy provides a transformative path forward. During your sessions with me, we'll confront these challenges directly, employing proven techniques that go beyond mere management to mastering your emotions. By constructively channeling your feelings, we'll transform them into a source of strength. The result? A life where you're in control, your emotions serving as a foundation for resilience, understanding, and deep, lasting fulfillment.

My approach to psychotherapy is to work with clients to increase their day to day presence and overall satisfaction in life. My goal is to help individuals make positive changes and move past the barriers that may be creating distress in their lives. It is practice approach to have clients understand their circumstances and find new ways of coping from within.

My therapy style is one of candid compassion. I will wholeheartedly support you and keep your best interests at the forefront without coddling you or feeding you BS. I integrate several modalities depending on the presenting issue and who you are as a person. I often draw from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which I like to call CBT for people who care about why we do the things we do. Book a free consultation and start living life for you.

Psychotherapy is a broad term to refer to counselling or talk therapy approaches to address any area of pain in our lives. Psychotherapy can include focusing on a specific stressor, like workplace issues or coping with loss, dealing with specific relationships such as couples counselling or learning how to set boundaries with your family of origin, or focus more on enhancing your life if things are feeling not quite right. You can expect to have conversations that include learning new skills and strategies, opportunity to try new skills in the session, and action items to practice in between sessions to support you towards your goals.

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 25 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.

Psychotherapy is essentially talk therapy. We will work together to explore concerns that impacting your mental health and quality of life. I approach mental health counselling with curiosity and invite you to take on an exploratory stance as we delve into what things are impacting your day to day functioning, what external barriers are elevating distress, and what things are within your control and out of your control to achieve your desired outcome. Within our practice of psychotherapy, you can expect respect, no judgment, and flexibility to accommodate times that work for you.

We approach psycholotherapy in a unique way. We offer clients a new perspective on old problems. We teach skills with therapy and encourage clients to develop skills for coping and healing. We allow clients a safe and comfortable space to practice these coping skills and support them in their learning. Part of what makes us unique in how we approach therapy is our therapists are informed in trauma and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. We infuse every session with validation and accountability. We offer in-office services to the Hinckley, MN and Dultuh, MN areas; and E-services to Minnesota and Indiana.

Using a personalized approach tailored to you, I help you discover what you need to flourish. As an engaged and empathetic listener, I provide a caring, supportive space to experiment and experience changes in action, thoughts, and belief. With access to a variety of techniques from several different models for therapy (CBT, DBT, IPT, REBT, Rogerian), people seeing me have consistently experienced greater life and relationship satisfaction.

Psychotherapy with me is a collaborative and personalized process designed to help you explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences in a safe and nonjudgmental space. I use evidence-based approaches tailored to your unique needs, helping you uncover patterns that may be holding you back and develop new ways of coping and thriving. Together, we’ll work toward greater self-awareness, emotional balance, and meaningful change, empowering you to live a more authentic and fulfilling life.