Find A Psychologist in Balzac, AB.

As a psychologist I feel it is my job to help people overcome psychological pain. The years of education and hours in the chair, coupled with my desire to take people pain away motivates me to wise clinical insights, practical advice, and tools. My focus is always to identify core issues quickly and give guidance that you cannot get from a family member or a friend.

As a psychologist I am primarily a humanistic/client centered therapist who uses CBT and systems theory and who has gained additional skills in a number of specialized therapeutic areas to effectively treat a wide variety of individual, couple and family issues. I have specialized training in hypnosis, EMDR, sex therapy and couple therapy as well as domestic violence/anger management issues.

I am a Registered Provisional Psychologist in Alberta, and I can support you through burnout, people pleasing, anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns. Having completed a Masters of Counselling, internships, and licensing exams, and hours of specialized training, I want to help you uncover the strategies you've used to survive, and how we can add to your insight. Life will not always be easy, but we can create a gentler, way of engaging with the world and with challenges.

Psychology focuses on understanding our emotions, thoughts, and behaviours and making sense of our past, present, and future to understand more about why we are the way we are, but also to help shape growth into the type of life we want to live. Working with a psychologist means you will have the chance to learn more about yourself, understand long-standing patterns of thinking, feeling, or acting, and take charge of your future. I draw from approaches including CBT, ACT, EFT and EMDR to help customize a plan that supports your unique goals. You can expect to leave each session with new insights or new ideas to put into practice to help you feel better and live life more fully outside of therapy sessions.

As a Registered Psychologist, I bring a depth of clinical training and a holistic, evidence-informed approach to therapy. I work collaboratively with clients to understand the patterns, stressors, and internal beliefs that may be impacting their mental health, relationships, and daily functioning. Whether you're navigating anxiety, burnout, life transitions, or relationship challenges, I offer a grounded, compassionate space to help you reconnect with your strengths, gain clarity, and create meaningful, lasting change in your life and well-being.

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.

I am a registered psychologist who brings lived experience and a trauma-informed approach to my practice. I have obtained my Masters degree in Counselling Psychology as well as an honours degree with a specialization in psychology. I have also received additional training in anxiety and trauma treatments. I use an integrative and holistic approach, incorporating evidence-based techniques, and specific and unique treatment plans. I will collaborate with you to create an effective and practical plan to reach your therapy goals.

All too often, life throws us a curve-ball. In an instant, we go from having it all together to standing in the shambles of our lives wondering how it all ever fit together in first place. On the one hand, we see our principles, our faith and our beliefs, and, on the other, we see our reality -- and our broken hearts. In times like these, it's not enough to just gain more information. What really matters is making it all fit. As a registered psychologist, my training in psychology can help you with those answers and, as a registered Christian counsellor, the training in faith, spirituality and meaning can help you make sense of that information for your life, and then help you to see how you can fit the pieces back together again.

Looking for Edmonton or Calgary Psychologists? Counselling that utilizes an innovative approach to therapy with a combination of effective techniques from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Bilateral Stimulation, which promotes structure, quick and progressing outcomes, and the identification & treatment of the origins of concerns, not just short-term symptom alleviation.

Psychologists know what you're thinking, right? Wrong. Though that's what people often believe, today psychologists are not just analysts but counselors, coaches, teachers, researchers, supports, you name it! Yes, therapy can involve change on a deep level, in the area of personality, but it also can involve solving a problem; in that case it's encouraging to know your therapist has the training and experience to help understand your specific issues and struggles, and how to best help address all your needs. You're the expert on you; I bring my knowledge and experience about people, their problems, and how to change, and together we can improve your life and relationships.

Using a Registered Psychologist, such as myself, for your counselling, ensures that you will get a professional who has the breadth and depth of training to provide you with optimum treatment. In addition to my solid professional backing, my work with you will be heart-cantered and compassionate creating a conducive environment in which to make change.

Authentic Psychology I am a Registered Clinical/ Counselling Psychological in the province of Alberta. The focus of my practice is providing counselling, consultation, and psychological assessment. "A Psychologist studies how we think, feel and behave from a scientific viewpoint and applies this knowledge to help people understand, explain and change their behavior" (Canadian Psychological Association). Some benefits of seeing a Registered Psychologist are: -Laws and regulations demanding continued competence from your Psychologist -Laws and regulations around privacy and confidentiality -Accountability through the College of Alberta Psychologists in order to protect the public -Almost all health benefits plans allow you to claim some or all of the...(view profile to read more)

As a registered psychologist I've found that the most effective way to initiate and foster the therapeutic alliance and change process is to establish with a client right from the outset that their therapeutic “hero’s journey” is going to be one that relies on the rapport we establish/sustain (BOND), the relationship we build/maintain (GOALS) and the resources we engage/employ (METHODS). Such a co-creative therapeutic process will take time and practice; it will be ill-defined and uncertain; and, at times, it may feel vulnerable, but by courageously and whole-heartedly engaging in the work of counselling together the changes you seek will eventually become you.