Find A Psychologist in Calmar, AB.

People come to see me and I try to help them through listening with compassion and speaking from the heart. I hold space for the extraordinary and I keep secrets for a living. I am no-teacher no-healer no-doctor no-therapist. I am Paul. Most of what I know about helping people I learned from the people I have helped so far. Although I have a great formal education and helpful expertise to share, when I listen to someone speak of the facts of their experience, I am listening to the world's foremost expert on the topic. If I keep my mind open, this experience is the best education humanly possible.

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.

I believe that you are valuable, not because of your accomplishments, skills, or traits, but simply for who you are. I will work with you to recognize your value, to overcome your challenges, and to focus on what is important to you in life. Together we will form an effective treatment plan that reflects your needs and desires. I will help you to set goals that are achievable and valuable and our work together will help you to attain your goals. Therapy is an amazing opportunity for you to grow and to thrive as an individual, and as your Psychologist I will work hard to ensure that you get the greatest benefit possible from our time together.

[I OFFER VIDEO SESSIONS THROUGHOUT ALBERTA AND ONTARIO]. I have been a licensed psychologist since 1986. I am also a professor emeritus of counselling psychology with an excellent background in clinical psychology as well. I specialize in cognitive behaviour therapy, psychodynamic therapy, person-centred therapy, existential therapy, and hypnotherapy. Whatever your concern, consider scheduling an appointment with me now by going to https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=14249112

I am a registered psychologist who provides professional counselling services in St. Albert, Alberta. I help individuals and couples in areas such as: marriage and couple issues, communication and conflict resolution, life transitions, anxiety and panic, stress-related concerns, depression, trauma, loss/grief, and anger management.

As a psychologist, I am specifically trained to help clients share their stories and emotions, recognize problematic behaviour patterns, teach valuable skills, and challenge negative thoughts in order to promote personal growth. I provide a professional and non-judgemental ear when clients need a outside or knowledgeable outlet. It is my pleasure to use humour, gentle guidance, thought challenges, and customized therapeutic approaches to help my clients overcome adversity and move forward in their lives.

I understand how difficult it can be to ask for help and the vulnerable place you are coming from. I myself have gone through counselling as part of my own journey. As a Registered Psychologist, I can offer you the peace of mind that I practiced for years under extensive supervision, passed several registered exams, and demonstrated the understanding and practice of a high standard of ethics in order to achieve my current status as Registered Psychologist. Let me help you by taking your goals and giving you practical steps towards achieving those goals-- be it relational goals, emotional goals, or just a goal of generally feeling better about yourself and your life!

I help clients achieve their goals by introducing practical strategies/skills, while simultaneously working through the causes of issues so that symptoms reduce in the long term. This may involve re-evaluating your thinking, improving awareness and regulation of emotions, identifying parts of yourself that are in conflict, or making peace with past experiences. Everyone's' needs are different, so I will work with you to create a personalized treatment approach. I integrate therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, EMDR, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Internal Family Systems Therapy.

My approach to working with clients is in the first counselling session to get a detailed understanding of the symptoms regarding mental health that you identify with, and more specifically the impacts they have on your day to day functioning. Once the symptoms have been established the goal is then to work towards developing skills and strategies to help you manage those symptoms better and to improve your overall functioning.

Sometimes life’s up’s and downs feel really hard. Relationships can be challenging, and it’s hard to understand what gets in the way of peace and happiness. As a psychologist I am trained to assist you in figuring out how to get life back on track. I incorporate faith and spirituality with psychological principle to assist you in letting go of limiting thoughts and reconnecting to your Wise/Devine Self. Why a psychologist? Psychologists generally have more extensive education and clinical training than counsellors and are able to address more complex issues.

I have extensive experience providing evidence-based treatment for trauma and emotional dysregulation, offered exclusively through secure virtual care. In our work together, I focus on teaching you practical psychological skills that you can use in everyday life—tools to calm overwhelming emotions, manage stress, and build healthier, more stable relationships. I also draw on proven approaches such as trauma-focused therapy, EMDR, and skills training from DBT. These methods are highly effective online, offering the same benefits as traditional in-person treatment.

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.

My approach to counselling is grounded in my faith that people are intrinsically worthy, are able to make sound decisions, have successful relationships, and create the life they want. I integrate a variety of treatment methods into therapy including cognitive behavioral, humanistic, family of origin, and systems therapy. I focus on people's strenghts, and encourage people to trust themselves. As a registered psychologist I am recognized by most insurance companies.