Therapy Services

Please note that this list is not meant to be an exclusive list of issues treated. If there is an issue that is not listed, please call 403-580-6990 to discuss your specific therapy needs!

Therapy is offered for the following issues:

Crisis Management

Suicidal Thoughts
Self-Harming Behavior
Crisis Intervention

Grief and Loss

Bereavement
Separation/Divorce
Unresolved Grief
Other Losses

Abuse/Trauma Issues

Domestic Violence
Victim of Violence
Sexual Abuse/Rape
Physical Abuse
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Other Traumatic Events

Impulse Control Problems

Intermittent Explosive Disorder
Kleptomania
Pyromania
Trichotlllomania

Mood Disorders

Depression
Bipolar
Dysthymia
Cyclothymia
Postpartum Depression

Anxiety Disorders

Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Panic Disorders
Agoraphobia
Social Phobia (Social Anxiety
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders
Acute Stress
Specific Phobias (e.g., flying, spiders)

Children/Teens

School Related Issues
Addiction Issues
Behavioral/Emotional Issues
Mental Health Issues
Bullying
Self-esteem
Problems in Home, School or Community
Anger Management
Grief/Loss Issues
Coping with Separation/Divorce
Poor Coping Skills

Specific Childhood Problems

Attention Deficit and Disruptive Behavioral Disorders
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Conduct Disorders
Oppositional Defiant Disorders
Disruptive Behavior NOS
Pervasive Development Disorders
Autistic Disorders
Asperger’s Disorder
Elimination Disorders
Encropresis
Enuresis

Mental Health Issues

The following mental health issues are treated:

Addiction Issues
Eating Disorders
Sleep Disorders
Impulse Control Problems
Mood Disorders
Anxiety Disorders
Psychotic Disorders
Personality Disorders
Attention Deficit and Disruptive Behavioral Disorder
Pervasive Development Disorders
Elimination Disorders
Psychotic Disorders
Personality Disorders

Addiction Issues

Alcohol
Drugs
Gambling
Caffeine
Tobacco
Prescription Addiction
Other Substance Addiction
Internet Addiction
Sex Addiction
Other Addictive Behaviours

Personal Development

Self-Esteem
Assertiveness Training
Anger Management
Stress Management
Interpersonal Skill Development
Coping Skills
Life Skills

Eating Disorders

Anorexia Nervosa
Bulimia Nervosa
Binge Eating Disorder
Body Image Issues
Disordered Eating
Obesity

Sleep Disorders

Insomnia
Hypersonia (Oversleeping)
Nightmare
Night Tremors
Other Sleep Disturbances

Couple & Family Problems

Marital/Couple Counselling
Extended Family Conflicts
Family Counselling
Parent/Youth Conflicts
Building Relationships
Other Relationship Issues

Parenting Issues/Skills

Improve Parenting skills
Learn to play with your child
Improve Relationship with child

Health Issues

Pain Management
Coping with Chronic Illness
IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Clinical Hypnosis

Please note: In this private practice, Clinical Hypnosis is generally used an adjunct to therapy rather than as a standalone therapy. A full assessment needs to be conducted in order to develop a treatment plan that best meets the treatment needs of a client. In some cases, Clinical Hypnosis may be a part of the treatment plan, will in other cases there may be contra-indicators present that would make the use of Clinical Hypnosis not advisable.

For example: Addiction Problem: Generally, addiction issues are treated with a combination of Clinical Hypnosis and Therapy as this has been shown to be the most effective in sustaining a long-term addiction-free lifestyle. Clinical Hypnosis can help lessen the cravings and habits associated with the addiction, but cannot teach people new coping skills to use. This is something that must be done through the process of therapy. For example, when a person smokes cigarettes, they smoke not only because they are addicted, but also as a stress release.

Habits
Academic Performance
Self-Esteem
Pain Management
Phobias
Obesity
Addictions
IBS
Other physical problems

Limitations and Risks of Therapy

In the therapy process, there is no guarantee that you will come to a successful resolution to the problem you are seeking help with. The process of therapy, like most endeavors in the helping profession, is not an exact science. Therapy usually involves working though tough personal issues that can result in some emotional or psychological pain for you. Attempting to resolve the issues that brought you to therapy may result in changes that were not originally intended. The therapy process may result in you making decisions to change behaviors, employment, substance use, schooling, housing, relationships, and virtually any other aspect of your life. Change can sometimes be swift, but more often it will be slow and even frustrating. Most people find therapy helpful. Regular appointments are the key to a successful outcome.

Therapy Services