Services Provided
Assessments
We offer comprehensive psychological assessments, including assessments, pertaining to ADHD, Autism, PTSD, Motor Vehicle Accidents and Complex Chronic Mood Disorders and more to support your mental health.. We are also able to provide Workplace Assessments and Immigration Psychological Profiles. Please contact Shantelle Szuch for more details.
General Wellness
Mental illness is often a symptom of unhealthy lifestyle choices. Lack of sleep or exercise, poor eating habits, smoking, heavy drinking, video game or internet addiction all contribute to poor physical and mental health. Let us be your champion and motivator to improve all aspects of your life and be your best self. There are many simple and straightforward ways to make real dramatic changes in your life with the right direction. Consider incorporating simple lifestyle changes, such as regular exercise, mindfulness practices, and balanced nutrition, to enhance mental health and overall well-being.
Trauma
Trauma is a response to an overwhelmingly negative event or series of events. Disruptions to your thinking and bodily reactions of nervousness, insomnia and stress are typical reactions to frightening situations in someone’s past. If these feelings do not decline over time, you may be suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). We are trained in methods to cope with PTSD and have experience with clients who have experienced serious traumatic events in their lives. Let’s get started.
Parenting Issues and Strategies
Having experienced challenges as a parents, we have gained insights into the multifaceted role that today’s parents face. Parenting can be a very rewarding and joyous experience, but can also cause enormous stress and tension with your partner, family and friends. As with other major life changes, one can expect to encounter a wide range of emotional responses. There are approaches that we can suggest for a successful parenting experience. We can do this together.
Couples counselling
Couples counselling is not only for struggling relationships. We believe it is very important for all couples to have regular “check-ups” to tackle issues before they become serious problems. Having a counsellor facilitate discussion can be a very effective and efficient way for couples to open up about what is concerning them in their relationship. Contact us for a session with your partner; it will be a great investment in your relationship. Two hour appointments are also available for couple sessions.
Pre-marriage counselling
For couples who are engaged to be married or who are in a serious relationship, it is crucial to have focused conversations about the issues that matter most. This can include each partner’s views on children, family, finances, career, maintaining a household, religion, etc. Early prevention of serious issues and finding common ground in a relationship is one of the most important things we can do as a mental health therapist. Let us strengthen what you already know.
Financial and Professional Issues
There is no doubt that career and finances are one of the most important aspects of a person’s life. It can be a source of great stress and strain to individuals and families. In today’s difficult economy, this is one of the most frequent issues faced by many people in Calgary. We are here to help you though these difficult times. If the cost of counselling is an issue, please talk to us about flexible payment options.
Separation and Divorce
When relationships fail, a wide range of emotions are felt at once. It can be one of life’s most intense life changes. As with all transitions, it is important to seek support from someone you trust and keep lines of communication open. Allow yourself time to heal. Feel free to reach out to us for help to make sense of your emotions of sadness, anger, hurt, loneliness and confusion. There are many methods to cope with the loss of a relationship and the range of emotions tied to this life change. You can ride these waves safely with us.
Grief Counselling
The loss of someone close to you can be one of life’s most difficult events. But grief isn’t only felt with the death of a loved one; it can also occur after the loss of a relationship, a pet, a job or devotion, or ability. Don’t grieve alone. We will help with your journey to reclaim joy in your life and find security and peace. Our grief counseling incorporates narrative therapy techniques, allowing clients to express their experiences and emotions in a supportive environment, facilitating healing and recovery.
Anxiety
Feelings of anxiety are common for people when faced with a major life transition, before making an important decision, or when they are the focus of attention, such as in public speaking. But when anxiety becomes crippling, constant and overwhelming, it can have serious physical and mental health consequences. If you’re seeking an anxiety counsellor in Calgary, we help with issues such as panic disorders, phobias, PTSD, or OCD. As your psychologist, we will work with you to develop strategies to manage your anxiety.
Depression
Occasionally feeling down is a normal part of being human. However, when these feelings are unbearable and last for a long time, you may have depression. Depression can make it difficult to enjoy any part of life. You are not alone, we will help you recognise the symptoms, types, and insidiousness of depression and work with you to find strategies to feel better for the long term. There is always hope.
Stress
Stress is a natural response to challenges, helping you stay focused and motivated when needed. However, when stress becomes chronic or overwhelming, it can be damaging to your relationships and can cause serious mental and psychological health problems. We will assist you in recognising the causes of stress and help you work towards ways to deal with it. There are solutions.