Joanna Card, Counselor in Calgary, T2M3N4

Joanna Card R.Psych

Profession(s):
Counseling Psychology
License Status:
I'm a registered professional.
Primary License:
Registerd Psychologist

My Approach to Helping

I am a Registered Psychologist in Calgary specializing with Adolescents, Young Adults, and Families. I have worked with youth and families for over 10 years in schools, hospitals, community settings, and in private practice. I am passionate about working with teens and young adults aged 12 to 35 and helping them grow into confident and successful people with effective life-management skills.
My counseling approach is holistic and creative - integrating mind, body, emotions, and the environment within a developmental and neurobiology-oriented framework. I combine the latest research in brain development and attachment-related issues, and use EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, Integrative Body Psychotherapy, Creative Arts Therapy, Parent Coaching, and other treatment modalities and skills training to provide my clients with comprehensive and efficient care.
Sometimes the coping strategies we have developed to manage life accidentally become rigid patterns that get in the way of healthy relationships, personal growth, emotional regulation, and response flexibility. I will identify the patterns that are playing a role in the problems you are currently struggling with, and I will suggest a therapeutic plan to help you achieve your goals. We will work together to resolve the issues that are causing you distress. Then instead of just talking about change, you can try out new behaviours and beliefs immediately in the session - effectively rewiring your brain!

More Info About My Practice

I provide counselling under a private practice model in accordance with the fee scale suggested by the Psychologists Association of Alberta. Many health insurance plans will cover all or part of psychological services.