Find a Therapist in Cochrane, AB

My name is Michelle, and I am from rural Saskatchewan, now living in Calgary, Alberta. I have had the pleasure of working in nonprofit, educational, and hospital settings, in addition to my current experience in private practice. My specialty areas include working with trauma, posttraumatic stress (PTSD), attention-deficit hyperactivity (ADHD), anxiety, and depression. My approach to therapy includes exploring limiting beliefs, often formed in childhood, and working toward changing unhealthy patterns that result from these beliefs. I often integrate eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), Brainspotting, cognitive behavioral therapy (), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and solution-focused therapy techniques, as well as attachment work, to best meet my clients' needs. In couples therapy, I take a nonjudgmental, unbiased approach to helping couples improve communication, build connection, and resolve conflict. In my work, I strive to be culturally competent and approach each person's unique identity with cultural humility. I would be honored to explore with you the darkest and brightest corners of your experience in hopes of inspiring positive change in your life.

My focus is to help individuals, couples, and families find paths forward through identifying problematic patterns and moving toward healing ones. I achieve this by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and helping to support change with a compassionate-focused approach. I have extensive training in family systems therapy, trauma-informed therapy, and solution-focused brief and narrative therapy. Together we will customize a treatment plan that works for you. I promise to be there for you every step of your counselling journey. My goal is to help you grow from your struggles, heal from your pain, and move forward to where you want to be in your life. I strive to provide a safe and empowering space for individuals, couples and families to make long-lasting changes. Often people who turn to therapy have experienced significant emotional pain and require the time, care and support that is vital to their healing. You are not alone. I am here to join with you and walk alongside you on your journey to well-being.

Hi, I’m Taylor! I value honesty in my work, so let’s be honest: counselling is hard. It can be uncomfortable and uncertain. And it can be really, really helpful. I’d like to support you through whatever you’re dealing with right now, with humour, with honesty, and with empathy. As a psychologist in Alberta, I value my relationship with clients, and I aim to create a safe space that helps validate you and also challenges you. Whether you’re here to work on specific goals or you’re looking for personal growth, I would be honoured to be part of the process. Take a look around, see if I’m a good fit for you, and when you’re ready, let’s get to work!

Do you ever get the feeling that you're being weighed down by life and it all just seems relentless and hopeless or like it's closing in on you? Maybe it's unresolved issues from your past. Maybe it's struggles in your relationships or confusion about who you are or where you're going in life. Maybe you feel lonely or empty. Maybe you sense that something really bad happened to you when you were younger, but you just can't remember. Maybe you bottle up your feelings and then find that the smallest thing makes you cry or become angry. You might feel stuck, lost, overwhelmed, inadequate, anxious, empty, resentful. You are not alone. I have 9+ years of experience working with people facing these issues. Life is already hard enough as it is, so calling in a professional like me who has dedicated their career to helping people just like you is a wise and thoughtful choice. Let me take the guess-work out of it for you. Let me navigate these difficult and complex issues with you so that you can learn, grow, and progress. Let me help you become the person you want to be and have the life you want to have. Together, we will explore your feelings, your circumstances, and your options. Therapy with me will feel like unpacking a heavy suitcase, one item at a time, and discovering what you've been carrying so that you can decide what to keep, what to let go of, or what to reorganize. I will provide you with a safe, empathetic, kind, judgment-free space and I will work with you to help you regain control of your life and yourself. You will learn skills to build trust, communicate effectively, increase your sense of self-worth, and prioritize your true needs—so that you can create deeper, more meaningful connections and so that you don't have to continue feeling so hopeless. If you’ve never gone to therapy and are nervous about taking the leap, reach out to me for a no-obligation free consult. I have a very down-to-earth style and I'll talk with you like a real human being, not like a client. You are so much more than that to me and I intend to show you. My genuine, kind, inviting demeanour will make you feel warm, welcome, and seen. I will hear you out, free of any judgement no matter what thoughts and feelings come out, and you will finally have a place to just. be. you. I am here for you and I cannot wait to meet you.

It's never too late to build confidence and resilience to face life's challenges. Are you feeling exhausted and overwhelmed? Struggling to communicate with your partner? Misunderstood by others, or disconnected from the world? Unsure what even makes you happy anymore? Or worried about your child's emotional development? You are not alone. You don't have to suffer through life's challenges. Our therapists can help you build confidence and resilience to face whatever challenges life brings you, so you can live a life you are proud of. We offer a range of different services for children, teens, and adults. Whether you are still experiencing the pain of your past, stuck on rules and beliefs that are no longer helpful, or you've lost hope that life could be better, we can help! Our trusted therapists are ready to meet with you! We have passionate therapists who can create a safe, compassionate space for you to explore your concerns. It can be overwhelming to begin the therapy process, but you've already taken the first step! We look forward to working with you.

Welcome to Can't We Just Get Along Counselling Our Approach We offer individual and couples therapy in a supportive environment designed to help you explore the true causes of your challenges and develop effective coping strategies. Our team specializes in Gottman couples therapy and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) trauma therapy. Additionally, we have a team of skilled providers experienced in a range of therapeutic modalities. Who We Help – Adults, couples, families, teens, children Whether you are coping with work-related stress, personal mental health issues, relationship difficulties, or healing from trauma—either past or present—therapy can offer the support you need. Our approach aims to strengthen connections, enhance mental clarity, and improve emotional well-being. Our Philosophy The name of my practice, Can't We Just Get Along Counselling, reflects a universal truth: at some point, everyone struggles to get along with someone in their life, whether it is a colleague, a loved one, a close friend, or even yourself. Myself and my team believe when problems arise support is key to overcoming suffering and none of us can do it alone. You Deserve Support You are entitled to happiness, understanding, and peace. Take the first step toward positive change and schedule an appointment with us today.

If you’re a neurodivergent adult feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, or stuck in cycles of self-criticism, you’re not alone. Many of the people I work with are living with attention-deficit hyperactivity (ADHD) and are exhausted from trying to keep up, hold it together, or meet expectations that don’t match how their brains work. I work collaboratively with neurodivergent adults to build understanding, self-compassion, and practical strategies that actually work in real life. My approach is affirming, strengths-based, and flexible, drawing from cognitive behavioral therapy, narrative, and solution-focused therapy. Rather than trying to “fix” you, we focus on making sense of your brain, reducing shame, and creating tools that support how you function best. You can expect a space that’s nonjudgmental, curious, and grounded in lived experience. Together, we’ll work toward greater self-trust, emotional regulation, and a way of living that feels more sustainable and aligned with who you are.

At Core Psychology Calgary, we believe that meaningful change begins with feeling seen, heard, and understood. Our approach is grounded in empathy, collaboration, and respect for each person’s lived experience. We draw from evidence-based practices while tailoring therapy to meet your individual needs, strengths, and goals. Rather than offering one-size-fits-all solutions, we take the time to understand your story, helping you make sense of your experiences, strengthen your resilience, and move toward the life you want to lead. Whether you're navigating stress, anxiety, relationships, parenting, or personal growth, we’re here to support you with care and clarity every step of the way.

"Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom". Viktor Frankl The kernel of substance in most effective therapy is learning the art and practice of how to be effective choice makers in our own lives --- how to make good, well thought out choices and make them consistently. Therapy helps people discover how important it is to make creative, informed, effective life choices. When to zig and not to zag! One of the greatest joys in my role as a therapist is helping people realize that through learning to be a good choice maker --- they have the ability to gain a larger measure of power and control in their own lives. That through the power of choice they can gain responsibility for finding their own deeper definitions of meaning, purpose and contentment.

I am a registered psychologist and the founder of Constellation Mental Health Services. I typically work with adults navigating trauma, neurodivergence, identity, and complex life transitions. My work is grounded in nervous system regulation, collaboration, and respect for the meaning people make of their lived experience. I have a particular interest in working with individuals who feel “stuck”—whether due to trauma, chronic stress, pain, burnout, or longstanding patterns that no longer feel aligned. Many of the people I work with are thoughtful, sensitive, and perceptive, yet find themselves overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward in a way that feels authentic and sustainable. My approach is integrative and trauma-informed. I draw from acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), narrative and meaning-focused therapies, somatic and body-based approaches, and mindfulness-informed practices. I place strong emphasis on collaboration, pacing, and psychological safety, recognizing that meaningful change unfolds best when people feel genuinely seen, respected, and understood. In addition to therapy, I offer psychological assessment and diagnostic clarification, particularly for complex presentations involving trauma, neurodevelopmental differences, and overlapping mental health concerns. I view assessment as a therapeutic process in itself that can offer clarity, validation, and a more compassionate understanding of self. Above all, I strive to offer a space that is grounded, curious, and human, where clients can explore their inner world, reconnect with their values, and move toward lives that feel more regulated, meaningful, and whole.

Therapy is my work but it's also my joy. As a curious, open-hearted person, I want to understand what motivates, scares and fulfills you. Your imperfections and quirks are welcome in my office, as are your values and beliefs, and all that makes you unique. I don't reach for perfection, rather seek a fuller, truer experience of life and will work with you to find what that means for you. I work with people from a belief that mental health and healing develop from within, accessing strengths and internal resources which may have become obscured in the ways we adapt to life circumstances. The strength that I bring to you is a combination of compassion, empowerment, acceptance, and a belief that with help, you can develop new perspectives and grow into the life that you want.

I love working with adults who have lived. People navigating anxiety, depression, stress, burnout, self-esteem concerns, and major life transitions. Many of my clients feel stuck in unhelpful patterns or overwhelmed by change, and they’re ready for practical tools that make day-to-day life feel more manageable. If you’re looking for a therapist who keeps it real and meets you where you’re at, you’re in the right place. I also love working with couples. Relationship stress can show up as conflict, distance, communication breakdowns, or feeling disconnected. In couples counseling, we focus on strengthening your bond and building a more secure foundation through improved communication, emotional closeness, and repair strategies. A strong relationship supports not only the partnership itself, but the well-being of the family system, too.