Therapy Alberta provides trauma-informed online therapy with clients throughout Alberta.
We are a diverse, inclusive, and conscious team of Alberta therapists with a mission to improve mental health and transform mental health care.
Our vision is to connect folks in Alberta to high-quality, safe, effective and affirming online mental healthcare – especially rural, oppressed, and marginalized groups. Healing can happen within the individual and in the community – we want to decrease the stigma of mental health and increase acceptance of therapy.
Our core values of compassion, accessibility, excellence, socially conscious service, and whole person care help us to focus on providing client-centered therapy with dignity and respect.
Therapy Alberta provides trauma-informed online therapy with clients throughout Alberta.
We are a diverse, inclusive, and conscious team of Alberta therapists with a mission to improve mental health and transform mental health care.
Our vision is to connect folks in Alberta to high-quality, safe, effective and affirming online mental healthcare – especially rural, oppressed, and marginalized groups. Healing can happen within the individual and in the community – we want to decrease the stigma of mental health and increase acceptance of therapy.
Our core values of compassion, accessibility, excellence, socially conscious service, and whole person care help us to focus on providing client-centered therapy with dignity and respect.
I’m a Registered Social Worker in Ontario. I’m most passionate about empowering folks who were marginalized. I have over 15 years of experience in the mental health field. My career has been devoted to helping individuals, couples, families, and groups with their mental health needs. I provide counselling services to those who are struggling with life’s challenges. I specialize in cognitive-behavioural therapy and mindfulness-based stress reduction approaches to promote emotional well-being.
I strive to provide a safe space for clients to explore their innermost thoughts and feelings so they can gain insight into their behaviour patterns and make positive changes in their lives.
Life is an ever-ongoing process of development, including understanding who we are. But we often feel a sense of shame when we experience life shifts, particularly in our communities where change is often perceived as a threat.
I want to help folks see that change is a sign of growth and progress. My goal is to help my clients find balance, peace, and joy through self-compassion and understanding.
I’m a Registered Social Worker in Ontario. I’m most passionate about empowering folks who were marginalized. I have over 15 years of experience in the mental health field. My career has been devoted to helping individuals, couples, families, and groups with their mental health needs. I provide counselling services to those who are struggling with life’s challenges. I specialize in cognitive-behavioural therapy and mindfulness-based stress reduction approaches to promote emotional well-being.
I strive to provide a safe space for clients to explore their innermost thoughts and feelings so they can gain insight into their behaviour patterns and make positive changes in their lives.
Life is an ever-ongoing process of development, including understanding who we are. But we often feel a sense of shame when we experience life shifts, particularly in our communities where change is often perceived as a threat.
I want to help folks see that change is a sign of growth and progress. My goal is to help my clients find balance, peace, and joy through self-compassion and understanding.
“I am not what has happened to me; I am what I choose to become.”
–Carl Jung.
If you are stuck in the “I wish things had been different” mode,” and feel like there is little hope for change in your life, therapy provides an avenue to be heard, to grieve, to discover acceptance, and to create a new path forward, as you and I work together to formulate small, but consistent steps toward your goal. I believe that each person is unique and brings individual strengths and skills to forge new paths in their lives and in their relationships. I work with both individuals and couples.
My particular strengths are working with the mind-body connection in areas such as mindfulness to address the overtaxed central nervous system, experiential therapy to process the authenticity and intuition of emotions, and cognitive behavioural therapy to restructure thoughts that contribute to dysfunctional relationship with self and others. I have also trained in Solution Focused Therapy, Family Systems, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and bring a working knowledge of integrating Spirituality into your mental health care plan, if so desired.
My own journey in mental health has embodied the mind, body and spirit, to heal and thrive. I provide a safe, and compassionate space so that you can feel heard and supported to move toward the change you seek. If you want to discover whether I can be the right therapist for you, I offer a free 15 minute telephone consultation. I look forward to hearing from you.
“I am not what has happened to me; I am what I choose to become.”
–Carl Jung.
If you are stuck in the “I wish things had been different” mode,” and feel like there is little hope for change in your life, therapy provides an avenue to be heard, to grieve, to discover acceptance, and to create a new path forward, as you and I work together to formulate small, but consistent steps toward your goal. I believe that each person is unique and brings individual strengths and skills to forge new paths in their lives and in their relationships. I work with both individuals and couples.
My particular strengths are working with the mind-body connection in areas such as mindfulness to address the overtaxed central nervous system, experiential therapy to process the authenticity and intuition of emotions, and cognitive behavioural therapy to restructure thoughts that contribute to dysfunctional relationship with self and others. I have also trained in Solution Focused Therapy, Family Systems, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and bring a working knowledge of integrating Spirituality into your mental health care plan, if so desired.
My own journey in mental health has embodied the mind, body and spirit, to heal and thrive. I provide a safe, and compassionate space so that you can feel heard and supported to move toward the change you seek. If you want to discover whether I can be the right therapist for you, I offer a free 15 minute telephone consultation. I look forward to hearing from you.
If overwhelmed, stressed out, and anxious seem to be your common state of being, or if you are struggling with feelings of guilt, shame, and hopelessness, or if despite all your best efforts you can’t seem to get from where you are to where you want to be, leaving you feeling stuck; then therapy can provide you with a safe space to be seen, heard, and understood. We can uncover the root of why you are stuck and struggling and discover the innate wellness and wisdom that resides within you, which can help create a new way of being in the present, so that your future can look like what you desire.
In individual therapy, together by working with your mind and body, we can address thought, feeling, and behaviour patterns that are keeping you stuck. In couple and family therapy, we can work to reduce conflict cycles, harmful communication patters, and discover ways to be with each other’s differences, in order to support change and enhance connection.
My own personal journey alongside my years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families allows me to provide a safe, non-judgemental, and compassionate space for you to explore, uncover, and discover your self, which can allow you to move from where you are to where you want to be. I offer free 15-minute phone consultations.
If overwhelmed, stressed out, and anxious seem to be your common state of being, or if you are struggling with feelings of guilt, shame, and hopelessness, or if despite all your best efforts you can’t seem to get from where you are to where you want to be, leaving you feeling stuck; then therapy can provide you with a safe space to be seen, heard, and understood. We can uncover the root of why you are stuck and struggling and discover the innate wellness and wisdom that resides within you, which can help create a new way of being in the present, so that your future can look like what you desire.
In individual therapy, together by working with your mind and body, we can address thought, feeling, and behaviour patterns that are keeping you stuck. In couple and family therapy, we can work to reduce conflict cycles, harmful communication patters, and discover ways to be with each other’s differences, in order to support change and enhance connection.
My own personal journey alongside my years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families allows me to provide a safe, non-judgemental, and compassionate space for you to explore, uncover, and discover your self, which can allow you to move from where you are to where you want to be. I offer free 15-minute phone consultations.
Joelleann (Joelle) Forbes, MSW, RSW is a registered social worker, a psychotherapist, and one of the co-founders of Hope Leads Mental Health Care. She provides therapy in Ontario, Canada and has various experiences in community healthcare, primary care, and private practice settings. Joelle provides counseling and psychotherapy to adults across the gender spectrum, 18 years and older. Her therapeutic approach highlights the importance of empowerment, healing generational wounds, and nurturing the authentic self. She has experience supporting clients with navigating grief and loss, depression, anxiety, trauma, burnout, self-esteem, life transitions, and various forms of oppression. Joelle aims to create a non-judgemental space to unpack past and present experiences that are contributing to mental health concerns, in hopes of finding a better way forward.
Joelle practices collaboration and compassion throughout the entire therapeutic experience. She has received professional training in culturally-adapted cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), narrative therapy, motivational interviewing, and trauma processing strategies. Not overexplaining, sharing a laugh, communicating through body language, and having compassion for the unspoken are just a few of the gems that come from Joelle’s experiences working with racialized communities.
Joelleann (Joelle) Forbes, MSW, RSW is a registered social worker, a psychotherapist, and one of the co-founders of Hope Leads Mental Health Care. She provides therapy in Ontario, Canada and has various experiences in community healthcare, primary care, and private practice settings. Joelle provides counseling and psychotherapy to adults across the gender spectrum, 18 years and older. Her therapeutic approach highlights the importance of empowerment, healing generational wounds, and nurturing the authentic self. She has experience supporting clients with navigating grief and loss, depression, anxiety, trauma, burnout, self-esteem, life transitions, and various forms of oppression. Joelle aims to create a non-judgemental space to unpack past and present experiences that are contributing to mental health concerns, in hopes of finding a better way forward.
Joelle practices collaboration and compassion throughout the entire therapeutic experience. She has received professional training in culturally-adapted cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), narrative therapy, motivational interviewing, and trauma processing strategies. Not overexplaining, sharing a laugh, communicating through body language, and having compassion for the unspoken are just a few of the gems that come from Joelle’s experiences working with racialized communities.
Deborah G. Headley RSW, is the principal associate of Network for Therapeutic Alliances.
She is a registered Ontario social worker, psychotherapist, coach, counselling educator, trainer and consultant specialized in working with people whose racialized and marginalized identities intersect with their mental health.
With methods grounded in an Intersectional Feminist, Anti-Racism/Anti-Oppression (ARAO) framework and Cross-Cultural Counselling Competencies, for close to 30 years, Deborah works within a multi-disciplinary and strengths based approach, using inclusive practices that address personal and interpersonal concerns, in addition to the social conditions or problems that lead people to seek help and impact their ability to learn.
Deborah G. Headley RSW, is the principal associate of Network for Therapeutic Alliances.
She is a registered Ontario social worker, psychotherapist, coach, counselling educator, trainer and consultant specialized in working with people whose racialized and marginalized identities intersect with their mental health.
With methods grounded in an Intersectional Feminist, Anti-Racism/Anti-Oppression (ARAO) framework and Cross-Cultural Counselling Competencies, for close to 30 years, Deborah works within a multi-disciplinary and strengths based approach, using inclusive practices that address personal and interpersonal concerns, in addition to the social conditions or problems that lead people to seek help and impact their ability to learn.
I provide therapy to individuals and families that are experiencing emotions which often feel like they’re taking control of their lives in finding their voice and regaining confidence. Feelings of depression and anxiety can quickly become overwhelming, along with the daily hustle and commotion that accompanies our lives. Worries, frustration, and motivation can become challenging to manage for individuals living with depression, anxiety, and high life stress.
I provide therapy to individuals and families that are experiencing emotions which often feel like they’re taking control of their lives in finding their voice and regaining confidence. Feelings of depression and anxiety can quickly become overwhelming, along with the daily hustle and commotion that accompanies our lives. Worries, frustration, and motivation can become challenging to manage for individuals living with depression, anxiety, and high life stress.
My name is Marsha, Im a mother, Im married, I have children, and psychotherapist, who understands the struggles that everyday families face in the real world. The challenges I have experienced may not be the same as yours, but in my practice, I am committed to supporting you no matter what your challenge is. Simple or complex, short term or long standing we will look at it together.
My name is Marsha, Im a mother, Im married, I have children, and psychotherapist, who understands the struggles that everyday families face in the real world. The challenges I have experienced may not be the same as yours, but in my practice, I am committed to supporting you no matter what your challenge is. Simple or complex, short term or long standing we will look at it together.
You might be at a crossroads presently and wondering if you should seek
therapy. You might even feel uncertain, lost or unsure of where to begin.
However, there is no right or wrong time to seek out therapy for whatever issues
you would like to work on.
I work from a collaborative stance that respects and considers your perspective and
individuality to help you reach your therapeutic goals. I also work from a
trauma-informed perspective and culturally responsive lens.
I strongly believe that therapy is one the best investments we can make in
ourselves and has the ability not only to transform our lives but also the lives of
those around us. I currently reside in Calgary, Alberta, and I enjoy being close to
the mountains. I believe showing up for others is impossible if we do not show up
first for ourselves. I enjoy going out for coffee and brunch with friends, slow
mornings and travelling in my spare time.
I feel privileged and honoured to be able to walk alongside your journey and
help you attain your therapeutic goals in a unique approach tailored to your
needs. I am LGBTQIA2S+ affirmative and work from a client-centred approach.
I offer a free 30-minute consult to new clients. To see if we we would be a fit, go ahead and reach out to me and cannot wait to meet you!
You might be at a crossroads presently and wondering if you should seek
therapy. You might even feel uncertain, lost or unsure of where to begin.
However, there is no right or wrong time to seek out therapy for whatever issues
you would like to work on.
I work from a collaborative stance that respects and considers your perspective and
individuality to help you reach your therapeutic goals. I also work from a
trauma-informed perspective and culturally responsive lens.
I strongly believe that therapy is one the best investments we can make in
ourselves and has the ability not only to transform our lives but also the lives of
those around us. I currently reside in Calgary, Alberta, and I enjoy being close to
the mountains. I believe showing up for others is impossible if we do not show up
first for ourselves. I enjoy going out for coffee and brunch with friends, slow
mornings and travelling in my spare time.
I feel privileged and honoured to be able to walk alongside your journey and
help you attain your therapeutic goals in a unique approach tailored to your
needs. I am LGBTQIA2S+ affirmative and work from a client-centred approach.
I offer a free 30-minute consult to new clients. To see if we we would be a fit, go ahead and reach out to me and cannot wait to meet you!