Services
Areas of Speciality
Anxiety
It
is predicted that at least 1 in 10 Albertans will be adversely affected
by anxiety at some point in their lives. Anxiety comes in many forms
such as panic attacks with or without agoraphobia (avoidance), phobias
or specific fears, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress
and generalized anxiety and worry. Cognitive-behavioral therapy has
been found to be very effective in the treatment of anxiety. Treatment also involves the assessment and treatment stresses and self esteem issues that triggered the anxiety.
Depression
Depression is a very common illness that can worsen if left untreated. The World Health Organization predicts depression will be the leading cause of disability by the year 2020. Symptoms can include sadness, crying, feeling discouraged and hopeless, feeling worthless, low self esteem, self-blame, guilt, difficulty concentrating and making decisions, difficulty with memory, loss of interest in activities, loneliness, spending less time with friends and family, loss of motivation and pleasure, changes in sleep and appetite, feeling fatigue, loss of interest in sex, suicidal thoughts and plans. Cognitive-behavioral therapy is very effective in the treatment of depression symptoms. Combined with psychotherapy to further explore stresses, losses or roots for the symptoms can provide understanding and positive changes for the person suffering from this illness.
Self-Esteem
Self-esteem
is the essence of psychological well being. Low self-esteem or low
self-respect has no gender, cultural or socioeconomic boundaries.
Improving how you feel about yourself and how you view yourself can
affect all areas of your life including promoting healthy
relationships, work satisfaction and general happiness.
Stress Management
Balancing
all the demands of our lives challenges most of us. Technically, stress
is when those demands outweigh the ability to cope with them. Assessing
these stressors and learning how to better manage them can make life
more enjoyable.
Childhood Abuse
Unfortunately
many adults suffered some form of abuse or neglect as children. For
many, the impact of this abuse will follow them into adulthood. If
these issues remain unresolved, relationships, careers and life
satisfaction can be negatively impacted. Psychotherapy is a well-known
treatment for these types of issues.
