Suite 301
8180 MacLeod Trail SE
Calgary, AB
T2H 2B8
403 560 4173
(located in the Insight Business Solutions Center)
About Collis Therapy Services
I have worked as a mental health therapist for 20 years in Calgary and offer counselling for depression, anxiety, grief, stress, management of life stage transitions, trauma, and caregiver support. I offer a safe and welcoming environment where people can learn the skills they need to overcome challenges impacting mental health, and provide an experience where people feel listened to and comfortable to talk about their emotions and thoughts. I practice from a trauma-informed, holistic, client centred perspective and use evidenced based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART). I use the strengths and knowledge people bring to therapy and pair this with my knowledge of mental health to help people improve their emotional well-being and feel engaged in life. Feel free to reach out to learn more about my approach and the support I offer.
Specializing in Mental Health Support
Anxiety
Anxiety can be overwhelming and create many complex problems for people. My approach to anxiety treatment focuses on understanding the root cause and implementing personalized strategies to manage and alleviate anxiety symptoms. I work collaboratively with clients to develop effective coping mechanisms to promote a sense of calmness and control.
Depression
Many people struggle with depression. It can create sadness, anger, guilt and even increased physical pain. I work with people to help navigate the emotional experiences and behavioural changes that accompany depression. I strive to empower clients to understand their experience of depression and gain knowledge and skills to help them feel better.
Stress
Life can present us with many challenges and people often carry a higher stress load when they feel life's demands outpace their resources. My work with clients focuses on skills tailored towards each individual's stress.
Grief and Loss
Feelings of grief and loss can impact every aspect of a person's life; whether it be loss of a loved one or losses related to health, career, roles, finances, a move and even future plans. It can be helpful to talk to someone about grief as it can be complex and an unpredictable experience. I support people in the grief process and help people cope with their experience of grief and loss.
Trauma and PTSD
I offer compassionate evidence based counselling for individuals dealing with trauma and PTSD. With an understanding of how trauma uniquely impacts each person, I focus on creating a safe and supportive space where healing can take place. My approaches includes using Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), however I work collaboratively to process traumatic experiences, develop coping strategies and foster resilience. Whether you are coping with recent trauma or long standing challenges my goal is to help you regain a sense of control, well-being and hope.
Seniors Specialty
Services
I specialize in providing individual therapy services for seniors by offering in office and in home sessions. Changes in health and abilities, becoming a caregiver, increased symptoms of depression and anxiety and challenges of loneliness are common. Quality of life can be improved by talking about these changes and learning skills to enhance coping and re-engagement in life.