Teen Mental Health Counselling
Our Teen-Focused Counselling Transforms Self-Esteem
and Quality of Relationships.
Aspen psychologists in Calgary offer specialized strategies
to help harness your teen’s strengths and address challenges that arise,
especially in their mental health, for them during this pivotal stage.
We can help improve your teen’s self-esteem and connections
with others by increasing their self-awareness, expanding
perspective-taking, and developing tools to communicate effectively and self-regulate.
A Tailored Approach for Teenage Mental Health Challenges
Teen years can be both tumultuous AND defining. When these growing pains sever the bond between teens and their loved ones, it’s essential to restore their support network in order for them to thrive. We chose the Aspen tree’s integrated root system to illustrate the necessity of this resource-sharing system.
At Aspen Psychology in Calgary, our teen-centric counselling identifies, nurtures, and equips both teens and parents with the tools and understanding to mend important relationships and help teens participate more fully in their life.
Youth mental health is just as important as their physical health, emotional health and overall wellbeing. It is critical that we provide our youth with access to not only health services, but also appropriate treatment and support.
Guided Calgary Counselling and Therapy, From Understanding Hearts
The journey from child to young adult comes with pressures of school, peers, and self-discovery and is not a progressive and linear path. When the trail becomes rocky, and understanding seems elusive, specialized guidance becomes vital. Whether it's coping with anxiety, navigating the weight of depression, or fostering open dialogue, our team embraces you with expertise and compassion.
Like an Aspen tree, known for its resilient regeneration, Aspen's Calgary Counsellors are here to restore and rejuvenate your family bonds, your teen’s connections with others, and your teen’s overall well-being.
Aspen Offers Families:
Teen Individual Counselling
From school pressures to identity crises, friendship challenges to mental health and self-worth struggles, we provide guidance,clarity, empathy, and tools.
Engaged in Teen Individual Counselling
Parent-Teen Relationship Counselling
It can be heartbreaking when you find yourself fighting with your teen or wondering why they’ve pulled away from you. You wonder how you got here and long to reconnect with your teen. When disconnection has become the norm, we can help you rediscover mutual understanding and learn how to transform misunderstandings into mutual respect.
Rekindle the trust. Equip yourselves with tools for effective communication and connection.
Rebuild Parent-Teen Bonds
Support for Parents of Teens
Watching your child traverse adolescence can be perplexing and leave you feeling helpless. We're here to empower you with strategies to support and connect with your growing teen.
Fortify Your Parenting Journey
Teen Trauma Counselling
Providing a sanctuary for teens to heal, grow, and find their footing. Recovery is a journey, and every step matters.
Embark on Healing
Meet The Team
Melissa Sawers
Registered Psychologist
Melissa is a Registered Psychologist with a Master of Counselling.
Melissa believes that engaging in a collaborative, therapeutic process can help people live happier, healthier, more productive lives.
Lisa Thompson
Registered Psychologist
Lisa is a Registered Psychologist, with a Master of Counselling and Art Therapy.
Lisa works with children, youth, couples, and families. Lisa works from a collaborative, strength-based perspective.
Mary-Lou Carlyle
Registered Psychologist
Mary-Lou is a Registered Psychologist with a Master of Counselling.
Mary-Lou recognizes that making the decision to reach out for extra support can sometimes be an overwhelming experience.
Kate Dinning
Registered Psychologist
Kate is a Registered Provisional Psychologist with a Master of Counselling Psychology.
Kate has experience in helping individuals and couples tackle a number of presenting concerns.
Alanna Kelly
Registered Psychologist
Alanna is a Registered Psychologist. She graduated from Athabasca University with a Master of Counselling Psychology.
She has completed EMDR training.
Alanna is experienced in working with children, adolescents, adults, and couples
Meghan McDonald
Registered Psychologist
Meghan is a Registered Psychologist. She graduated from Athabasca University with a Master of Counselling Psychology.
She has completed ART training.
Meghan is passionate working with individuals, families, couples, and the LGBTQ+ community.
We have a new Practicum Student!
Low-cost therapy, both in-person and virtual, is available as Aspen Leung works to complete her graduate-level training. She is supervised by one of our Registered Psychologists.
Aspen Leung
Graduate Student, Masters of Counselling Psychology
Aspen works with youth (16+), adults, seniors, and couples.
She draws from the following modalities:
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
- CBT
- Narrative Therapy
Teen Counselling Techniques and Specialities:
Guided techniques to the unique challenges teens face,
our expertise promises a transformative journey:
Therapeutic Modalities:
- Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)
- EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing)
- Narrative Therapy
- ART Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Emotion Focused Family Therapy (EFFT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
Teen-Specific Challenges
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Peer Pressure
- Identity Crisis
- School Struggles
- Bullying
- Self-esteem
- Trauma
- Family Conflicts
- Coping Skills
- Transition to Adulthood
- Body Image
- Friendship Challenges
- Social Anxiety
Nurture & Elevate Your Tomorrow
With Aspen's Teen Counselling, envision a united, understanding, and harmonious future. As you bond and grow, so does your collective strength. Together, let’s nurture an environment where every teen and parent can navigate, bond, and bloom.
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