Calgary Registered Psychologist
Clear Minds Psychology
Expert mental health therapy and assessment for adults and seniors, specialising in trauma, adult ADHD, and OCD. Guided by authenticity, acceptance, and collaboration, reconnecting you with your best self
Welcome to Clear Minds Psychology
Compassionate, evidence-based therapy for adults and seniors in Calgary
Life can be challenging, especially in today’s fast-paced world. Daily stressors, life transitions, and unexpected events can quickly feel overwhelming. You may be doing your best to cope, yet nothing seems to bring lasting relief. It’s common to fall into familiar patterns of thinking or behaviour that leave us feeling stuck or discouraged. While support from loved ones can be valuable, there are moments when it may not feel like enough. In those times, reaching out to a professional therapist in Calgary can be an important step forward.
As a registered psychologist based in Calgary, I believe every individual has the innate capacity to heal, grow, and create meaningful change. Therapy provides a safe and supportive space to explore emotions and challenges. It helps you develop coping strategies and build a deeper understanding of yourself. With guidance and encouragement, we are all capable of making changes that improve emotional well-being and quality of life.
Find Clarity. Feel Supported. Live Fully.
I offer compassionate, evidence-based therapy for adults and seniors, helping you navigate life’s challenges and reconnect with your best self. Together, we’ll build the skills and insights you need to move forward with clarity, confidence, and resilience.
Sessions are available in-person at my office in Calgary’s Kensington neighbourhood, or online throughout Alberta via secure video.
Serving Clients Across Calgary & Alberta
No Wait List
Get the support you need, when you need it. We offer timely appointments so you can start therapy without delay.
Day Time and Evening Availability
Appointments available during the day and evening, giving you flexibility to find a time that suits your schedule.
In-person Appointments
Sessions are available In-person at my office in Calgary’s Kensington neighbourhood.
Your journey to clarity and well-being starts with this simple first step. Book your free consultation with a compassionate Calgary psychologist today.
ABOUT MICHELLE - REGISTERED PSYCHOLOGIST IN CALGARY
I am a Registered Psychologist with previous experience as a mental health nurse, providing therapy to adults and seniors. Originally from England, I came to Calgary in 2010. I completed my Masters in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University, Fredericton, and have extensive training in:
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) – Certified Master ART Therapist
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR)
- Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP)
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Take the first step toward greater well-being with a free, no-obligation consultation. Meet with a compassionate, professional psychologist, explore your options, and learn how evidence-based therapy can support your growth and healing.
Counselling & Therapy Services for Adults & Seniors in Calgary
Individual Therapy
We offer individual therapy in Calgary for adults and seniors. Whether you’re facing anxiety, depression, trauma, or major life transitions, counselling provides a safe and supportive space to heal, grow, and move forward with confidence.
Online Therapy
Online therapy is available in Calgary and across Alberta. Secure video sessions provide the same effective, compassionate care as in-person counselling, without the need to travel. Convenient, flexible, and accessible, online therapy makes it easier to prioritize your well-being.
ADHD Assessments for Adults
Clear Minds Psychology offers ADHD assessments for adults in Calgary. Our comprehensive evaluations provide clarity, diagnosis, and tailored strategies to help you manage symptoms and move forward with confidence.
Therapy for Older Adults
Compassionate support for older adults navigating grief, life transitions, health changes, or emotional challenges. Helping you find strength, meaning, and connection in this stage of life.
Areas of Expertise
Clear Minds Psychology provides individual therapy and assessment services to adults and seniors facing challenges such as:
Adult ADHD Therapy
Learn how to better understand and manage the challenges of adult ADHD so you can improve focus, organization, and daily functioning. Therapeutic approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) help you develop strategies for managing attention, impulsivity, and emotional regulation. You’ll learn practical tools to improve time management, strengthen relationships, and boost self-confidence. In addition, Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) can help your brain process frustration and distraction more efficiently, supporting greater clarity, calm, and productivity as you go about your day.
Anger Therapy
Manage Manage anger in healthier, more constructive ways so it no longer impacts your relationships, work, or overall well-being. Therapy approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) help you uncover the triggers and emotions that drive your anger. Together, we’ll build emotional awareness, strengthen self-regulation, and develop practical tools for calm, confident responses. You can also explore how Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) helps your brain process and release anger more efficiently, promoting lasting balance, control, and peace of mind.
Anxiety Therapy
Reduce anxiety and regain a sense of calm and control in your daily life. Using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and other evidence-based techniques, we’ll identify the patterns that fuel worry and self-doubt. Through therapy, you’ll learn to challenge unhelpful thoughts, manage uncertainty, and build confidence in coping with stress. In addition, Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) can help your brain process anxious memories and sensations more quickly, supporting lasting relief, emotional steadiness, and renewed focus.
Burnout and Stress Therapy
Restore your energy, motivation, and balance by learning how to manage stress and recover from burnout. With CBT and ACT, we’ll explore the root causes of your stress, shift unhelpful thinking patterns, and develop healthier coping strategies and boundaries. As you strengthen resilience and reconnect with what matters most, you’ll notice improved well-being and focus. With Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) you can also release built-up tension and reset more effectively, promoting calm, clarity, and emotional renewal.
Therapy for Chronic Health Conditions
Living with a chronic health condition can be emotionally draining. Therapy can help you manage the frustration, fatigue, and uncertainty that often accompany ongoing health challenges. Through CBT and ACT, you’ll learn practical ways to handle stress, manage thoughts, and foster self-compassion. You’ll build resilience and improve your emotional quality of life. Additionally, Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) can support your brain’s ability to process distress, promoting emotional balance and helping you adapt to your health journey with greater ease.
Depression Therapy
Overcome sadness, hopelessness, and low motivation so you can reconnect with yourself and what brings meaning to your life. Through CBT, ACT, and other evidence-based approaches, we’ll uncover and shift the thought patterns that keep you feeling stuck. Together, we’ll cultivate self-compassion, develop healthy coping skills, and set achievable goals for positive change. You’ll gain tools to manage mood, restore energy, and feel more balanced. Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) can also help your brain process painful emotions and memories, supporting healing, clarity, and renewed hope.
Grief and Loss Therapy
Navigate the pain of grief and loss with compassion and support. Using CBT and ACT, therapy provides a safe space to honour your emotions, process difficult feelings, and gradually move toward healing. You’ll gain tools to cope with overwhelming moments, foster resilience, and rebuild a sense of meaning and peace. Painful memories can also be released using Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), supporting emotional healing and hope as you adapt to life after loss.
Life Transitions Therapy
Major life changes, such as retirement, relocation, career shifts, or relationship changes, can be both exciting and stressful. Therapy using CBT and ACT can help you adjust with resilience and self-compassion. Together, we’ll explore your values, manage uncertainty, and build confidence as you navigate change. You’ll develop practical coping skills to reduce stress, gain clarity, and move forward with purpose and balance.
Low Self-Esteem and Confidence Therapy
Build a stronger sense of self-worth and confidence so you can live with greater clarity, authenticity, and courage. Using CBT and ACT, therapy helps you identify and challenge self-critical thoughts, nurture self-compassion, and align your actions with your personal values. You’ll develop tools to quiet your inner critic, strengthen resilience, and feel empowered in relationships and decision-making. Release distressing experiences and unhelpful self-beliefs with Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) to support lasting confidence and emotional well-being.
OCD Therapy
Learn how to reduce the impact of intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviours so they no longer dominate your life. Through Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), CBT, and ACT, you’ll gain the skills to respond more flexibly to obsessive thinking and anxiety triggers. Therapy focuses on helping you regain control, reduce distress, and rebuild confidence in your routines and relationships. In addition to ERP, Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) can further support your progress by processing the distress associated with your OCD, promoting calm, clarity, and long-term relief.
PTSD and Trauma Therapy
Heal from past trauma and find freedom from distressing memories and triggers that affect your present life. Trauma-focused approaches such as Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) help you process traumatic memories safely and effectively. These therapies promote deep emotional relief, resilience, and renewed confidence in living life to the full.
Phobia Therapy
Overcome fears and phobias that limit your comfort and confidence in daily life. Through CBT and ACT, therapy provides gentle exposure strategies and mindset tools to help you face fears gradually and safely. You’ll learn to shift unhelpful thought patterns, reduce avoidance, and build lasting resilience. For fast and rapid relief, Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) can help your brain process fear-based responses, supporting calm, courage, and freedom from fear.
Sleep Therapy
Improve your sleep quality and restore a sense of rest and balance. Through CBT and ACT, we’ll identify the thoughts, stressors, and habits that interfere with restful sleep and create routines that support relaxation. You’ll gain tools to calm a racing mind, manage nighttime anxiety, and establish healthy sleep patterns. Therapy can help you wake feeling more refreshed, focused, and emotionally steady.
Therapy Approaches
ACT
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is an evidence-based treatment approach for anxiety, depression, PTSD, OCD, workplace stress, chronic pain, and other conditions.
ART
Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) is a quick and effective treatment approach for trauma and PTSD. It can achieve rapid recovery in as little as 1 to 2 sessions.
CBT
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) is one of the most researched treatment approaches and is effective for many issues such as depression, anxiety, anger, chronic pain, and low self esteem.
EMDR
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a psychotherapy approach proven to be an effective treatment for trauma and other mental health conditions.
ERP
Exposure & Response Prevention (ERP) is a type of CBT and is the gold standard treatment for OCD and other anxiety-related conditions. Delivered at your pace with compassion and expertise.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Visit the FAQ page to find answers to common questions about therapy at Clear Minds, Calgary, including:
- Why seek out therapy?
- How much does therapy cost?
- What happens in a therapy session?
- How do I know what type of treatment I need?
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Did you know…?
In any given year, 1 in 5 Canadians will personally deal with a mental health problem or illness
By age 40, about 50% of the population will have or will have had a mental illness
Mental illness affects people of all ages, education, income levels, and cultures
Mental illness can be caused by a mixture of genetic, biological, personality, and environmental factors
Stigma or discrimination attached to mental illnesses presents a serious barrier, not only to diagnosis and treatment but also to acceptance in the community
Mental illnesses can be treated effectively
(Canada Mental Health Association)
Land Acknowledgement
In the spirit of reconciliation, Clear Minds Psychology, located in Southern Alberta, acknowledges and pays tribute to the traditional territories, cultures, and oral practices of the Blackfoot confederacy (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani), the Tsuut’ina nations, the Stoney Nakoda (Iyarhe, including Bearspaw, Chiniki, and Goodstoney) First Nations, the Métis Nation (Region 3, Districts 5 & 6), and all people who make their homes in the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta.