4 Top-Rated Calgary Female Therapists

Takeaway: When seeking a female counsellor, many individuals prioritize comfort and safety, especially in sensitive areas like trauma recovery, pregnancy loss, relationship issues, or supporting children and teens. If you're looking for a therapist for women's issues, relationship problems, or concerns with your mental health, a female therapist might offer the understanding and approach you prefer. Finding the right female therapist near you involves considering specific needs, such as anxiety treatment or compassionate therapy styles. Our local female therapists offer in-person, virtual, and phone sessions that can provide a sense of safety and understanding, helping you feel more comfortable and supported in your therapeutic journey.

female counselling and womans issues

Thank you for considering our practice in Calgary and serving the surrounding areas.

We specialize in assisting women and teenagers who are struggling with peer dynamics, family concerns, or academic expectations.

In addition, we give compassionate care to women of all ages, for example, dealing with pregnancy loss, stillbirth, infertility, and mental health issues such as suicidal ideation and self-harm, anxiety, or self-esteem challenges.

We also extend our expertise to athletes facing mental health obstacles and individuals navigating addiction.

If you need emergency crisis assistance, hospitalization, or withdrawal support, our clinic may not be a good fit. For the best results, seek appropriate care that is tailored to your unique needs.

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Female Therapists to Support You

Kim Noll

  • Credentials: REGISTERED PROVISIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST  

  • Clientele:  Adults, youth 13+

  • Specialty area examples: 

    • Infertility
    • Early  & late pregnancy loss
    • Infant loss
    • Stillbirth
    • Parenting after loss
  • Modalities used:

    • Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
    • Solution Focused Therapy
    • Trauma-Informed
    • Motivational Interviewing
    • Narrative Therapy

       

  • Virtual & In person therapy?: Yes

 

 

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Laura Laidlaw

  • Credentials: CLINICAL COUNSELLOR

  • Clientele:  Adults, Youth 13+

  • Specialty area examples: 

    • Autism (teen & adults)
    • All forms of substance abuse and co-occurring illnesses
    • Living with Addiction
    • Supporting Adult Children of Dysfunctional Families

     

  • Modalities used:

    • Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
    • Solution Focused Therapy
    • Person Centered Therapy
    • Strength Based Therapy
    • Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)
    • Motivational Interviewing (MI)
    • Trauma Informed Therapy
    • Somatic Therapies 

       

  • Virtual & In person therapy?: Yes

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Marizabel Forno

  • Credentials: REGISTERED PROVISIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST / REGISTERED PROVISIONAL SPORTS PSYCHOLOGIST

  • Clientele:  Adults, youth 13+, children 6+ couples & families

  • Specialty area examples: 

    • sports related injuries
    • performance anxiety on and off the field
    • team dynamics
    • identity (during / after injury)
    • life transitions
    • other sport-related counselling topics      
  •  Modalities used:

    • Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
    • Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)
    • Attachment-Based Therapy
    • Trauma-Informed
    • Motivational Interviewing
    • Somatic Therapies
    • Strength Based Therapy 
  • Virtual & In person therapy?: Yes

 

 

 

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Shelly Qualtieri

  • Credentials: FOUNDER & OWNER: REGISTERED SOCIAL WORKER (RSW)

  • Clientele:  Adults, youth 13 +, couples

    Specialty area examples: 

  •  Modalities used:

    • Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
    • Strength Based Therapy
    • Solution Focused Therapy
    • Person-Centered
    • Somatic Therapies
    • Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction
    • Narrative Therapy
    • Trauma-Informed  

       

  • Virtual & In person therapy?: Yes

 

 

 

 

 

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Our female therapists are here to help you find your happy.

 

At our practice in Calgary, our dedicated female therapists are committed to guiding you towards reclaiming your happiness. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, or other mental health concerns, we're here to support you every step of the way. Through evidence-based therapeutic approaches like solution-focused therapy, dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), we empower women of all ages to cultivate effective coping strategies through the tools we provide and the safe conversations we will have.

Our therapeutic approach is centred on understanding your unique experiences and crafting personalized solutions tailored to your needs. With our compassionate guidance and a focus on your mental well-being, we're here to help you navigate life's challenges.

Reach out today.