Depression Counselling Calgary
Take Control of your Depression with Counselling
Takeaway: Depression is one of the most commonly experienced mental health concerns. The symptoms can become overwhelming, self-perpetuating, and lead to feelings of helplessness. While depression is common, each person’s individual experience and path to recovery is unique.
When you’re experiencing depression, it can often feel overwhelming and like things will never get better. With the right support, however, healing is possible. Depression counselling in Calgary can help you get to the root of your suffering and learn new ways to cope.
Understanding Depression
Depression, one of the most prevalent mental health concerns, can cast a heavy shadow, permeating every aspect of life with its overwhelming symptoms and pervasive feelings of helplessness. But even within its grip, there is hope for happiness, joy, and lightness in life. At our North and South clinics in Calgary, our psychologists offer an array of tools and strategies to support you.
Tailored Depression Therapy
Shelly Qualtieri & Associates in Calgary, Alberta, understands depression's nuanced complexities and offers a holistic, strengths-based approach along with evidence-based strategies such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Narrative Therapy. We guide you through the depths of your struggles with tailored depression counseling to dispel misconceptions and empower you with practical skills for motivation and goal-setting.
Recognizing the Signs of Depression
Depression often hides behind misconceptions, misunderstood as mere sadness or laziness. However, we acknowledge its complex nature and commit to exploring its intricacies with you. If you've noticed subtle or overt signs of depression in yourself or a loved one—persistent sadness, changes in sleep or appetite, withdrawal from activities or relationships—seeking professional assistance is a courageous step.
Overcoming Stigma and Seeking Help
Despite overwhelming evidence that depression is a worldwide and relatively common experience, social stigma still creates barriers that prevent people from accessing appropriate support. More than half of people who have experienced a major depressive episode will experience it again at some point in their life. Once depression is identified and supports are put in place, the majority report reduced symptoms and are better able to return to routine functioning.
Recovery from Depression
Getting better from depression is possible, though it often feels like it takes longer than desired. It's important to understand that recovery is not always linear. Even with a solid treatment plan and good support, ups and downs are normal and predictable parts of the process. Knowing this common recovery path helps manage expectations and encourages persistence.
Why Choose Us?
- Best therapy for depression
- Holistic approaches to depression treatment
- Evidence-based depression treatments
- Comprehensive depression counseling
- Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for depression
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for depression
- Online therapy for depression
- Affordable depression therapy options
- Support for depression and anxiety
- Effective depression treatments
Contact Us Today
Connect with us today for an initial consultation. Our team at Shelly Qualtieri & Associates is here to support you with compassionate care and effective strategies. Take the first step towards reclaiming control over your life—reach out to us today.
Effective Depression Counselling and Therapy in Calgary
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Depression often hides behind misconceptions, far beyond mere sadness or laziness. If you notice persistent sadness, irritability, changes in sleep or appetite, difficulty concentrating, or withdrawal from social interactions, these could be signs of depression. Recognizing these indicators is the first step toward seeking help. At Shelly Qualtieri & Associates in Calgary, we offer comprehensive depression counseling and therapy, including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Narrative Therapy. Our tailored, evidence-based treatments address the root causes of depression, helping you manage symptoms and improve your mental health. Don't let depression control your life—reach out for professional depression counseling in Calgary today. Contact us to schedule your consultation and start your journey to recovery.
For more information or to schedule your consultation, visit our website or call us at [phone number]. Reclaim your life with professional depression counseling and therapy in Calgary.
Calgary Depression Counsellors to Support You
Kim Noll
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Credentials: REGISTERED PROVISIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST
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Clientele: Adults, youth 13+
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Specialty area examples:
- Infertility
- Early & late pregnancy loss
- Infant loss
- Stillbirth
- Parenting after loss
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Modalities used:
- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
- Solution Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Informed
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
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Virtual & In person therapy?: Yes
Laura Laidlaw
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Credentials: CLINICAL COUNSELLOR
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Clientele: Adults, Youth 13+, Couples, LGTBQ2S+
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Specialty area examples:
- Autism (teen & adults)
- All forms of substance abuse and co-occurring illnesses
- Living with Addiction
- Supporting Adult Children of Dysfunctional Families
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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
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Virtual & In person therapy?: Yes
Marizabel Forno
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Credentials: REGISTERED PROVISIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST / REGISTERED PROVISIONAL SPORTS PSYCHOLOGIST
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Clientele: Adults, youth 13+, children 6+ couples & families
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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
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Modalities used:
- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Trauma-Informed
- Motivational Interviewing
- Somatic Therapies
- Strength Based Therapy
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Virtual & In person therapy?: Yes
Shelly Qualtieri
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Credentials: FOUNDER & OWNER: REGISTERED SOCIAL WORKER (RSW)
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Clientele: Adults, youth 13 +, couples
Specialty area examples:
- suicide ideation
- self-harm
- performance anxiety
- relationship challenges
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Modalities used:
- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
- Strength Based Therapy
- Solution Focused Therapy
- Person-Centered
- Somatic Therapies
- Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction
- Narrative Therapy
- Trauma-Informed
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Virtual & In person therapy?: Yes
FAQs about Calgary depression counselling services
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Calgary depression counselling can help you feel more like yourself again
Our supportive therapists offer bite-sized tools and strategies to guide you towards positive change.
At Shelly Qualtieri & Associates, our depression counselling is designed to help you rediscover a sense of self and well-being through personalized strategies and support. With a tailored approach, our therapists listen actively, providing bite-sized tools and strategies that fit into your daily life.
Our supportive environment celebrates progress and empowers you to make positive changes gradually. Our holistic approach considers various aspects of your life, fostering a sense of control and well-being. Whether through in-person or online counselling, our flexible options ensure that therapy aligns with your preferences. The journey to feeling like yourself again is unique, and we're here to guide and support you every step of the way.