5 Available Calgary Family Therapists
Takeaway: Recognizing signs that you need family counselling is critical for maintaining a healthy family dynamic.
If you're experiencing persistent family communication issues, frequent conflicts, or signs of family dysfunction, it may be time to seek family therapy.
Family counselling can help address common family problems such as parenting disagreements, unresolved trauma, and poor conflict resolution.
Consulting with a qualified family therapist can help improve family relationships and provide strategies for successfully navigating complex family dynamics.
5 Best Calgary Family Therapists
Marizabel Forno
Marizabel Forno is a Registered Provisional Psychologist who recognizes that every person's journey is unique and offers specialized support for adults navigating ADHD, and parents seeking answers about their children's learning needs.
She excels as a family therapist because of her collaborative, person-centered, and evidence-based approach that creates a warm, non-judgmental space where she meets families exactly where they are, helping them navigate challenges like anxiety, perfectionism, and life transitions together.
Her focus on building practical tools for long-term growth, emotional regulation, and stronger sense of self empowers entire families to move forward with purpose and clarity, whether they're dealing with relationship challenges, performance issues, or major life changes.
Marizabel's Credentials
Smyrna Gonzalez
Smyrna Gonzalez is a Registered Provisional Psychologist with experience helping youth, adults, and couples through change-oriented therapy designed to promote empowerment when facing life's challenges.
She makes an excellent Calgary family therapist because she deeply understands the vulnerability that comes with seeking help and sharing personal thoughts and feelings, approaching each client with honor and excitement to create goals as unique as they are.
Her commitment to providing a safe and warm environment where every family member feels heard, seen, and understood creates the ideal foundation for meaningful therapeutic progress and lasting change.
Smyrna’s Credentials
Laura Laidlaw
Laura's Credentials
Lorena Koenig
Lorena is a Registered Social Worker in Alberta with the Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW), British Columbia College of Social Workers, and Ontario College of Social Workers, Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW).
Lorena's Credentials
Shelly Qualtieri
Shelly Qualtieri is a Registered Social Worker with over 30 years of experience. She makes an exceptional family therapist because of her deep belief that everyone deserves to feel seen, heard, and supported, combined with her practical, bite-sized approach that provides real tools rather than abstract concepts.
Her 16 years of clinical experience and trauma-informed, evidence-based methods help families build clarity, confidence, and long-term resilience while meeting them exactly where they are in their healing journey.
Shelly's Credentials
Who Calgary Family Counselling is for?
Our Calgary Family Therapy team specializes in working with diverse family structures. Our team is here to provide tailored support for your unique family needs.
Blended Families:
Family therapy is particularly valuable for blended families, providing essential support for step-parenting challenges, fostering unity, and promoting positive relationships.
Grief and Loss Support:
Families navigating grief and loss can benefit from family therapy, which offers a supportive space to cope with emotional challenges.
Parent-Child Relationship Enhancement:
Family therapy addresses parent-child relationship struggles, offering guidance in conflict resolution and improving connections. If you have a troubled child or teenager who has experienced trauma, is being bullied, struggles with a learning or developmental disability, or has other mental health concerns, all family members may be affected.
Life Transition Adjustment:
Families undergoing transitional life stages, such as children leaving for college, can find assistance in family therapy to adjust to new dynamics.
Stress Management for Families:
Family therapy is effective in supporting families in high-stress environments, providing coping strategies, and improving communication.
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