Calgary Therapist for Suicidal Thoughts & Self-Harm Support 

Counselling for Teens, Adults & Families Struggling with Suicidal Ideation or Self-Injury

Meet Shelly Qualtieri | RSW, MA | Founder & Therapist

In-person in Calgary & Virtual Across Alberta

If you’re struggling with parenting challenges, family conflict, communication difficulties, or a major life transition, you may be feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, or unsure of how to move forward. You’re not alone — and there is compassionate, professional support available.

I work with adults, teens and parents navigating difficult family dynamics, relationship challenges, parenting concerns, empty nest transitions, and changing stages of life. Together, we can explore the patterns that may be keeping you feeling stuck while building healthier communication, stronger boundaries, and practical strategies to support meaningful change.

I also support teens, adults, and families navigating intense emotional pain, including thoughts of suicide and self-harm. With over 30 years of experience, I provide a respectful, supportive, and collaborative space to help clients navigate family conflict, communicate their needs with greater confidence, establish and maintain healthy boundaries, and move through life transitions with greater clarity and self-understanding.

Therapy with me is curious and transformative.

I ask thoughtful questions that help you see yourself and your options in new ways.

Outside the therapy room…

I love to travel and explore new places and cultures.

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Shelly works with:

Support I Offer as a Therapist

  • Suicidal Ideation Counselling

  • Support for Self-Harm

  • Grief and Loss

  • Parent Counselling for Teen Mental Health

  • Parenting Challenges and Family Conflict

  • Life Transitions: Empty Nest Support and Transitions

I also support individuals navigating:

  • Communication Difficulties

  • Boundaries

  • Anxiety and Depression 

  • Trauma

  • Stress and Burnout

  • Relationship Challenges

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You Deserve to Be Heard — And Supported.

If you or someone you love is struggling with suicidal thoughts, self-harming behaviors, or deep emotional pain, it’s natural to feel scared, helpless, or unsure where to turn. You’re not alone—and there is compassionate, professional help available.

I’m Shelly Qualtieri, founder of Shelly Qualtieri & Associates Counselling and Coaching. With over 30 years of experience, I specialize in supporting teens, adults, couples, and families as they navigate life’s most difficult moments. My approach is grounded in respect, validation, and evidence-informed care—creating a safe, supportive space to find hope and healing.

Therapy with me focuses on practical strategies, emotional regulation, and real-world tools that empower you to take small, meaningful steps toward lasting change. Whether you’re rebuilding after crisis, improving communication, or learning to manage overwhelming emotions, I’ll help you develop the confidence and skills to move forward with strength and clarity.

As the founder of Shelly Qualtieri & Associates, my mission is to make healing approachable and accessible through bite-sized workshops, coaching, and therapy sessions that meet you where you are. Our team is dedicated to creating spaces where growth feels possible, and where every client feels seen, supported, and equipped with tools for life.

You don’t have to carry this alone. Help is here, and together, we can build the path toward safety, resilience, and hope.Therapy can be a powerful step toward relief, understanding, and healing. Whether you're a parent supporting your teen, or an adult silently struggling, you don’t have to do this alone. If you're ready to take that next step, I invite you to book a free 30-minute consultation.

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