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 or someone you love is struggling with suicidal thoughts or self-harming behaviours, you’re likely feeling overwhelmed, scared, or unsure where to turn. You're not alone — and there is compassionate, professional help available.
I work with teens, adults, couples and families navigating intense emotional pain, including thoughts of suicide and self-injury. With over 30 years of experience, I provide a respectful, validating, and evidence-informed space to help clients build safety, emotional regulation, and long-term strategies for healing.
Shelly works with:
Support I Offer as a Therapist
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Suicidal Ideation Counselling
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Support for Self-Harm
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Family Counselling for Teen Mental Health
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Emotional Regulation & Mental Health Support
I also support individuals navigating:
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Anxiety and depression
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Trauma
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Emotional regulation
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Performance anxiety and stress management
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Relationship challenges and self-esteem issues
You Deserve to Be Heard — And Supported.
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.
Feeling overwhelmed, hopeless, or stuck? You're not alone—and support is here when you're ready.
I’m Shelly Qualtieri, a Registered Social Worker in Calgary and the founder of Shelly Qualtieri & Associates Counselling & Coaching. With over 30 years in social work and 16 years of clinical therapy experience, I’ve worked alongside teens, adults, couples, and First Responders to help them move through anxiety, trauma, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, depression, and life transitions.
My passion has always been people—and I believe deeply that everyone deserves to feel seen, heard, and supported. Whether you’re looking for teen counselling in Alberta, suicide prevention therapy, or adult mental health support, my team and I are here to walk with you every step of the way.
At our practice, therapy is bite-sized, practical, and rooted in real tools—not fluff. Our sessions are designed to meet you where you are and help you feel lighter, more empowered, and better equipped to handle life’s toughest challenges. With a focus on trauma-informed, evidence-based therapy, we help clients find clarity, confidence, and long-term resilience.
Some of the areas we specialize in are:
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Anxiety and depression therapy
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Trauma-informed counselling for youth and adults
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Counselling for First Responders
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Practical strategies for emotional regulation and stress
Whether you're in crisis or simply feeling lost, we’re here to help you reconnect to your strength. You don't have to do this alone—we’re in this with you.
Approaches and Modalities
- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
- Strength Based Therapy
- Solution Focused Therapy
- Person-Centered
- Somatic Therapies
- Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction
- Narrative Therapy
- Trauma-Informed
Shelly Qualtieri, RSW, MA, is a Calgary therapist specializing in therapy for suicidal ideation, self-harming behaviour, and emotional support for teens, adults, and families. Services available in person and virtually across Alberta. Shelly is the founder of Shelly Qualtieri & Associates Counselling and Coaching.
Counsellors
- Adrianna Rabeda-Kowalczak: Psychologist
- Hannah Wilson: Clinical Counsellor
- Kim Noll: Psychologist
- Laura Laidlaw: Clinical Counsellor
- Lorena Koenig: Social Worker
- Marizabel Forno: Psychologist
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Smyrna Gonzalaz: Psychologist
- Shelly Qualtieri: Social Worker
Coaches
- Samantha Wong: Nutrition & Wellness
- Jennifer DeDominicis: Leadership & Developement
Community Connections
- Becky Noblet: Community Connections Associate
- Tanya Leukefeld: Student & Family Education Strategist
- Workshops, Classes, Groups
*Please ensure you check with your insurance provider that your therapist is covered under your benefits plan. Many plans cover a variety of professional designations while others are more restrictive.
