Stress Counselling Calgary

Takeaway: Are you or your loved ones struggling with stress? The Shelly Qualtieri & Associates team offers effective strategies and tools to help you manage stress and regain control over your life. Managing stress through counseling entails finding the right therapist who specializes in stress management techniques tailored to each individual's needs. 

7 Best Stress Therapists in Calgary

1. Shelly Qualtieri, RSW

With over 30 years of experience, Shelly provides evidence-based therapy specializing in stress, suicidal ideation and self-harm. Her approach combines practical, bite-sized strategies with deep compassion, helping clients understand root causes while building resilience. She creates safe spaces for healing through CBT, somatic therapies, and mindfulness-based interventions.

• Credentials: Alberta Registered Social Worker (RSW)

• Clientele: Teens 13+, adults, couples

• Location: 4503 Brisebois Dr NW, Calgary, AB T2L 2G3, Canada

• Virtual therapy?: Yes

2. Laura Laidlaw, MA, RPC

Laura brings seven years of clinical experience, including residential treatment centre work, to her therapeutic practice. She specializes in CBT therapy for complex PTSD, narcissistic abuse recovery, and eating disorder trauma. Her integrative approach blends evidence-based therapy with deep compassion, helping clients reclaim their voice and rebuild confidence through personalized healing strategies.

• Credentials: Licensed Professional Canadian Counsellor

• Clientele: Children 6+, adolescents 12+, adults, couples

• Location: 4503 Brisebois Dr NW, Calgary, AB T2L 2G3, Canada

• Virtual therapy?: Yes

3. Kim Noll

Kim specializes in stress therapy with a unique focus on post-concussion support and pregnancy/infant loss grief. Her compassionate approach tailors therapeutic techniques to each individual's evolving needs, believing everyone has the innate strength to navigate life's unexpected turns. She emphasizes safety, resilience, and empowerment through evidence-based interventions. 

• Credentials: Registered Provisional Psychologist

• Clientele: Adolescents 12+, adults

• Location: 4503 Brisebois Dr NW, Calgary, AB T2L 2G3, Canada

• Virtual therapy?: Yes

4. Lorena Koenig, MSW

Lorena integrates trauma-informed care with a holistic wellness approach, addressing mental, physical, and emotional health simultaneously. Her evidence-based methods, including CBT, and Accelerated Resolution Therapy, help clients process stress and trauma while building lasting change. She emphasizes empowering clients to take charge of their healing journey through strong therapeutic relationships.

• Credentials: Registered Social Worker

• Clientele: Teens 16+, adults

• Location: 4503 Brisebois Dr NW, Calgary, AB T2L 2G3, Canada
• Virtual therapy?: Yes

5. Marizabel Forno

Marizabel Forno is a Registered Provisional Psychologist who recognizes that every person's journey is unique and offers specialized support for stress. She excels as a stress and anxiety therapist because of her collaborative, person-centered, and evidence-based approach that creates a warm, non-judgmental space where she meets patients exactly where they are, helping them navigate challenges like anxiety, perfectionism, and life transitions together.

• Credentials: Registered Provisional Psychologist, Provisional Sports Psychologist

• Clientele: Children 5+, adolescents 12+, adults, families, couples

• Location: 4503 Brisebois Dr NW, Calgary, AB T2L 2G3, Canada

• Virtual therapy?: Yes

6. Adrianna Rabeda-Kowalczak

Adrianna combines her neuropsychology background with stress therapy to help people navigate life's challenges. Her strength-based, solution-focused approach emphasizes self-compassion and future-oriented healing. She creates authentic, judgment-free spaces where clients can process trauma while building practical resilience tools for meaningful change.

• Credentials: Registered Provisional Psychologist

• Clientele: Adults

• Location: 4503 Brisebois Dr NW, Calgary, AB T2L 2G3, Canada

• Virtual therapy?: Yes

7. 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 stress 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. 

• Credentials: Registered Provisional Psychologist

• Clientele: Youth 13+, adults, couples

• Location: 4503 Brisebois Dr NW, Calgary, AB T2L 2G3, Canada
• Virtual therapy?: Yes

Reclaim your Life from Stress and Anxiety with Compassionate Therapy

Seeking support for stress is crucial for maintaining overall well-being and mental health. Stress can manifest in various forms and impact every aspect of our lives, from work performance to personal relationships. Stress counselling offers individuals the opportunity to learn effective coping strategies tailored to their unique needs.

With techniques such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) for stress, DBT, and solutions-focused approaches, individuals can develop skills to manage anxiety, identify triggers, and navigate challenging situations with resilience.

Our team of stress therapists provides a safe and supportive environment where individuals can explore their concerns and receive guidance on stress management techniques. Through individualized counselling sessions, seeking support for stress can empower individuals to regain control of their lives and cultivate healthier ways of coping.

Don't hesitate to reach out to a stress counsellor for personalized support.