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Individual Therapy in Calgary and Alberta

Therapy that’s collaborative, compassionate, and tailored to you.

Whether you’re struggling with overwhelming emotions, anxiety, body image concerns, an eating disorder or disordered eating, trauma, or simply feeling stuck, therapy offers a space to slow down, understand what’s happening beneath the surface, and move toward lasting change.

At Still Leaf Psychology, our psychologists provide individual therapy for adolescents and adults in Calgary and offer secure virtual therapy to clients throughout Alberta. We believe therapy should be collaborative, compassionate, and tailored to your unique experiences, goals, and values.


Therapy that meets you where you are

No two people arrive in therapy with the same story. Some people know exactly what they need from therapy, while others simply know that something doesn’t feel right anymore.

Together we’ll explore what has shaped your experiences, identify the patterns keeping you stuck, and develop strategies that fit your life and values.

Therapy may involve learning new skills, processing painful experiences, changing unhelpful thinking patterns, strengthening emotional awareness, challenging unhelpful behaviours, or reconnecting with your self in a more compassionate way.


HOW WE CAN HELP

Whether you’re seeking support for a specific mental health concern or simply looking for a safe space to better understand yourself, our psychologists provide compassionate, evidence-based therapy tailored to your unique needs.

Specialized treatment for anorexia, atypical anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, ARFID, OSFED, chronic dieting, emotional eating and disordered eating patterns.

Develop a healthier relationship with your body while reducing comparison, and shame. Learn about Intuitive Eating and embodiment practices.

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Whether you’re experiencing constant worry, panic attacks, perfectionism, social anxiety, or feeling overwhelmed by stress, therapy can help you understand your anxiety and develop effective coping strategies.

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Evidence-based treatment for intrusive thoughts, compulsions, perfectionism, and uncertainty. We help clients break free from the OCD cycle while learning to respond differently to unwanted thoughts.

Heal from the effects of trauma in a compassionate, trauma-informed environment. Therapy can help you process difficult experiences, improve emotional regulation, and reconnect with yourself. We work with PTSD and CPTSD, but you do not need to have a diagnosis to receive support.

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Develop practical skills to navigate intense emotions, reduce impulsive behaviours, improve relationships, and respond to life’s challenges with greater flexibility and confidence.

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Receive support through major life changes, burnout, relationship challenges, grief, career transitions, and periods of uncertainty while building resilience and self-awareness.

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Ashley Pettigrew, Registered Psychologist Calgary Office

OUR APPROACH

At Still Leaf Psychology, we believe therapy is most effective when it combines evidence-based treatment with genuine human connection.

Our psychologists draw from a variety of evidence-based therapeutic approaches, selecting interventions that align with your goals and preferences.

Depending on your goals, therapy may include:

  • COGNITIVE BEHAVIOUR THERAPY (CBT)
  • DIALECTICAL BEHAVIOUR THERAPY (DBT)
  • ACCEPTANCE AND COMMITMENT THERAPY (CBT)
  • EXPOSURE AND RESPONSE PREVENTION (ERP)
  • TRAUMA INFORMED THERAPY
  • MINDFULNESS
  • INTUITIVE EATING PRINCIPLES
  • PARENT SUPPORT
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What therapy may look like

People often wonder what actually happens in therapy. Although every person’s experience is unique, sessions often include:

  • Understanding patterns and triggers
  • Learning practical coping skills
  • Processing difficult emotions
  • Challenging unhelpful thoughts and beliefs
  • building emotional literacy and awareness
  • Improving relationships
  • Reducing avoidance and challenging anxiety
  • Learning and practicing self-compassion
  • Exploring your values and taking meaningful steps towards aligning your life to your values
  • Clarifying and collaborating on goals

Over time, therapy becomes less about “getting through each week” and more about building the life you want to live.


Ashley Pettigrew, Registered Psychologist Calgary Office

QUESTIONS?

Frequently Asked Questions About Individual Therapy

A first session looks a little different from the following sessions. In an initial appointment you can expect to review the consent forms and discuss consent for therapy. You will also learn more about how your therapist approaches therapy. There will also be a focus on gathering history and learning more about you and your goals. This will help your therapist start to build a treatment plan.

Yes! We offer in-person therapy at our Calgary office.

Yes. Our psychologists provide secure online therapy for clients located anywhere in Alberta.

The length of therapy varies depending on individual needs and circumstances. Some clients benefit from short-term therapy, while others benefit from long-term support. Generally, Most clients begin with weekly sessions before transitioning to bi-weekly or monthly appointments as therapy progresses.

Contact us through our contact page to get matched with someone from our team.

YOU DON’T HAVE TO NAVIGATE THIS ALONE

Taking the first step toward therapy can feel overwhelming, but you don’t need to have everything figured out before reaching out.
Whether you’re looking for individual therapy in Calgary or prefer the flexibility of virtual therapy across Alberta, our team is here to support you with compassionate, evidence-based care.