Mabel Reimer

I am a registered social worker and a therapist, specializing in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). I offer in-person individual counselling and group skills sessions in Calgary, AB and virtual sessions to clients across Alberta & Saskatchewan. If you struggle with gaining control over your emotions or wish to understand and experience your emotions differently, DBT may be a good fit for you. DBT has been shown to be effective with individuals diagnosed with borderline personality disorder, depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, ADHD, disordered eating and those experiencing suicidal thoughts or self-harm. I also find adapted DBT is helpful for many clients who simply want to handle stress differently, communicate more effectively with others and feel more in control of their lives. DBT skills are truly for everyone and can be a huge game changer for anyone who feels 'stuck' with traditional talk therapy. I enjoy working with teens who may not be super excited about therapy, young adults who are having a hard time getting started on the whole "adulting" piece and adults who are ready to make some changes and try something new. In the last 20 years as a social worker, I have been a frontline counsellor with complex youth and their families, supervisor of place-based treatment centers, a mental health therapist at a non-profit agency and a DBT Skills Training facilitator. Regardless of my role, I blend my passion for mental wellness and helping, with my belief in the power of relationships, my love of teaching and my creative and down-to-earth approaches to creating solutions. I am not a typical therapist in many ways. I prefer not to meet people in an office. I prefer to wear jeans. I despise neutral tones and ‘professional’ vibes. I believe part of my role is to eliminate barriers and offer support in a way that is accessible. I believe we need community and connection more than therapy. I also believe life is hard and can be so fulfilling if we all share our gifts and help each other out along the way. I received my BSc and BSW from McGill University, before completing my MSW at Dalhousie University. I have completed intensive training in DBT with the Behavior Tech Institute and I am part of a DBT consultation team that meets weekly.