Person-Centered Therapists in Chestermere, AB

Mackenzie Howard
Mackenzie Howard

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Virtual

I provide psychotherapy to adults across Ontario who are navigating concerns such as anxiety, stress, burnout, perfectionism, relationship concerns, self-esteem, and life transitions. My approach is collaborative and individualized, with sessions focused on understanding your experiences and working toward goals that are meaningful to you.

Zarifa Andani
Zarifa Andani

MPCC-P, RTC-C

Virtual

This work isn’t about fixing your parts—it’s about helping you feel more like your whole self again. We can work together to slow down, get curious, and listen deeply. Our internal body wisdom is an integral source of information that speaks more significantly than words. Real change is possible when ALL of you feels safe enough to be seen and supported, just as you are.

Ashley Johnson
Ashley Johnson

MPCC-Provisional

Virtual

You might be the person everyone turns to: the caregiver, helper, or one who keeps it all together. I work with adults and teens navigating trauma, grief, anxiety, ADHD, burnout and relationship patterns. My approach is warm, person centred and trauma informed, creating space for meaningful change in your life.

Chris Graham
Chris Graham

Professional Counsellor, MPCC-Provisional designation with the Canadian Professional Counsellors Association (CPCA).

Virtual

I work with pilots and men in high-pressure careers who are navigating anxiety, burnout, identity challenges, or major life transitions. Many of the people I support are looking for counselling that is practical, confidential, and respectful of their professional context. For pilots concerns about career impact, medical implications often create hesitation around seeking support.

Jordyn Pakkala
Jordyn Pakkala

Registered Provisional Psychologist

Virtual

I believe in establishing a supportive, compassionate and safe space for clients to explore both positive and negative emotions. I believe in the foundation of human connection between a therapist and their client as well as collaboration with therapeutic healing and achievable goals to guide and encourage success.

Heather Wesselo
Heather Wesselo

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, NP-PHC, ADHD-SP, MScN

Virtual

I provide assessments across Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia. My approach is thorough, collaborative, and neuroaffirming, helping clients gain clarity, understand their strengths, and identify practical next steps. Whether you've suspected ADHD for years or are just beginning to explore the possibility, I aim to make the assessment process supportive, informative, and empowering.

Meg Lindemulder
Meg Lindemulder

Canadian Certified Counsellor, Counselling Therapist

Virtual

Life can be a beautiful mess and a heartbreaking gift, often at the same time. When you're not sure how to navigate the challenges you're currently facing, my aim is to provide the connection and support you need to heal, grow, and thrive. My areas of specialty are Religious & Spiritual Trauma, Late-Diagnosis ADHD, Grief & Loss, Attachment Issues, and Parenting Support.

Rachel Bradley
Rachel Bradley

Registered Psychologist

Virtual

I help adults and couples in Calgary and across Alberta navigate anxiety, relationships, and life transitions. My approach is warm, practical, and collaborative, using evidence-based methods like ACT, IFS, CBT, and Gottman Therapy. I also provide adult ADHD assessments and psychological evaluations.

Elizaveta Eldysheva
Elizaveta Eldysheva

Registered Provisional Psychologist

Virtual

I see therapy as a supportive connection where your story is met with compassion, curiosity, and respect. Taking a client-centered, strength-based approach, I tailor every session to your unique journey. My experience includes supporting children (7+), youth, adults, neurodivergent clients, couples, families, newcomers to Canada, and individuals navigating meaningful cultural transitions.

Matthew Pitts
Matthew Pitts

Registered Psychotherapist

Virtual

I work with individuals and couples, focusing on areas like anxiety, relationship conflict, career stress, and recurring interpersonal patterns. My approach is collaborative, reflective, compassionate, and direct when helpful. Drawing from experience in family law, finance, marriage, and parenthood, I help clients navigate conflict, stress, and personal growth.

Sarah Perone

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Virtual

I help individuals and couples break painful relationship cycles so they can feel more connected, secure, and confident. I support concerns like recurrent conflict, relationship anxiety (and ROCD), limerence, and resentment. Using an attachment- and evidence-based approach, I offer warm, non-judgmental virtual therapy across Ontario. Book a free 15-minute consultation to get started.

Jen McGucken
Jen McGucken

Registered Therapeutic Counsellor, Counselling Therapist

Virtual

I offer a warm, compassionate, trauma-informed space where you can slow down, feel heard, and talk openly without judgment. My background in teaching has shaped how I work—with curiosity, patience, cultural sensitivity, and a belief in our capacity to learn, grow, and better understand ourselves. Whenever you're ready, I'm here.

Tabitha Brown
Tabitha Brown

Canadian Certified Counsellor

Virtual

I am a person-centered, solution-focused counselling therapist dedicated to helping individuals recognize their strengths and unlock their true potential. I offer virtual counselling services, providing flexible and accessible support wherever you are. My goal is to make counselling feel approachable, supportive, and easy to integrate into your life. My work focuses on helping clients understand…

Maya Awad
Maya Awad

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP, ADHD-SP, EMDR, HBSc (she, her)

Virtual

Accepting NEW clients - Are you feeling overwhelmed or like you’re carrying a lot on your own? Feel like you're doing everything you’re “supposed to do,” but something still doesn’t feel right? Have a desire to better understand your thoughts, emotions, or patterns, work on building confidence or self-esteem, or find support for your relationship?

Aliya Manji
Aliya Manji

Registered Psychologist

Virtual

Are you feeling overwhelmed and burnt out? Have you been struggling to cope? Reaching out and starting therapy can be difficult. I believe each person is the absolute expert in their own life – you live it, experience it, and feel it. When working together, I aim to provide you with a different perspective and wherever possible to build awareness around the root cause of your struggle.

Debra (Debbie) Airth
Debra (Debbie) Airth

Registered Therapeutic Counsellor (Candidate), RTCc

Virtual

Come as you are. Let's begin from there. I support individuals and couples navigating grief, chronic illness, trauma, identity exploration, LGBTQ+ experiences, polyamory/ENM, and life transitions. My approach is warm, trauma-informed, and rooted in genuine human connection, helping you reconnect with your strengths and move forward with greater clarity and self-compassion.

Paige Rome
Paige Rome

Registered Psychologist

Virtual

Hi there! My name is Paige, and I am so glad you're here. In therapy, I aim to create a safe space for my clients to explore their emotions, thoughts and memories while fostering a sense of empowerment and control over their healing process. I practice from several different evidence based approaches to therapy including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT...

The Mental Health Clinic

Counselling Therapist | Canadian Certified Counsellor | Registered Social Worker

Virtual

Too many people have worked with therapists who feel distant, rushed, or disconnected. At The Mental Health Clinic, we do things differently. Our therapists are carefully chosen for both their experience and their genuine passion for helping others. With online counselling across Alberta, we’re here to make sure you feel supported, understood, and cared for every step of the way.

Sheri Sadowick
Sheri Sadowick

Professional Counsellor - B.A., RTC, CT

Virtual

Calgary based empathetic, trauma-informed counsellor and coach offering online Relationship & Parent Support and Trauma Recovery Counselling, plus empowering 1-1 coaching. Founder of 'The Move Forward Method' 12-week online program for women healing and Emotional Integration Coach for retreat participants. Healing with Intention ~ Growing with Purpose.

Ryan Yellowlees
Ryan Yellowlees

Registered Clinical Counsellor, MC, RCC

Virtual

Disability-affirming counselling that respects your lived experience, challenges ableism, and puts your voice, choices, and well-being at the centre.

Chestermere Therapists at a Glance

Number of therapists listed

51

Average years in practice

5.4 Years

Currently accepting new clients

100 %

Therapists in Chestermere who prioritize treating:

69% Anxiety
47% Relationship Issues
45% Trauma and PTSD
45% Depression
41% ADHD
29% Grief
25% Stress
25% Emotional Dysregulation

How therapists see their clients

100% Online Only

Top therapy approaches used in Chestermere:

100% Person-Centered
73% Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
67% Strength-Based
65% Trauma Focused
61% Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
55% Culturally Sensitive
51% Attachment-based
49% Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Frequently Asked Questions About Person-Centered

What is person-centred therapy?

Person-centred therapy (also called client-centred therapy) was developed by Carl Rogers and is built on the belief that people have an inherent capacity for growth and self-healing when given the right conditions. The therapist provides unconditional positive regard, empathy, and genuineness — creating a non-judgmental space in which clients can explore their experiences, feelings, and sense of self without direction or pressure. The client, not the therapist, sets the pace and focus.

What does a person-centred therapy session look like?

Person-centred sessions are led by you rather than the therapist. There are no homework assignments, structured exercises, or predetermined topics — you bring what feels most important, and the therapist reflects, explores, and responds with empathy and care. The relationship itself is considered the primary vehicle for change. Many clients find this approach deeply accepting — it can be particularly powerful for people who have felt judged, unseen, or unheard in their lives.

What conditions is person-centred therapy suited for?

Person-centred therapy is appropriate for depression, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, identity concerns, relationship difficulties, and general distress. It is particularly well-suited for people who want to explore their inner world, who feel they lack a compassionate witness in their lives, or who have had negative experiences with more directive approaches. Research supports it as effective for mild to moderate depression and anxiety, and it is widely used as the foundation of many integrative therapeutic styles.

How is person-centred therapy different from CBT or DBT?

CBT and DBT are structured, skills-focused, and often therapist-led — sessions follow frameworks with specific techniques and between-session practice. Person-centred therapy is unstructured, exploratory, and client-led — the therapist provides conditions for growth rather than directing the content or teaching skills. Neither is universally better; they suit different people and goals. Some people thrive in the structure of CBT; others find the openness of person-centred therapy more healing. Many therapists integrate elements of both.

How long does person-centred therapy take?

Person-centred therapy is often open-ended rather than time-limited — it continues as long as it is beneficial, without a predefined number of sessions. Some people work briefly to process a specific situation; others engage in longer-term therapy over years as part of ongoing personal growth. This flexibility is one of the approach's strengths — it adapts to where you are and what you need, rather than fitting your experience into a pre-set treatment arc.