Cognitive Behavioural (CBT) Therapists in Spruce Grove, AB

Mely Sio

Mely Sio

Registered Provisional Psychology & Canadian Certified Counsellor

Virtual

You may feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck—within yourself or in your relationships. Ongoing conflict, family stress, or carrying emotional burdens alone can feel exhausting. You’re seeking relief, clarity, and balance, whether through stronger communication, deeper connection, or a better understanding of yourself and your patterns during life or relationship transitions.

Tyler Ledwos

Tyler Ledwos

Registered Social Worker

Virtual

I'm Tyler. I help adults and athletes manage anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, and major life transitions. A former university football player, I integrate sports psychology, CBT, mindfulness, and ART in a down-to-earth, trauma-informed approach that builds resilience, insight, and lasting change.

Katharine De Santos

Katharine De Santos

Registered Psychotherapist

Virtual

Healthy Minds Psychotherapy was founded in 2018 with the mission of providing psychotherapeutic care to individuals from diverse backgrounds, fostering resilience in each person and our community as a whole.

Amelia Traer

Amelia Traer

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BA, PsiChi

Virtual

My work is shaped by CBT, ACT, DBT, ERP, and trauma-informed, mindfulness-based approaches. I support clients with anxiety, burnout, OCD and phobias, ADHD, grief, life transitions, women's health, and chronic health concerns. Our therapy space adapts, with a focus on connection, emotional regulation, and practical strategies that fit your life.

Dr. Lisa Pascal

Dr. Lisa Pascal

Child Psychologist

Virtual Waitlist for new clients

I'm Dr. Lisa Pascal and I'm a clinical child psychologist. I specialize in treating mental health challenges such as obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), anxiety disorders, and challenging behaviors in children. My therapeutic approach involves acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and attachment-based therapies, I also conduct ADHD and psychoeducational assessments for children and youth.

Sheri Sadowick

Sheri Sadowick

Professional Counsellor - B.A., RTCc, CT

Virtual

West Kootenay based empathetic, trauma-informed counsellor and coach offering online Parent Support and Trauma Recovery Counselling, plus empowering 1-1 coaching. Founder of 'The Move Forward Method' 12-week online program for women healing. Travel the world with me... customized Adventure Travel Coaching! Sheri Lee Wellness: Healing with Intention ~ Growing with Purpose.

Erin Greenough

Erin Greenough

Registered Provisional Psychologist

Virtual

I work with individuals and couples, providing a space for you to openly and authentically explore your concerns related to sex, intimacy, relationships, anxiety, depression, shame, gender, sexuality, and more. As a queer therapist, I also provide LGBTQIA+ affirming care. All types of partnerships are welcome in my office, including queer, polycules, and those practicing ethical non-monogamy.

Paige Abbott

Paige Abbott

Registered Psychologist

Virtual

Paige specializes in addiction recovery and individual relationship support-her specialties for over 15 years. Sana Psychological is a small team of therapists also led by Paige Abbott. We provide modern, evidence-based in person and virtual therapy services in Calgary and Alberta. We offer support for addiction, OCD, anxiety, trauma, depression, ADHD, relationships, youth, kids and more.

Christina Hong

Christina Hong

Registered Provisional Psychologist

Virtual

Hello there! I am Christina, I have a genuine love and care for connecting with people. I’m here to support you if anxiety has been making life feel heavy or overwhelming. I believe that, counselling at its core is the genuine collaborative connection of individuals coming together to navigate this wonderfully bizarrely life of ours. In my role, my mission is to create a warm, supportive, and j…

Mara Behan

Mara Behan

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Virtual

I help couples and individuals find growth, healing, and stronger connections. Using evidence-based and individualized approaches, I support those struggling with women's health concerns (e.g., pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause, menopause), relationship concerns (e.g., resentment, infidelity), and life transitions (e.g., separation/divorce, parenting). I offer a free 15-minute consultation!

The Mental Health Clinic

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.

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.

Katherine McNichol

Katherine McNichol

Registered Psychotherapist

Virtual

Katherine is a Registered Psychotherapist with 8 years of experience supporting adults, couples, and teens through anxiety, trauma, depression, burnout and relationship issues. Trained in EFT, CBT, and EMDR, she takes a direct and compassionate approach to help clients move from surviving to thriving. She offers virtual psychotherapy across Canada and is current accepting clients.

Claire Fan

Claire Fan

Therapist (MSW/RSW)

Virtual

Hi! I am Claire, a Mental Health Therapist in NW Calgary. Whether you are struggling with symptoms related to anxiety, depression, trauma, or any other life stressors, I am here to offer a helping hand. I work collaboratively with my clients to help them gain insight, develop coping strategies, and achieve their goals. No matter what you may be facing, you don't have to face it alone!

Mandeep Lalli

Mandeep Lalli

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Virtual

Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed or stuck? Maybe something feels wrong? I help people navigate anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, and relationship struggles, with culturally sensitive care that honours your full background, including pressures others may miss. As a South Asian therapist who spent 15 years in the corporate world, I bring lived experience and real-world context to therapy.

Josephine Enechukwu

Josephine Enechukwu

Registered Provisional Psychologist

Virtual

Josephine supports children, teens, adults, couples, and families through life transitions, anxiety, relationship challenges, and burnout. Grounded in attachment and trauma-informed care, she combines emotionally focused, narrative, and CBT approaches to help clients feel understood, strengthen connections, and create meaningful, lasting change.

Emanuelito Tomas

Emanuelito Tomas

Registered Nurse (RN), Mental Health Therapist, CPMHN(C)

Virtual

With extensive experience in crisis intervention and suicide prevention, and national certification in Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, I offer compassionate, evidence-based care.

Erin Ibrahim

Erin Ibrahim

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP, EMDR, ADHD-CCSP, BA

Virtual

Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, relationship stress, self-esteem struggles, or just feeling stuck, we can work through it together. Pulling from a variety of frameworks to instead suit your unique needs instead of making it feel one-size-fits-all, I have interest in anxiety, depression, relationships, attachment, neurodiversity, and self-esteem. I look forward to connecting!

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.

Yuka Oshimi

Yuka Oshimi

MC, RCC, ADHD-CCSP, DCP(c)

Virtual

AuDHD Registered Clinical Counsellor and doctoral candidate offering neurodivergent-affirming, culturally sensitive, trauma-informed counselling for adults across BC and Canada. POC-founded practice with lived Third Culture Kid experience. Areas include but are not limited to ADHD, autism, AuDHD, anxiety, depression, and workplace and school challenges.

How do therapists in Spruce Grove, AB compare?

Number of therapists listed

57

Average years in practice

5.7 Years

Currently accepting new clients

98 %

Therapists in Spruce Grove, AB who prioritize treating:

84% Anxiety
58% Depression
49% Relationship Issues
44% Trauma and PTSD
42% ADHD
30% Stress
25% Emotional Dysregulation
23% Grief

How therapists see their clients

100% Online Only

Top therapy approaches used in Spruce Grove, AB:

100% Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
63% Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
60% Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
56% Trauma Focused
54% Dialectical Behaviour (DBT)
54% Strength-Based
53% Person-Centered
49% Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

Frequently Asked Questions About Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)

What is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)?

CBT is a structured, evidence-based form of psychotherapy that examines the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. The core principle is that unhelpful thinking patterns contribute to emotional distress — and that changing those patterns can meaningfully improve how you feel and function. CBT is one of the most extensively researched forms of therapy in the world, with strong evidence across a wide range of mental health conditions.

What conditions does CBT treat effectively?

CBT has robust evidence for treating anxiety disorders, depression, OCD, PTSD, eating disorders, insomnia, chronic pain, and substance use disorders. It is also widely used for stress management, anger management, grief, and relationship difficulties. The Canadian Psychological Association recognizes CBT as a first-line psychological treatment for many of these conditions.

What does a typical CBT session involve?

CBT sessions are structured and goal-directed, typically including a review of the previous week, work on a specific skill or technique, and between-session practice exercises. Common techniques include thought records to identify and challenge unhelpful thinking, behavioural experiments, activity scheduling, and exposure exercises. Practising skills between sessions consistently produces better outcomes than in-session work alone.

How many CBT sessions will I need?

CBT is typically short-term, ranging from 6 to 20 sessions depending on the presenting concern. Some conditions respond quickly — specific phobias may improve in 5–10 sessions — while others, such as OCD or personality disorders, often require more extended treatment. Your therapist will work with you to set clear goals and review progress throughout.

How is CBT different from other types of therapy?

CBT differs from traditional psychodynamic or humanistic therapy in its structured, present-focused, and skills-based approach. Rather than spending extended time exploring past experiences, CBT focuses on teaching concrete tools to change thoughts and behaviours in the here and now. Many therapists integrate CBT with other approaches — such as mindfulness, ACT, or DBT — depending on individual needs.