Cognitive Behavioural (CBT) Therapists in St. Albert, AB
Betrayal Trauma & Grief Counsellor
Registered Provisional Psychologist
I help individuals and couples across Alberta heal from betrayal, infidelity, grief, and relational trauma. If you’re feeling emotionally unsafe, disconnected, or stuck in painful cycles, I offer structured, compassionate, trauma informed therapy to restore trust, rebuild connection, and strengthen emotional resilience. I offer in-person sessions in Calgary and virtual session across Alberta.
Alyssa Scalzo
Registered Social Worker
I’m Alyssa, a Registered Social Worker with a Master of Social Work from the University of Calgary. I support adults and adolescents with ADHD, brain injury recovery, anxiety, depression, trauma, and chronic pain. Combining therapy with ADHD coaching, I offer practical strategies and compassionate care in an affirming, collaborative space that helps clients build resilience and meaningful lives.
Jordyn Pakkala
Registered Provisional Psychologist
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.
Erin Ibrahim
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BA
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!
Maya Awad
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), ADHD-SP, HBSc (she, her)
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?
David Tamagi
Registered Psychologist
I’m David, a Registered Psychologist with a background in teaching and over a decade in human services. I specialize in supporting adolescents, young adults, men, and couples with challenges like trauma, ADHD, mood concerns, and relationships. My compassionate, practical approach combines CBT, ACT, and tailored strategies to foster resilience, growth, and connection.
Mely Sio
Registered Provisional Psychology & Canadian Certified Counsellor
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.
Mandeep Lalli
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
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.
Sarah Perone
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
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.
Journey Psychology
Compassionate, evidence-based care for your mental health journey
At Journey Psychology, we provide a safe and supportive space for individuals, couples, and families to explore challenges and build resilience. Our team of experienced therapists offers evidence-based approaches tailored to your unique needs, helping you move toward healing, growth, and balance.
Dr. Erinn Bailey-Sawatzky
Psy.D, MACP, R.C.C., R.T.C, C.T at Country Counselling Services Camrose Alberta
Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D) Master of Arts Counselling Psychology (MACP) Registered Clinical Counsellor Registered Therapeutic Counsellor Counselling Therapist Offering individual and couples therapy, clinical counselling assessment, Insomnia treatment, Menopause support, ADHD and Autism Counselling, and more. For a full listing of services please visit WWW.COUNTRYCOUNSELLING.COM
Mara Behan
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
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!
Rachel Bradley MA
Registered Psychologist
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.
Tyler Ledwos
Registered Social Worker
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.
Mackenzie Fournier
Registered Psychotherapist
Hi, I’m Mackenzie! I’m a Psychotherapist who loves keeping therapy real, down-to-earth, and practical. I help people untangle patterns around anxiety, food, and self-trust using tools grounded in science. In sessions, I bring my authentic self—you can expect a mix of support, guidance, and maybe a little humour when it feels right—so we can tackle challenges together without the extra pressure.
Christina Hong
Registered Provisional Psychologist
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…
Annie Szalkai
Registered Psychotherapist
I work with adults from diverse backgrounds, supporting those navigating anxiety, stress, and self-esteem challenges. My approach is client-centred and integrative, drawing from CBT, ACT, EFIT, Solution-Focused Therapy, and more to meet each person’s unique needs.
Laurel Korotana
Registered Clinical Psychologist
I am a Clinical Psychologist who specializes in treatment for children, adolescents, and young adults. Currently, I am the owner of a private practice - Korotana Psychology - where I provide support for a range of mental health concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, parent-child relationship concerns, disruptive behaviors, sleep concerns, and other emotion/behavior challenges.
Mabel Reimer
Registered Social Worker & DBT Therapist
I am passionate about working with highly sensitive and neurodivergent individuals who feel misunderstood and overwhelmed, using Dialectical Behavior Therapy to foster emotional regulation & self-understanding. I offer in-person therapy in Calgary, AB and virtual sessions across Alberta & Sask. If you're looking for tangible skills to bring real change to your life, book a free consultation.
Josephine Enechukwu
Registered Provisional Psychologist
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.
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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.