Adult Individual Therapist in Olds, Alberta and Virtually Across Alberta

You're carrying a heavy load of stress, anxiety, overwhelm, loneliness, and emotional pain. Your dissatisfaction is widespread, seeping into your work, friendships, and family connections. Recent life changes—be it a breakup, starting college, a new career, a move, marriage, divorce, pregnancy, or parenthood—have left you feeling adrift. You crave confidence, calmness, and reconnection.

Child, Teen & Parenting Therapist in Olds, Alberta and Virtually Across Alberta

And if you are here for your child, you have been looking for a therapist for them as you have noticed your child is tearful, angry, worried, irritable and frustrated most of the time. They are struggling in peer relationships and breaking down when trying to engage in activities they used to enjoy. Whether it’s a dance recital, soccer game or show and tell at school, your child is crying, running away or refusing to participate. As a parent, you find this situation frustrating, especially considering the investment of time and money you've made in these activities. Naturally, you want your kids to be engaged and happy.

The concern for your child weighs heavy on you. You yearn for the days when you could spend time together, hear about their day, and simply hang out. However, lately, they seem to retreat into their phone or their room, distancing themselves from family interactions. Even when they do emerge, it's often in the form of a meltdown, temper tantrum, defiant attitude, or silent disengagement.

Their struggles extend to their friendships, school life, and even their refusal to attend school altogether. Balancing work, taking more time off to attend school meetings, and providing emotional support becomes a juggling act that leaves you exhausted. The daily morning and bedtime routine of dragging your child to school and getting them to go to sleep without a fight is wearing you down. The weight of parenting feels daunting, and you question whether you're doing it right. In this isolating experience, self-doubt creeps in, and worries about what others will think.

The unhappiness has spread to your entire family dynamic. The disruptive outbursts, arguments, and tantrums have turned simple tasks, like leaving the house, into challenges. You've resorted to leaving events, birthday parties, and family gatherings early or skipping them entirely to avoid public meltdowns. As a parent, it's heart-wrenching; you strive for gentleness but often find yourself in power struggles, raising your voice out of sheer frustration. This tension has also affected your relationship with your partner. Disagreements on co-parenting compound the stress, and you both wish you were on the same page and long for peace in your home and to feel close again.

Hi, I’m Desiree and I Can Help

For over 20 years I have worked with individuals and families much like yours to feel at ease and happy again. I have extensive experience supporting parents, children, teenagers, and adults to navigate challenges related to anxiety, ADHD, anger, behaviour, family dynamics, self-esteem, and relationships.

My approach involves regular, weekly sessions, designed to provide consistent support and lasting change.

In Child and Adolescent Therapy: You will develop the skills to confidently manage day-to-day life, emotions, and behaviours. You'll regain control and rebuild connections within your circle of friends, family, and community.

Parenting Sessions will empower you to confront your parenting challenges head-on, tapping into your own strengths and resilience.

In Adult Therapy: You will find renewed hope, direction and a deep connection to both yourself and your community.

In Couples Counselling: You will learn how to connect deeply and feel closer than they ever imagined.