Individual Therapy for Adults

"I'm tired of doing the same thing.  I want to feel better again."

• Are you struggling with your mood?  Having difficulty with relationships?  Dealing with overwhelming stress, anger, guilt/shame or past trauma?  David has the experience to help.

• Adult mental health support for mood disorders, difficulty with family or social relationships, finding purpose/meaning, helping move through grief and loss.

• If you're not sure where to start in therapy... that is okay and often expected.  David works from a CBT perspective that can help you determine where to begin.

• You are unique and your therapy should be as well; no cookie-cutter therapy approaches.  David's modalities include CBT, Solution-Focused Therapy and EMDR therapy but none of these theories are forced.

• Strength-based approach.  Yes, you have strengths!

• Evidence-based approach.  Psychological theories and applications are grounded in empirical research.  

• Adults, including working professionals, are more comfortable pursuing therapy today than at any other time in history. 

• See David's therapy services here.  If you're uncertain, contact David today to inquire.

  Individual Therapy for Teens

"You don't understand me.  I don't need to be fixed."

• Does your teen struggle with peer issues, academic performance, family conflict, transition to adulthood, stress, anxiety, or depression?  David can help.

• Teens often request a male therapist for support.  

• Building a therapeutic relationship is a key to successful counselling.  David seeks to establish a respectful relationship that prioritizes confidentiality. Good therapy begins general and becomes more specific as the therapy progresses.  Both teen and parent goals for therapy will be explored.

• Therapy is not mandated for teens who are not ready.  However, you may speak with David about an approach to help reluctant teens make decisions about therapy.  

• David will keep you informed about your teen's progress, high-risk situations, and other issues of concern that your teen may like to share.

• See David's therapy services here.  If you're uncertain, contact David today to inquire.

​LGBTQ+ Therapy

• David is an affirming therapist.  He counsels with an attitude of acceptance for all LGBTQ+ people and their families.  He understands that gender and sexuality may be a part of the reason you are seeking therapy, or they may not.

• 10+ years of experience working with people who are sexually and/or gender diverse.

• As a former member of the Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity team with the Calgary Board of Education, David offered counselling support to a diverse group of students.  Additionally, he helped tailor school accommodations to individual needs to help build welcoming and safe school environments for all kids.

• A member of the Skipping Stone - Trans Affirming Network.   

• David values his role as an Ally.  He is informed about the current political, cultural, and social issues that gender-diverse clients now face in Alberta.  Please view this position statement, supported by affirming Alberta mental health practitioners, for more information.

• See David's therapy services here.  If you're uncertain, contact David today to inquire.