resilience counselling & consulting
Strong. Smart. Falling Apart?
therapy for women who hold it all TOgether
until they can’t
EMDR and Accelerated Resolution Therapy | Trauma | Stress | Anxiety
In Calgary | Online Across Alberta
Depth therapy to help you get to the root of your struggles and find lasting change.
For so long, you’ve pretended everything is fine - and it’s exhausting.
You smile and on the outside, it looks like you have it all together - but on the inside, the constant worry, self-doubt, and the feelings you try so hard to avoid are weighing you down. You’re tired of trying to push through and sick of wondering “what’s wrong with me”? It feels like no matter how hard you try - and you’ve probably tried a lot - life just isn’t going the way you imagined and it’s so disappointing.
Stuck on an emotional rollercoaster and you just want to get off
Holding onto pain from the past that feels impossible to let go of
Overthinking and questioning yourself at every turn
Feeling like your relationships are a mess and you’re afraid of being alone
Saying yes to everyone and everything - even when it leaves you so drained
Wondering why, even with all you try to do, you never feel good enough
Maybe You’ve Been
You’ve really had enough! Your life is so full of responsibilities you almost need a to do-list for your to-do list. Somehow what never ends up on that list is taking care of the person in your life who needs it the most - you! You know something needs to change, but it feels overwhelming and you’re not sure where to start. You really need some hope that…
Things really can feel better than they do today!
Welcome!
You’ve come to the right place.
I’m Vivienne - i’M HERE TO help you move forward
I help women just like you - the ones who are ready to do the work to feel better, but just need some help finding their way. If you’ve been feeling trapped and alone, struggling with emotional pain, big reactions, life transitions, or stuck in patterns and relationships that no longer work for you, there’s good news - you don’t have to feel this way any more! You really can feel so much better!
I help women do more than just “cope” with their problems. Together we’ll explore the connections between your past and your present and get to the root of what’s really going on - so you can heal your past, step into a more calm and confident you, and create the kind of future you can feel good about.
Find freedom from what’s holding you back
I specialize in transformative therapies for women I integrate effective evidence-based therapies including EMDR, Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Parts Work, and body-based Somatic interventions to help you quickly get right to the source of what’s keeping you stuck. Together we’ll process painful experiences and neutralize limiting beliefs. We will work to break those cycles of hurt, reactivity, and difficult relationships so you can find relief.
We’ll explore how your past shows up in your present, reconnect with your strengths, and lift the weight of stress, trauma, anxiety, and self-doubt you've carried alone for too long. You’ll walk forward feeling lighter, more confident, and ready to face challenges knowing you have what it takes to bounce back from whatever life throws at you.
Feel better faster…
In addition to weekly sessions, I also offer therapy intensives for women who are ready to deepen and accelerate their work towards healing in less time. LEARN MORE
You’ve been carrying this weight for far too long. It’s time to find real relief
I specialize in…
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Anxiety can feel suffocating - all that worry, self-doubt, and feeling like you can never really take a deep breath . Whether it shows up as endless “what-ifs,” avoidance, or an overwhelming sense of fear, therapy can help you take back control.
i’ll help you understand why anxiety is showing up and learn tools to calm both your mind and body, so you can start to feel relief. We’ll use therapies like Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) which offer effective, science-backed approaches to healing. Both therapies help rewire the brain’s response to stress, trauma, and anxiety triggers, helping you to break free from fear, so you can move forward with peace and confidence.
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Trauma can affect every part of your life—your emotions, relationships, and sense of self. Whether the pain stems from recent or childhood experiences, ancestral pain, or societal pressures, it’s not something you have to face alone. Specialized trauma therapy offers a compassionate and effective way to calm your nervous system, reprocess painful memories, and release the emotional weight you’ve been carrying.
I will help you reconnect with your inner strength, build resilience, and move forward so you can reclaim your life.
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When painful memories, trauma, or anxiety hold you back, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy or “EMDR” can help. EMDR is a powerful holistic mind-body therapy that helps you process the distressing experiences that feel “stuck.” Through a series of guided phases, we’ll create safety, build coping tools, and reprocess those memories so they no longer hold power over you. The best part? You don’t have to rehash all the painful details of what you’ve been through.
EMDR can help you find relief from trauma, anxiety, phobias, overwhelming emotions, and much, much more - so you can thrive in spite of what you’ve been through.
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Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) is an evidence-based, trauma-informed therapy that provides a way to reprocess and reframe difficult memories without the need to talk about them in detail. Using therapeutic eye movements and guided techniques, ART empowers you to “keep the facts and lose the pain,” creating a new story of hope, confidence, and healing.
No matter what you bring to the table, ART offers a powerful, transformative path toward feeling lighter, more connected, and free from the weight of the past.
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Parts work is a therapeutic approach that recognizes we all have different aspects of ourselves that developed to help us cope with life's challenges. You might notice one part of you that pushes hard for perfection, another that wants to rest, and yet another that criticizes your every move. In our work together, I help you understand these internal parts with compassion, resolve the conflicts between them, and create more harmony within yourself. This approach, informed by Internal Family Systems therapy, allows you to develop a healthier relationship with all aspects of who you are, leading to greater self-acceptance and inner peace.
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If you’ve been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or just don’t have the time for traditional weekly therapy right now, an intensive may be the right fit. With longer, targeted sessions, we can dive deep into what’s been holding you back—whether it’s limiting beliefs, trauma, stress, or unhelpful patterns.
This concentrated approach to therapy can help you make significant progress in less time, giving you the clarity, lasting change, and relief you need to move forward.
Ready to Get Started?
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Reach out for a free consultation call. This is your chance to ask questions, share what you’re looking for, and see if we’re a good fit. Feeling comfortable with your therapist is important, and I’m here to help you decide if I’m the right person for you.
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We’ll dive into the challenges you’re facing and uncover the root causes. Together, we’ll find solutions that fit your needs and begin healing the wounds that have been holding you back.
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Break free from old patterns and start living with intention. Through therapy, you can learn to respond to life’s challenges in empowering ways, gaining a renewed sense of choice and the tools to move forward on your own terms.
Our Therapy Practice
Is grounded in creating a place where you can feel safe, respected, and fully yourself. We are LGBTQ2S+ and neurodiversity affirming, and we welcome people of all races, cultures, gender identities, sexual orientations, religions, and abilities.
Although we specialize in therapy for women, we warmly welcome clients of all gender identities, including men and gender-diverse people, who resonate with the way we work.
Located in Calgary & Online across AB
It’s time to start taking care of you!
In-person and online sessions available in Calgary and across Alberta.