Illumination Therapeutic Services

Illumination Therapeutic Services Illumination Therapeutic Services offers individual and group counselling to adults and teenagers.

Illumination Therapeutic Services offers individual, couples, family and group counselling to both adults and youth. I will be offering both in-person as well as virtual services to Alberta residents. Together, I hope to help illuminate patterns and ways of being that no longer are serving you and indeed may be hindering you from thriving and living your best life. I have been working in the field

of social work for over 17 years and working in counselling for the past decade. Please visit my website www.illuminationtherapeticservices.com if wanting more information or reach out to book a free 15 minute phone consultation to see if I'm the right fit for you.

05/23/2026

3 tips for your mental health:
1) Your worth is not tied to your productivity
2) Exhaustion is not a badge of honour
3) Rest is productive

05/20/2026

Oh boy this was a big misunderstanding… thought I’d share just how human us therapists and our lives are.

Needing support in your marriage reach out to Illumination, we would be happy to help.

05/17/2026

How you were or weren’t celebrated on Mothers Day is no indication of your worth or how incredible of a mom you are.

My gosh this day can be so hard for so many, and the expectations we as a society have around it often make it harder. This week I’ve done A LOT of debriefing Mother’s Day with my female clients. Let’s just say my garbage can was more full with Kleenex than normal…

Looking for support? Reach out to one of the therapists with Illumination Therapeutic Services, we would be honoured to walk alongside you on your healing journey.

05/14/2026

So grateful for my clients. The current ones and those who I no longer have the privilege to work with.

Getting emails letting me know how they are doing, thanking me for our time together, or even giving feedback around reasons they stopped coming all mean so much to me. The fact that they took time from their busy day to reach out…warms my heart in the best ways!

If you stopped coming, if life got busy and you forgot to prioritize your mental health, or maybe you have been doing so well there had t been a need for therapy. No matter the reason, I’d love to hear from you even years later!

05/10/2026

Mother’s Day can bring up so many different emotions depending on your experiences.

Today, we hold space for those celebrating… and for those grieving, longing, healing, navigating complicated relationships, or quietly carrying stories that aren’t always seen.

To those on fertility journeys, those missing children or mothers, those parenting in unconventional ways, those feeling alone, or wondering if they are enough — you belong in this day too.

From all of us at Illumination Therapeutic Services, we honour every version of motherhood and every experience that comes with it. 🤍

If today feels tender, please know you don’t have to hold it alone. Therapy can be a place to feel supported, witnessed, and cared for. We are here when you need us.

Image credit: The Perinatal Collective

05/10/2026

Being away from a parent can feel really big for a child’s nervous system.

Children experience time differently than adults — so longer separations can sometimes register in their bodies as uncertainty or even danger, even when they know they are safe and cared for. Both things can be true: a child can be secure and deeply miss their parent.

When I recently attended a therapist retreat in Costa Rica, I was away from my daughter for 11 days — the longest we’ve ever been apart. In preparation, I left small daily surprises: crafts, books, and activities I knew she would love. Alongside each one, I wrote a note for that specific day — mentioning her swimming lessons, celebrating her ski milestones, and reminding her that I was thinking of her in real time.

These small moments of “felt connection” help children remember: even when we are apart, the relationship remains.

At Illumination Therapeutic Services, we support families in building connection, emotional safety, and resilience through separations and transitions.

✨ If your child struggles with separation, reach out — we’re here to help support both children and parents through it.

05/08/2026

It is with so much gratitude that I thank Kimberly with Soul Connections Tribe.

An evening dedicated to supporting therapists restore our nervous systems. An evening of the carers being cared for. It was amazing. It was more than we hoped for. It was community and pure magic. The planned 2 hours flew into 3.

If you are curious about intuitive angel readings, Shamanic Journeys, or women’s circles please reach out to

05/06/2026

Anxiety loves to make our worlds smaller.

It tells us not to try the new thing. Not to take the risk. Not to step outside what feels safe and familiar.

But anxiety doesn’t get to run the show.

At 40, I decided to learn to ski. And every single time I go out, I feel nauseous with anxiety. Getting on the chair lift usually requires a full compassionate pep talk to myself while my brain lists all the things that could go wrong.

Here’s the thing though: anxiety isn’t a stop sign. It’s a messenger.

It’s important to acknowledge it, listen with curiosity, and respond with compassion. But sometimes, even while anxiety is talking, we still do the thing.

So I let anxiety come along for the ride… right up the chair lift with me. 🎿

Our worlds deserve to stay big, expansive, and full of new experiences — even if anxiety tags along sometimes.

05/03/2026

April was an incredible month with oh so many little and big pebbles aka bright spots personally and professionally.

05/02/2026

I dare you to try and stay angry while a package of these Poppers are exploding in your mouth…

04/30/2026

Sometimes the fastest way to interrupt anxiety is through the senses. 🍋

Sour candy can be a surprisingly helpful nervous system tool. The intense sour taste quickly grabs the brain’s attention, which can help disrupt spiraling thoughts and bring you back into the present moment. It activates your senses in a strong, immediate way, giving your mind something concrete to focus on when anxiety is building.

It’s a simple grounding strategy that many people find helpful during moments of panic, overwhelm, or racing thoughts.

If you’re coming into session and feeling anxious, you’re always welcome to grab a piece of sour candy to try. You’re also welcome to take a few home to experiment with between sessions and see if it’s a tool that works for you. 🍬

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#10B, 109 Stockton Point
Calgary, AB

Opening Hours

Monday 5pm - 9pm
Wednesday 5pm - 9pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm

Telephone

+14039787045

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