Aspen Psychology Group

Aspen Psychology Group Psychology practice in Calgary. Working with individuals, children, couples, and families.

This month marks a significant milestone for Aspen Psychology Group - our third anniversary of serving our incredible cl...
05/16/2026

This month marks a significant milestone for Aspen Psychology Group - our third anniversary of serving our incredible clients and giving back to our wonderful community! We are humbled by the trust you have placed in us, and it is an absolute honor to work alongside each of you. We are grateful for the opportunity to make a positive impact on your lives and help you achieve your mental health goals.

It is also a joy to work with our talented and compassionate team of therapists, who are dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to our clients. We are proud of the progress we've made so far, and we look forward to many more years of growth, learning, and making a difference in the lives of those we serve!

,The secret to getting more from therapy? What you do between sessions matters just as much as the session itself. 🌱Deca...
05/14/2026

,The secret to getting more from therapy? What you do between sessions matters just as much as the session itself. 🌱

Decades of research show that clients who prepare, set goals, and actively practice what they're learning experience faster progress and longer-lasting results.

For couples especially: the Gottman Institute's research shows that practising connection skills at home — like "turning towards" your partner — is what creates lasting change. 🤍

Save this post for your next session prep, and share it with someone who might need a nudge to start their own journey.

📍 Based in Calgary — offering individual, couples, and family therapy.

Read more on our blog or book a free consultation via the link in bio.

Therapy isn't just for crisis moments — it's one of the most evidence-backed investments you can make in your wellbeing....
05/13/2026

Therapy isn't just for crisis moments — it's one of the most evidence-backed investments you can make in your wellbeing. 🌿

Research consistently shows that psychotherapy reduces anxiety, eases depression, builds self-confidence, and strengthens relationships — with effects that last. Clients who set clear goals in their first three sessions are 30% more likely to achieve them.

Therapy isn't just for crisis moments — it's one of the most evidence-backed investments you can make in your wellbeing. 🌿

Research consistently shows that psychotherapy reduces anxiety, eases depression, builds self-confidence, and strengthens relationships — with effects that last. Clients who set clear goals in their first three sessions are 30% more likely to achieve them.

At Aspen Psychology Group in Calgary, our therapists draw on current, evidence-based approaches to help you create real, lasting change. 💙

Book a free consultation via the link in bio.

Our newest team member, Lindsey, is now accepting clients in Calgary — and she has Saturday hours!She specializes in mee...
05/05/2026

Our newest team member, Lindsey, is now accepting clients in Calgary — and she has Saturday hours!

She specializes in meeting you exactly where you are.
Teens (15+) · Adults · Families
Anxiety · Trauma · Relationships · Perfectionism

Tap the link in bio to book a consultation.



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IFS therapy isn't about analyzing your past — it's about finally giving your most hurting parts the attention they deser...
04/23/2026

IFS therapy isn't about analyzing your past — it's about finally giving your most hurting parts the attention they deserve.

Book a consultation at the link in bio.

Ever feel pulled in two directions at once? That's not a flaw — that's your inner system at work. Internal Family System...
04/21/2026

Ever feel pulled in two directions at once?

That's not a flaw — that's your inner system at work. Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, developed by Dr. Richard Schwartz, teaches us that we all have different parts: Exiles who carry old pain, Managers who try to keep us safe, and Firefighters who step in when things feel overwhelming. And underneath it all? A calm, wise Self that never goes away.

The most powerful idea in IFS: there are no bad parts. Every part of you developed for a reason — and every part deserves to be understood.

At Aspen Psychology Group in Calgary, many of our therapists use IFS to help you heal from the inside out. Whether you're navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, or just a persistent feeling of being stuck, IFS offers a compassionate path forward.

📍 Calgary, AB | Book a consultation (link in bio)

Ever feel pulled in different directions? In IFS therapy, those are your parts — and none of them are the enemy. Every p...
04/18/2026

Ever feel pulled in different directions?

In IFS therapy, those are your parts — and none of them are the enemy. Every part developed for a reason, and healing begins when we get curious instead of critical.

Learn more about IFS therapy at Aspen Psychology Group — link in bio.

5 things to try this week if you're a Highly Sensitive Person 🌿High sensitivity isn't something to fix — but it does nee...
04/07/2026

5 things to try this week if you're a Highly Sensitive Person 🌿

High sensitivity isn't something to fix — but it does need tending. Here are small, sustainable shifts that can make a big difference:

1️⃣ Take one intentional quiet break today. Not scrolling. Not productive. Just still. Your nervous system needs it.

2️⃣ Notice one moment where you absorbed someone else's emotion. Just notice — no judgment. Awareness is the first step to boundaries.

3️⃣ Say something kind to yourself about your sensitivity. It allows you to connect deeply, create meaningfully, and care for others with rare attunement. That matters.

4️⃣ Name what you're feeling — out loud or in writing. Research shows that labelling emotions actually reduces their intensity. Try: "I'm feeling overstimulated and I need a moment."

5️⃣ Protect one block of recovery time after something draining. A social event, a hard meeting, a busy errand run. Give yourself the transition time your brain actually needs.

These aren't hacks. They're skills — and they get easier.

If you'd like support building them, our Calgary team at Aspen Psychology Group is here. We offer counselling that's warm, trauma-informed, and designed for people who feel deeply.

🔗 aspenpsychologygroup.ca

Are you a Highly Sensitive Person? 🌿If you process the world more deeply than most — feeling emotions intensely, picking...
04/04/2026

Are you a Highly Sensitive Person? 🌿

If you process the world more deeply than most — feeling emotions intensely, picking up on subtle cues, getting easily overwhelmed by busy environments — you might be an HSP. And that's not a flaw. It's a trait.

Research by psychologist Elaine Aron shows that high sensitivity affects about 15–20% of people. Researcher Ted Zeff builds on this to show that sensitivity becomes a genuine strength — when it's understood and supported.

Here's what thriving as an HSP actually looks like:
✨ Managing overstimulation before it becomes overwhelm
✨ Setting emotional boundaries without guilt
✨ Reframing sensitivity as the asset it truly is
✨ Building emotional regulation skills
✨ Prioritizing rest as a biological necessity — not a luxury
✨ Cultivating relationships where you feel safe and seen
✨ Working with a therapist who genuinely understands high sensitivity

You don't need to push through, minimize yourself, or wish you felt less. You need tools, support, and a space that honours who you are.

At Aspen Psychology Group, our Calgary team works with highly sensitive people using trauma-informed, body-based counselling — because you deserve care that goes as deep as you do.

Life After BabyWhat do your relationships look like now?Join us for a new parent seminar exploring common themes and cha...
03/29/2026

Life After Baby

What do your relationships look like now?

Join us for a new parent seminar exploring common themes and challenges that show up after we bring baby home. Relationships with yourself, your partner, family and friends all change. From identity shifts to relationship struggles, we move beyond the ‘taking care of baby’ tasks to taking care of the parents’ emotional, mental, and psychological well-being.

Date:
April 11th from 9:30 -11:00 am

The group is facilitated by Registered Psychologist Melissa Sawers.

Visit our website for more details - link in bio

5 ways to thrive as a Highly Sensitive Person Thriving as an HSP isn't about changing who you are — it's about working w...
03/28/2026

5 ways to thrive as a Highly Sensitive Person

Thriving as an HSP isn't about changing who you are — it's about working with your nervous system, not against it.

More research is available on our blog. (Link in bio)

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Suite 120, 1209 59 Avenue SE
Calgary, AB
T2H2L7

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Monday 9am - 8pm
Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 8pm
Thursday 9am - 8pm

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+15878502809

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