People seek psychological services for many different reasons, including anxiety, depression, stress, relationship difficulties, grief, life transitions, self-esteem concerns, trauma, and personal growth.

Individual therapy provides a space to explore personal concerns, emotional well-being, relationships, life transitions, and other challenges you may be experiencing.

Couples counselling focuses on helping partners better understand their relationship patterns, improve communication, navigate conflict, and work toward their shared goals.

You don’t need to be in crisis to benefit from therapy.

Most appointments are approximately 50 minutes, although appointment length can vary depending on the service provided. Initial couples counselling sessions are 75 minutes.

The frequency of therapy depends on your goals, circumstances, preferences, and financial considerations. Some people begin with weekly sessions, while others may benefit from meeting less often.

As you make progress, we may gradually space sessions further apart. We’ll regularly review your progress and decide together what frequency makes the most sense for you.

There is no set number of sessions that works for everyone. The length of therapy depends on your concerns, goals, circumstances, and how you respond to treatment.

Some concerns may benefit from brief therapy, while others may require longer-term support. Session frequency can also change as you progress. We’ll regularly review your goals and adjust the plan as needed, so you do not need to commit to a specific number of sessions before getting started.

The fee for a 50-minute session is $235, and the fee for a 75-minute session is $350.

Payment can be made using a credit card securely stored on file through Jane, our secure practice management platform, or by e-transfer. Payment is due at the time of your appointment.

Yes, I offer secure virtual appointments for clients who prefer the convenience and flexibility of meeting from home or another private location. Virtual sessions are conducted through a secure video platform and provide the same opportunity for meaningful therapeutic work as in-person sessions.

For virtual appointments, you’ll need a reliable internet connection and a private, quiet space where you can speak openly without interruptions. We can discuss whether virtual or in-person sessions would be the best fit for your needs.

Yes, I offer in-person appointments at my office located at 1209 59 Ave SE, Suite 200, Calgary, AB.

Free parking is available in the parking lot, and my office can be accessed by either elevator or stairs. The office provides a private and comfortable setting for in-person sessions.

I provide psychological services to adults aged 18 and older, offering both individual and couples counselling.

I work with individuals and couples who may feel stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward.

Individual counselling may support concerns such as:

• People pleasing and difficulty setting boundaries
 • Anxiety, overwhelm, and feeling stretched too thin
 • Perfectionism and fear of making mistakes
 • Self criticism, low self esteem, and struggles with self worth
 • Major life transitions and uncertainty
 • The transition to motherhood
 • Changes in identity, values, priorities, and sense of self

Couples counselling may support concerns such as:

• Communication and recurring conflict

• Creating a more balanced relationship

• Emotional and physical intimacy

• The transition to parenthood

• Blended family dynamics

• Boundaries with in-laws and extended family

• Repairing past hurts and rebuilding emotional safety

• Rebuilding trust after a breach of trust or affair

• Reconnecting after periods of disconnection or relationship difficulty

I provide receipts that you can submit to your extended health benefits provider. Direct billing is not currently available.

Many extended health plans provide coverage for psychological services, but coverage varies by plan and provider. Before your first appointment, contact your employer or insurance provider to confirm your coverage, including:

• Whether Registered Psychologist services are covered
• Any deductible or maximum amount covered per session
• The annual coverage limit or number of sessions covered
• When your annual coverage renews

If your plan does not reimburse the full cost, any eligible out of pocket fees you pay may qualify as a medical expense for income tax purposes.

Your appointment time is reserved specifically for you. Cancellations or rescheduling requests made within 48 hours of your appointment are subject to a cancellation fee equal to the full session price. The fee will be waived if I’m able to fill your appointment time with another client.

For late cancellations or missed appointments, the full session fee will be charged to the credit card on file. In person appointments can be switched to virtual appointments at the last minute. Please email me directly if you need to make this change. 

A psychologist is a mental health professional with specialized education and training in understanding how people think, feel, and behave. Psychologists use psychological research and evidence-based approaches to help people understand themselves, recognize patterns, and make meaningful changes.

In Canada, “psychologist” is a protected professional designation. Only individuals registered and authorized to practice psychology in their province can use the title. Registration ensures psychologists meet established education, training, ethical, and professional standards.

Yes. Information you share during therapy is kept confidential and will not be disclosed without your written consent, except in specific circumstances where disclosure is required or permitted by law.

Limited exceptions may apply, such as when there is a serious and imminent risk of harm to yourself or someone else. Confidentiality and its limits will be discussed during your first appointment so you understand your privacy rights and what to expect.

Secure Self Psychology offers individual and couples therapy. Individual work may draw from Internal Family Systems (IFS), attachment-based therapy, trauma-informed therapy, Somatic Experiencing -informed therapy, emotion-focused therapy, structural dissociation, and parts work. Couples therapy may incorporate the Gottman Method, Relational Life Therapy, and Emotion-Focused Couples Therapy, depending on the needs and goals of the relationship.

Internal Family Systems, or IFS, is an approach that looks at the different parts of ourselves that can influence how we think, feel, and respond. For example, one part may be highly critical while another may try to avoid conflict or keep everyone happy. Therapy can help you understand these parts with greater compassion rather than judging yourself for having them. As we develop a deeper understanding of these parts and what they are trying to protect, they can begin to feel less overwhelmed and less compelled to take over. This creates more space for the calm, confident, and authentic qualities of the Self to emerge and guide how we respond.

Parts work can help you look at your inner critic with curiosity instead of simply trying to silence it. You may begin to understand what this critical part is trying to protect you from and where these patterns came from. With greater awareness and self-compassion, you can develop healthier ways of responding to yourself.

Attachment-based therapy looks at how early and current relationships can shape the way we see ourselves and connect with other people. It can help you recognize patterns related to trust, closeness, boundaries, rejection, conflict, or emotional safety. The goal with attachment-based therapy is to build a stronger sense of security within yourself and your relationships.

It can be. Attachment patterns often influence how people respond when they feel hurt, rejected, misunderstood, or disconnected from a partner. Exploring these patterns can help you better understand recurring relationship struggles and find healthier ways to express needs and respond to one another.

Trauma-informed therapy recognizes that difficult, overwhelming, or traumatic experiences can shape the way we understand ourselves, relate to others, and respond to situations in the present. Rather than making assumptions about your experiences, a trauma-informed approach emphasizes safety, trust, choice, and collaboration throughout the therapeutic process. Therapy can help you explore what you are experiencing at a pace that feels manageable, without pressure to share more than you are ready to. The goal is to create a space where you feel respected, supported, and empowered as you work toward greater understanding and healing.

Yes. People pleasing can sometimes make it difficult to identify your own needs, say no, or make choices that feel right for you. Therapy can help you understand the patterns behind people pleasing while working on boundaries, self-trust, self-compassion, and more balanced relationships. Therapy can also help you become more comfortable with the guilt, anxiety, or discomfort that may arise when you begin putting your own needs into the picture.

Individual therapy can provide a space to understand the thoughts, emotions, relationship patterns, and coping habits that may contribute to anxiety and overwhelm. Secure Self Psychology works with concerns including stress, anxiety, overwhelm, perfectionism, self-criticism, and people pleasing.

The Gottman Method is a couple’s therapy approach that focuses on improving friendship, communication, conflict management, and connection within a relationship. It can help couples understand patterns that contribute to repeated conflict and work toward healthier ways of relating to one another. Jessica has completed Gottman Method Couples Counselling Levels I and II.

Emotion Focused Couples Therapy focuses on the emotional bond between partners. It helps couples understand the deeper feelings and attachment needs that may sit underneath repeated arguments or disconnection. The work can help partners communicate their needs more openly and build greater emotional safety and connection.

Relational Life Therapy, or RLT, focuses on understanding the patterns that can create distance, conflict, blame, or disconnection in relationships. It helps people recognize the protective strategies they may have developed over time and learn new ways of communicating, setting boundaries, taking responsibility, repairing conflict, and staying connected. RLT combines compassion with directness, helping partners understand not only why they get stuck in familiar patterns, but also how to create meaningful change in the way they relate to one another. Jessica has completed Level 1 training in Relational Life Couples Therapy.

Couples therapy may be helpful when you find yourselves caught in the same conflicts or patterns, communication has become difficult, or one or both partners feel disconnected, misunderstood, or unheard. It can also provide support when trust has been affected by betrayal, during periods of significant change or stress, or when you want to strengthen your relationship and feel more connected before problems become more difficult to address. Therapy provides a space to understand the patterns between you and work toward healthier communication and connection.

Therapy can help you understand where perfectionistic or self-critical patterns may come from and how they affect your daily life. Instead of constantly trying to meet unrealistic expectations, you can work toward greater self-compassion, flexibility, self-trust, and a healthier relationship with yourself.

You do not need to choose a therapy modality on your own before starting. Different approaches may be helpful for different concerns, and therapy can draw from more than one modality. During your work together, Jessica can help identify approaches that fit your concerns, goals, and experiences.