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Find Hope and Healing for Lasting Change

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Therapy to Transform

Therapy to Transform Your Life and Your Relationships

Are persistent issues like chronic anxiety, depression, or relationship struggles weighing you down?

It’s common to feel isolated, overwhelmed, and helpless when you struggle day after day without relief.

Whether it’s ongoing sadness, excessive worry, difficulty sleeping, or constant relationship conflicts, it’s exhausting and heartbreaking to deal with these intense feelings day after day.

But with an experienced therapist, there is hope…

Individual Therapy

One-on-one therapy session

Men & Individual Therapy

Therapy can help boost your mood, enhance self-esteem, and create healthier and more rewarding relationships.

You can feel more in control and develop a brighter outlook on life.

Men’s Therapy

Individual Therapy

Couples Therapy

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Couples Therapy

Couples therapy can heal relationship pain, improve communication, and strengthen your bond.

You can have a relationship that is better than you could have imagined.

Couples Therapy

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I’m an Experienced, Caring Therapist Who Can Help You Heal and Create the Life and Relationships You Want

Derek Van DalenYour life can improve with the right therapy approach and a compassionate, experienced therapist.

I specialize in getting to the cause of complex issues that often develop because of traumatic or distressing experiences.

I have over 25 years of experience in helping roles. In addition to my training as a psychologist, I was a pastor for many years.

I’m a skilled and patient listener dedicated to helping you heal.

As a therapist, I’ve helped people overcome relationship problems, depression, anxiety, ADHD, chronic pain, complex trauma, PTSD, and suicidal thoughts.

Using science-based approaches customized to meet your unique needs, you can achieve greater well-being and have more rewarding relationships.

Embark on Your Path

Embark on Your Path to Recovery Today

Imagine waking up with hope and purpose, feeling more balanced and connected to yourself and your partner.

Whether you’re seeking individual therapy, or couples therapy, I can help you overcome your problems and create the life you want.

There is a way forward. You don’t have to feel stuck.

Take the first step towards healing and a more satisfying life by scheduling a free 15-minute inquiry call.

You can share your concerns, ask questions, and see how therapy with me can help…

Schedule Your Free Inquiry Call Now

… and begin the path to a happier, healthier you.

*I work with clients online via video conference or in my therapy office in Calgary, Alberta.

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