Our Promise: We believe in unconditional positive regard for our clients and community and are committed to operating and practicing through a lens of non-judgment and acceptance. We will operate ethically and consciously in all areas of our work. We will seek awareness, reflection, and feedback in our programs and service offerings. We will collaborate and connect to ensure that our space is client driven, ethically minded, and leaves our clients and communities better off. We are committed to guiding you towards the tools needed for change in whatever meaningful way our clients and communities need for true growth and healing.
Life is like a roller coaster, we never know what’s around the corner and coming our way. It can feel debilitating in the moment, but it can also open up positive opportunities. I understand the trials and tribulations that life throws our way. and would love to work with you to achieve your goals. Feeling unmotivated is normal. It’s the first steps that are the hardest.
Whether you are struggling with the loss of a loved one, pet or grieving the loss of a relationship. I offer indivisible counselling sessions and couples therapy. I am here to help guide you through the first steps.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to email me at cristofer@vividpsychology.com.
I am passionate about helping people in living their lives in the best way they can by lowering their distress, healing from the past, and piecing together as best as possible the life they want for themselves.
Do you sometimes feel like emotions are running your life? Do you feel defined by your past experiences, or have trauma that gets in the way of living as your best self?
If you’re looking to make changes, whether it’s with thinking patterns, behaviours, or emotional experiences, or you’re wanting to work on deep rooted problems, I would love to help you on your journey!
Over the years I have had the honour of witnessing the change that people make when they engage in various forms of therapy and can attest to the incredible amount of strength and personal knowledge people bring to this process. Life often presents us with unexpected challenges that can feel overwhelming and insurmountable. Life transitions, stress, depression and anxiety can negatively impact our coping and confidence. These difficulties often become the dominant story in people’s lives and get in the way of engaging in life in the ways that they want.
Everybody needs help sometimes… and that’s okay! Sometimes we need somewhere to feel heard or to feel safe enough to let our guard down. Sometimes we lose sight of our inherent worth and value as a human being. And sometimes we need an avenue to help us better understand ourselves and the world around us. As we develop our therapeutic relationship, I will walk beside you as you take steps toward the life you want to live. Whether you’re struggling with day-to-day stressors, a significant life event, or symptoms of a mental health diagnosis (just to name a few), I am here for you.
Hello and thank you in advance for taking the first big step toward relieving of the tension you are experiencing. Life can be tricky with challenge and triumph or, sometimes, disappointment and regret. These ups and downs can lead to a collection of past hurts which cause you to feel misunderstood, overwhelmed, hopeless or just plain tired of dealing with others, or even with yourself. It's ok to not be ok You deserve relief in your life to move from just surviving toward thriving in your life.
I believe that understanding how our mind and body work to protect us from difficult experiences over the course of the lifespan can help us make sense of ourselves and the world around us. We often equate our experiences to self worth, and may feel stuck in a repetitive loop of stress, anxiety, and feeling misunderstood.
Using a combination of science, evidence-based interventions, humor, and maybe a few too many swear words…(sorry in advance!), my goal is to create a safe, open, and accepting space to support your healing journey.
Compassion, non-judgement, empathy, and clarity are what you can look forward to when working with Kristin. Specializing in trauma-informed approaches like EMDR (S.A.F.E.) and Internal Family Systems (IFS), Kristin will work to support you on your journey as you become the best version of your Self—as defined by you. She believes each person’s story is unique and works collaboratively with clients to build a path forward that will create harmony within the internal system and restore a sense of balance, calm and clarity. She has experience working with the symptoms of trauma, attachment breaches, chronic pain, depression, grief, anxiety, personality issues, communication struggles, and a wide spectrum of other personal challenges.
“You are one decision away from a completely different life” Mel Robbins
“I believe it is important to feel heard and respected, especially when you are trying to feel better by making changes in your life.” I have been working in a variety of settings in mental health for over 30 years in Calgary. For the last 15 years, I have worked in Calgary as a Mental Health Clinician with older adults providing assessments and treatments. I provide a holistic, client-centred approach that uses a variety of therapeutic models. I do have a special interest in helping people recover from grief, loss and trauma.
If I can help answer any questions or concerns for you, please feel free to email me at jeff@vividpsychology.com.
Do you often get a sense that there’s much more to you than what you’re tapping into? That you’re capable of so much more, but feel blocked, or just can’t find the motivation or resources to get where you want to be? At work or in your relationships, this could be showing up as a big sense of distraction — even though you’re doing so much, it seems like you’re getting nowhere. You have high hopes and big dreams, but feel disconnected. Something might feel “off” and it’s hard for you to feel motivated to keep going through motions that no longer seem to make much sense.
"I always feel inspired by people’s resilience and their ability to overcome distressing events in their life. I am honoured to accompany my clients in their journeys and see them become stronger and healthier individuals, finding strength and hope even during the most difficult times.
I believe counselling is a collaborative relationship characterized by trust, respect, compassion and acceptance. Your well-being is my priority, I offer you personalized and effective tools proven to improve personal well-being. I am committed to inspire you to discover new ways of thinking about yourself and your life and create the life you deserve."
“I have found that most people are much more courageous and resilient than they give themselves credit for. As such, in both my assessment and therapy work, I focus on an individual’s strengths to help them develop skills and find resources for tackling whatever they are struggling with.”
“Do you need help managing your worry about the current state of the world? Are you dealing with grief, loss, or unresolved trauma? Do you have symptoms such as depressed mood, lethargy, tension, poor sleep, pain, panic attacks or unhealthy behaviours such as avoidance, rage or substance misuse? I can help.”
