Mr Ryan Filax-Wylie, MA

Canadian Certified Counselor

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“Grounded, practical therapy for anxiety, anger cycles, trauma patterns, burnout, and neurodivergence (ADHD/autism). I help adults slow things down, understand what’s driving their patterns, then build a plan that actually holds up in real life. Clients often come in feeling overwhelmed, on edge, disconnected, or frustrated that “talking about it” hasn’t shifted much. My practice has a strong focus on men’s mental health, neurodivergence (ADHD/autism), trauma recovery, and sustainable high performance without burning out. Sessions are trauma-informed, collaborative, and paced to your window of tolerance. I draw from EMDR, IFS, CBT, ACT, and DBT—blending approaches based on what fits you, not a one-size protocol.”

About Me

I’m Ryan Filax-Wylie, a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) with a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology. I created Pathfinder Therapy for people who are capable on the outside, but internally feel stuck in loops—overthinking, shutdown, irritability, guilt after snapping, numbness, or that constant “on” feeling that never really turns off. My work is especially geared toward men navigating stress, anger, burnout, trauma symptoms, or late-identified neurodivergence (ADHD/autism). I’m not interested in generic therapy that stays at the surface. We’ll get specific about what’s happening, what keeps it going, what you’ve tried, and what you want instead—then we’ll build a plan that respects your pace and your nervous system. My approach is trauma-informed, person-centred, and practical. I draw from EMDR-informed trauma work and IFS-informed parts work, alongside evidence-based tools from CBT, ACT, and DBT. Sometimes that looks like learning skills to interrupt spirals or blow-ups. Sometimes it’s trauma processing. Often it’s both—stability first, then deeper work when you’re ready. I offer in-person sessions in NE Calgary and online across Alberta (and you currently mention online availability across Saskatchewan and Manitoba as well). If you’re unsure about fit, a brief consult can clarify whether this work matches what you need.

Approach

Ryan Filax-Wylie is a Canadian Certified Counsellor who works integratively with adults. His approach combines CBT,, DBT and ACT (to work with thoughts and behaviour), narrative and existential therapy (to explore identity, values, and meaning), and parts-based work. He pays close attention to how distress shows up in the nervous system and tailors pace and methods to the client’s window of tolerance rather than pushing for “catharsis

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Basic Information

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Calgary, Canada

Services

Adult counselling for trauma, anxiety, burnout, relationship stress and men’s issues. Straightforward, collaborative approach integrating CBT, DBT, IFS parts work, narrative and existential therapy with a focus on the nervous system. Online across Alberta and in-person in Calgary. Free 30-minute consult.

Services Offered:

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CBT
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.
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Counselling
A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.
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EMDR
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, a therapy that uses guided eye movements to help the brain process and integrate traumatic memories.
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Free Consultation
A no-cost initial session to meet the therapist, discuss needs, and decide whether they are the right fit before committing.
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Individual Therapy
One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.
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Individual Psychotherapy
In-depth one-on-one therapy that explores the deeper roots of a person's difficulties, often drawing on psychodynamic or psychoanalytic models.
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MBCT (Mindfulness-Based CBT)
A therapy combining mindfulness meditation with cognitive behavioural techniques, designed particularly to prevent relapse in depression.
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Mindfulness
The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.
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Online Counselling
Counselling conducted via video, phone, or secure messaging, providing professional support remotely.
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Online Therapy
Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.
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Works With:

•Adults
•Couples
•Individuals
•Parents

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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ADHD / Attention Difficulties
A neurodevelopmental condition involving persistent difficulty with attention, impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity that interferes with daily functioning.
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Anger
An intense emotional response to perceived threat, injustice, or frustration that, when persistent or uncontrolled, can damage relationships and well-being.
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Autism (ASD)
A neurodevelopmental condition affecting social communication, sensory processing, and behaviour patterns, with a wide range of presentations and strengths.
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Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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Body Image
How a person perceives, thinks, and feels about their physical appearance. When persistently negative, it can drive distress, avoidance, and disordered eating.
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Depression
A mood disorder marked by persistent low mood, loss of interest or pleasure, and changes in energy, sleep, or appetite that impair daily functioning.
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Identity & Self-Image
A person's sense of who they are, including their values, beliefs, roles, and self-perception, and the distress that arises when this sense is unclear, fragmented, or negative.
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Women's Issues
Psychological challenges more commonly experienced by women, including gender-based stress, reproductive health concerns, body image, caregiving burden, and societal expectations.
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Trauma
The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.
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Men's Issues
Psychological challenges commonly experienced by men, including difficulty expressing emotions, anger, relationship struggles, fatherhood pressures, and societal expectations of masculinity.

Professional Title:

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Canadian Certified Counselor
A counselor who holds certification from the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association.

Qualifications

Master of Arts

Masters

Canadian University (CCPA Accredited)

Year: 2025

Bachelor of Arts with Honours

Bachelor

University of Toronto

Year: 2013

Memberships

Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA)

Service Area

My Office

In-person & Online

Northwest Calgary

Calgary, Alberta T2N 3R7

Canada