Sarah

Sarah Macdonald

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

“If you've been feeling stuck with stress, anxiety, or past traumas and what you're looking for is meaningful change, you're in the right place. I provide a connection-based tailored approach that meets you wherever you may be on your journey. I offer EMDR therapy, individual, and relationship counselling.”

About Me

Feeling stuck with stress, anxiety, or past hurts can be exhausting. My connection-based approach truly meets you where you are, always tailored to your unique journey. We can explore what's holding you back through EMDR therapy, or individual and relationship Counseling. This collaborative space helps you find new ways to navigate challenges, moving towards lasting, meaningful change.

Approach

When past hurts or persistent anxiety show up, I slow the pace to create safety and practical clarity, then map gentle steps toward change. Sessions in my Calgary office or via secure online video (in English) move between focused processing, experiential exercises, and collaborative planning, with the rhythm guided by you. Between meetings we use brief, doable practices to anchor new responses and track progress so therapy feels integrated into daily life. Those seeking steady, manageable shifts tend to find this way of working helpful.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy)

    A form of therapy that teaches acceptance of difficult thoughts and feelings while guiding action aligned with personal values.

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  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

  • Trauma Counseling

    Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.

    Learn more about Trauma Counseling
  • Free Consultation

    A no-cost initial session to meet the therapist, discuss needs, and decide whether they are the right fit before committing.

  • Adolescent Therapy

    Therapy designed for teenagers, using age-appropriate methods to address issues like anxiety, identity, peer pressure, and family conflict.

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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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  • Therapy

    Professional treatment for mental health concerns, providing a structured space for insight, emotional processing, and behavioural change.

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Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Individuals
  • Parents

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

  • Adolescent Therapy

    Therapy designed for teenagers, using age-appropriate methods to address issues like anxiety, identity, peer pressure, and family conflict.

    Learn more about Adolescent Therapy
  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • PTSD

    Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.

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  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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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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  • Trauma Therapy

    Therapeutic approaches specifically designed to help people process and recover from traumatic experiences.

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Professional Title:

  • Licensed Mental Health Counselor

    A counselor licensed to provide mental health assessment, diagnosis, and treatment.

Credentials

Registrations

Canadian Counseling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA)

Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC)

Qualifications

Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology

Yorkville University

Year: 2021

Service Areas

Scenic Route Psychology

In-person & Online

Crowfoot

Calgary, Alberta

Canada

Crowfoot, Calgary, Canada