Marissa Whalley
Psychologist, MC, BA (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
4 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T2M
Let's Connect (587) 816-4265
I can empathize with the overwhelm that comes with finding a new therapist. Not only can it feel incredibly vulnerable, but it can be difficult to get a sense of who a therapist is through a brief online bio. Hopefully, I can accurately convey what therapy with me could be like. Overall, I strive to create a therapy environment grounded in curiosity, encouragement, transparency, and collaboration. I will take time to understand your unique challenges and hopes, offering honesty and compassion as we explore new ways forward for you.
I am trained in DBT, EMDR, and Gottman Couples Therapy. These guide my therapy interventions which are often focused on learning how to regulate emotions through acceptance or change, expressing these emotions effectively with others, and when needed using deeper emotional processing for stuck emotions, trauma, memories, or beliefs through EMDR.
This world does not offer us a guidebook on how to be human. The process of understanding and accepting ourselves, others, and the world can feel incredibly overwhelming, confusing, inspiring, and perhaps painful at times. My hope is that through therapy this process of being human might feel a little less overwhelming. Feel free to reach out for more info.
Call or Email Marissa Whalley now for a free 15 minute consultation - (587) 816-4265
Let's Connect (587) 816-4265
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $220
- Couple Sessions $220
- Pay by American Express, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Alberta Blue Cross
- Canada Life | Great-West Life
- Desjardins
- iA Financial Group
- Johnston Group
- Manulife
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (587) 816-4265
Marissa Whalley
Psychologist, MC, BA
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of Alberta / 6845 Marissa Whalley
- Certificate from EMDR Consulting EMDR Basic Level 1 & 2 / 2024
- Certificate from The Gottman Institute Gottman Level 2 Couples Therapy / 2023
- Attended City University of Seattle, Master of Counselling, Graduated 2022
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Relationship Issues
- Anxiety
- ADHD
Expertise
- Adoption
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Career Guidance
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Infidelity
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Mood Disorders
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- People-Pleasing
- Religious/Spiritual Trauma and Abuse
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma and PTSD
4 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Queer Allied
I also speak
Conversational Spanish
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Queer Allied
I also speak
Conversational Spanish
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Eclectic
- EMDR
- Emotionally Focused
- Existential
- Gottman Method
- Humanistic
- Integrative (Mind,Body,Spirit)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Trauma Focused
Location
Call for a free consultation now - (587) 816-4265
Marissa Whalley
Psychologist, MC, BA