Resilience at Play Psychology
Psychologist, RPsych, MAPsych (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
5 Endorsed
1716 16 Avenue Northwest, 330, Calgary, AB T2M
Let's Connect (587) 602-1020
As a psychologist I often hear "no one can help because no one understands!". Sometimes people feel overwhelmed and alone in the pain, fear and uncertainty. When chaos and crises are your daily reality, how do you manage? When you keep thinking about the horrible things that did or could happen, how do you stop? When you don't want to get up in the morning, how do you face the day? Honestly, I don't have all the answers but I have personally seen people find joy despite ongoing sorrow and I have seen tears and smiles coexist. I believe that with the right support, all people can explore how to find a sense of calm within the storm.
I offer individual psychotherapy to children, adolescents and adults. I have specialized training in CBT, EMDR, Prolonged Exposure Therapy, Trauma Focused Therapy and Play Therapy. I have experience working with people who have a variety of concerns but the most common include: Trauma/PTSD, Chronic Pain, Grief/Loss, Depression and Anxiety.
I will never claim to fully understand what other people are going through, but I promise to listen carefully and try. I am constantly learning from my clients and I get excited each time I witness the creativity and resiliency of people. I absolutely love the puzzle that is "learning how to really LIVE in this life". You don't need to do it alone!
Call or Email Resilience at Play Psychology now for a free 15 minute consultation - (587) 602-1020
Let's Connect (587) 602-1020
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $200
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by American Express, Cash, Cheque, Mastercard, Visa
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (587) 602-1020
Resilience at Play Psychology
Psychologist, RPsych, MAPsych
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of Alberta / 5056 Illisha Cassandra Patterson
- In Practice for 10 Years
- Membership with Psychologists Association of Alberta 1651
- Membership with College of Alberta Psychologists 5056
- Attended City University of Seattle , MA Counselling Psychology, Graduated 2013
Psychologist: Illisha Cassandra Patterson
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Chronic Pain
- Anxiety
Expertise
- ADHD
- Adoption
- Behavioural Issues
- Body Positivity
- Cancer
- Child
- Chronic Illness
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Emotional Disturbance
- First Responders
- Grief
- Life Transitions
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Parenting
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Stress
- Veterans
5 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Aviation Professionals ,
Bisexual Allied ,
Deaf Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Aviation Professionals ,
Bisexual Allied ,
Deaf Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Eclectic
- EMDR
- Emotionally Focused
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Play Therapy
- Prolonged Exposure Therapy
- Sandplay
- Schema Therapy
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Location
Primary Location
Northwest Psychology
1716 16 Avenue Northwest
330
Calgary, AB T2M
(587) 602-1020Email us
Additional Location
Resolve Legal Group (Wednesdays only)
440 11 Avenue Southeast
Calgary, AB T2G
(587) 602-1020Call for a free consultation now - (587) 602-1020
Resilience at Play Psychology
Psychologist, RPsych, MAPsych