About Riptide Psychology
Our Mission
At Riptide Psychology, our mission is to help clients access the care that fits their needs and connecting them with the right therapist, at the right time. We are committed not only to supporting recovery from difficult experiences, but also to helping clients grow beyond them.
Our Approach
We offer a personalized approach to therapy, tailoring treatment to meet each client’s unique needs. Our work integrates relational, somatic, and cognitive approaches, depending on what is most appropriate. We also offer Exomind TMS therapy for those who may prefer an alternative to one-on-one sessions, and we are happy to discuss this option with you.
About Us
Our team includes experienced, licensed psychologists and counsellors who are dedicated to providing high-quality care at a range of fee options. Learn more about our team, including their areas of expertise and training.
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Meet Terrie
Why do we make the choices that we do? Life provides unique experiences that affect people in different ways. These experiences contribute positively or negatively to our well-being and guide our life choices and impulses. It is important to honour the good things we have encountered but it is vital to address the challenges that we have faced, especially when they keep us stuck.
Can you imagine where you would be if you could go back in time and have “do-over”? Where would you live, what kind of friends would you have, what career would you pursue, and what partner would you choose? Understanding how you got to where you are today helps set a foundation for the future.
I believe that within every person is their ideal self, waiting to be discovered. My work is about helping you understand how your life experiences shaped who you are — why you adapted the way you did — and finding new ways of being that actually serve you. I want you to get better.
Modalities
I work from a trauma-informed, body-based perspective using the Comprehensive Resource Model (CRM) as my primary approach, alongside EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), somatic therapies, CBT, and DBT. My clients appreciate my direct and efficient style. I work with intention so you leave sessions with clarity, not confusion. My goal is to show you, within the first few sessions, that long-term change is possible.
Services
Creating the life you want begins with the awareness that you deserve something different and accepting the responsibility for change. I work from a trauma-informed perspective and provide a nonjudgmental environment to help you heal the wounds that are keeping you stuck
I specialize in trauma, PTSD, sexual abuse, attachment, depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, eating disorders, and addiction, working primarily with adults. I offer a compassionate space to explore the origins of unhealthy coping patterns and unconscious motivations.
In-Person Sessions
I offer sessions both in-person and online. I prefer in-person work as I find that trust builds faster face-to-face, which makes the relational aspects of therapy more accessible and effective. In-person sessions are available at two locations:
Calgary (NW) — Riptide Psychology, 301 14 Street NW, Calgary, AB T2N (Hillhurst / Kensington area). A dedicated parking stall is reserved for clients, with additional reserved building parking and plenty of paid and unpaid street parking nearby.
Edmonton — Nuvista Mental Health, 11440 Kingsway NW, Edmonton, AB T5G. Free parking is available on site.
Virtual Sessions
Virtual sessions are available whenever wanted or needed. Life doesn't always make it easy to get to an office. Whether you live in a remote area, transportation is a barrier, you are feeling unwell, or you simply want to supplement your in-person appointments, virtual is always an option. The goal is to make sure that getting support stays as simple and accessible as possible, wherever you are.
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