Patricia Morgan, Counselling Therapist, MA CCC
It has been an honour to facilitate the healing of hundreds of clients presenting with depression, anxiety, negative self-talk, relationship conflict, despair, anger issues, and shame. As a seniorpreneur, I thrive by sharing my insights and journeying with clients as they gain new awareness of their resilient, lovable, and resourceful selves. One client shared, “It is like you are my personal flashlight bringing me the ability to see light.”
Note: You can view my profile on Psychology Today.
Story of a Calgary Therapist
At the young age of twenty-four my husband and I, already the parents of a two year old, adopted a beautiful six year old girl. We were Kelly’s fifth family, after a failed adoption and foster homes. My failures and challenges as a mother are described in Kelly’s and my book, Love Her As She Is: Lessons from a Daughter Stolen by Addictions. By age thirty I entered therapy. My anger rages were shaming me and hurting my gentle husband and our dear children. We were all in distress.
Self-reflection and deep dives into my painful childhood was often hard. However, realizing that I was not a bad or stupid person but an adult with unresolved issues from generational trauma and childhood emotional and physical abuse, was liberating. The rewards of healing were improved relationships, a deepened sense of gratitude, and increased confidence. I began to filter criticism and welcome helpful feedback, acknowledgment, support, and opportunities.
By the time I was age forty I had earned a MA in Humanistic and Clinical Psychology and started working with individuals, couples, families, and women’s groups.
Client Testimonials:
“Patricia was like a comforting light guiding me in and out of dark places in my past. The result was insight and healing, which continues to this day.” LR
“I have worked with many counsellors and professionals while experiencing very little lasting change. In the meantime guilt and shame left me playing small in my career. I can honestly say Patricia’s healing processes have been a life-changer. She is a difference-maker.” AB
“I feel so blessed and more empowered knowing that I don’t have to fix everyone, and I don’t even have the power to. I can only work on myself and that is truly liberating.” BK
Therapeutic counselling to heal issues of:
- Anger management
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Family Conflict
- Parenting
- Phobias
- Relationship Dissatisfaction
- Self-Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Shame
- Stress
- Trauma
- Women’s Issues
Therapy approaches and certifications in:
- Certified Canadian Counsellor (CCC)
- Integrative Body Psychotherapy (IBP)
- Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR for trauma)
- Janina Fisher’s Integrative Approach to Treating Trauma
- Finding Joy – Trauma Treatment Technique
- The Polyvagal Theory (autonomic nervous system)
- Inner Child (Ego State) Healing
- Personal Strengths
- Emotional Intelligence (EQ-i)
Other approaches and training include:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Psychodynamic
- Positive Psychology
- Marriage and Family Therapy (Credit Courses)
- Solution Focused
- Transactional Analysis
- Group Psychotherapy
Most of my clients are adults, parents, and/or couples.
Location: For my therapeutic counselling services, you need to reside in Canada.
Want to know what a therapy session looks like?
Here is a clip from an online session focused on Inner Child work. Notice how an image from a trauma treatment healing process, unfolds into an awareness of being seen but not heard as a child. Also, notice how the reality of a child is separated from an adult’s freedom to do and be who we are, and concludes with an affirmation of the client’s wisdom.
Health Insurance: My services are covered by several plans including Manulife, SunLife, Pacific Blue Cross, Equitable Life, and Greenshield. Coverage is not automatic because insurance varies with each insurer’s specific plan. The client is responsible to contact their insurance company to determine if therapeutic counselling services are included.
When checking with your insurance company refer to:
- Certified Canadian Counsellor (Mary Patricia Morgan, Certification #5641)
- The Association of Counselling Therapy of Alberta (Mary Patricia Morgan Certification #1493)
Fee: Therapy sessions (1 – 1.5 hours) are $135. However, if you have limited finances and my work is a good fit we can discuss a lower fee. Clients can pay by cash, cheque or etransfer.
Publications:
Read over 250 blog/articles and several books including the counselling book award winning, “Return to Center: Simple Strategies to Navigate Distress, Depression, and Disconnection”.
Member:
- Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association
- Association of Counselling Therapy of Alberta
- Canadian Association of Professional Speakers
Awards:
- Award winning author (2024) of counselling book, “Return to Center” from the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association
- Chosen as a Woman of Vision (2003) by YWCA and Global TV
- Spirit of CAPS recipient (2011) for “contribution to excellence in the speaking profession”
Here is a fun 40-second description of my work featuring the Calgary, singer and songwriter, Amy Bishop and our grandson.
One last note: Our culture encourages significant spending on appearance, electronics, new and shiny vehicles, and non-essentials. Yet, a small percentage of people invest in their internal world where pain, disconnect, and even shame eat at their well being. Please know you deserve to explore mending or healing those gnawing parts and to increase your moments of confidence, clarity, and peace.
If you know someone who would benefit from at least a beginning conversation with me, please share this page with them. Ok?
If you would like a complimentary 45-minute chat please call 403.830.6919 or email me. OK?
I look forward to hearing from you,
Patricia
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