CBT Therapy Calgary · Marda Loop and online Across Alberta
The thoughts that once protected you
may now be keeping you stuck.
✓ Registered Psychologists & Counsellors
✓ In Person in Calgary & Online Across Alberta
✓ Covered by Most Extended Benefits
Is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy right for you?
You may have become so used to these patterns that they've started to feel like your personality.
They aren’t.
They are learned responses, and learned responses can be unlearned.
CBT tends to work well if:
You can name the pattern but can't stop it.
You want structure and homework, not open-ended exploration. You're dealing with anxiety, panic, OCD and intrusive thoughts, perfectionism, social anxiety, burnout, or depression.
You'd rather have tools in 8 weeks than insight in 8 months.
CBT may not be your starting point if:
You're in active crisis and need stabilization first. You're processing complex or developmental trauma — EMDR or a trauma-specific approach usually comes before CBT. You want a space to talk without assignments between sessions.
MEET YOUR THERAPISTSCalgary CBT Therapists, Beck Institute Trained
CBT is only as effective as the clinical thinking behind it. Our therapists combine evidence-based treatment with thoughtful, individualized care.
Beck Institute Trained · CCC · LMFTJulie Walder, MA
Certified Canadian Counsellor & Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
Warm, practical, and skilled. Helps clients make real progress while feeling supported.
Anxiety & Intrusive Thoughts
Relationship Stress
Burnout
Perfectionism
Registered Provisional Psychologist Jesse Fehr, MA
Practical and collaborative.
Jesse works with those navigating anxiety, burnout, self-doubt, and performance pressure. He uses CBT to help clients shift unhelpful patterns and build practical strategies for change.
Anxiety
Stress & Burnout
Self-Concept
Performance
Registered Provisional Psychologist Marcus (Max) Wood
Registered Provisional Psychologist & Music Therapist
Adaptable, trauma-informed CBT. Works with adults, teens, and children.
Anxiety
Stress & Burnout
Trauma
Youth & Adults
Registered Provisional Psychologist Jordan Pisesky
Warm, direct, and practical therapy.
Jordan works with both youth and adults navigating anxiety, self-esteem & confidence challenges, burnout, identity, and struggle with life transitions.
Anxiety
Burnout & Stress
Identity & Self-Worth
Teens, Young Adults & Adults
Evidence-Based Results for Calgary Clients
Is CBT Effective? Here’s the research
CBT works when you're willing to show up consistently, practice new strategies between sessions, and challenge old patterns, even when it's uncomfortable. You don't have to be "ready" or "fixed" to start. You just have to be willing to try something different.
CBT is the first-line recommended treatment for anxiety, depression, and OCD under both APA and NICE guidelines, supported by over 2,000 randomized controlled trials.
2,000+
Randomized controlled trials
of CBT
Beck Institute, 2024
50%
Reduction in depression relapse risk
Cuijpers et al., 2019
#1
Recommended treatment for anxiety, depression, OCD
APA, NICE
THE APPROACHHow Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Works
A structured, skills-based approach that connects how you think, feel, and act; not endless talk, not "just think positive."
01
Recognize
Spot the patterns running quietly in the background.
02
Challenge
Test beliefs against reality; accurately, not optimistically.
03
Build
Practical tools you can use immediately.
04
Create
Lasting change in how you respond to stress.
WHAT MAKES CBT DIFFERENT◎ CBT is goal-oriented and practical. You'll walk away from each session with clear insights and actionable strategies; real tools for change, not just increased awareness and insight.
CBT gives you the structure, support, and tools to actually create lasting change, not just understand why the patterns exist.
YOUR PATH FORWARDWhat to Expect from CBT Sessions
SESSION 1Understanding You
Let’s get clear on what's happening and what you want instead.
SESSION 2-4Building New Patterns
Actively work on the thoughts and behaviours driving your experience.
SESSION 5+Integration & Resilience
Real, meaningful shifts in how you feel and function day-to-day.
See if CBT is the right fit for you
Book a free 15-minute consultation.
We'll listen to what's going on, answer your questions, and help you find the right fit, no pressure, no commitment required.No referral required · Most insurance plans accepted · Evening & weekend availabilityCore Psychology offers Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) in Calgary, Alberta, with sessions available in-person at our Marda Loop clinic and online across Canada.
Our CBT therapists include Julie Walder, who holds specialized training from the Beck Institute, the gold standard in CBT education.
WHERE YOU CAN FIND US
Located in the heart of Marda Loop in Calgary, our office offers a tranquil space where you can take a breath and focus on you.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSCommon Questions About Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) in Calgary
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CBT can be a good fit if you find yourself caught in the same patterns of thinking or responding, even when you know they aren’t helping. It’s often helpful for anxiety, overthinking, perfectionism, low mood, stress, and burnout.
It isn’t the right approach for everyone. Part of our job is helping you understand what’s going on and determine which approach makes the most sense for you.
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CBT is collaborative and fairly practical. You and your therapist will look at what’s happening in your life, identify patterns that may be contributing to how you’re feeling, and work together on ways to respond differently.
Sessions have some structure, but they shouldn’t feel scripted. Quality CBT is adapted to the person sitting in the room.
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There isn’t one number that applies to everyone. Some people notice meaningful changes within a relatively small number of sessions, while more longstanding or complex concerns may take longer.
Your therapist will talk with you about what you’re working toward and regularly check in about whether therapy is helping. CBT should have a purpose and a direction, not simply continue indefinitely.
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Sometimes, but we tend to think of it more as practising between sessions than traditional homework.
That might mean noticing a particular pattern, trying something differently, or practising a skill you’ve worked on together. The goal isn’t to give you another thing to get done. It’s to help what happens in therapy translate into your actual life.
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Often, yes. Coverage depends on your individual benefits plan and the credentials of the therapist you work with.
Many plans cover services provided by Registered Psychologists, and some also cover Canadian Certified Counsellors. We recommend checking your plan before your first appointment so you know exactly what your coverage includes.
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