Registered Provisional Psychologist
Max
Wood MC
Registered Provisional Psychologist in Calgary · Adults, teens & children · In person & online
Helping you understand yourself better and build a life that feels more stable, authentic and sustainable.
01 · About Max
Collaborative, adaptable and centred around you.
Marcus (Max) Wood works with adults, teens and children navigating life’s more complex challenges, whether that’s anxiety, trauma, burnout, relationship stress or feeling lost in your identity.
Sessions with Max are structured enough to feel purposeful, yet flexible enough to meet whatever is most present for you that day. His approach is trauma-informed, practical and focused on lasting change at your own pace.
Max believes real progress happens when you feel safe, respected and heard. Whether you’re ready for change or still figuring out what healing looks like, he’ll pace with you, offering support, structure and space to grow.
Adults & professionals
Navigating stress, burnout, relationship challenges or identity shifts, and wanting tools that actually fit your life.
Teens
Working through anxiety, self-esteem, emotional regulation and the big transitions of growing up. Therapy for teens
Children
Creative, music therapy-informed support for kids who express themselves best without words. Music-informed counselling
Just getting started
People at any stage of readiness, including those just beginning to explore what therapy could look like.
02 · The approach
Max’s approach to therapy
Real progress happens when you feel safe, respected and heard.
CBT and DBT
Practical skill-building to manage thoughts, emotions and distress, so you have tools that work in real life.
EMDR
Processing difficult past experiences or emotional stuck points, so they lose some of their hold on the present. More on EMDR
EFT and solution-focused therapy
Exploring the emotional patterns underneath what you feel, and identifying clear, meaningful goals.
Music therapy-informed practice
Creative, nonverbal ways to express and process emotion, especially helpful for children and teens. More on music-informed counselling
Mindset coaching and person-centred support
Helping you build self-trust, insight and the confidence to keep moving forward.
03 · Areas of focus
For overwhelm, old patterns and figuring out who you are.
- ANXIETY
Struggling to manage stress or constant overwhelm, and wanting to feel steadier day to day.
- DEPRESSION
Low mood or disconnection, and finding a way back to energy and meaning.
- BURNOUT & STRESS
Cumulative stress that has built up quietly until it feels like too much.
- TRAUMA
Exploring who you are beyond what you’ve been through, at a pace that feels safe.
- RELATIONSHIP DYNAMICS
Feeling caught in old patterns in relationships, and learning healthier boundaries.
- SELF-CONCEPT
Building self-worth and a clearer, kinder sense of who you are.
- CHRISTIAN COUNSELLING
For clients who would like their faith to be part of the conversation.
04 · Music in the room
Creativity, music and a safe place to reset.
Max brings a background in music therapy to his work. For many children and teens, music and creative, nonverbal expression can open doors that talking alone doesn’t.
Wherever you’re starting from, Max will walk alongside you with care and clarity, helping you explore what’s underneath the surface and build tools that feel both effective and meaningful.
05 · Common questions
What people ask before booking with Max.
What is music therapy-informed counselling?
It means using music and creative, nonverbal expression as part of therapy. Max is registered for music therapy with the Association of Counselling Therapy of Alberta, and this approach can be especially helpful for children and teens who find it hard to put feelings into words. Learn more about music-informed EMDR and counselling.
Does Max work with children and teens?
Yes. Max works with children, teens and adults. With younger clients he often draws on creative and music therapy-informed approaches, alongside practical skills for anxiety, self-esteem and emotional regulation.
Does Max offer Christian counselling?
Yes. Christian counselling is one of Max’s areas of focus, for clients who would like their faith to be part of their therapy. Learn more about Christian counselling in Calgary.
I’m not sure I’m ready for therapy. Is that okay?
Absolutely. Max works with people at every stage of readiness, including those just beginning to explore therapy. He will pace with you, so you never feel pushed further or faster than you’re ready to go.
Can I see Max in person or online?
Both. Max sees clients in person at our Marda Loop office in Calgary, and online by secure video anywhere in Alberta. Learn more about online counselling at Core.
Does extended health insurance cover sessions with Max?
Many Alberta benefit plans include psychological services, though details vary by plan. Some cover Registered Provisional Psychologists while others need a specific designation, so it is worth checking with your provider. You receive a detailed receipt after each session to submit for reimbursement. See our fees page for more.
You don’t have to navigate this alone.
Whether you’re processing the past, managing day-to-day overwhelm or exploring what comes next, Max is here to help you feel more connected, grounded and capable. Start with a free 15-minute consult.
New to therapy? Our Welcome Guide walks you through what to expect, and our fees page covers session rates and insurance. You can also meet the rest of the team.
Call or text 403.488.8912 · info@corepsychology.com
Monday to Friday, 9am to 7pm · Saturday, 8am to 3pm
Curious about what it would be like to work with Max?
Book a free 15-minute consultation call.