Registered Psychologist
Sarah
Spicer MC
Registered Psychologist in Calgary · Women, young adults & girls 10+ · In person & online
Helping women and girls feel seen, understood and more at home in themselves.
01 · About Sarah
A warm, relational space to understand what sits beneath the struggle.
Sarah is passionate about supporting women and adolescent girls as they navigate the complexities of mental health, self-identity and relationships.
So many people carry anxiety, low self-esteem, body image worries and the pressure of daily life, often feeling overwhelmed or disconnected. Sarah understands how hard it can be to find balance and self-acceptance in a world that feels demanding and uncertain.
With a compassionate, trauma-informed approach, she helps clients process their emotions, build resilience and create healthier relationships, with themselves and with others. Clients appreciate her warmth and her ability to meet them exactly where they are.
Girls 10+
Pre-teens and girls finding their footing with anxiety, friendships, self-esteem and big emotions. Therapy for girls & women
Teens
Adolescents navigating identity, body image, social pressure and emotions that can feel hard to manage. Therapy for teens
Young adults
Finding your footing through a season of change, relationships and growing into who you are.
Women
Women seeking to reconnect with themselves, and to feel more at home in who they are.
02 · The approach
Sarah’s approach to therapy
Therapy should be a space where you feel seen, understood and supported.
Attachment-based
Understanding how earlier experiences and relationships shape the emotional patterns and relationship dynamics you notice today.
Psychodynamic
Gently exploring what sits beneath the surface, so change goes deeper than coping alone. Sarah also draws on interpersonal neuropsychology and developmental neuroscience.
EMDR
Sarah is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, a well-researched approach for processing difficult and traumatic experiences. More on EMDR
Polyvagal-informed
Working with your nervous system to support regulation, so your body can begin to feel safer and more settled.
Mind-body connection
Practical techniques that bring the body into the work, supporting emotional processing and personal growth.
03 · Areas of focus
Support for anxiety, self-worth and the relationships that matter.
- ANXIETY
Worry and overwhelm that make everyday life feel harder than it should.
- DEPRESSION
Low mood, numbness or disconnection, and finding your way back to yourself.
- SELF-ESTEEM
Quieting the inner critic and building a kinder, steadier sense of who you are.
- BODY IMAGE & SELF-CONCEPT
Making peace with your body and how you see yourself.
- SELF-HARM
A calm, non-judgmental space to understand self-harm and build safer ways to cope.
- SOCIAL & RELATIONSHIPS
Friendships, family and relationship challenges, and the patterns that keep repeating.
- EMOTIONAL REGULATION
Understanding big emotions and building tools to ride them out.
- TRAUMA
Processing what happened, at a pace that feels safe, with EMDR and mind-body approaches.
04 · Beyond the office
Skiing, camping and cheering from the sidelines.
Outside of therapy, Sarah loves spending time outdoors with her family, whether that’s skiing, camping or simply soaking in the fresh air.
She’s also a dedicated cheerleader for her kids, and can often be found enthusiastically supporting them at one of their many sporting activities. Finding everyday ways to cultivate mindfulness and connection matters to her, in life and in her work.
05 · Common questions
What people ask before booking with Sarah.
Does Sarah work with teenage girls?
Yes. Sarah works with girls from age 10 through the teen years, as well as young adults and women. She tailors therapy to each person’s age and stage, and creates a space where young clients feel seen and understood. Learn more about therapy for teens.
My teen is self-harming. Can Sarah help?
Self-harm is one of Sarah’s areas of focus. She offers a calm, non-judgmental space to understand what self-harm is doing for your teen and to build safer ways to cope. If someone is in immediate danger, call 911. You can also call or text 988, the Suicide Crisis Helpline, at any time.
What is EMDR?
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a well-researched therapy that helps the brain process difficult or traumatic experiences so they feel less overwhelming. Sarah is trained in EMDR and often combines it with Polyvagal-informed, mind-body techniques. Learn more about EMDR therapy.
Can I see Sarah in person or online?
Both. Sarah 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 Sarah?
Most Alberta extended health plans include coverage for a Registered Psychologist, though the amount varies by plan. It is worth checking your coverage with your provider. You receive a detailed receipt after each session to submit for reimbursement. See our fees page for more.
Ready to feel seen and supported?
If you’re ready to explore therapy in a space where you feel seen, understood and supported, Sarah is here to help. 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 Sarah?
Book a free 15-minute consultation call.
