MIVA
counselling services
Modern mind-body psychotherapy
in the
heart of Calgary and online
meet michelle
“The body has been designed to renew itself through continuous self-correction. These same principles also apply to the healing of the psyche, spirit, and soul.”
― Peter A. Levine, Waking the Tiger: Healing Trauma
Your story matters here — and so do you
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You deserve a space to be seen, heard, and understood.
Together, we will explore the patterns of your mind and body, cultivate a sense of inner safety, and strengthen your ability to navigate life’s challenges with greater clarity and resilience.
We will focus on practical strategies to regulate stress and enhance well-being.
Our work supports you in developing the skills and insight to face life with confidence and balance.
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My approach is rooted in:
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compassion and warmth
collaboration and authenticity
holistic and integrative modalities
meeting you where you are at in your journey
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“We can never forget our traumatic memories … it’s less about getting rid of them, and more about learning how to be with them.”
The path that led you here
Offering one-to-one and family counselling services supporting in the areas of mental health, emotional well-being, and overall wellness.
Therapy gives a space to slow down and care for yourself — it’s not about fixing who you are. It's about creating space to heal, grow, and reconnect with the parts of yourself that have been waiting for care.
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You might be here if you’re feeling:
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Exhausted or stretched too thin
Overwhelmed by stress or anxiety
Stuck in old patterns or coping habits
Disconnected from your body or emotions
Carrying past pain that still shapes your life
Wrestling with your relationship to food and your body
Trying to shift away from addictive patterns or numbing strategies
Struggling with focus, organization, and overwhelm
Caught in cycles of shame
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Land Acknowledgement
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I acknowledge the traditional territories of the people of the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta, which includes the Blackfoot Confederacy (comprising the Siksika, Piikani, and Kainai First Nations), as well as the Tsuut’ina First Nation, and the Stoney Nakoda (including the Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Wesley First Nations). The City of Calgary is also home to Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3.