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Alison Varga, M.Ed.

Offers In-person appointments only
  • Psychologist
  • Woman
  • Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars. 73 ratings.
  • Less than $180 per visit
Accepting new patients

Provider's hours

Sunday
Closed
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
2:00 am - 6:00 am
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
2:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday
Closed
Saturday
Closed

Description

Alison is a registered provisional psychologist andcounselling therapist who specializes in working with clients primarily struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and addictions. In addition, Alison has received extensive training in trauma informed care, DBT, narrative therapy, polyvagal theory and numerous other client centered approaches. Most recently, Alison has received Perinatal Mental Health Certification. Her areas of focus include infertility, pregnancy and infant loss, anxiety during pregnancy, PTSD, postpartum depression, grief, and adjusting to life as a blended family.

Conditions

  • Abuse
  • Addiction
  • ADHD
  • Adjustment disorder
  • Alcohol Abuse
  • Anxiety
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Emotion Regulation
  • Emotional Abuse
  • Family planning
  • Fears / Phobias
  • Grief, loss, bereavement
  • Infertility or Adoption
  • Post-traumatic stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria
  • Seasonal Affective Disorder
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-harming or suicidal behavior

Services

  • Animal-assisted therapy
  • Attachment-based therapy
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy
  • Dialectical behavior therapy
  • Group counselling
  • Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Trauma-focused cognitive behavior therapy

Clientele

  • Adults (18+)​
  • Children (under 12)​
  • Couples​
  • Families​
  • LGBTQ2+
  • Pediatrics​
  • Seniors (65+)​
  • Teens (13-17)​

Languages spoken

  • English

Professional designations

  • Master of Counselling Psychology (M.Ed.)

Professional associations

  • Registered with Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA)
Facility Information

Summary

Evidence based. Exceptional care.

Active Balance Health Centre offers Family and Sport Chiropractic Services, along with Pelvic Floor/Orthopedic/Pediatric Physiotherapy, Massage Therapy, Acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Clinical Hypnotherapy, Psychology and Counselling Therapy, Holistic Registered Nutrition, and CraniosacralTherapy .  We are a recognized Complete Concussion Management Clinic (CCMI) offering concussion care to patients in the Okotoks, Foothills and Calgary area.

Business hours

Sunday
Closed
Monday
8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday
8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday
8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday
8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday
9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Saturday
9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Services & supplies

  • Active release massage
  • Cupping therapy
  • Deep tissue massage
  • Essential oil massage
  • Foot reflexology
  • Pediatrics massage
  • Sports massage
  • Swedish massage
  • TMJ massage
  • Wellness massage

Amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wheelchair accessible
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Provider's hours

Sunday
Closed
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
2:00 am - 6:00 am
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
2:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday
Closed
Saturday
Closed

Business hours

Sunday
Closed
Monday
8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday
8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday
8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday
8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday
9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Saturday
9:00 am - 1:00 pm