Kimberly Anderson Psychological Services
518 5 St. S T1J2B9 Lethbridge, AB, Canada

Thursday thought! This quote says it perfectly and aligns with my view as a counsellor! We are often more aware of our physical health. However, our mental and emotional health is equally important! Send me a message to see how I can support you in achieving balnce or head on over to elevationwellness.net to get more info, book a free consult, and/or schedule your first session! Elevation Wellness

You have to love your self first! Self-compassion and self-love is an important part of healing and living the life you want! My challenge to you today is to give yourself the same compassion you give others!

Today is January 31. Which means it is Bell Let's Talk day! Please take a minute to watch this short video and be reminded that mental illness can impact anyone. If you are personally struggling, please know you are not alone. There is help.

Good morning, I have had a number of people ask what kind of therapist I am. I thought I would take a few minutes to tell you. I am a compassionate, non-judgmental and empathetic Registered Provisional Psychologist who offers clients unconditional positive regard. I have a profound interest and passion for promoting the mental health, well-being, and resiliency in children, adolescents, adults and their families. I believe that clients have the power to make positive change...s within themselves and hope to advocate, support and challenge individuals, when necessary, to work through the issues they are facing. I do this by providing a confidential, supportive, and trusting environment. I have first hand experience working with individuals who have encountered turmoil, grief, and heartache in their lives, contributing to their mental health concerns. I believe the sole focus of counselling is not merely to treat severe mental health disorders, but also to provide clients with tools that foster personal growth, confidence, and happiness. I have experience and enjoy working in the following areas: Depression, anxiety, stress management, emotional regulation, trauma, grief and loss, parent/child issues, relational conflict, self- esteem, sexuality and gender identity and adjustment/life transitions. Throughout my career, I have worked in the mental health field in a variety of settings working with children, adolescents, adults, and families with mental health and addiction concerns. I recognize that each client has different needs and draw upon varying counselling approaches throughout the counselling journey. I incorporate an attachment focus and over arching existential lens while utilizing mindfulness, Somatic (body based), narrative, cognitive behavioural, and family systems theory interventions. I work from a person centered, strength based model that enhances the abilities of the client, enabling sustainable change. *Please remember it is important to find a counsellor who is the right fit for you. The work done in counseling depends largely on the relationship between the counsellor and client! If you would like to talk about this further or have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to connect with me.

Hey everyone, I am so excited to announce that I am now accepting new clients! I am offering evening appointments on Monday and Wednesday nights! Please message me on Facebook, email me at [email protected], or call me at 403-393-5143 to discuss how I can partner with you in your journey towards positive change. I offer direct billing!

Thursday thought! This quote says it perfectly and aligns with my view as a counsellor! We are often more aware of our physical health. However, our mental and emotional health is equally important! Send me a message to see how I can support you in achieving balnce or head on over to elevationwellness.net to get more info, book a free consult, and/or schedule your first session! Elevation Wellness

I am excited to announce that I will be moving to Elevation Wellness, a new health and wellness clinic opening in Lethbridge! I will be adjusting my schedule to accommodate more evening and weekend appointments and will offer online booking! Stay tuned for more details! In the mean time- come check out Elevation Wellness's open house this Saturday March 3, 2018 from 12-4. You will get a chance to meet some of the team, enjoy coffee and snacks, and enter to win awesome prizes, including a complementary consultation with the booking of your second session! Hope to see you there!

You have to love your self first! Self-compassion and self-love is an important part of healing and living the life you want! My challenge to you today is to give yourself the same compassion you give others!

Let’s talk about APPS! As a counsellor I see my clients constantly surrounded and impacted by their mobile devices, tablets etc. While mindlessly surfing the net, playing candy crush, and other games can provide us with a good distractions, there are ways to incorporate more mindful app use! Mental health apps can be a great resource and can help individuals access therapeutic material, follow up and reinforce work done in counseling, or to aid in skill development. I have... compiled a list of 5 of my favorite Mental Health apps. Some of these are free while others are best used with a monthly or yearly fee. They are excellent resources for children, adolescents, adults, and even families! Mainy of my clients report these being helpful to use between our sessions. I strongly encourage you to check these out Calm- assists individuals with meditation, sleep, and relaxation techniques. https://www.calm.com Headspace- Guided Meditation & Mindfulness on happiness, stress, and many other topics. https://www.headspace.com Happify- Science based activities & games to overcome stress and life’s challenges. https://happify.com/ Pacifica- Anxiety, stress, and repression relief based on CBT and mindfulness meditation. http://www.thinkpacifica.com ThinkUp- build motivation and a positive mindset through positive affirmations. http://thinkup.me ** While the above apps were developed by Psychologists and are meant to assist individuals in learning skills that will elicit small changes over time- Please remember that they do not replace professional treatment. If you know anyone who can benefit from these apps, please share!

I hope you all are having a safe and relaxing weekend. I just got off the phone with one of my friends and am feeling inspired by our conversation. My friend is starting a new job this week. She is stepping way out of her comfort zone and into something new! During our conversation, I was reminded how vital our thoughts can be and how much they impact our feelings, body, and interactions throughout the week. Please take a minute to read this article and challenge a few of your own unhelpful and self-limiting thoughts! Good luck this week to anyone pursuing new goals and challenges! You got this! https://www.mindful.org/3-simple-ways-transform-negative-/