When you feel like you’re drowning, we’re here to help.

DBT & TRAUMA THERAPY • SERVING ALBERTANS SINCE 2018

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From the stress of everyday life to the recurring nightmares of past trauma, we know what it’s like to feel alone, unhappy and hopeless.

But you’re not alone and you’re not hopeless—you have us. A support system. Therapists who are as compassionate as they are competent. The promise of safety and the feeling of possibility—of hope. So, when you feel like you’re drowning, we’re here to help. It’s time to come up for air.

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In-person in Calgary, Alberta; virtual anywhere in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Nunavut.

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TRAUMA BORDERLINE Personality DIsorder ADDICTION CHRONIC PAIN ANXIETY & DEPRESSION

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Specialists in DBT and trauma therapy.

Why Modern Solutions Counselling?

We’re a team that welcomes the “messy,” the “complex,” and the feeling that you’ve already tried everything. Our approach is action-oriented rather than endless talk therapy — meaning you’ll leave sessions with practical tools, clear direction, and strategies you can apply in everyday life.

As a DBT- and trauma-informed clinic, we specialize in therapies designed to create meaningful change. After decades of combined clinical experience, we know that healing happens when clients feel supported, understood, and equipped with the right skills — not when they stay in therapy forever.

Bottom line: your struggles are never “too much” for us. This is exactly the work we’re here to do.

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THE PROCESS

How It Works

01. Book a free consultation

We get it: Starting therapy can feel intimidating. Book a free, no-commitment consultation to learn more and decide if we’re the therapists for you.
02. Get matched with a therapist

On your consultation call, you’ll meet our founder, Dawn. She’ll ask you a handful of questions to match you with the best therapist for your needs.
03. Book your initial appointment

Your initial appointment is where our homework starts: Asking you questions about your life experiences, we’ll know where to start with your therapy.

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Ready to come up for air?

Relief is possible. Book a free consultation to learn how we can help.