Shifting the Patterns That Keep You Stuck
Many of the ways we think, feel, and respond developed for a reason. Together, we'll explore the patterns behind anxiety, trauma, relationships, and life's challenges with curiosity, compassion, and evidence-informed care.
Why My Approach is Different
As a scientist-turned-therapist, I bring curiosity, evidence-informed care, and compassion to every session.
Rather than asking, "What's wrong with you?" I ask:
"What happened, and what makes sense about the patterns you're experiencing?"
Because when we understand the "why," new possibilities begin to emerge.
Do Any of These Patterns Feel Familiar?
Sometimes the struggles we experience are connected to deeper patterns that have developed over time.
You may find yourself:
Overthinking, worrying, or feeling stuck in your thoughts
Putting others' needs before your own and struggling with boundaries
Feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or burned out
Repeating relationship patterns you want to understand
Being highly self-critical or feeling like you're never enough
Struggling with big emotions or feeling disconnected from yourself
Carrying past experiences that still impact your life today
Wanting to better understand yourself and why you respond the way you do
Together, we’ll explore these patterns with curiosity and compassion while building practical tools to support you as you move forward.
How I Can Help
I work with children, teens, adults, and couples navigating a variety of challenges, including:
Anxiety & Stress
Understanding worry, overthinking, and the patterns that keep your mind feeling stuck.
Trauma & Difficult Experiences
Processing experiences that continue to affect how you feel, think, or respond.
Relationships & Connection
Exploring communication, attachment, boundaries, and recurring relationship patterns.
Self-Esteem & Personal Growth
Building self-understanding, confidence, and a healthier relationship with yourself.
Emotional Regulation
Learning tools to better understand and manage intense emotions.
Life Transitions & Grief
Finding support through change, loss, and challenging seasons of life.
Children & Teens
Supporting young people with anxiety, ADHD tools, emotional regulation, confidence, and life transitions.
A Scientist's Curiosity. A Therapist's Compassion.
Understanding is the first step toward meaningful change.
Many of us already recognize our patterns, yet still feel stuck in them. Together, we’ll explore not only where these patterns came from, but why they continue and how to create new ways of responding.
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I have an undergraduate degree in biochemistry and a master’s in counselling psychology, and I’m committed to providing the highest quality care. For details on the associations I’m registered with, as I adhere to their standards and codes of practice, please see below.
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CCC with the CCPA - Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association # 11249236 https://www.ccpa-accp.ca/
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Counsellig Therapist #3006 with Alberta Association of Counselling Therapists https://www.acta-alberta.ca/
Services/Availability
In-person counselling
Individuals and Couples
🤍Located in the Heart of Central Alberta in Stettler🤍
4803 44 Avenue - 4803 Collective
Virtual counselling
Available for clients in Alberta, Saskatchewan, British Columbia, and Manitoba.
Therapy Fees
I believe therapy should be accessible while providing thoughtful, personalized care.
Individual sessions are $150 per 50 minutes. Couples sessions are $180 per 60 minutes.
Limited sliding-scale spaces are available. Direct billing may be available for select insurance plans.
Please reach out to Judith directly for any questions or concerns.
How It Works
Taking the first step can feel like a big decision, but you don’t have to figure it out on your own.
Reach out
Book a free consultation so we can discuss what brings you to therapy.
Connect
We’ll talk about your goals and whether we feel like a good fit.
Begin
We’ll create a plan that is personalized to your needs
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Reaching out for therapy can feel like a big step. You don’t have to have everything figured out before starting. Let’s start with a conversation.
Please reach out to Judith Klapak‍ ‍
Phone/ Text- 825-940-9864
Email- jcmindscience@outlook.com
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