Hi, I am Ali Chacalias. I am so glad that you are here!

I’m a Registered Psychologist based in Calgary, Alberta, offering in-person and virtual therapy for adults in Calgary and across Alberta. My approach is rooted in helping you slow down, reflect, and better understand the deeper patterns, experiences, and emotions that may be keeping you stuck. Together, we’ll work toward creating meaningful, lasting change while building self-awareness, emotional safety, and healthier ways of navigating life’s challenges.

Therapy is not about perfection or quick fixes. It’s about reconnecting with yourself with greater compassion, understanding, and balance. I welcome you exactly as you are, and strive to provide supportive, inclusive care for individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences.

I am also committed to doing my own healing, growing, and learning. I try my best to embody the balance and wellness that I support my clients in discovering for themselves. We are all human here. Outside of being a therapist, I love spending time in nature, with loved ones, and getting lost in a good book. I also love to travel, listen to live music, hike, practice yoga, and walk my dog, who I wish could be a therapy dog, but unfortunately can hike 10km and still act like she hasn’t been walked in days.

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I Can Help You Navigate

    • Feeling overwhelmed

    • Overthinking

    • Panic

    • Phobias

    • Social and generalized anxiety

    • OCD tendencies

    • Complex trauma

    • Childhood / developmental / attachment trauma

    • Single-incident traumas

    • Veterans / Combat experiences

    • First responders

    • Motor Vehicle Accidents

    • Emotional, Psychological, Sexual, and / or Physical abuse

    • Dissociation / Dissociative symptoms

    • Boundaries

    • Communication strategies

    • Insecure attachment patterns

    • Co-dependency

    • People-pleasing

    • Self-esteem/Confidence

    • Shame

    • Self-compassion

    • Inner Criticism

    • Low mood, loss of pleasure, loss of interest, low motivation, and low energy

    • Suicidal thoughts or self-harming behaviors

    • Loss

    • Divorce/Break-ups

    • Career changes/job loss

    • Burnout and stress

How we do therapy

My Therapeutic Approach

My approach is trauma-informed, collaborative, and focused on YOU.

I use evidence-based therapeutic approaches that are tailored to meet my client’s needs. I draw from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment Theory, Somatic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and EMDR.

I am also a Registered Yoga Teacher and bring yoga and mindfulness principles into my work as a way to help clients tune into their emotions, foster self-compassion, and reconnect with their sense of self.

Who I Support: Adults & Seniors / Individuals / Couples & Families

    • Somatic Attachment Therapy Certificate (2022)

    • Indigenous Cultural Awareness Training (2022)

    • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Training (2021)

    • Advanced Master Training in the Treatment of Trauma (2021)

    • EMDR – Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing Therapy Basic Training (2020)

    • In Progress – EMDR Certification (requires 20 hours of advanced consultation) through EMDR Canada/EMDRIA

    • NeurOptimal Neurofeedback Training (2020)

    • Integrative Trauma and Attachment Treatment Model (ITATM) ® Training (2020)

    • Ego State Interventions Workshop (2020)

    • Basic Training in Narrative Therapy (2018)

    • Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (2018)

    • Basic Training in Borderline Personality Disorder (2016)

    • Registered Psychologist with the College of Alberta Psychologists

    • Master’s Degree in Counselling from City University of Seattle

    • Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Victoria

    • Registered Yoga Teacher Certification (200 hour)

Our Space

located at

Riverwest

Therapy Collective

Unit 840

700 4 Ave SW

Calgary, Alberta

FAQ

  • Sessions are offered both in-person and virtually (via video or phone) for those individuals in Calgary and area. Virtual services are offered for individuals across Alberta.

  • Sessions are $220/60 minutes.

    The final 10 minutes of each session is reserved for re-booking, payment, and completion of therapist session notes.

    Fees are based on the recommended fee schedule determined by the Psychologists’ Association of Alberta. If you have private health coverage for psychological services or therapy/counseling, then you may be able to get reimbursed for all or part of your session. Please contact your insurance provider to verify coverage.

    Payment types include credit card, visa debit, e-transfer, or cash.

  • I offer direct billing to Medavie Blue Cross, Alberta Blue Cross, and NIHB. For all other insurance companies, an invoice will be provided after payment for you to submit to your insurance company for reimbursement.

    Please contact your insurance provider to verify coverage for psychological services.

  • Yes. Your therapy session is a time reserved for you. Should you need to cancel or reschedule, 24-hours notice is required or a $200 cancellation fee will be charged.

  • Healing takes time. This is unique to each individual client. More guidance can be provided during a phone consultation or once you begin your therapy journey.

  • You will learn and discover healthier ways of coping and living. You will dig deep to explore and heal unhelpful patterns. You will improve your relationship with yourself and others. Your hopes for therapy will guide what we focus on during sessions.

  • You can book a free initial phone consultation if you have any questions or concerns or want to get to know me more before our initial meeting.

    Once you book in, the client portal (Jane App) will send you the intake paperwork to complete prior to the first session. Completing this paperwork ahead of the session helps give me the information needed to support you and also saves us time in the session.

    It can be helpful to begin to think about what you would like to address in therapy - there is no need to put too much thought into this since I will help you explore your reasons for accessing therapy and your hopes for change.

    When arriving at your session, remember that my office is located within the Riverwest Therapy Collective, so follow the signs for Riverwest. When you arrive at Riverwest, you will enter a welcoming waiting area where you can help yourself to tea, water, or snacks. I will come and get you at the time of your session.

  • I am available to book in for sessions Monday to Friday. Evening sessions are available on Mondays and Wednesdays.

  • Downtown Calgary inside the Riverwest Therapy Collective.

    Riverwest Therapy Collective is a collective of therapists who share office space but operate as their own independent Psychology practices.

    The address is Unit 840, 700 4 Ave SW, Calgary AB. The building is called McFarlane Tower.

  • Pay street parking is available to clients.

    ACPW is located on a nice quiet (non-busy parking-wise) corner of downtown (4 Ave and 6th Street), with pay-parking available out front or along the side of the building.

  • You can book using the online booking page, where you can view my availability and select a time that works best for you, or you can also contact me directly via phone or email.

    Note it can take about 1-3 business days to respond to emails and phone calls.

    Remember, you can choose to book a free phone consultation or go ahead with an initial session if you feel all your questions have been answered.

Still have questions? Feel free to send us an email at info@alicpsychology.com or book a free consultation call with one of our therapists.

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