Laura Coulombe, M.C.

Owner & Registered Psychologist

Laura Coulumbe psychologist in Calgary specializing in trauma therapy, marriage counselling, and EMDR therapy

“Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose a response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.”

-Viktor Frankl

I’m glad you’re here! I am dedicated to providing a client-centered approach that puts your expertise on your own life front and center. My primary objective is to meet you exactly where you are on your journey and to recognize the unique experiences that have shaped you as an individual.

With 8 years of counselling experience, I bring a depth perspective to help you delve into the underlying causes of your difficulties. By recognizing, understanding, and accepting the core issues that contribute to your struggles, we can work together to bring about lasting change.

In my practice, I address a wide range of issues, including substance use, depression, anxiety, relationships, and self-esteem. However, my specialization lies in trauma and family of origin issues, and I typically utilize EMDR as a therapeutic approach. Through this method, I can assist you in processing and healing from traumatic experiences, enabling you to move forward with greater resilience. I also provide EMDR intensives, which are a concentrated and targeted approach for addressing distressing memories and symptoms.

Throughout our therapeutic journey, I am fully committed to actively listening and providing the support you need to discover your inner strength. Establishing a safe and caring therapeutic relationship is of utmost importance to me, as it serves as the solid foundation for our collaborative work. Together, we will focus on accepting your story, overcoming obstacles, and experiencing personal growth.

Whether we celebrate your successes or navigate through moments of struggle, I consider it a true honor to be by your side on this transformative journey of self-discovery and healing.

  • Abuse (i.e., physical, emotional, psychological, sexual, financial)

    Addiction issues (i.e., substance use, gambling)

    Anger

    Anxiety, Panic, & Fear

    Depression

    Dissociation

    Emotional Disturbance

    Relational Issues

    Self-Esteem/Body Image

    Stress

    Suicidal Ideation

    Trauma 

  • Attachment-Based

    Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) & Mindfulness

    Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

    Ego-State Therapy

    Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

    Existential

    Family Systems

    Humanistic

    Internal Family Systems (IFS)

    Motivational Interviewing (MI)

    Narrative Therapy

    Psychodynamic

    Trauma Focused

  • Bachelor of Arts, Major in Psychology, Applied Emphasis (Concordia University of Edmonton)

    Master of Counselling (City University of Seattle)

    Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (Basic Training)

    EMDR and Ego-State Therapy for Dissociation

    EMDR for Early Trauma and Neglect (birth-5 years)

    Somatic Methods for EMDR

    Intro to Internal Family Systems (IFS) for EMDR Therapists

    IFS-Informed EMDR

    DBT Skills

    Existential Analysis

Laura Coulumbe psychologist in Calgary specializing in trauma therapy, marriage counselling, and EMDR therapy

A few things about me:

I love animals, and in particular, my sweet pup, Kinsley.

I played soccer from ages 4-24 and played for my university team in Edmonton for 4 years. Now I enjoy running in nature. 

I love being in the mountains, whether it is camping in the summer or snowboarding in the winter, I find it extremely rejuvenating and grounding.

I have found a true joy in reading, and I thoroughly enjoy spending a day curled up on the couch with a book.

I love chocolate, no questions asked.

I am a list person. I have lists everywhere, for everything.

“Trauma creates change you don’t choose, healing is about creating change you do choose.”