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“Gita gave a damn. My life was saved. My life was spared. ‘Thank you,’ is very small in words, but the meaning in my world is vast.”

Gita Ward, MSW, RSW

Welcome to True Living Counselling

Are you looking for someone that is experienced, empathetic, trustworthy and a good listener?  You are in the right place!

​Accessing help can be challenging as you may be struggling with worry, sadness, anxiety, anger, self-esteem, relationships, guilt, lack of motivation, avoiding work/friends/family or trying to bounce back from a trauma. Getting started to work on some of your concerns is usually the hardest step, so be kind with yourself and take the time to find the right therapist for you. You can learn more about Gita Ward here.

​I provide specialized individual and family counselling services in the Foothills area including Okotoks, High River, Millarville, Black Diamond, Turner Valley and surrounding areas for general concerns, Anxiety, Social Anxiety, Panic Attacks, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Trauma and Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). 

​Therapy can help you to relieve distressing symptoms, improve relationships and restore hope. You are in the right place as I provide a safe and comforting environment for you to start living the life you want. With over 15 years of experience I am able to guide and support you. Contact Gita Ward for an appointment here.
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​"The Secret of Getting Ahead is Getting Started"             Mark Twain

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Are you struggling with.....?
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• Anxiety
• Anger Management
• Bipolar
• Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
• Depression
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
• Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
• Psychosis
• Relationship Concerns
• ​Social Anxiety
• Substance Use
• Stress Management
• Self-esteem
• ​Trauma​

 If So Contact Gita Ward for an Appointment.  I return all phone calls and emails within 24-48 hours. 

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Modalities Utilized

As a registered Social Worker I tailor individual treatment plans in order to provide the most effective and collaborative service to reach your goals. Some of the modalities I utilize are: 

• Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
• Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR)
  
• Mindfulness 
• Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PET)
• Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
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Contact  ​​

Your first step to living the life you want is to contact Gita Ward at True Living Counselling to set up an appointment.

#240 158 Southbank St Okotoks, AB., T1S 0R5

MAIN: 587-896-6919

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