Chantal Côté

M.C.

Registered Psychologist

English

Chantal's

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Feeling anxious, unmotivated, or disconnected can be exhausting, especially during the teen and young adult years. Compassionate, trauma-informed therapy for teen girls and emerging adults who want to feel calmer, more confident, and more like the person they want to be. Using mindfulness, expressive arts, and mind-body tools, we build practical skills for real life. Sessions are virtual across Alberta or in-person in Calgary.

Background

I’m a Registered Psychologist and teen life coach with over 15 years of experience supporting youth, families, and newcomers through anxiety, grief, trauma, and big life transitions. I’m the founder of Pyramid Psychology and creator of The Happiness Path, a group program for teen girls that blends creativity, movement, and connection. My approach is trauma-informed, compassionate, and strengths-based, drawing from expressive arts, mindfulness, and nervous-system science. I care deeply about helping teens feel more confident, calm, and connected to who they truly are. I'm working on adding nature based and animal connections to my practice which is truly exciting!

Your therapeutic experience with me

I strive for work with me to feel honest, gentle, and deeply human. You don’t have to perform, impress, or be “fixed.” You’re free to show up exactly as you are... whatever that means to you... messy, quiet, curious, funny, unsure. Our work is collaborative and shame-free, blending thoughtful reflection with moments of lightness and laughter. We’ll slow things down, notice your strengths, and make sense of what’s happening in your nervous system and your life. You can expect meaningful conversations, creative exploration, and practical tools that help you feel more confident, connected, and at home in yourself.

Areas of expertise

These are the areas I commonly work with, and they form a big part of the support I offer in my practice:

ADHD?

Anxiety & Worry?

ART Therapy?

Assertiveness & Boundaries?

Belonging?

Attachment?

I also support you in these additional areas and welcome you to reach out if any of them speak to what you are going through:

Panic Attacks?

Cultural Adjustment?

Depression?

Family Relationship?

Grief, Loss, And Bereavement

Interpersonal Relationships And Boundaries

Parenting / Parent-child Relationship

Eating Issues

Emotional Distress?

Stress

Childhood Trauma?

Life Transitions?

Therapeutic approaches

These are the approaches at the heart of my work, and I use them often because they help create meaningful change:

Expressive Arts Therapy

Supporting you to explore thoughts and emotions that may be hard to put into words. Through drawing, movement, writing, and creative play, the nervous system softens, insight grows, and healing becomes more natural, safe, and empowering.

Compassion Focused Approach

Helps to soften the voice of self-criticism and build a kinder inner voice. By learning to feel safe, supported, and worthy, the nervous system calms and new patterns of confidence, emotional balance, and resilience can grow.

Mindfullness & Somatic Practices

Supporting you to tune into their body, inner world and the present moment. By noticing sensations, breath, and emotions with curiosity, the nervous system settles, stress releases, and a greater sense of safety and self-trust can emerge.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Learning to relate differently to difficult thoughts and feelings so you don’t get stuck in them. By clarifying values and taking small, meaningful steps, you build a life guided by what matters most, not by fear.

I also draw on other evidence based approaches that can gently support you when they align with what you need:

Trauma-informed Therapy

Narrative Therapy

Grief, Loss, And Bereavement Therapy

DBT

Focused populations and cultural backgrounds

These are the communities and cultural backgrounds I focus on, and I bring a sincere commitment to supporting you in a way that feels respectful and genuine:

Populations

Adolescent

Teen Girls

Youth And Young Adults

Parents

Cultural communities

Cross Culture And Intercultural Relationships

First And Second Generation Immigrants

Professional credentials

Registered Psychologist
- No.4418

College of Alberta Psychologists

Educational background

Masters in Counselling Psychology

Athabasca University, Canada

Specialized training

Expressive Arts Level I

Prairie Institure of Expressive Arts

(MBSR)

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction

Progressive Counting

Trauma-Focused

Trauma-Sensitive Yoga

Trauma-Sensitive Yoga

Functional Family Therapy

Carya

HeartMath

HeartMath

Suicide intervention (ASIST and safeTALK)

ASIST

Practice locations & services

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FAQ

What ages do you work with?

I primarily support teen girls and emerging adults (approximately ages 11–25), as well as their parents when helpful. My work is especially well suited for sensitive, creative, athletic, and high-achieving teens who may feel overwhelmed, anxious, or unsure of themselves.

What issues can you support with?

I support clients with anxiety, stress, grief and loss, trauma, self-esteem, body image, emotional regulation, relationship challenges, and life transitions. Many of the teens and families I work with are navigating big feelings, identity development, or pressure from school, sports, or social environments.

What is your style?

My approach is warm, collaborative, and trauma-informed. Sessions are shame-free and paced to feel safe and supportive. We combine thoughtful conversation with creative, body-based, and mindfulness practices to help clients understand their nervous system, build emotional resilience, and reconnect with their strengths.

Do I have to be artistic for creativity in session

Not at all. Expressive arts is not about being good at art, it’s about using simple creative tools like drawing, writing, movement, or imagery to access feelings and insights that are hard to reach with words alone. Everything is optional and adapted to what feels comfortable.

Do you offer virtual/online sessions?

Yes. I offer secure virtual therapy to clients anywhere in Alberta. Many teens and families find online sessions convenient, comfortable, and just as effective as in-person therapy.

How long are sessions?

Individual sessions are typically 50 minutes. Group programs and workshops vary in length depending on the offering.

How do parents fit into the process?

For teens, I believe in a balanced approach that respects privacy while also supporting family connection. When helpful, I include parents in check-ins or separate sessions to help create a supportive environment at home.

What can I expect in a first sessoin?

The first session is about getting to know each other. We can talk about what’s been bringing you in, what you’re hoping for, and what feels hardest right now. There’s no pressure to share everything we move at your pace and focus on helping you feel comfortable and understood.

Do you take insurance?

As a Registered Psychologist, my services are often covered by extended health benefit plans in Alberta. I recommend checking with your provider to confirm coverage.

What makes your practice unique?

My work blends evidence-based therapy with creativity, movement, mindfulness, and a deep respect for each client’s nervous system and lived experience. I focus on helping teens and young adults feel more confident, emotionally safe, and connected to who they really are transformation that is lifelong, not just managing symptoms.

Did you know?

I love travelling and camping. I've had the privilege to go on many different road trips with my family and I all over Canada and US over the years.

Animals and nature bring me so much peace. I have a dog, 3 cats, a leopard gecko and volunteer at a horse rescue so I can be with animals

Silly, simple things bring me so much joy. Finding the small things in life to enjoy, even if it's a little nerdy and odd make it worth it!

The mountains are my home. I live close to them and when I'm hiking them, I feel so at peace and alive- it's like magic.

Immediate crisis support available

If you're experiencing a mental health crisis, help is available right now:

🚨 Call 911 for immediate emergency assistance
💬 Call or text 988 for mental health crisis support and suicide prevention