Impulse Control Disorders therapists in Airdrie, AB
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Impulse Control
Kaimana Psychology Inc.
Psychologist, BA, MACP, Registered Psychologist
My approach to working with impulse control difficulties focuses on understanding the role that control plays in a person’s sense of safety and security. For many individuals, the need to control situations, outcomes, or even their own emotional responses can become a way of managing uncertainty and reducing discomfort. But how much control do we truly have, and when does the pursuit of it begin to limit us rather than protect us? Therapy focuses on recognizing when control is no longer serving the client, while building greater flexibility in thinking, emotional awareness, and the ability to tolerate uncertainty. Together, we work toward moving away from rigid, all-or-nothing perspectives and embracing the gray areas where multiple possibilities can exist. By learning to pause, consider alternative responses, and become more comfortable with the unexpected, clients can begin to make choices that are intentional rather than driven by an urge to regain control. Sometimes, letting go creates opportunities we never would have considered otherwise, whether that means discovering an incredible new restaurant we would never have chosen ourselves or allowing a coworker to introduce a new process that makes our day-to-day life easier. My goal is to help clients recognize that flexibility does not mean losing control of their lives; it means developing the confidence to navigate life without needing to control every outcome. Through this process, clients can build resilience, improve decision-making, and become more open to the opportunities that arise when they allow life to unfold.
4 Years Experience
In-Person Near Airdrie, AB
Online in Airdrie, AB
Impulse Control
Sanofer Ansari
Licensed Mental Health Counsellor, MACP
Approach: CBT, DBT-informed emotion regulation, mindfulness and emotion-focused approaches.
I help clients identify the emotions, thoughts, situations, and triggers that precede impulsive behaviours. Therapy focuses on increasing the pause between urge and action, strengthening distress tolerance, developing alternative coping strategies, and understanding the underlying emotional needs.
7 Years Experience
Online in Airdrie, AB
Impulse Control
Selah Counselling, Mediation, and Training Center
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
If you struggle with impulse control, you may find yourself acting quickly in ways you later regret. Whether it is spending, gambling, explosive reactions, sexual behaviours, or other urges, the pull can feel intense and immediate. You may promise yourself it will not happen again, only to feel caught in the same cycle. Over time, this can lead to shame, damaged relationships, and a loss of confidence in your own self-control.
At Selah Counselling, we approach impulse control disorders with compassion and structure. Impulsivity is often connected to nervous system dysregulation, unmet emotional needs, trauma, or difficulty tolerating distress. Together, we work to slow the cycle down. We strengthen awareness of triggers, build distress tolerance skills, and develop practical strategies that increase pause and choice. Our goal is not simply to stop behaviours, but to help you understand what is driving them and to build the internal steadiness that supports lasting change. You can learn to respond intentionally rather than impulsively.
29 Years Experience
Online in Airdrie, AB
Impulse Control
Marjan Emami
Counsellor/Therapist, MD, RTC #3608, MPCC-Provisional #4797, ACTA #3122
Impulse control disorders often stem from trauma, unmet needs, or difficulties with emotional regulation. In therapy, I provide a safe, supportive space for clients to explore impulses without judgment. Through co-regulation and expanding the window of tolerance, impulses gradually soften, helping clients experience them without acting on them and develop greater self-awareness and control.
2 Years Experience
Online in Airdrie, AB (Online Only)
Impulse Control
Strength in Heart Counselling
Treatment Center, RSW, RCC, CCC
Difficulty managing impulses can affect many areas of life. We help clients identify triggers and learn strategies for self-control and decision-making. Our goal is to support healthier habits and improved well-being.
8 Years Experience
Online in Airdrie, AB
Impulse Control Disorders therapists in Airdrie, AB Statistics
Impulse Control Disorders therapists in Airdrie, AB average 11 years of experience and charge around $156 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) (85%), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (85%), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (77%).
Average years in practice
11 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$156
Accept insurance
77%
Offer sliding scale
62%
Gender ID
| 60% |
Female |
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| 28% |
Male |
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| 6% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 6% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 54% |
In Person and Online |
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| 46% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 85% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 85% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 77% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 69% | Narrative Therapy |
| 62% | Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) |
| 62% | Gottman Method Couples Therapy |
| 62% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 85% | Senior |
| 77% | Teen |
| 77% | Young Adult |
| 31% | Children |
Client Focus
| 77% | Men |
| 77% | Military / Veterans |
| 77% | Women |
| 69% | Buddhist |
| 69% | Christian |