Highly Sensitive Person therapists in Ponoka, AB
Browse Highly Sensitive Person therapists in Ponoka, Alberta, Canada. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
HSP
Nicholas Breitenbach
Psychologist, R. Psych, CST, MA, BA
Being a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) isn’t “too much” — it usually means your nervous system notices everything, and it gets tired faster. I help HSP clients manage overwhelm, anxiety, and emotional intensity by building practical regulation tools, stronger boundaries, and clearer communication (especially in relationships). Together we’ll work on reducing burnout, separating intuition from overload, and turning sensitivity into a strength instead of a constant liability.
5 Years Experience
In-Person Near Ponoka, AB
Online in Ponoka, AB
HSP
Candice Seligman
Counsellor/Therapist, MACP, DVATI, CCC
Being highly sensitive is a gift that for many people feels like a curse. It can cause burnout, overwhelm, stress, sensitivity to people, emotions, energies, environments, and more. As an HSP myself, I love supporting clients in learning how to navigate the struggles of being highly sensitive and to cultivate the beauty of their sensitivity. You may have a nervous system and energy field that processes deeply, feels fully, and often carries more than it should. Maybe you've been told you are too much, too emotional, or too sensitive. It might feel like you don't quite fit in, or like others don't understand you. Our work supports you in understanding your nervous system, and healing on the level of body, emotion, and energy.
6 Years Experience
Online in Ponoka, AB (Online Only)
HSP
Halyna Polityka
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MEd
Feel overwhelmed by emotion? External stimuli? Not wanting to disappoint others, hurt them or see them upset? Perhaps you identify as an empath? We want to keep the beautiful parts of you and update them so that you can take care of yourself and get your needs met too!
10 Years Experience
Online in Ponoka, AB (Online Only)
HSP
Tina Presta
Counsellor/Therapist, CPCA MPCC- Provisional, CCPCPR.Cand
Being a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) means your nervous system is finely tuned to the world around you—which can feel both like a gift and a source of constant, physical exhaustion. You process information deeply, feel emotions intensely, and are hyper-aware of environmental stimuli, subtle shifts in rooms, and other people's energy. In a fast-paced world, this often leaves you stuck in chronic overwhelm, fighting off high anxiety, and turning to perfectionism or people-pleasing just to feel safe and manage the sensory overload.I provide specialized, neurodivergent-friendly counselling support for Highly Sensitive Persons looking to thrive rather than just survive. Because an HSP's mind and body are so deeply connected, traditional talk therapy can sometimes feel like it only scratches the surface. We utilize Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to untangle the self-doubt, loud inner critics, and boundary challenges that HSPs often face. Crucially, we integrate somatic practices, tailored breathing exercises, and targeted visual exercises. By pairing these with neuro-experiential tools like Brainspotting, we can look beneath the surface to safely access, process, and release the accumulated physical weight of overstimulation and hidden emotional blocks right where they are held in your nervous system.You do not have to apologize for feeling deeply or hide your sensitivity behind a mask of high-achievement. Together, we will help you slow down, honor your unique traits, and build practical, everyday tools so you can move out of burnout and step into an aligned, intentional way of living. Along with individual therapy, I offer supportive group therapy spaces where you can connect with others who truly understand the experience of navigating the world with a deeply feeling heart and mind.
2 Years Experience
Online in Ponoka, AB
HSP
Marjan Emami
Counsellor/Therapist, MD, RTC #3608, MPCC-Provisional #4797, ACTA #3122
Highly sensitive people feel emotions deeply and naturally absorb the pain around them, often experiencing hurt more intensely. Healing means honoring that sensitivity, safely expressing emotions, and developing self-compassion and supportive relationships.
2 Years Experience
Online in Ponoka, AB (Online Only)
Highly Sensitive Person therapists in Ponoka, AB Statistics
Highly Sensitive Person therapists in Ponoka, AB average 9 years of experience and charge around $170 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Internal Family Systems (IFS) (59%), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (53%), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (50%).
Average years in practice
9 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$170
Accept insurance
74%
Offer sliding scale
59%
Gender ID
| 61% |
Female |
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| 23% |
Male |
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| 9% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 7% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 56% |
Online Only |
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| 44% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 59% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
| 53% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 50% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 50% | Somatic Therapy |
| 44% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 44% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 41% | Relational Psychotherapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 74% | Senior |
| 71% | Young Adult |
| 44% | Teen |
| 18% | Children |
Client Focus
| 65% | Women |
| 56% | LGBTQ+ |
| 53% | Men |
| 47% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 38% | Buddhist |