Sharla Crowie
Owner & Registered Social Worker
Sharla is a warm, compassionate, and highly-skilled therapist who is dedicated to helping her clients grow in empowerment and healing. Whether she's working with individuals or leading groups, she brings her full self to the work and creates a space where growth and healing can flourish.
Works with children, youth, and adults virtually or in-person
Free 20 minute consultations
Direct billing available for some insurance companies (click here to view the full list)
Works with adults individually
Utilizes Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) & Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR) therapies
Specializes in the treatment of trauma (traumatic experiences, religious abuse), burnout, anxiety, and ADHD.
Regular counselling rate: $220/hour
With over 10 years of experience in the mental health field, Sharla has developed a keen ability to connect with her clients and create a safe, supportive environment for growth. Her approach is client-centered and holistic, meaning she considers all aspects of a person's life when working with them. In addition to her formal education and training, Sharla is always looking for new tools and techniques to add to her toolkit, ensuring her clients receive the best care possible.
“Look closer and you’ll see something extraordinary, mystifying, something real and true. We have never been what we seemed.”
—Zelda Fitzgerald
When you are struggling to find the time for yourself, it can be really hard. You might feel like giving up or that no one cares about your needs because they're too busy themselves - but I know what it’s like! I see how it is exhausting - especially if one never takes any breaks or enjoys themselves at their job because they're too focused solely upon performing well enough in order not disappoint those who depend upon them most deeply.
I want to help you get results when working through these types of struggles by focusing on three areas: self-worthiness; accountability/self-monitoring skills & creating healthy boundaries with yourself and the world around you.
I see you out there struggling with this every day--struggling so gallantly yet unsuccessfully against an unbeatable opponent: Time! Your energy wanes daily; your strength depletes weekly, and you keep pushing through the never-ending list of roles and responsibilities you have on your shoulders.
I see you.
I’m Sharla and I’m a Registered Social Worker that has dedicated my career to counselling, nurturing, and caring for you so you can live the life you dreamed of... without the stress and overwhelming exhaustion that has been accompanying it through the hustle.
I am experienced in and am passionate about supporting children, youth, and adults with anxiety, stress, trauma, burnout, and ADHD.
I have been in the mental health and addiction field supporting women since 2008 and am passionate about helping you see results that last long term. With a warm and flexible style, I will meet you where you are at to support your goals through a respectful and non-judgmental approach.
Let's connect and see if I am a good fit for your needs.
Credentials
Master’s Degree of Social Work (MSW), Dalhousie University
Bachelor’s Degree of Social Work (BSW), University of Calgary
Diploma of Social Work, Mount Royal University
Registered Social Worker with the Alberta College of Social Workers since 2013
Registered Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers & Social Service Workers since 2020
Advanced Narrative Therapy Training Certificates
Accelerated Resolution Therapy Basic Training
Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR) Basic Training (Levels 1 & 2)
Gottman Institute Level 1 Training Certificate
ADHD Management Certificate
My Approach to Counselling
We are all individuals, and it is my goal to help you tell your story. I will ask questions that lead you through the events in your life so we can reflect on them together while crafting a plan for how these experiences may shape or change future behaviors.
I want you to feel like you’ve been given an opportunity: an opportunity to empathetically invest in yourself and find healing for the short AND long-term. I’ve been working with women for many years now and I know how hard it is to put yourself as a priority. Let’s make it fun and meaningful then, shall we?
I believe that everyone wants to live their best life. But too often, people are not aware of how the systems we interact with can influence, perpetuate, or sustain problems people experience in their life (like dieting, perfectionism, shame… the list goes on). So let’s talk about it and navigate through it.
I use Narrative Therapy most in my practice, but also adapt my approach to fit the needs presented. I also use Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Sandtray Therapy, Play & art-based therapy, and Mindfulness-based approaches in my counselling practice.
