Individual Counselling & Psychotherapy Services for Growth, Healing, and Change.
Life can be hard sometimes and sometimes we don’t have the map or skills to know how to deal with it. We all have blind spots, those places that we’re not aware of that can trip us up in our relationships and in life. Therapy can help.
Experiences I help with
Common concerns include:
The anxiety, self-criticism, emotional overwhelm, people-pleasing, perfectionism, or disconnection you experience today may have once served an important protective function. Therapy offers an opportunity to understand these patterns with curiosity and compassion rather than judgment.
My Approach
Parts Work and Integration
Mind-Body Integration
Attachment and Developmental Patterns
My approach is collaborative, relational, and grounded in both modern neuroscience, attachment theory, and trauma-informed approaches including body-centred therapy. Together, we work to increase self-awareness, build emotional resilience, and create lasting change from the inside out.
What Therapy Can Help You Cultivate
Payment is due at the time of the session. A receipt will be provided for submission to your extended health benefits plan.
Many insurance plans cover services provided by a Registered Psychologist or Canadian Certified Counsellor. I may be able to directly bill your insurance provider depending on your provider. Please check with your provider to confirm your coverage.
24-hour notice is required for cancellations or changes to appointments.
About Danica Heidebrecht
I am a practicing counselling psychologist based in Calgary, Alberta, with over 19 years of experience supporting individuals navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, life transitions, and personal growth.
My work is informed by extensive training in attachment theory, somatic psychotherapy, trauma treatment, mindfulness, Internal Family Systems-informed approaches, polyvagal theory and interpersonal neurobiology. I am also interested in the role psychedelic medicine can play in mental health and healing. I have completed advanced training in psychedelic-assisted therapy and continue to engage in ongoing learning and mentorship in this evolving field.
I completed my Master of Education in Counselling Psychology from the University of Calgary in 2005, and have been a registered psychologist dedicated to my client work since 2007. As a highly sensitive person, introvert, and someone who deeply cares about people and the importance of healthy relationships, I strive to create a safe, warm, and attuned therapeutic presence in my work.
My practice is marked by a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. I am a cisgender, able-bodied woman of European ancestry; I acknowledge my privilege and strive to create a space where individuals of all backgrounds feel seen, heard, and supported.
In my downtime, I maintain a regular meditation practice and am deeply committed to engaging in active practices that help me stay present to the full spectrum of the human experience—from moments of challenge and stress, to those that inspire awe, wonder, and joy. In 2025, I completed a two-year mindfulness meditation training program with Tara Brach and Jack Kornfield, deepening my practice and understanding. I love engaging in endeavors that support my growth and evolution whether it’s sport, yoga, reading, relationships, or breathwork. I also cherish meaningful connections with loved ones and find renewal in the quiet solitude of nature.
Commonly asked questions
Psychedelic Preparation & Integration Support
I offer preparation and integration support for individuals who are considering, preparing for, or seeking to make sense of psychedelic experiences. This work may include clarifying intentions, exploring expectations and concerns, developing grounding resources, and creating a framework for navigating challenging experiences.
Following a psychedelic experience, integration sessions provide a space to reflect on insights, process emotions, deepen self-understanding, and translate meaningful experiences into lasting changes in daily life.
My approach to integration is grounded in trauma-informed, relational, and somatic therapy. Together, we explore how the experience connects to your personal history, relationships, values, and ongoing growth.
Please note that I do not provide, prescribe, recommend, or administer psychedelic substances. My role is to support you in preparing for and integrating experiences that occur outside of our therapy sessions.
