welcome.
I’m Ana Tiruta-Haggstrom, Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) on the pathway to becoming a Provisionally Registered Psychologist in Alberta.
I love helping individuals achieve greater wellness on a whole body level — brain to belly, mental to physical. I aim to help clients gain a true understanding of the fact that the body and brain cannot be separated - your brain is your body. The health of one is always affecting the health of the other. Luckily, we have myriad ways to positively influence our mental and physical well-being, from nutrition, meditation, exercise, stress-reduction, healthy relationships, meaning and purpose, healthy thinking patterns, etc. I am here to help you work out your unique puzzle for increasing your happiness and well-being.
Also, I love love LOVE all things food - recipes, cookbooks, dinnerware, cooking, watching cooking videos, etc. My therapy practice blends two of my passions: food & nutrition and mental health!
Education & Training
I have a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology, as well as a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B). I received my legal and psychology educations in both Canada and The Netherlands, at The Hague University of Applied Sciences, Leiden University, and Yorkville University.
I am Level-II Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Certified, with specialization in CBT for trauma, anxiety, and OCD.
Additional Training In:
Integrative Pediatric Neurology: ADHD & Autism (University of Arizona)
Integrative Mental Health (University of Arizona)
Integrative Approaches to Anxiety (University of Arizona)
Schema Therapy for Trauma, Attachment, and Personality Disorders (Wilfrid Laurier University)