Welcome.
Hey there. My name is Chantal Côté.
I was born in Ontario and raised here in Alberta. My family is bilingual and I am very grateful that they preserved our French language heritage.
I love being this close to the mountains, nature, and in my opinion some of most amazing sunrise and sunset landscapes in the world.
One day I might trade in my winter jacket for a bathing suit and a pair of flip flops, but for now Calgary is home.
I was born in Ontario and raised here in Alberta. My family is bilingual and I am very grateful that they preserved our French language heritage.
I love being this close to the mountains, nature, and in my opinion some of most amazing sunrise and sunset landscapes in the world.
One day I might trade in my winter jacket for a bathing suit and a pair of flip flops, but for now Calgary is home.
my work as a registered psychologist
Most of us, at one time, have questioned our self-worth or doubted our abilities, gifts, and skills.
I believe that people innately have the capacity to reach their fullest potential and have seen evidence of this over and over again in my amazing clients.
I believe in the uniqueness of finding those gems that make us human. This inspires me to offer more "traditional" styles of counselling, but to also think outside the box and offer counselling using expressive arts, movement in nature, and online counselling. I use a trauma informed lens and I blend cognitive behavioural strategies, narrative and compassion focused therapy along with expressive arts and movement if it fits! If the name of the therapies mean nothing to you, that is ok, I see my clients as collaborative partners in deciding what their counselling journey will be like.
The majority of my work is with older children, teens, and young adults. I love helping them discover their greatness and grow their love and compassion for their imperfectly perfect human selves and their supportive relationships.
I believe that everyone desires to be witnessed in some way and that our stories can be expressed and heard in many ways. I am honoured to be a story "witnesser" and a story teller every day.
This is what has led me to this work; the opportunity to show up for people with gentle compassion and curiosity and to explore new possibilities in our thoughts, understanding, and choices.
I believe that people innately have the capacity to reach their fullest potential and have seen evidence of this over and over again in my amazing clients.
I believe in the uniqueness of finding those gems that make us human. This inspires me to offer more "traditional" styles of counselling, but to also think outside the box and offer counselling using expressive arts, movement in nature, and online counselling. I use a trauma informed lens and I blend cognitive behavioural strategies, narrative and compassion focused therapy along with expressive arts and movement if it fits! If the name of the therapies mean nothing to you, that is ok, I see my clients as collaborative partners in deciding what their counselling journey will be like.
The majority of my work is with older children, teens, and young adults. I love helping them discover their greatness and grow their love and compassion for their imperfectly perfect human selves and their supportive relationships.
I believe that everyone desires to be witnessed in some way and that our stories can be expressed and heard in many ways. I am honoured to be a story "witnesser" and a story teller every day.
This is what has led me to this work; the opportunity to show up for people with gentle compassion and curiosity and to explore new possibilities in our thoughts, understanding, and choices.
my counselling experience in calgary
I attended University while living here in Calgary (and Langdon) and graduated with a Masters in Counselling Psychology in 2012. I then registered as a Psychologist here in Alberta. I have specialized training in trauma treatment, grief, expressive arts, mindful movement, narrative and existential practices.
I became passionate about working with youth early on in my practice when I had the opportunity to be part of the start up of a program supporting refugee families affected by trauma and loss. I have continued to work with children, teens, young adults and families in community mental health since then. I have had the opportunity to work for a school board, a non-profit immigrant serving agency, a non-profit mental health organization, and for Hospice Calgary's Children's Grief Centre. In these various roles, I have supported those struggling with adjustment, anger, anxiety, communication, conflict, fears, grief, relationships, social skills, and trauma.
I became passionate about working with youth early on in my practice when I had the opportunity to be part of the start up of a program supporting refugee families affected by trauma and loss. I have continued to work with children, teens, young adults and families in community mental health since then. I have had the opportunity to work for a school board, a non-profit immigrant serving agency, a non-profit mental health organization, and for Hospice Calgary's Children's Grief Centre. In these various roles, I have supported those struggling with adjustment, anger, anxiety, communication, conflict, fears, grief, relationships, social skills, and trauma.
just for fun
I am a bit of a movement junkie. I love to take walks, play knee hockey in the living room with my kids, go on long bike rides, and play ball hockey with my friends and family.
I am most at peace when surrounded by loved ones and outdoors. I love laughter, meditation, meaningful conversations, animals of all kinds, podcasts, and reading good books. I've currently challenged myself to read one French book for every English book I read. What about you, what has been the last great book you read or the last great podcast you've listened to?
It has been my privilege to travel to different parts of the world (I look forward to travelling more) and meet the most fascinating and resilient people all over, including right in my "backyard". I hold a curious and humble view of culture and what that means to each person.
I am most at peace when surrounded by loved ones and outdoors. I love laughter, meditation, meaningful conversations, animals of all kinds, podcasts, and reading good books. I've currently challenged myself to read one French book for every English book I read. What about you, what has been the last great book you read or the last great podcast you've listened to?
It has been my privilege to travel to different parts of the world (I look forward to travelling more) and meet the most fascinating and resilient people all over, including right in my "backyard". I hold a curious and humble view of culture and what that means to each person.
why pyramid psychology?
Pyramids are structures found across most civilizations. When I imagined something to represent my practice and my worldview of people, the pyramid was it. The shape of the pyramid, triangular, known as the strongest shape, represents resilience and strength. Built block by block, the pyramid symbolizes the experiences, lessons, and events that shape the person we are and are becoming. Each block has an outer and inner surface, which reminds me of the different perspectives and understandings we can hold of various events and experiences. The pyramid can have many layers and may have a pinnacle or may have an entry point to another location, this speaks to growth- that the human experience is dynamic and fluid with possibilities.
"The name reminds me of pyramid scheme"- Yes I had to go there! Perhaps the name will lead you to thinking of this peculiar and illegal business model. When weighing the options of naming the practice Pyramid Psychology for the reasons mentioned above or avoiding the name because of the possibility of the scheme association, the choice became clear to take the risk and pursue this meaningful symbol.
"The name reminds me of pyramid scheme"- Yes I had to go there! Perhaps the name will lead you to thinking of this peculiar and illegal business model. When weighing the options of naming the practice Pyramid Psychology for the reasons mentioned above or avoiding the name because of the possibility of the scheme association, the choice became clear to take the risk and pursue this meaningful symbol.
