Free yourself from the past and step into a new future
meet vivienne livingstone
therapist for women in calgary, alberta
You’re so tired of going to bed promising yourself tomorrow will be different - only to wake up to the same old struggles day after day
Women like you come to me feeling trapped in anxiety, emotional pain, trauma, unhelpful patterns, unhealthy relationships, recent challenges, or a certain stage of life. I help:
✓ Women who are juggling too much
✓ Helping professionals - nurses, doctors, teachers, . social workers
✓ High achieving professional woman
Some are struggling with perfectionism, people-pleasing, and putting others’ needs ahead of their own. Some are carrying the weight of recent or childhood trauma that leaves them feeling anxious and overwhelmed. Some are helping professionals or caregivers supporting others while masking their own pain. Others are driven professional women silently suffering from intense pressure, self-doubt, and limiting beliefs that no-one else can see.
Sound Familiar?
No matter how hard you try—and you’ve tried a lot—a peaceful and fulfilling life still feels out of reach. The pain you thought you left in the past keeps getting in the way and all the work you’ve put in so far hasn’t made a real difference. You’re realizing it’s time to find someone—and something—to help you get to the root of it.
I get it - I’ve been there myself
I know that sometimes this stuff feels so big and heavy and it feels so hard to reach out for help. I’ve walked through trauma, wrestled with anxiety, and come out the other side. So when we work together, you won’t just get an experienced therapist. - you’ll get someone who can understand what you’re going through.
How I work
I help women like you!
The ones who are ready to work through their pain & heal their hurt, but just need some help getting there.
I’m here to help you get to the root of your problems, uncover what’s been holding you back, and really understand what’s going on beneath the surface. We’ll work together to find the strength you already have and to process those difficult experiences so you can move forward with confidence.
Together we can create transformational change
I’m a Certified EMDR Therapist and Master Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) Practitioner. I integrate other evidence based therapies like Parts Work, Observed and Experiential Therapy, and Somatic body-based approaches so I can tailor our work for a personalized approach that suits your unique needs.
The beauty of this approach is that it’s flexible and customized— focused on what works best for you. I stay committed to ongoing training, so you can feel confident that the support you’re receiving is always informed by the most up-to-date and effective therapeutic approaches.
Throughout our work together, I’ll be right beside you—collaborative, compassionate, and challenging you when you need it - so you can stay on track with your goals. I’m comfortable with big feelings and difficult conversations, and I believe in your innate ability to heal and grow. Together we will get to the root of what is keeping you stuck so you can navigate whatever life throws your way with calm and confidence.
You already have everything you need within you to create the life you want
Some of the methods I use…
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EMDR helps you process past trauma, distressing events, and painful memories that are keeping you stuck. Using bilateral stimulation, EMDR helps rewire how your brain stores these memories, neutralizing the emotional charge. It's especially helpful for people dealing with trauma, anxiety, or any distressing event that keeps resurfacing.
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ART is a fast and effective approach to help you resolve distressing memories, negative thoughts, and emotional patterns. Combining the power of eye movements with other well-established therapeutic techniques, ART harnesses your brain's natural healing abilities to help you rewrite your story and access rapid healing. It offers relief for those who may not have seen success in traditional talk therapy, who prefer not to talk about their experiences, or who need a quicker process for healing from trauma and anxiety.
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If you feel stuck and unable to reach your goals despite your hard work, you may have unresolved conflict between parts of yourself. Parts Work is a powerful therapy that gives voice to the parts of you that feel hurt, or unheard. Parts Work resolves internal conflict so you can move forward and heal from trauma.
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Our bodies store emotions and trauma. Somatic therapy helps you tune in and release tension, anxiety and stress that has built up over time. It is a powerful approach that helps people regulate and feel safe in their bodies.
Polyvagal Informed Therapy
Polyvagal Informed Therapy helps you understand your own nervous system, signs of stress, and why you cannot just think your way out of your reactions to trauma. With practise it helps you learn to regulate, connect with calm, and respond rather than react.Observed and Experiential Therapy (OEI)
OEI is a somatic therapy that evolved from EMDR and uses an eye movement technique to gently process and release trauma stored in the brain and nervous system. OEI addresses symptoms like anxiety, phobias, dissociation, negative self-talk, and other challenges. OEI is similar to Brainspotting and can lead to emotional release, growth of insight, and deep healing.
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My approach is flexible and tailored to your unique situation. I draw from evidence-based therapies and integrate them to create a personalized plan that fits you. This ensures you get the most effective tools to address your specific needs, whether that’s trauma, anxiety, or personal growth.
My Background
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Masters of Clinical Social Work
Registered Clinical Social Worker (RCSW)
Recipient of Dr. Gayla Rogers Medal of Excellence in Social Work
BA in International Indigenous Studies
Honours Degree - UK
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Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist (CCTS-I)
EMDRIA Certified EMDR Therapist
Master Accelerated Resolution Practitioner
Observed and Experiential Integration Therapy Level One
Flash Technique Trained
Polyvagal Informed Therapy
EMDR & Complex PTSD
Ego State Therapy, Structural Dissociation & EMDR
IFS-Informed Parts Work
Trauma-Informed Stabilization Therapy (TIST)
Body-Based Somatic Regulation
Body-Focused Expressive Arts Therapy for Trauma
Trauma Centre – Trauma Sensitive Yoga
Anti-Racism Anti-Colonization
Mindfulness in Trauma Treatment
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Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW)
EMDR Canada
EMDR International Association (EMDRIA)
International Society of Accelerated Resolution Therapy (IS-ART)
Explore the power within you to create lasting change.
Sessions available for you in-person and online in Calgary, AB. Schedule a free consult below.