Exhale Psychology Group

Exhale Psychology Group Welcome to Exhale Psychology Group! We are a boutique psychology clinic in Calgary, Alberta

It’s wild how when you zoom out, what matters becomes so obvious.At the end of the day, all we really want as humans is ...
04/09/2026

It’s wild how when you zoom out, what matters becomes so obvious.

At the end of the day, all we really want as humans is to feel loved, seen, and understood.

If you have that…consider yourself lucky.

Inspired by the Artemis II crew ✨
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Hot take:You’re not just “really good at life.” You may be over-functioning because your anxiety won’t let you drop the ...
04/06/2026

Hot take:

You’re not just “really good at life.” You may be over-functioning because your anxiety won’t let you drop the ball.

You remember everything.

You anticipate everyone’s needs.

You keep things running smoothly (at work, at home, in your relationships).

And people praise you for it.

But what they don’t see is:
〰️the constant mental tabs open in your brain
〰️the tension in your body that never fully leaves
〰️how hard it is to actually relax without feeling like something’s slipping

This may be high-functioning anxiety.

It doesn’t look messy.
It looks like control.
Like competence.

I talked about this on the podcast recently- how perfectionism and anxiety get rewarded, and why the most “capable” people are often the most exhausted internally.

🎧 If any of this is resonating with you,
→ go listen.

We also have a blog breaking this down in more detail (link in bio).

You don’t have to keep proving you can carry everything. You’re allowed to put some of it down.

Save this post if you felt seen, or send it to someone who may need to hear it ✨
🏷️ yycpsychology

Anxiety | perfectionism | high functioning anxiety | high performers | Calgary therapy | therapist thoughts | therapists of Instagram

There’s something really special about people who just get it, and Arianna is one of those people 🤍She creates space for...
04/02/2026

There’s something really special about people who just get it, and Arianna is one of those people 🤍

She creates space for you to feel comfortable, be yourself, and forget the camera is even there… which is exactly why her photos feel so real.

We’re so excited to have her capturing this year’s Bloom event ✨

BUT ALSO…we couldn’t help ourselves so we added a little something extra:

🌿 The Bloom Bonus 🌿

Exclusive micro headshot sessions for attendees

Because building a values-aligned practice also means showing up online in a way that feels like you.

5 minutes. 2 images. $80.
No separate photoshoot. No extra planning.

Just show up, we’ve got the rest.

Only 48 spots available 🤍
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You’ve been told to “feel your feelings”…but no one actually taught you how.So what happens instead?You overthink, distr...
04/01/2026

You’ve been told to “feel your feelings”…but no one actually taught you how.

So what happens instead?

You overthink, distract, push it down. You tell yourself it’s “not a big deal.”

Or you try to feel it… and suddenly it’s overwhelming, messy, and hard to make sense of.

No wonder so many people feel stuck.

The truth is, “feeling your feelings” isn’t about drowning in them. It’s about learning how to slow down, understand what’s happening inside, and move through it with intention.

And that’s something most of us were never taught.

We’ve created a simple, step-by-step process to help you actually do this in a way that feels grounded and manageable.

If you want the guide, comment “guide” and we’ll send it your way 🤍
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Calgsry therapist | Calgary therapy | Calgary psychology | Calgary mental health | Calgary wellness | emotional health | therapy journey

If your child struggles with anxiety… you’ve probably asked yourself:Am I helping… or accidentally making it worse? 🫣You...
03/31/2026

If your child struggles with anxiety… you’ve probably asked yourself:

Am I helping… or accidentally making it worse? 🫣

You’re not alone.

Anxiety in kids and teens doesn’t always look like worry.
Sometimes it looks like:
• avoidance
• irritability
• shutdown
• needing constant reassurance

And as a parent, it can feel confusing and overwhelming trying to figure out how to respond.

That’s exactly why we’re hosting an upcoming webinar:

Calm Minds & Resilient Hearts: Navigating Anxiety in Children & Teens with .yyc.therapist

In this 1-hour session, you’ll learn:
• what anxiety actually looks like in kids and teens
• what’s happening in their brain and body
• how to respond in ways that build confidence (not avoidance)
• practical tools you can start using right away

✨ Registration is now open (link in bio)
📅 April 16 | 12–1pm | Zoom

Lisa will also be sharing more insights and tips over the next couple of weeks leading up to it, so stay tuned!

You don’t have to figure this out alone 🤍
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Calgary mental health | Calgary parents | Calgary buzz | Calgary events

🎉 Exhale is 4 🎉Four years ago today, I took the plunge into private practice. I started solo with very little idea what ...
03/29/2026

🎉 Exhale is 4 🎉

Four years ago today, I took the plunge into private practice. I started solo with very little idea what I was doing, but I knew I wanted to create something that felt different.

A community where people share similar values. Where you can have fun, let your guard down, be real. Where people feel held, supported, and empowered.

I also wanted to do things differently for clients. We’re not a revolving door. We care just as much about the experience as we do about the therapy itself. That means everything is intentional, from our branding, to our space, to how we show up in the room.

As cliché as it sounds, my goal was simple:
for both clients and clinicians to feel like they can finally exhale 😮‍💨🤍

I didn’t start with a business plan. I started with a vision. And I can honestly say… it’s come to life 🙏🏼

To our clients, thank you for trusting us with your stories.

To my team, thank you for choosing Exhale as your home. I don’t take that lightly.

To Cass and Sara, our backbone behind the scenes. Truly life savers.

To my husband, my rock, always believing in me.

To my friends and family, your support means everything (yes, even liking and sharing posts… IYKYK).

I’m so proud of what we’ve built. And we’re just getting started 🙌🏼🤍✨
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Calgary buzz | Calgary community | YYC now | Calgary therapist | Calgary psychologist | Calgary entrepreneur

03/26/2026

If life feels heavy right now…and you’re just trying to get through the day, this is your permission slip to:

Sleep in.
Hit snooze.
Scroll for hours.
Order takeout (again).
Cancel plans.
Ignore texts.
Rewatch the same show.
Avoid what’s not urgent.
Do the bare minimum.

Function… but barely.
That still counts.

Because listen, there will be seasons where your coping skills don’t work. Where the routines, the discipline, the “healthy habits” just… fall off.

That’s not failure. That’s survival mode.

And if this is tied to something real happening in your life (stress, loss, transition, overwhelm), of course you’re struggling.

You’re not lazy. You’re overwhelmed.

This isn’t the season for discipline. It’s the season for survival.

We can clean it up later 🤍
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Therapists of Instagram | therapist thoughts | therapy humor | mental health humor | survival mode

Happy birthday to my business bestie  🎁❤️We met early in my private practice days and basically said “yep, we’re doing l...
03/25/2026

Happy birthday to my business bestie 🎁❤️

We met early in my private practice days and basically said “yep, we’re doing life & business together now” 🫛

Cass is the kind of person every business owner needs but few are lucky enough to find.

She started as our virtual admin… and quickly became the one holding everything together behind the scenes (and keeping me in check 😅).

Now as our Operations & Finance Coordinator, she’s the calm, grounded, no-BS presence that keeps Exhale running and thriving.

We also co-host Bloom into Practice together (because apparently we don’t spend enough time together already 🤍✨)

And somehow in all of that, she’s also become one of my closest friends. She’s consistent, honest, hilarious in the most dry way, and will absolutely call me out when needed (respectfully… most of the time).

Love you, grateful for you, and truly don’t know what I’d do without you 🤍

Address

11500 29 Street SE
Calgary, AB
T2Z3W9

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 7pm
Tuesday 9am - 7pm
Wednesday 9am - 7pm
Thursday 9am - 7pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 2pm

Telephone

+15872887456

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