Feeling stuck?
Let's work together to find a path out of overwhelm, over-thinking, and over-functioning so that you can do what matters most to you.
Hi, I'm Carlyn Neek.
I am a mental health Occupational Therapist and Certified Coach Practitioner in Calgary, Alberta.
I love working with adult clients who are feeling stuck in their lives and need some support in finding a path forward.
Many of my clients struggle to get out of patterns of overhwlem, over-thinking, and over-functioning due to difficulty with anxiety, depression, ADHD, emotional dysregulation, and other things that impact their cognitive and emotional wellbeing.
I've been in practice since 2003 and absolutely love what I do. Truly, if I won the lottery, I'd still do this, just more flexibly and charitably.
When working with clients, my approach is curious, empathetic, adaptable, practical, and collaborative.
As an occupational therapist, I believe that participating in meaningful activity is the cornerstone of building vital lives.
In order to do more of what matters, we need to reflect on our passions, our values, and our struggles. In doing so together, we gain insight into what needs to shift in order for you do live a life of meaning and purpose.
Occupational therapists support you in doing the things that matter most to you.
I am a mental health professional with more than 20 years of experience.
In addition to a BA with a focus on Psychology and a professional degree in Occupational Therapy, Carlyn has participated in additional training in:
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ACT - Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
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CBT - Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
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Motivational Interviewing
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ART - Accelerated Resolution Therapy
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PGAP - Progressive Goal Attainment Program
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Personal and Professional Development Coaching as a Certified Coach Practitioner
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Ergonomics
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Cognitive Functional Assessments
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MPS - Microcurrent Point Stimulation Therapy
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Psychosocial Factors in Rehabilitation
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ACT as a Brief Intervention
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ACT for People Pleasing and Perfectionism
Things I do to Connect to My Values
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Travel with my family
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Make Pottery
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Gardening - indoors and outdoors,
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Quiet time in nature
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Joyful dancing
Kind words from some of my clients.
"I know I have a ways to go through my healing process. However, I wanted to take a moment to express my most sincerest gratitude for your compassion, empathy, encouragement, guidance, and inspiration. You are a professional - even when we are winging it. If this process effects me the way it does, I can only imagine how challenging it is for you! I look forward to my continued journey and hope you are on board with me."
- Past Client, VP, referred by insurer
“Carlyn was incredible. She was very kind and also professional, helping me through a very difficult time. The type of work that she does is absolutely critical in helping people to get back on their feet so the work she does influences every area of people's lives. She was really focused on goals and supporting me in the decisions that I needed to make. She helped provide very specific tools which enabled me to progress quite quickly. I highly recommend the important work that she does and her specifically as a provider of that service.”
- Past Client, Mental Health Clinician, referred by insurer
"Carlyn is always on time for appointments with a big smile on her face. Every time! Her experience is exceptional in all aspects and is evident in her highly perceptive approach. It is no surprise that she is connected to likeminded colleagues as each team member she has brought on has been top notch. Carlyn has been flexible and creative in her work with me, getting the required things done, even if they aren't usually in her job description. She is an exceptional lady and OT. It has been a pleasure to work with her."
- Dr. Robert B. Church, Professor Emeritus, former long-term, private client
Let's talk chat to see if working
together is a good fit.