Beyond Roots Counselling | Trauma Therapy in Calgary
Beyond Roots Counselling is a Calgary-based practice offering trauma therapy, including EMDR, somatic therapy, and cognitive behavioural therapy.
Together, we work from the roots up, nurturing your nervous system and the parts of you that have been overlooked — so you can heal beyond the root and move toward meaningful, lasting change.
Are you feeling drained by people-pleasing, stuck in past trauma patterns, or disconnected from your nervous system?
If you answered YES to any of these, you have come to the right place!
I help adults gently process past wounds, heal trauma, and regulate their nervous systems so they can live for themselves, set boundaries and step into a more authentic, fulfilling life.
Here, therapy isn’t about fixing you - it’s about helping you feel more regulated and comfortable in your body, while supporting you create the life you truly want and deserve.
We go at a pace that feels right for you, within your window of tolerance and work together collaboratively every step of the way.
Hi, I’m Lilly
Much of my work is guided by a simple truth: the wounds we carry from childhood don’t disappear just because we grow up. They live in our bodies, shape our relationships, and influence how we feel and behave in the world.
My focus is supporting adults who are ready to understand the impact of their past, heal long‑held emotional wounds, and create a more regulated, grounded relationship with their nervous system.
I’m a Licensed Counselling Therapist (#3020) with the Association of Counselling Therapy in Alberta, and I’ve spent over ten years supporting people through trauma, anxiety, and the long‑lasting impact of early experiences.
I integrate EMDR, somatic therapy, and cognitive behavioural therapy to help clients move beyond insight alone and into embodied healing, where the nervous system can finally exhale.
In session, I show up as a real person. I’m relational, warm, and engaged. I’ll empathize with you, sit with you, and be honest with you. I’m not a blank slate or a straight‑faced clinician in the corner. I want you to show up exactly as you are, messy, unsure, hopeful, guarded, curious — all of it is welcome.
My background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Masters in Clinical Health Psychology. I’ve worked in private practice and on the front lines of addiction and homelessness services, experiences that taught me deep respect for the resilience people carry.
If you’re ready to understand your past, feel more regulated, and reconnect with your authentic self, I’d be honoured to support you.
Therapy Services
Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR)
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a proven therapy for processing trauma, anxiety, and distressing life experiences. It helps the brain reprocess memories so they no longer feel overwhelming.
60-minute sessions – $235
Great for ongoing work and steady progress.90-minute sessions – $350
Ideal for deeper trauma processing or complex issues.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a structured, evidence-based approach that helps you notice and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviours. It can be especially supportive for anxiety, stress, life transitions, and building practical coping skills in everyday life.
60-minute sessions – $235
Focused support to help you build insight, develop coping tools, and create lasting change.90-minute sessions – $350
A longer session tailored for deeper exploration and support. Ideal if you're working through complex challenges, need more time to process, or want to combine skill-building with reflection.
Somatic and Trauma Based Therapy
Somatic and Trauma-Based Therapy supports healing by gently helping you reconnect with your body and regulate your nervous system. This approach can be helpful for those navigating trauma, chronic stress, anxiety, or feeling disconnected from themselves.
60-minute sessions – $235
Grounded, body-aware therapy to support deep healing and resilience.
Let’s See If We’re a Good Fit
I offer a free 15-minute consultation so we can connect and talk about what you're therapeutic goals, ask any questions and see if working together feels like a good fit.
I provide a warm, inclusive, and non-judgmental space for individuals of all cultures and backgrounds who are seeking support and are ready to live authentically again.
Reach out today to book your free consult — I’d be happy to connect with you.
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Contact Me
Interested in working together? I’d love to hear from you.
Whether you’re ready to book a virtual or in-person session in Calgary, or you’d like to schedule a free 15-minute consultation to see if we’re the right fit, I’m here to support you.
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You don’t have to do this alone—let’s take the next step together on your healing journey.