Wholehearted Counselling

Hi, I’m Dr. Carissa Muth.

Registered Psychologist in Calgary, Alberta — licensed in Alberta and British Columbia

Hi, it's nice to meet you. My name is Dr. Carissa Muth, and I'll tell you a little bit about myself.

To start, you probably want to know about my education. I have a Bachelor's of Social Work, a Master's in Counselling, and a Doctorate of Psychology. What I appreciate about my educational path — although it's a bit unorthodox — is that it gave me a well-rounded perspective. Social work, counselling, and psychology each approach things a little differently, so my training has given me a holistic view of the mental health field.

In addition to my 13 years of schooling, I have been a registered psychologist since 2016. I've worked in private practice with a range of issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, and relationships. I also spent eight years working in an inpatient treatment setting in various capacities, including three years as the clinical director. During that time, I spoke at a variety of conferences, specializing in trauma and post-traumatic growth.

I've worked with people from many backgrounds, including veterans, first responders, people with workplace trauma, and chronic pain.

Therapy with me is active — we won't just sit and talk about the problem. We'll practice skills, try things between sessions, pay attention to whether they're actually working, and collaboratively work toward your goals. While I'll support you for as long as you want to be in therapy, my goal is to help you achieve yours and build a life with greater well-being.

I draw on DBT, CBT, cognitive processing therapy for trauma, post-traumatic growth, and positive psychology. I believe deeply in your autonomy — you're the expert on your own life, and my job is to help you build the capacity to live it well.

One idea that greatly shapes how I view things is that we all strive to find meaning and purpose in life. This is deeply embedded in my views on positive psychology. I believe that mental illness and mental well-being are not opposite ends of one line — they're two separate tracks. Even when symptoms are chronic, you can build a life with real meaning and purpose. That's what we're working toward: not just coping, but flourishing.

One thing that makes therapy really effective is clicking with your therapist — their personality, how they practice, and their modality. I'd be happy to have a 10–15 minute introductory phone call to get to know you and see if we might be a fit. Please feel free to get in touch, or book an appointment online if you prefer.