RELEASING THE PAIN AT THE SOURCE
CENTRAL AIM
~ Stabilize, clarify, ground, create a way forward
Whether working with an individual, couple, or family, our goal is to bring stability to chaos. Under stress, people often struggle to determine if their thoughts and actions are right. In our quest for clarity, we not only listen to what is being said but also tune into the underlying intentions. As confusion is exposed, we reflect back our understanding so they can correct any misinterpretations. This mutual process of understanding allows us to offer insights and reframe their situation in ways that bring fresh clarity. This seemingly simple yet profoundly complex approach eases tension and helps our clients reclaim the sense of sanity they fear is lost. Once they feel grounded and secure, they find themselves free and ready to begin making the changes necessary to improve and move forward in their lives.
SPECIALIZATIONS
WHO WE ARE
I am a Provisional Psychologist licensed by the College of Alberta Psychologists (CAP) in Alberta and a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC), offering services across other Canadian provinces.
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My therapeutic approach involves addressing the issues my clients identify with sensitivity and care, guiding them thoughtfully as they work to release the emotional pain and confusion that burden them. I do this by focusing on any missing or flawed understanding, tracing the origins of their challenges, and systematically dismantling them.
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I understand that while my clients aim to move beyond what holds and hurts them, they also seek to know why these issues occur—questioning, for instance, why events unfolded as they did or why they reacted in certain ways. As clarity emerges, I stand alongside them, helping to integrate this new understanding and fostering a reality characterized by balance, peace, and sound judgment. This process not only alleviates their pain but also addresses many of their deeper questions.
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To facilitate this work effectively, I employ multiple approaches that incorporates techniques from Narrative Therapy, EFT, CBT, ACT, IFS, and more.
Daniel Klassen
Registrations
Provisional Psychologist 2025 CAP P7619
Registered Clinical Counsellor 2025 BCACC #19147
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Certifications
Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional 2024 PESI Certification #802324
Certified Clinical Trauma Professional Level 2 (CCTP-II) 2023 PESI Certification #450586
​Certified Personality Disorder Treatment Provider (C-PD) 2024 & 2022 PESI Certification #285-68375
Certified Advanced Grief Counseling Specialist (CAGCS) 2023 PESI Certification #285-87773
​ADHD-Certified Clinical Services Provider (ADHD-CCSP) 2022 PESI Certification #285-62116
​Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist (ASDCS) 2022 PESI Certification #285-62114
​Certified Sex Therapy Informed Professional (CSTIP) 2023 PESI (Confirm through PESI)
​Certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (C-DBT) 2022 PESI Certification #285-62262
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OUR MOTIVATION
Being overwhelmed by emotional pain and psychological suffering early in our youth, we grasp what it feels like to live a life of turmoil. We have experienced the heartbreak of witnessing loved ones struggle and witnessed their lives slip away without the support they so desperately needed. For Daniel, someone once reached out to me, and I found in them the strength to accept that help. Today, it is our heartfelt mission to be that same source of support for you. This work is more than just our profession—it is a calling that fills our heart and represents our deepest purposes in life. ​​
WHAT WE LOOK FOR THAT LEADS TO HEALING - A PANG
Dictionary Description of Pang:
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a sudden feeling of mental or emotional distress or longing: a pang of remorse; a pang of desire.
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a sudden, brief, sharp pain or physical sensation; spasm: hunger pangs. (Dictionary.com)
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~ A Pang is a painful, emotional Sting.
When we observe my client experiencing a pang as they confront what hurts them, it signals that the root of their suffering is present right here, in that immediate moment. The pang pinpoints the target that must be addressed—treated, or even nullified—to ease the mental and emotional distress they are enduring. Instead of shying away from the pain, we see the pang as the gateway to dismantling the structure and network that sustains this painful spasm. This pang stands as a candid and reliable indicator that a wrong has occurred, with the individual's soul affectively crying out, "Please help me, I need help!"
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Contained within this pang are all the details of the offense that has wounded our client. The story of that hurt needs unraveling - it is the pang that holds the hurt in place, and the sufferer simply is unable to do that by themselves. It is in relationship we are hurt; it is in relationship we are made well again.