AMANDA OAKEN
BA, BSW Registered Social Worker (RSW) (SK) #6578
MSW (pending)
University of Calgary (completion date April 2026)
Creating a space where you can slow down, reflect,
and move forward in a way that feels meaningful
Whether you're navigating anxiety, feeling stuck in patterns, overwhelmed by life’s demands, or simply trying to make sense of where you’re at, you don’t have to do it alone.
With a background in Behavioural Therapy and Psychology, and experience supporting individuals across a wide range of needs and life circumstances, I bring a grounded, thoughtful, and collaborative approach to therapy. I don’t believe therapy needs to be rigid or one-size-fits-all. Instead, I focus on meeting you where you’re at and working together in a way that feels realistic, supportive, and meaningful.
My work is shaped by a strengths-based, systems, and values-driven lens. Together, we can explore what matters most to you and take small, manageable steps toward living in alignment with those values, without the pressure of needing to have everything figured out.
I work with children (5+) and youth, young adults,
and adults navigating:
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Anxiety, stress, and burnout
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Perfectionism and feeling “stuck”
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Emotional regulation, outburst behaviours, and self-harm
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Life transitions and relationship challenges
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Neurodivergence and intellectual disabilities
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Experiences connected to foster care, adoption, or addiction
If you’re new to therapy or feeling hesitant to start, that’s completely okay. We can ease into this together. I don’t believe I hold all the answers but I will walk alongside you as we unpack what’s going on and work toward greater understanding and change.
"Therapy doesn’t have to feel overwhelming or high pressure. At your own pace, we can create a space that feels comfortable, collaborative, and genuine."