Illumination Therapeutic Services

Illumination Therapeutic Services Illumination Therapeutic Services offers individual and group counselling to adults and teenagers.

Illumination Therapeutic Services offers individual, couples, family and group counselling to both adults and youth. I will be offering both in-person as well as virtual services to Alberta residents. Together, I hope to help illuminate patterns and ways of being that no longer are serving you and indeed may be hindering you from thriving and living your best life. I have been working in the field

of social work for over 17 years and working in counselling for the past decade. Please visit my website www.illuminationtherapeticservices.com if wanting more information or reach out to book a free 15 minute phone consultation to see if I'm the right fit for you.

Illumination Therapeutic Services is looking for our next team member!We’re excited to welcome a new trauma-informed the...
08/20/2026

Illumination Therapeutic Services is looking for our next team member!

We’re excited to welcome a new trauma-informed therapist to our growing team.

At Illumination, we believe therapy is about meeting clients where they are and walking alongside them through their healing journey. We understand the intricate ways trauma can impact the trajectory of someone’s life, relationships, and ability to navigate life’s stressors.

We’re looking for someone who shares that perspective — a therapist who brings both clinical experience and heart to their work and wants to be part of a connected, supportive community.

🌿 The Illumination Experience

Private practice doesn’t have to mean practicing alone.

We’ve created an environment where therapists have the autonomy and flexibility of private practice, while still having a team around them to collaborate, learn, and grow with.

🌿 The Practical Details

This is an independent contractor position, which means you will:

• Maintain your own professional liability insurance

• Manage your own accounting and bookkeeping

• Track and submit monthly invoices

• Provide your own computer

• Be comfortable working independently and managing your own caseload

• Have familiarity with Jane App — an asset, but not required

We’re looking for someone who is both self-directed and team-oriented — someone who values the freedom of private practice while also wanting to be part of something bigger than their individual caseload.

💛 Why Join Us?

Because here, you’ll be empowered to do the work you love without having to do it alone.

You’ll have the autonomy to build a practice that reflects who you are as a therapist, while being surrounded by people who genuinely care about their work, their clients, and one another.

If that sounds like the kind of environment you’ve been looking for, we’d love to hear from you.

📩 Apply by sending your resume and cover letter to:

[email protected]

Applications will remain open until the right fit is found.

We are very honoured to have been nominated for the Western Wheel Readers Choice Awards in two categories; Best Alternat...
08/18/2026

We are very honoured to have been nominated for the Western Wheel Readers Choice Awards in two categories; Best Alternative Health Care Clinic, as well as Best New Business!

Voting ends at the end of August and allows participants to vote every day. We would love your support by giving us (and any other local businesses you love) a vote!

08/14/2026

I dare you to sit with this for a hot minute…

08/11/2026

The gap between our expectations and reality can have a significant impact on our mental health. When we constantly compare our real lives to the picture we think life should look like, we often end up feeling inadequate, overwhelmed, or like we’re failing.

Sometimes the healthiest thing we can do is trade perfection for self-compassion. Life isn’t meant to be flawless—it’s meant to be lived.

If you’re struggling with the weight of unrealistic expectations, know that you don’t have to carry it alone. The therapists at Illumination Therapeutic Services would be honoured to support you.

08/04/2026

There’s something about sitting still while a storm rolls in.

The sky darkens. The wind shifts. The air feels heavy with what’s coming next.

Our instinct is often to run from discomfort—to distract, avoid, fix, or escape it as quickly as possible.

But healing has taught me something different.

Sometimes growth looks like staying present.
Sometimes resilience looks like allowing yourself to feel.
Sometimes peace isn’t found after the storm passes—it’s found while sitting in the hammock, watching the clouds gather, knowing you can handle whatever comes.

Emotions are a lot like weather. They move through. They change. They don’t last forever.

If you’re walking through a season that feels heavy right now, know that you don’t have to weather it alone.

The therapists at Illumination Therapeutic Services would be honoured to support you through whatever storm you’re facing. 💛

07/31/2026

Marriage rarely falls apart because of one big moment. More often, it’s the slow drift that happens when we stop feeling seen, appreciated, or understood.

One of the most powerful things we can do for our relationships is learn to love our partner in their love language — even when it’s different from our own.

My husband knows my love language is words of affirmation, and small gestures that show appreciation absolutely fill me up. He took the time to leave this cute note on my desk for me to find when I came into work one morning… and man, did I feel loved. Simple, free, and yet so meaningful. ❤️

Sometimes lasting love looks less like grand gestures and more like intentionally saying: I see you. I appreciate you. You matter to me.

If you and your partner have been feeling unseen, disconnected, or like you’re drifting apart, support can help you find your way back to each other. Val Pelissero is currently accepting new couples wishing to work on their relationships. Reach out if you’re ready to reconnect.

07/26/2026

✨ Sober Curious? ✨

What if you got curious about your relationship with alcohol?

Not because you need to quit forever. Not because anyone is telling you to. Simply because you’re wondering if drinking is helping you live the life you want.

Being sober curious is about exploring what changes when you drink less—or not at all. Better sleep, improved mental health, more energy, and greater connection are just some of the benefits people discover.

💛 If you’re thinking about reducing your alcohol intake or exploring sobriety, you don’t have to do it alone. The therapists at Illumination Therapeutic Services would be honoured to support you.

07/25/2026

This was the biggest puzzle yet! With 1000 pieces taking over the waiting room coffee table for the past two months.

Thank you to all the clients who sorted pieces and found ones to fit together ❤️

07/24/2026

There are seasons when our relationship with our body has to change.

The last few months have been a dance between respecting what my body was asking of me and honouring what I know helps regulate my nervous system: movement.

Waiting for answers from doctors meant living with uncertainty. And uncertainty can make us question ourselves, our bodies, and what feels safe.

Now that I finally have answers and a plan, I felt ready to run again. I was nervous. I promised myself I would walk the moment my body said “enough.” No pushing. No proving. Just listening.

What surprised me wasn’t how fast I ran or how far I went—it was how good it felt to move again.

Sometimes healing isn’t about pushing through. It’s about rebuilding trust with your body, one gentle step at a time.

If you’ve been in a season where your body has asked you to slow down, know that honouring those limits isn’t giving up. It’s often the very thing that allows you to return with greater confidence, safety, and joy.

07/21/2026

Summer is officially here. ☀️

Our wish for you from all of us at Illumination Therapeutic Services is that you find moments of joy, excitement, rest, and laughter. Slow down enough to soak up the little moments—they’re often the ones that become the biggest memories.

Happy summer. 💛

Address

#10B, 109 Stockton Point
Calgary, AB

Opening Hours

Monday 5pm - 9pm
Wednesday 5pm - 9pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm

Telephone

+14039787045

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