Can't We Just Get Along Counselling Inc.

Can't We Just Get Along Counselling Inc. Melody Evans and her associates are clinical psychologists and provisional psychologists who specialize in Gottman couples therapy and EMDR Trauma therapy.

They work with adults, teens, families and children. To book call us at 403-808-9124.

Bringing Baby Home | Marissa Keeler, Provisional PsychologistWelcoming a baby is a joyful and meaningful transition - bu...
09/05/2026

Bringing Baby Home | Marissa Keeler, Provisional Psychologist

Welcoming a baby is a joyful and meaningful transition - but it can also place unexpected stress on a relationship. ♥

Changes in sleep, responsibilities, intimacy, communication, and personal identity can leave even strong couples feeling disconnected or overwhelmed.

Marissa Keeler, Provisional Psychologist, has completed Bringing Baby Home training through The Gottman Institute. She supports expectant and new parents in strengthening their relationship as they prepare for and adjust to life with a baby.

Counselling can help couples:
Communicate more openly and effectively
Manage conflict and reduce resentment
Strengthen friendship and emotional connection
Navigate changing roles and responsibilities
Maintain intimacy during the transition to parenthood
Create a supportive foundation for their growing family
MARISSA IS CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS
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Melody’s MinuteWhy Do Couples Keep Having the Same Argument?After working with couples for many years, one thing I’ve le...
09/05/2026

Melody’s Minute
Why Do Couples Keep Having the Same Argument?
After working with couples for many years, one thing I’ve learned is that the argument we hear on the surface often isn’t the whole story.
You may think you’re fighting about money, parenting, chores, intimacy, or whose turn it was to do something.
But underneath the disagreement, there may be much deeper questions:
Do you hear me?
Do I matter to you?
Can I count on you?
Do you understand me?
Are we okay?
One partner may push harder because they want to feel heard, while the other pulls away because they feel criticized or overwhelmed.
And suddenly, you’re having the same fight all over again.
Sometimes the goal isn’t to figure out who is right.
It’s to recognize the pattern you’ve both become caught in and understand what each person is really needing underneath it.
When we change the pattern, we can begin to change the conversation. 💙
Small insights. Real change.
— Melody
Can’t We Just Get Along Counselling
Calgary, Alberta

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Jacqueline is currently accepting new clients and provides compassionate counselling for couples and individuals.Whether...
09/02/2026

Jacqueline is currently accepting new clients and provides compassionate counselling for couples and individuals.

Whether you are experiencing relationship conflict, emotional stress, or a difficult season in your life, Jacqueline offers a warm and supportive space to help you move forward.

📍 In-person counselling in Calgary
💻 Virtual appointments may also be available

To learn more or request an appointment:

📞 403-808-9124
🌐 cantwejustgetalongcounselling.com

Can’t We Just Get Along Counselling Inc.
Melody Evans and Associates

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💙 Introducing Melody’s MinuteHi, I’m Melody Evans, founder of Can’t We Just Get Along Counselling in Calgary.After more ...
08/29/2026

💙 Introducing Melody’s Minute
Hi, I’m Melody Evans, founder of Can’t We Just Get Along Counselling in Calgary.
After more than 25 years of working with individuals and couples, I’ve learned that one small insight can sometimes help us see a relationship very differently.
So I’m starting Melody’s Minute—short thoughts from my therapy room about relationships, trauma, healing, and the patterns that can keep us stuck.
And for my first Melody’s Minute, I want to start with something I hear from couples all the time:
“Why do we keep having the same fight?”
Maybe it’s money. Parenting. Chores. Intimacy. In-laws. Or how much time you spend together.
But often, the argument on the surface isn’t the real issue.
Underneath it, someone may really be asking:
Do I matter to you?
Are you listening to me?
Can I depend on you?
Do you understand me?
Am I important to you?
Meanwhile, the other person may be feeling criticized, rejected, controlled, overwhelmed, or as though they can never get it right.
Eventually, couples can get caught in a pattern where they fight each other instead of recognizing the pattern as the problem.
Sometimes the most helpful question isn’t:
“What are we fighting about?”
It’s:
“What does this fight mean to each of us?”
Understanding the pattern can be the first step toward changing it.
💙 Connection is possible.
— Melody
Can’t We Just Get Along Counselling
Calgary, Alberta | In-person & virtual
CalgaryPsychologist GottmanMethod

08/22/2026

You Don’t Have to Wait Until Your Relationship Is Falling Apart

You don’t have to wait until your relationship is falling apart to ask for help. 💙

Sometimes the signs are quieter.

• You keep having the same argument with no resolution.
• One of you reaches for connection while the other pulls away.
• Trust has been damaged by betrayal, secrecy, or past hurts.
• You love each other—but lately, you don’t feel very close.
Or maybe you’re the one who looks completely fine on the outside while privately carrying anxiety, hurt, resentment, or memories you just can’t seem to move past.

Therapy isn’t about deciding who is right or wrong.

It’s about understanding what is happening underneath the conflict, hurt, and emotional distance—and helping you create something different.

At Can’t We Just Get Along Counselling in Calgary, I help individuals and couples work through:

• Betrayal and affair recovery
• Relationship trauma and attachment injuries
• Communication and recurring conflict
• Loss of trust and emotional connection
• Anxiety and painful experiences from the past
• Trauma that continues to affect present-day relationships
My work integrates EMDR Therapy, Gottman Method Couples Therapy, attachment-based approaches, and more than 25 years of clinical experience.

You may not be able to change what happened.
But you can change what happens next.

💙 Ready to begin?

Visit Can’t We Just Get Along Counselling to learn more or request an appointment.



Melody Evans, Registered Psychologist

EMDRIA Certified EMDR Therapist & Approved Consultant

Gottman Method Couples Therapy – Level 3

You Are Allowed to Move Forward-Can’t We Just Get Along CounsellingThe past can teach you.It can shape you.It can help y...
08/16/2026

You Are Allowed to Move Forward-Can’t We Just Get Along Counselling

The past can teach you.
It can shape you.
It can help you understand yourself.
But it does not have to become the place where you continue to live.
Healing doesn’t mean pretending the past didn’t happen. It means reaching a point where what happened no longer gets to decide what happens next.
Sometimes moving forward means:
• Letting go of conversations you will never get closure from.
• Accepting that you cannot change what someone did.
• Forgiving yourself for what you didn’t know then.
• Releasing old hurt instead of carrying it into new relationships.
• Recognizing that your future does not have to look like your past.
You can honour what you have been through without remaining emotionally anchored to it.
The goal of healing isn’t to erase your story.
“That happened to me, but it no longer defines where I am going.”
The past deserves understanding.

Your future deserves your attention.
— Can’t We Just Get Along Counselling

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Trauma Healing Needs Downtime, Too.Can’t We Just Get Along CounsellingHealing isn’t only about doing the work.Sometimes,...
08/09/2026

Trauma Healing Needs Downtime, Too.
Can’t We Just Get Along Counselling

Healing isn’t only about doing the work.

Sometimes, healing happens when you stop working so hard.

After trauma, the nervous system can become accustomed to being on alert - watching, anticipating, preparing, and protecting.

Even when life becomes safer, the body may still behave as though it needs to stay ready.

That’s why downtime can be an important part of trauma recovery.

Rest gives your nervous system opportunities to experience something it may not have experienced enough of:

Safety without having to do anything.

Downtime might look like:

Sitting quietly with a cup of coffee
Walking outside without a destination
Listening to music
Spending time in nature
Reading something simply because you enjoy it
Taking a nap
Laughing with someone you love
Doing absolutely nothing productive
For people who have spent years in survival mode, slowing down can actually feel uncomfortable at first.

You may feel guilty. You may think you should be accomplishing something. You may even notice anxiety when things become quiet.

That doesn’t necessarily mean rest is wrong.

Sometimes the nervous system simply needs time to learn:

“I am allowed to stop.”

“I don’t have to be on guard right now.”

“Rest can be safe.”

Therapy can help process what happened.

But healing also happens in the ordinary moments when your mind and body begin discovering that life no longer has to revolve around survival.

Rest isn’t the opposite of healing.

Sometimes, rest is part of the healing.

Melody Evans
Registered Psychologist
Can’t We Just Get Along Counselling | Calgary

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When Trust Has Been Broken, Healing Is PossibleDiscovering an affair, emotional betrayal, or repeated dishonesty can fee...
08/07/2026

When Trust Has Been Broken, Healing Is Possible
Discovering an affair, emotional betrayal, or repeated dishonesty can feel overwhelming. Many people describe it as one of the most painful experiences of their lives. You may find yourself replaying conversations, struggling to sleep, questioning everything, or wondering if your relationship can ever recover.
The good news is that healing is possible.
At Can’t We Just Get Along Counselling, we specialize in helping individuals and couples recover from betrayal trauma using evidence-based approaches including the Gottman Method and EMDR Therapy. Whether your goal is to rebuild your relationship or heal yourself after the relationship has ended, you don’t have to navigate this journey alone.
Our Calgary therapists help clients: • Heal from affair and betrayal trauma • Rebuild trust and emotional safety • Improve communication after conflict • Recover from relationship trauma and attachment injuries • Reduce anxiety, intrusive thoughts, and emotional overwhelm
If you’re ready to take the first step, we’re here to help.
📞 Book your confidential consultation today: 403-808-9124
Can’t We Just Get Along Counselling Helping relationships heal with compassion, research and hope.

Affair & Betrayal RecoveryHealing After an Affair Is PossibleDiscovering an affair can leave you feeling shocked, anxiou...
08/03/2026

Affair & Betrayal Recovery
Healing After an Affair Is Possible

Discovering an affair can leave you feeling shocked, anxious, and unsure whether your relationship can survive. Many couples wonder, “Will we ever trust each other again?”

The answer is that healing is possible—but it rarely happens by simply waiting for time to pass.

At Can’t We Just Get Along Counselling, we combine the Gottman Method and EMDR therapy to help couples and individuals heal from the trauma of betrayal. Whether you’re the hurt partner or the partner seeking to rebuild trust, therapy can provide a structured, evidence-based path forward.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, you don’t have to navigate this alone.

Calgary & Virtual Appointments Available

Take the first step toward healing today.

Learn more or book your appointment at:
www.cantwejustgetalongcounselling.com

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Don’t Give Up on YourselfHealing isn’t about pretending the pain never happened.It’s about believing that what happened ...
07/31/2026

Don’t Give Up on Yourself
Healing isn’t about pretending the pain never happened.

It’s about believing that what happened to you doesn’t have to define the rest of your life.

There may be days when progress feels invisible. Days when old wounds resurface. Days when you wonder if you’ll ever feel like yourself again.

Please don’t mistake a difficult season for a hopeless future.

Growth is rarely a straight line. Sometimes the strongest thing you can do is simply take the next small step.

Hope isn’t believing life has been easy.

Hope is believing that healing is still possible.

At Can’t We Just Get Along Counselling, we have the privilege of watching people reclaim their lives every day. With the right support, people learn to quiet anxiety, process trauma, strengthen relationships, and discover a resilience they never knew they had.

No matter where you are today, your story is still being written.

Don’t give up.

Your future self is worth fighting for.

💙 If you’re ready to take that next step, we’re here to walk beside you.

A Thought from Melody

After more than 25 years of sitting with people through some of the hardest moments of their lives, one thing continues to amaze me: people are far more resilient than they believe they are. I have watched individuals and couples rebuild lives they once thought were beyond repair. That’s why I never give up on the people who walk through my door—and I hope you won’t give up on yourself either.

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