Virtual and In-Person Counselling in Calgary
Finding Clarity in the Chaos
Support for Those Who Carry a Lot - in Parenting, Career, & Life
Meet Your Counsellor - Lara Palset
Registered Provisional Psychologist | Founder of Rooted Counselling Services
I know how overwhelming it feels to be stuck, burned out, or unsure of your next step. Life’s pressures — whether from work or parenting — can leave you drained and disconnected from yourself and others. I’ve navigated career changes and high-pressure roles while raising two bright, energetic kids, so I understand the constant juggling act many people face.
As a parent myself, I know how challenging it can be to support bright, intense kids in a world that doesn’t always understand them. These personal experiences led me to pursue psychology and shaped my passion for helping people untangle the chaos, reconnect with their strengths, and move toward a clearer sense of direction.
Whether you’re a parent of a gifted child, or a professional navigating anxiety, stress, burnout, or unhealthy coping patterns— I’m here to support you. Let’s talk about what you need, make sense of the stress, and build meaningful coping strategies. I’d love to connect with you.
If you are living with any of the following life challenges and mental health conditions, I’ll be able to support you:
Anxiety - making changes towards feeling at ease about the future raising your children or in your career through skill building and anxiety reducing tools.
Stress - learning how to let go of wondering if you are doing the right thing as a parent and finding the confidence in the career path that you have chosen as a professional.
Caregiver burnout - are you trying to juggle a demanding career while also raising a gifted or 2e child, or serving as a caregiver for loved ones? Let’s give you the tools to balance both of these worlds.
Burnout from work - learning how to distinguish stress from burnout and how self-care can be incorporated into your lifestyle and the demands of work or parenting.
Relationship struggles - parenting gifted and 2e children can put pressure on the relationships between parents, other family members, and friends. Learn how to navigate these relationships to build more trust through setting healthier boundaries.
Unwanted habits around shopping, gaming, cellphone use, substance and alcohol use - in difficult situations, sometimes unwanted habits serve us well to avoid the stress or to “numb out” to avoid the uncomfortable emotions. Learning how to manage the stress helps to manage these unwanted habits and behaviours.
Career changes (or the desire to change careers) - if the attempted changes in the workplace do not allow for a more balanced lifestyle, career change might be the answer to better mental health. We discuss how this looks and work through any obstacles that may be standing in the way of the more positive change.
Why Choose Rooted Counselling Services?
Taking the step to reach out for therapy is a brave and personal decision — one that often comes after carrying a lot on your own. My goal at Rooted Counselling Services is to meet you with compassion, understanding, and practical support. I believe a strong, trusting connection between us is the foundation for meaningful change.
I have specific training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), a Fine Arts Degree with a major in photography, and a certificate in Evidence-Based Parenting: Raising Children to Thrive.
Because every person’s story is different, I offer flexible options to meet your needs — whether you prefer in-person sessions in Calgary or secure online therapy. I also offer free phone or video consultations, giving us a chance to connect, talk about your needs, and see if working together feels like the right fit.
You don’t have to figure everything out before reaching out — I’d be honoured to walk alongside you.
Accepting New Clients
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Looking for help and support?
Thank you for your interest in Rooted Counselling Services. I am truly committed to helping you become more confident in your relationships, your workplace, and with yourself.
I am currently accepting new clients and would love to meet you to see if we might be able to help you on your journey to healing and discovery.