Meet Our Trusted Calgary Psychologists

At Can’t We Just Get Along Counselling, our team of highly trained psychologists and therapists in Calgary are dedicated to helping individuals and couples create meaningful, lasting change. We specialize in supporting a wide range of mental health concerns, including trauma, anxiety, relationship distress, and emotional overwhelm—always with a focus on improving emotional well-being and strengthening connection.

Our clinicians are carefully selected and trained to provide exceptional care grounded in evidence-based approaches. Each therapist works from a client-centred, trauma-informed perspective, recognizing that every person’s healing journey is unique and deserves both compassion and clinical expertise.

What sets our practice apart is the advanced training and supervision our team receives under the leadership of Melody Evans, Registered Psychologist and Marriage & Family Therapist. Our therapists are trained in specialized modalities including EMDR Therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and Gottman Method Couples Therapy, two of the most research-supported approaches for trauma healing and relationship repair.

Through this specialized training, our Calgary therapists are equipped to:

• Help individuals process and heal from trauma and distressing life experiences
• Support couples in rebuilding trust, improving communication, and repairing relationship injuries
• Guide clients in developing emotional regulation, resilience, and healthier relational patterns

We are committed to providing therapy that goes beyond surface-level solutions—helping you understand the root of your challenges and create real, sustainable change.

Whether you are seeking counselling in Calgary, EMDR therapy for trauma, or couples counselling to rebuild your relationship, our team is here to support you with expertise, care, and proven therapeutic approaches.

Melody Evans, M.Sc., Psych., RMFT., EMDR Consultant
Calgary Trauma, EMDR, and Couples Therapy Expert

Melody Evans is a Registered Psychologist and Registered Marriage and Family Therapist based in Calgary, Alberta, and the founder of Can’t We Just Get Along Counselling Inc. She is widely recognized for her expertise in helping individuals and couples heal from trauma, rebuild trust after relationship injuries, and create lasting, meaningful change in their lives.

With over 20+ years of clinical experience, Melody has dedicated her career to understanding the complexities of human relationships, emotional pain, and the impact of trauma on connection and relationships. She specializes in integrating evidence-based approaches such as EMDR therapy and the Gottman Method for Couples Therapy—allowing her to go beyond surface-level communication strategies and address the deeper patterns that keep people feeling stuck.

What sets Melody apart is her ability to help clients not only understand their challenges but actively transform them. Her work focuses on resolving trauma, calming the nervous system, and helping individuals and couples build secure, connected, and resilient relationships.

The name of her practice, Can’t We Just Get Along Counselling, reflects a fundamental truth: relationships can be both deeply meaningful and incredibly challenging. Whether the struggle is with a partner, a family member, or even within yourself, these difficulties can significantly impact emotional well-being and quality of life.

Melody provides a compassionate, structured, and results-oriented approach to therapy—helping clients move from distress and disconnection toward clarity, confidence, and connection. Melody Evans, M.Sc., Registered Psychologist, RMFT

Trauma & Couples Therapy Expert in Calgary

With over 20 years of clinical experience, Melody Evans is a highly respected Registered Psychologist and Registered Marriage & Family Therapist in Calgary, Alberta, and the founder of Can’t We Just Get Along Counselling Inc. She is widely recognized for her expertise in trauma therapy, EMDR, and couples counselling, helping individuals and partners create lasting, meaningful change in their lives and relationships.

Melody’s work goes beyond surface-level solutions. She specializes in helping clients understand and heal the deeper patterns driving distress—whether rooted in trauma, attachment wounds, or long-standing relationship dynamics. By integrating EMDR therapy, Flash EMDR, EMDR Sandtray Therapy, and Gottman Method Couples Therapy, she offers a comprehensive, evidence-based approach that supports both emotional healing and practical change.

Over the years, Melody has supported countless individuals and couples in Calgary through some of life’s most challenging experiences, including trauma, anxiety, betrayal, and relationship breakdown. Clients consistently describe her as warm, intuitive, and deeply attuned—someone who creates a safe, non-judgmental space while also providing clear direction and effective strategies for growth. Her ability to balance compassion with clinical expertise allows clients to feel both supported and empowered throughout their healing process.

Melody is particularly known for her work in affair recovery and relationship repair, helping couples rebuild trust, improve communication, and reconnect after significant relational injuries. She understands that many relationship struggles are not simply about communication—but are deeply connected to emotional safety, nervous system responses, and unresolved past experiences. Her approach helps couples not only talk differently, but truly experience each other differently.

In addition to her clinical work, Melody is committed to advancing the field of EMDR and supporting other therapists in developing their skills and confidence. Her depth of knowledge, combined with her approachable and collaborative style, has made her a trusted resource for both clients and professionals.

If you are looking for expert counselling in Calgary for trauma, EMDR, or couples therapy, Melody offers a level of experience, insight, and care that helps clients move beyond feeling stuck—and toward lasting healing and connection.

Meet Melody Evans EMDR Trauma & Couples Relationship Expert

Melody Evans, M.Sc., Registered Psychologist & RMFT,
Calgary Trauma, EMDR & Couples Therapy Expert

Melody Evans is a Registered Psychologist and Registered Marriage and Family Therapist based in Calgary, Alberta and the founder of Can’t We Just Get Along Counselling Inc.

She specializes in helping individuals and couples heal from trauma, rebuild trust after relationship injuries, and develop healthier patterns of communication and emotional connection.

Melody integrates several evidence-based approaches including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Flash EMDR, EMDR Sandtray Therapy, and the Gottman Method for Couples Therapy.

Her work focuses on helping clients and clinicians understand how trauma impacts the nervous system, emotional connection, and relationship patterns—and how those patterns can be repaired through evidence-based therapeutic approaches.

Melody Evans is a Registered Psychologist and Registered Marriage & Family Therapist based in Calgary, Alberta, and the founder of Can’t We Just Get Along Counselling. With over 20+ years of experience, she specializes in helping individuals and couples heal from trauma, rebuild trust after betrayal, and create stronger, more connected relationships.

Melody is known in Calgary for her advanced integration of EMDR therapy, Flash EMDR, and Gottman Method Couples Therapy—a powerful combination that goes beyond communication strategies to address the underlying trauma, attachment wounds, and nervous system patterns driving distress.

Her work focuses on helping clients move from emotional overwhelm and disconnection to clarity, safety, and lasting change. Whether you are seeking support for trauma, anxiety, or relationship challenges, Melody offers a compassionate, structured, and results-oriented approach to healing.

If you are looking for EMDR therapy in Calgary, couples counselling, or support with affair recovery, Melody provides expert care tailored to your unique needs.

Areas of Expertise

Melody Evans specializes in the treatment of:

Trauma and PTSD

Trauma experiences can shape how individuals think, feel, and respond in relationships. Melody uses EMDR therapy and other trauma-informed approaches to help clients process traumatic memories and develop healthier emotional responses.

Relationship Trauma and Betrayal

Relationship injuries such as infidelity, emotional betrayal, or repeated conflict can deeply impact trust and attachment security. Melody integrates Gottman Method Couples Therapy and EMDR to help couples rebuild safety and connection.

Couples Therapy and Communication

Melody works with couples who want to strengthen their relationship by improving communication, resolving recurring conflicts, and developing deeper emotional understanding.

Complex Trauma and Attachment Wounds

Many individuals carry unresolved attachment experiences from childhood that continue to affect adult relationships. Trauma-informed therapy can help individuals understand these patterns and develop healthier ways of relating.

Advanced Therapeutic Approaches

Melody Evans integrates several leading trauma and relationship therapy approaches.

EMDR Therapy

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an evidence-based therapy used to help the brain process traumatic memories, so they no longer trigger overwhelming emotional responses.

EMDR has been extensively researched and is recommended by organizations including the World Health Organization and the American Psychological Association for the treatment of trauma and PTSD.

Flash EMDR

Flash EMDR is an innovative technique that can help clients process traumatic memories with less distress. It allows the brain to process trauma while maintaining a sense of emotional safety and stability.

EMDR Sandtray Therapy

EMDR Sandtray Therapy combines the trauma-processing power of EMDR with the experiential and symbolic elements of sandtray therapy. This approach can help clients access and process difficult experiences in a more intuitive and non-verbal way.

Gottman Method Couples Therapy

The Gottman Method is one of the most extensively researched approaches to couples therapy. It focuses on helping couples improve communication, manage conflict more effectively, and build stronger emotional connection.

Professional Consultation for Therapists

In addition to clinical work with clients, Melody provides EMDR consultation for therapists who want to deepen their skills working with trauma.

Consultation focuses on helping therapists strengthen their understanding of:

• The Adaptive Information Processing model
  • Case conceptualization using EMDR
  • Working with complex trauma
  • Relationship trauma and attachment wounds
  • Integrating EMDR with other therapeutic approaches

Melody also facilitates the EMDR Rocks Consultation Group, a collaborative consultation group for therapists who want to strengthen their EMDR clinical skills while connecting with a supportive community of trauma therapists.

Speaking and Professional Training

Melody Evans provides professional education and presentations on topics related to trauma, relationships, and evidence-based therapy.

Possible speaking topics include:

• Trauma and the nervous system
  • EMDR therapy and trauma recovery
  • Relationship trauma and attachment wounds
  • Healing after infidelity and betrayal
  • Integrating EMDR and couples therapy
  • Understanding conflict cycles in relationships

Professional presentations may be offered for:

• Therapist training events
  • Mental health conferences
  • Professional organizations
  • Community education events

Media and Podcast Guest

Melody is available for media interviews and podcast conversations related to:

• Trauma and mental health
  • Relationship conflict and communication
  • Healing after betrayal or infidelity
  • Evidence-based trauma therapy
  • EMDR therapy and trauma recovery

Her work focuses on translating complex psychological research into practical insights that help people better understand relationships, trauma, and emotional well-being.

About Can’t We Just Get Along Counselling

Can’t We Just Get Along Counselling Inc. is a Calgary-based counselling practice focused that started in 2007 focused on helping individuals and couples develop healthier relationships, process trauma, and improve emotional well-being.

The practice specializes in evidence-based therapies including EMDR therapy and the Gottman Method for couples therapy.

Services are available for clients in Calgary and surrounding communities including Airdrie, Okotoks, Cochrane, and Chestermere, as well as online therapy across Alberta.