Sabalan Center
Empowerment Sparks Growth and Healing
Welcome! I'm Alma Zangeneh, a Registered Social Service Worker dedicated to empowering individuals and families to heal, grow, and create positive change.
My purpose is to walk with you on your journey toward personal growth and well-being. I will listen without judgment, validate your experiences, and support you to discover your own inner wisdom and strength.
Together we will identify goals, unearth skills and resources, and build self-confidence. I will encourage you to embrace new perspectives while honoring your values.
It is my privilege to create a space where you feel safe, accepted, and capable. I believe you already hold the keys to your own transformation and I'm here to help you find them.
My approach is collaborative and tailored to your unique needs. I draw from a variety of counseling techniques to provide the insight, tools, and support you deserve to thrive.
I look forward to fostering empowerment on your path toward healing and growth. Let's walk this road together, one step at a time.
Sabalan Center is a compassionate counseling center that focuses on empowering clients with self-help tools. Our counselors integrate evidence-based approaches with creative modalities to address common issues like addiction and trauma. We provide a culturally sensitive and affirming environment where sessions are unrushed, judgment-free, and respect self-determination. Our priority is to create a supportive space for clients to work through their complex struggles.
Our center provides multidisciplinary services in the areas of counseling, psychotherapy, and osteopathy.
Relationship and Family Therapy
Grief and Loss
Trauma & PTSD
Addiction
Anger Management
Life coaching & career
Osteopath treatment
Medical devices
We Are Here For:
Counselling services are available for clients 18+ for a range of issues including:
Seniors - Older adults needing assistance with applications to support programs, referrals, counselling around ageing, health changes, isolation, elder abuse, etc.
Couples - Married and common-law couples, seeking counselling for a broad range of relationship challenges including divorce, parenting conflicts and domestic violence.
Disabilities - Those who need help improving life skills, obtaining services and support, counselling, seeking community involvement or employment
Addiction - Struggling with any addiction such as alcohol, drugs, gambling, internet, who need counselling, relapse prevention, and referrals for treatment.
Victims of trauma and abuse - Counselling for those who have experienced sexual assault, childhood abuse, domestic violence, or any form of trauma.
Criminal offenders - Adults on parole/probation, in correctional facilities, or needing reintegration support.
New immigrants and refugees - Needing help with orientation, language training, counselling, cultural adjustment and connections to community resources.
Homeless - In need of emergency shelter, food, transitional housing, counselling, income support, and permanent housing.
Clients in crisis - In need of urgent assessments, psychosocial intervention, and referrals for domestic violence, mental health crises, trauma or other conditions requiring urgent intervention.
We support a diverse range of clients facing a wide range of issues in need of counselling, assessments, referrals, and advocacy.
Our Approach
At Sabalan Center, my approach as a Registered Social Service Worker is based on empathy, compassion, and empowering those I walk alongside. I aim to create an open, non-judgemental space for individuals to feel heard, accepted, and comfortable to be their authentic selves.
Rather than telling people what to do, I believe in collaborating with you to uncover your own inner wisdom. My role is to actively listen, ask thoughtful questions, validate your experiences, and support you in identifying your goals, strengths, and challenges.
I draw upon counseling techniques such as motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral therapy to help foster insight and self-awareness. However, I adapt these techniques to meet your unique needs and situation.
My priority is always to empower you and honor your self-determination. I will encourage you to nurture personal growth, seek solutions, and unleash your full potential. I want to inspire hope and self-confidence, not dependence.
If you're searching for a judgment-free space for reflection, growth, and nurturing your inner resilience, I am here. Let's walk this journey together.
Our Values at Sabalan Center
Integrity - I adhere to the highest ethical standards and am trustworthy, transparent, and accountable in my practice. Your well-being is always my top priority.
Compassion - I lead with warmth, kindness, and empathy. Meeting you where you are with care and understanding comes naturally to me.
Respect - I honor and validate your individual experiences. I will not judge or make assumptions. Your values, beliefs, and perspectives are important.
Empowerment - I believe you have untapped strengths and the ability to make positive changes. My goal is to inspire hope and nurture your self-confidence.
Inclusion - I celebrate diversity and equity. My services are welcoming, accessible, and culturally sensitive to serve diverse communities.
Collaboration - I actively listen and make decisions together with you. We are partners working toward your goals and vision.
Growth - I optimize opportunities for learning and growth. By building on your existing skills and wisdom, I can help unlock your potential.
Passion - I am deeply committed to fostering healing and empowerment. My driving purpose is to walk with you on your journey.
Let me know if you would like me to expand on any of these values further. I'm happy to provide additional details on how these core principles guide my practice as your RSSW.