Hi, I'm Dr. Michael Haggstrom

Therapist Counselling Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Expert Dr. Michael Haggstrom

Transformative Healing

At SmartEmpath™, I specialize in guiding individuals through the healing journey from trauma, anxiety, and the complexities of toxic relationships.

My approach is not just about treating symptoms; it's about fostering a deep, transformative healing process - one that is:

  • founded in modern science
  • solution-focused
  • with practical steps for clients to follow.

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DR. MICHAEL HAGGSTROM, RCSW

🔸 REGISTERED CLINICAL PROFESSIONAL 🔸 TRAUMA RECOVERY EXPERT 🔸 DOCTOR IN COUNSELLING

Family Shadows

My mother radiated joy and kindness, always willing to extend a compassionate hand to those in need.

My biological father presented a charming face in public, BUT he was an entirely different person within the walls of our home — a violent narcissist who kept us in constant fear and uncertainty.

When I was 7 years old, we escaped in the middle of the night to find refuge, well beyond the reach of my father's cruelty.

But tragically a few months later at the age of 25, my mother's life was taken. She was buried in a country grave along with my little brother David.

My younger sister and I were orphaned, with no place to call home.

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From Trauma to Clinical Psychology

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My unstable childhood fuelled in me an intense desire to overcome my grief, pain and trauma - as well as to use what I'd learned to make a difference in this world.

Becoming a Doctor in Counselling

For this purpose, I completed 5 post-secondary degrees, including two doctorates, (Canada and Europe), as well as further study in:

  • methods to heal emotional pain and grief
  • the psychology of intimate and family relationships
  • neuroscience and how to rewire the brain-emotions-body from trauma, including PTSD and C-PTSD
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The SmartEmpath

Where Science Meets Empathy

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In my life, I've zeroed in on two big goals:

1) HEALING AND RISING ABOVE:

I wasn't just going to survive my past; I aimed for transformational healing that went really deep, right to the core of my mind, body and spirit.

2) BECOMING A GO-TO EXPERT:

I've trained extensively in counselling techniques that are backed by solid science and research.

Further, I've thrown myself wholeheartedly into researching, studying, and mastering some of the most cutting-edge therapeutic methods in the world of counselling psychology.

MY LIFE MISSION

To guide clients through a step-by-step process that helps them recover from the trauma of narcissistic abuse that empowers them to flourish.

This has led to the creation of:

The SmartEmpath™: Codependency and Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Program

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LASTING TRANSFORMATION

What Clients Are Saying

"Michael is extremely knowledgeable. He first helped me recover from a very severe car accident.

Then he gave me the tools I needed to completely move beyond a toxic relationship and reclaim myself. I have my great life back now!"

- Trudy H.

"Dr. Michael is an incredibly gifted psychotherapist. He has a brilliant and creative mind. He exhibits a deep and true compassion for his clients.

He has the ability to direct a conversation so that truth will land for contemplation in one’s very heart, but in such a safe and gentle way. I am most gratefully. The person that I am today is due in large part to Dr. Michael."

- Michelle J.

"Dr. Michael Haggstrom is an excellent and effective clinical therapist.

He uses his vast education and experience to provide useful and meaningful solutions for living. He is personable and professional. His approach and style are very effective."

- Tim K.

What Clients Are Saying

"Michael is an extremely knowledgeable Doctor in Counselling.

He first helped me recover from a very severe car accident.

Then he gave me the tools I needed to completely move beyond a toxic relationship and reclaim myself.

I have my great life back now!"

- Trudy H.

"Dr. Michael is an incredibly gifted psychotherapist. He has a brilliant and creative mind. He exhibits a deep and true compassion for his clients.

He has the ability to direct a conversation so that truth will land for contemplation in one’s very heart, but in such a safe and gentle way. I am most gratefully. The person that I am today is due in large part to Dr. Michael."

- Michelle J.

"Dr. Michael Haggstrom is an excellent and effective clinical therapist.

He uses his vast education and experience to provide useful and meaningful solutions for living.

He is personable and professional.

His approach and style are very effective."

- Tim K.

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Triumph Beyond Narcissistic Abuse

Mastery in Self-Confidence, Healing, Assertiveness & Boundaries

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DR. MICHAEL HAGGSTROM, RCSW

🔸 REGISTERED CLINICAL PROFESSIONAL 🔸 TRAUMA RECOVERY EXPERT 🔸 DOCTOR IN COUNSELLING