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Calgary Therapists and Psychologists That Make a Difference

Calgary Psychologist Clinic - Our Services

Individual Counselling

At the heart of our practice is a commitment to personalized care. Our experienced therapists draw from a diverse range of therapeutic approaches, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based techniques, and solution-focused therapy, to create tailored...

Psychoeducational Assessments

Calgary Psychoeducational assessments are comprehensive evaluations designed to gain insight into an individual's cognitive, emotional, and educational functioning. These assessments are typically conducted by experienced professionals and aim to provide a detailed understanding of a...

ADHD Assessments

ADHD assessments are comprehensive evaluations aimed at diagnosing and understanding Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in children . These assessments involve a thorough process conducted by qualified psychologists to accurately identify and assess the symptoms and challenges...

Motor Vehicle Accident Assessment & Counselling

Motor Vehicle Accidents are sudden and often violent events that can result in a wide range of physical injuries. However, the psychological effects can be equally significant. Individuals involved in MVAs may experience intense fear,...

Giftedness Assessment / IQ Test

Child IQ tests, also known as cognitive assessments, are comprehensive evaluations designed to measure a child's intellectual abilities and cognitive functioning. These assessments encompass various domains such as verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning, memory, processing speed,...

PN7 (Practice Note 7) Assessment

PN7 assessments play a vital role in resolving high-conflict family situations, especially when parents go through divorce or separation with children. These detailed evaluations take 10 to 20 hours and help courts make better decisions...

LGBTQ+ Counselling

LGBTQ+ counselling and therapy are essential services that provide support and address the unique mental health challenges faced by individuals within the LGBTQ+ community. From discrimination and stigma to identity-related concerns, our therapists are here...

Online Counselling

Online therapy and counselling have become increasingly popular methods of mental health support, and Best Choice Counselling is at the forefront of utilizing these technologies to provide valuable services. Through their online platform or telephone,...

In-Person Counselling

Located at Mount Royal University in Calgary, Alberta, we offer in-person counselling services. Our dedicated team is committed to providing you with personalized care and guidance, directly at our physical location. We recognize that choosing...

Biofeedback Therapy

Some psychologists have integrated biofeedback into their practice as a valuable tool for enhancing therapeutic interventions and promoting self-regulation among their clients. Biofeedback involves the use of technology to measure physiological processes, such as heart...

Couples Counselling

Relationships are dynamic and ever-evolving, and it’s normal to encounter bumps along the way. Couples counselling offers a safe and supportive space where you and your partner can explore your thoughts, feelings, and concerns with...

Marriage Counselling

Marriage counseling is a form of therapy designed to assist marriages and relationships in overcoming challenges and improving overall satisfaction. It is a process that involves the participation of both partners in a safe and...

Family Counselling

Families are often the most important parts of our lives, and having a happy family can make all the difference to the children and teens growing up in them. No family is perfect and it's...

Child Psychologist

Best Choice Counselling is committed to helping children and their families navigate through emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges. We believe in a client-centered approach to therapy which is collaborative, and evidence-based, and focuses on building...

Youth Counselling

Youth and Teen Counselling is something that many parents have sought for their children who often don't want to participate which can makes things challenging. At Best Choice Counselling we understand how difficult situations can...

Teen Counselling

Teen counseling with a psychologist is an important resource that offers support to teens dealing with emotional and mental challenges. These counseling sessions provide a safe and confidential environment for teenagers to express their feelings,...

Women's Counselling

Women’s counselling provides a safe and supportive space for women to explore and unpack a variety of issues, including gender-based discrimination, societal expectations, trauma, relationship dynamics, and personal identity. Our dedicated team of therapists is...

Men's Counselling

For men, seeking therapy continues to be something that is highly stigmatized in society and it is often much more difficult for men to ask for help than anyone else so we commend you for...

Senior's Counselling

Seniors counselling is a crucial resource that addresses the unique mental health challenges faced by older adults. As individuals age, they may encounter a range of issues, including grief, loss, loneliness, chronic illness, caregiving responsibilities,...

Sports Psychology

Sports psychology fills this significant gap between physical capability and mental performance. Athletes can understand how their mindset affects performance and learn ways to train mentally for better results. The field combines psychology and sports...

Compassionate Calgary Psychologists and Counsellors Here to Support You!

Our Calgary Psychologist Clinic works with the best Psychologists and Counsellors to meet your needs. Our therapists are proficient in a range of theoretical frameworks and each have their unique strengths. We all believe in building therapeutic relationships based on respect and trust and put the well being of our clients first and foremost. We are here to help you succeed in achieving your therapeutic goals so that, when you are ready, can move beyond therapy and face your life’s challenges with more optimism and clarity. Whether you are facing depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, family issues, anger or something else, we will do our absolute best to help you!

Calgary Therapist Theories and Frameworks

Our psychologists and therapists draw from a variety of evidence based counselling frameworks and theories when working with clients. Learn more about the many different frameworks and theories our psychologists, therapists, and counsellors use.

Gottman Method

The Gottman Method, developed by Dr. John Gottman, is a scientifically-backed approach to improving relationships. After studying over 3,000 couples...

Internal Family Systems

IFS therapy builds on a basic idea - our minds have multiple subpersonalities or "parts" that each play key roles...

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

ACT therapy brings a fresh perspective to mental health treatment. Traditional cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on changing thoughts, while ACT...

Mindfulness Based Therapy

Mindfulness based therapy provides a scientifically-proven way to manage stress, anxiety, and various mental health challenges. Traditional therapeutic techniques combined...

Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy

EMDR is an approach to therapy that can help your brain become “unstuck” and be able to successfully process disturbing...

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) is a psychological treatment approach that has gained recognition for effectively addressing the challenges...

Feminist Therapy

Feminist therapy is a therapeutic approach that focuses on addressing the unique experiences and challenges individuals, particularly women, face in...

Person Centered Therapy

Person-centered therapy, also known as client-centered therapy, is a humanistic approach to psychotherapy that places the client at the center...

Culturally Sensitive Therapy

Culturally sensitive therapy is a therapeutic approach that recognizes and values the importance of culture and identity in the therapy...

Strength Based Therapy

Strength-based therapy is an approach used by psychologists that focuses on identifying and utilizing an individual’s strengths and resources to...

Emotionally Focused Therapy

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) is a therapeutic approach that focuses on improving emotional connections and attachment patterns in relationships. It...

Prolonged Exposure Therapy

Prolonged Exposure Therapy is an evidence-based treatment approach used by psychologists to address trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). This...

Cognitive Processing Therapy

Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) is a widely recognized and evidence-based therapeutic approach used by psychologists to treat individuals suffering from...

Motivational Interviewing

Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a counseling framework that aims to elicit and strengthen an individual’s intrinsic motivation to change. It...

Interpersonal Psychotherapy

Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) is a therapeutic approach focused on improving interpersonal relationships and resolving interpersonal issues that contribute to psychological...

Attachment Based Therapy

Attachment-based therapy is an approach rooted in the field of psychology that focuses on the significance of human connections and...

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a type of therapy that combines elements of cognitive-behavioral therapy with concepts of acceptance and...

Family Systems Therapy

Family systems therapy is a therapeutic approach that focuses on understanding and addressing the dynamics and interactions within a family...

Narrative Therapy

Narrative therapy is a form of therapy that focuses on the stories and narratives that individuals construct about their lives....

Psychodynamic Therapy

Psychodynamic therapy is a type of psychotherapy that focuses on understanding and exploring the unconscious processes and past experiences that...

Solution Focused Therapy

Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT) and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) are therapeutic approaches that focus on finding solutions rather than dwelling on...

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a widely recognized and evidence-based form of psychotherapy that focuses on the connection between thoughts,...

Frequently Asked Questions

Do You Offer Calgary Couples Counselling and Marriage Counselling?

Yes! We have several psychologists and therapists that offer Calgary Couples Counselling, Marriage counselling and relationship counselling. Check our Couples Counselling service page to see what therapists specialize in providing Couples Counselling in Calgary and Alberta.

Do You Provide Direct Billing For Counselling Services?

Yes! We provide direct billing where we can, it depends on your insurance company and the credentials of the therapist. Sunlife is one of the insurers that do not allow us to do direct billing. For Provisional psychologists we usually can only direct bill for AB Blue Cross and Greenshield. For Assessment work like psychoeducational assessments, we do not provide direct billing. We charge the assessment at the start of the process and when finished, we provide a letter outlining the services rendered that you can submit to your insurer for reimbursement.

Do Your Psychologists and Counsellors provide therapy in different languages?

Yes! We have several therapists that speak multiple languages. Meet our team of psychologists and therapists to see what languages are available.

What Kinds of Qualifications Do Your Therapists and Psychologists Have?

Our psychologists, counsellors and therapists will, at minimum, have a Master degree in a related field. Many are registered psychologists or provisional registered psychologists who are with licensed with the College of Alberta Psychologists and some are Canadian Certified Counsellors who are registered with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association See our therapists’ bios for detailed information about their credentials.

What Types of Therapy and Counselling Do You Offer?

Our therapists are skilled in a variety of therapeutic frameworks. The most common framework is CBT, but all of our therapists are experienced in at least several frameworks and most are eclectic in the interventions they use, opting to use what works for the client instead of a adhering strictly to a single framework. Each therapist has the types of therapy they use listed on their profile page, and we also have a frameworks section that will list the therapists that use those frameworks on them.

Beyond frameworks, we offer Child, Youth, Couples/Marriage, and Individual counselling for men, women, seniors, and lgbtq identified individuals.

Do You Offer In-Person Therapy in Calgary??

Yes! We have an office located across from Mount Royal University in Southwest Calgary, close to where Crowchild Trail Meets Glenmore Trail, and one office located in Brentwood NW Calgary close to University of Calgary.

Do You Offer Sliding-Scale Fees?

Unfortunately, we do not offer sliding scale fees. Our fees can be accessed on our pricing page.

Do You Offer Telehealth or Online Counselling?

Yes! We offer online video or phone counselling in Calgary and throughout Alberta and beyond. While some clients are not interested in video counselling, we do have excellent therapists who work exclusively online and all of our therapists who offer in-person sessions also offer online video counselling.

How Do I Schedule an Counselling Session or Psychoeducational Assessment?

We recommend taking advantage of the free consultation option first – you’ll get a chance to meet your therapist and ensure that the relationship is going to be a good fit and that you both believe you’ll be able to benefit from the relationship ahead of spending any money.

If you’re certain you just want to go ahead and book a session, simply send us a text message with your first name, last name, and email address, or provide it through the contact form. We will get you setup in the booking system, send you the intake forms to complete, and when done, get you booked!

Can I Get In To See A Psychologist or Counsellor Right Away?

Same day turn-around is generally very rare – we are not a crisis treatment center so if you can’t wait a little bit, it’s best to try contacting the Distress Centre.

That said, it does happen that we can get clients in with a therapist right away if there is an opening or a cancellation – the biggest hold up is getting the intake forms completed.

Do You Offer Psycho Educational Assessments? Or Other Psychological Assessments?

Yes! We offer assessments for both Adults and Children, and we offer Psycho Educational Assessments, ADHD Assessments, and Cognitive Assessments / IQ Tests. See the pricing page for further details. All our assessments are conducted by a College of Alberta Registered Psychologist who specializes in assessment work.

How Many Counselling Sessions Will It Take?

We frequently get asked questions about how long it will take to see improvements. This is a really difficult question to answer and depends more on the client, the issues they are dealing with, and where they are at in their life than the therapist. Our main goal is to help educate our clients and provide them with the tools so that they can improve their lives and move beyond therapy.

Is Online Counselling Effective?

Online video counselling *can* be every bit as effective as in-person counselling, but it really depends on the situation. For young children, online counselling is likely not going to be effective because it’s much more difficult to engage them. For people dealing with very difficult mental health issues, or who already believe that online counselling is not effective, it likely won’t be as effective as in-person. However, for many clients who are dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, online counselling can be extremely effective and can be much more convenient for our busy schedules.

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