Services

How We Work Together

Our work together begins with an assessment in our private office (or over the phone by special request). Then we develop a therapy plan that usually includes 6 -12 initial treatment sessions, but may be adapted to your unique concerns. You may work with us with or without professional referral.

We teach mindfulness practices, so you may continue your journey of mental wellness when our work together is done.

We believe in a fit between therapist and client. Please learn more about our mind/body connection and mindfulness therapy philosophy here. You can also find more information about formal assessments further below on this page.

Helping Children, Youth, Students, Adults, and Parents

Children & Youth: Children can suffer from mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, anger management difficulties, relationship difficulties, poor coping skills, problems with focus and concentration or difficulty learning. Using therapy involving mindfulness and mind/body connections, we can help your child learn to cope better and to create success in the home and school environment. Please note that parenting support is also available.

Students: Many youth and young adults struggle with the transitions of life (so do their parents). Big changes occur in life at a time when the emotional aspects of the brain are still developing and this causes undue angst, worry and can lead to development of habits and behaviours that are worrisome and sometimes harmful. But through therapy involving mindfulness and mind/body connections, we can help you (if you are a student) or your teen or adult child learn to cope better and create life success in their transitions.

Adults: Adults sometimes struggle with anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, attention and/or learning concerns. Sometimes they may ask themselves, “what is life really all about?”. They have strived for and may have already achieved “success” in the traditional sense but still feel a sense of emptiness or dissatisfaction. By utilizing therapy involving mindfulness and mind/body connections, we can help you not only learn to cope better but, with a continued and dedicated mindfulness practice, to potentially feel a deep and lasting satisfaction with your life.

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Assessments & Important Information for Parents

First sessions usually involve the taking of a complete history (i.e., developmental, medical, social) for yourself, your child or person requiring therapeutic services. First sessions usually last about 1 – 1 1⁄2 hours. From there, the number and frequency of sessions are tailored to your presenting concerns/needs. However, we aim to do targeted treatment in about 6-12 sessions as this is a typical process to resolve many concerns. We can absolutely provide ongoing follow up (e.g., monthly or as needed).

Parent(s)/Guardians are usually seen for an initial interview on their own without their child (depending on the child’s age). From there, time is spent in each session engaging with their child through fun activities to get them comfortable with testing/therapy before it starts/continues. It is our belief that is very important for there to be a “good fit” for your child and your family with our therapeutic style (i.e., our therapy approach is influenced by the mind/body connection and mindfulness) and for the family to commit to continuing to practice suggested strategies even after therapy has ended for there to be a successful outcome.

Psychoeducational Testing /Assessment is completed individually and results from assessments are shared in a feedback session (Parents/Guardians of child/teen assessments are involved in these feedback sessions). A professional report is written for you to keep and/or to share with school, family physicians or others as needed (with your written consent).

Therapy sessions can involve a number of different combinations including individual, with parents or parents on their own. Strategies worked on in session with children will often need to be practiced at home with parental support and encouragement. There is no formal report included with therapy.

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Fee for Service

All therapeutic sessions are fee-for-service, billed around the recommended PAA fee schedule. We have access to Psychiatric Consultation as needed and there is no direct charge to you for this service.

Most extended health care insurance plans will cover a portion of our fees and we provide invoices for you to submit to your insurance provider. We can provide direct billing through Alberta Blue Cross.