Frequently Asked Questions

It's only natural to have questions about therapy, particularly if this is new to you. We've tried to answer the most commonly anticipated questions here. If we've missed anything, please do reach out!

1. What is a Registered Provisional Psychologist?

A Registered Provisional Psychologist is a title held by individuals who have undergone a minimum of six years of post-secondary education and earned a Masters degree in Psychology or sometimes Counselling. Our academic credentials are rigourously reviewed by our licensing board to ensure we meet the academic requirements to practice psychology in Alberta. At this time, we are granted "provisional" status and complete 1,600 hours of training under the supervision of a Registered Psychologist while we also study for and pass our licensing exams. My supervisor is Meg Hasek-Watt.

2. Where are you located?

Formal assessment services are offered at located at 700 4 Avenue, SW, Calgary, AB in the McFarlane Tower, suite 840.

Please contact us for information regarding in-person counselling sessions as I work out of a second SW location for these.

3. Do you offer evening or weekend appointments?

Yes! We aim to offer a variety of time slots to accommodate as many schedules as possible.

4. Is there parking available?

There is paid street parking available, and the C-train runs on 7th Avenue (about three blocks away) on a frequent basis.

5. Do you offer virtual appointments?

Yes! Appointments are available virtually to any resident of Alberta and Nova Scotia. In-person appointments are available in our Calary offices.

6. What forms of payment do you accept?

We accept Visa, Mastercard, and debit. Payment is due in full at the time services are provided. As a Registered Provisional Psychologist, I am able to direct bill Blue Cross, Medavie, and Greenshield directly if you have insurance coverage and are seeing me at my 4 Avenue location. At my MacLeod Trail location, payment is due in full at the session. A receipt will be provided for all services and may be submitted for insurance reimbursement or used for tax purposes.

7. What is the cost of services?

Individual counselling appointments are charged as follows:

$220 per 60 minutes / $330 for 90 minutes.
Notes, letters, and other correspondence is billed in 15-minute increments at $55 per 15 minutes. (Please note: our booking site will indicate a higher price; this will be over-ridden at your appointment, and you will be charged $220/$330).

Couples counselling appointments are charged as follows:

$330 for 90-minute sessions, with the exception of the first appointment which is $380. This is to cover the cost of administering and scoring several assessments you will be asked to complete between the first and second sessions.

Formal assessment services for adults 18+ are charged as follows:

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - $1,800.00 - includes approximately four hours of test administration, scoring, interpretation, and a formal written report
Autism Spectrum Disorder - $4,000.00 - includes approximately 10 hours of test administration, scoring, interpretation, and a formal written report
Psychoeducational - $3,500.00 - includes approximately eight hours of test administration, scoring, interpretation, and a formal written report
Psychosocial - $2,100 - includes approximately six hours of test administration, scoring, interpretation, and a formal written report
Motor Vehicle Accident - $960 - includes approximately three hours of test administration, scoring, interpretation, and a formal written report
Mood or Trauma - $1,400 - includes approximately four hours of test administration, scoring, interpretation, and a formal written report

We reserve a few spots for formal assessments at a reduced rate each year. Please contact us if this is something that interests you.

8. Do you offer a sliding scale?

We provide reduced-cost formal assessment services each year. There is no proof of income required to access this option. For counselling, our prices are currently below the recommended fee schedule as published by the Psychological Association of Alberta. If finances are a concern, we may be able to refer you to alternative low-cost or no-cost options. For more information, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.

9. What is your cancellation policy?

We understand that life sometimes happens, and appointments need to be rebooked or cancelled. Please ensure to cancel a minimum of 24 hours prior to your appointment via telephone or email to avoid being charged the full cost of your appointment.

10. I see there may be a dog onsite. What if I am uncomfortable with or allergic to dogs?

You are our number one priority! At the start of services, there will be a consent form for Kevyn to be present during your session. Please be completely honest on this form as your choice to opt out will always be respected. Kevyn has a bit of a posh suite to hang out in away from the therapy office as needed. We also have a vacuum on site and will vacuum before your appointment. This form is also not-binding; this means just because you consent to her being present one day, you are welcome at any time to say, "not today" and she will be sent to her suite to chill with Netflix and a bone.