How long is a session?
A clinical hour is considered 50 minutes, which provides your therapist with some time to gather resources, make notes, and do any other work for you that is required (i.e. writing letters for insurance). Expect your session to be between 50-60 minutes in length.

What can I expect when I arrive?
When you arrive in our space, please have a seat in the reception area and I will greet you at our scheduled time. We have water, tea, and coffee that are available for you.

What happens in a first session?
Our first session together will be a bit different than other sessions as we will spend the first 10 minutes or so going over important information like consent, confidentiality, session fee, and the risks and benefits of therapy. I can then provide you with some information about myself and how I like to work, and you are also able to ask any questions that you may have (as a side note- questions are ALWAYS welcome!). We will then start to get to know you and what brings you into therapy at this time in your life.
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How much does a session cost?
As recommended by the Psychology Association of Alberta (PAA) fee guidelines, the session fee per clinical hour is $220. If this fee is prohibitive, please have a conversation with me as sliding scale fees are available.

What does it mean to be a Registered Psychologist?
In the province of Alberta, registered psychologists are regulated health professionals who have completed an advanced degree (either a Masters or PhD). Further, registered psychologists must be in good standing with the College of Alberta Psychologists (CAP), write multiple examinations, complete 1600 hours of supervised practice, adhere to strict ethical standards, and meet yearly requirements for training and skill enhancement. The services provided by a registered psychologist are covered by insurance.

Is everything we talk about confidential?
By law, psychologists are required to maintain client confidentiality. I will not share information without your written consent, however there are a few limitations to this confidentiality. These include:
-if there is concern regarding the safety of yourself or another, particularly a vulnerable person
-if there is a subpoena for the information
-if you ask me to share information
-if work is being missed due to psychological injury and a report needs to be made to WCB
During your first session, we will have a conversation about limitations, and you are welcome at anytime in your therapy journey to ask questions about this.