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Adult Counselling

While RMPS has a strong and long-standing reputation for working with children and families, our background and expertise help us be an excellent support for adults too. Sometimes parents and family members also need support. We’re here for you too!

As children grow into adults, sometimes they need the adult version of support like treatment for anxiety, ADHD, trauma, depression or Autism. Maybe you got support for these things when you were younger, maybe you didn’t. We can help and have specialized knowledge of what these issues may have meant for you as a child, and now as an adult too. We also support those who are entering adulthood. This can be the usual transition from being a youth to an adult with leaving high school and moving into the next phase of life or it could be supporting youth who have had specialized supports throughout childhood to ensure that they continue to have support in adulthood. Our background in understanding development, brain development and regulation can give us added perspective for understanding the issues you’re facing now and how to help.

Specialized Skills That Include Classic Talk Therapy and Beyond

Maybe you’ve been involved with RMPS as a parent and feel comfortable with our staff and clinic. Or maybe you want a clinician who understands your situation with kids and family. Or maybe you have had challenges with attention or social interactions or emotional regulation since childhood. Or, maybe you have tried traditional talk therapy and it didn’t provide the breakthrough you were looking for. Our team of psychologists has expanded skills beyond regular talk therapy that not all psychologists or therapists have.  If words don’t come easily, or if you feel “stuck,” or traditional talk therapy approaches haven’t been as effective as you’d like, our psychologists may have other ideas for approaches that could help you to make the progress you are seeking. Sometimes taking a different approach, like art or sand or music or movement, even for a session or two, can help to shift perspective, gain new insight, or bring clarity that didn’t exist in a purely talk therapy approach. We understand that many adults seek therapy not just for self-reflection, but also for tangible improvements, whether that means reducing anxiety, finding strategies and approaches that work for managing focus and concentration, improving communication, building healthier relationships, managing stress, or regaining a sense of purpose. Our psychologists work with you to set clear goals and create a customized plan that respects your individuality and pace.

For some, counselling means finally addressing long-standing emotional wounds; for others, it’s about finding better coping tools for the demands of everyday life. No matter your starting point, we will walk with you to create a plan that works for you and we’ll regularly check in with you about your progress. We want this to work for you and will do our part to make that happen.

If you’re searching for support that is broader than the norm, we are here to support you with in-person appointments in Calgary or online across Alberta. We’re here to help you gain clarity and build the life you want.

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Adult Assessment

Adults often struggle with issues that impact their daily functioning at home, work, or school. These issues may have been around since childhood or perhaps have come up more recently. With an assessment, the goal is to get to the bottom of what is happening so that a proper treatment plan can be developed. Typical adult assessments include: attention (ADHD), anxiety, depression,  learning disabilities, cognitive challenges, and Autism.

At RMPS, our psychologists don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach to assessment. Every person who walks through our doors has their own story, so we take the time to really understand your history, your concerns, and what you want out of the process. An assessment isn’t just about spotting the hard parts; it’s also about noticing the strengths you already have, and the things that you can lean on in everyday life.

What does that look like? It will involve gathering background information about you, might involve you completing standardized measures such as cognitive or academic testing, could involve interviews, and it may also include questionnaires or interviews completed with others who know you well. These tools give us a clearer picture of what’s getting in the way and how it shows up across different areas of life. Once the results are in, we walk you through every step and guide you on how to use these findings for your betterment. 

For many adults, an assessment can be a turning point, especially if you’ve spent years wondering whether ADHD, anxiety, or a learning difficulty has been quietly shaping your day-to-day. With that insight, we can recommend a path forward. Sometimes that’s counselling, sometimes neurotherapy, sometimes another evidence-based option that fits your needs.

If you’ve been looking for an adult assessment, we can see you in person at our office in Calgary. For some individuals, we may also be able to conduct some or all of an assessment online.  Our team will provide you with the knowledge, strategies, and confidence to move forward with a new understanding of yourself, as well as a path to support and strategies for your next steps. 

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Neurofeedback

Sometimes, talk therapy alone isn’t enough, especially when the brain itself is struggling to regulate focus, mood, or stress. That’s where Neurofeedback comes in. It’s a gentle, non-invasive approach that helps train your brain to function more efficiently.

At RMPS, our psychologists use neurofeedback to help both children and adults with concerns such as attention difficulties (including ADHD), anxiety, mood regulation, and sleep issues. The process begins with a brain map (EEG) to identify patterns of over- or under-activity. From there, individualized training sessions are designed to encourage more balanced brainwave activity.

During a session, sensors are placed on the scalp to monitor brain activity in real time. You’ll watch a movie, listen to music, or play a simple game, all of which respond to how your brain is functioning in that moment. When your brain produces healthier patterns, you receive instant positive feedback, which helps reinforce better regulation over time.

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Many clients describe neurofeedback as calming and empowering. It’s not about changing who you are, it’s about helping your brain find its natural rhythm so you can think more clearly, feel more centered, and respond to life with greater ease.

Whether used on its own or alongside therapy, neurofeedback can be a powerful tool for long-term growth, offering lasting improvements in focus, mood, and overall well-being.

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Parent Counseling And Consultation

Parents and guardians know their children well, but may feel ill-equipped to figure out the best way to approach an issue or challenge in parenting their child. Parent Consultation can help a parent or guardian determine the strategy or approach or plan that will be the best fit for the child and the family.

At RMPS, we know parenting can be amazing, but exhausting too. Even the most loving, attentive parents sometimes wonder, “Am I handling this the right way?” Whether it’s big feelings, tricky behavior, or social struggles, it’s not always clear what to do next. Parent counseling gives you a safe space to talk things through, share worries, and learn practical strategies that actually fit your family.

When you meet with one of our psychologists, the focus isn’t on giving generic advice. We take time to really listen and understand you, your child and your situation. Maybe it’s tantrums, school stress, sibling battles, or just the ups and downs that come with growing up. Whatever the challenge, we’ll work together to find approaches that respect your child’s personality, strengths, and needs.

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Parent counseling also makes a big difference when your child is in therapy. By learning tools you can use at home, you help reinforce what your child is practicing in sessions. This creates consistency, helps progress stick, and often makes day-to-day life feel less overwhelming. Many parents find they not only support their child better, but also feel more confident and steady in themselves.

At the heart of it, parent consultation is about empowerment. With the right guidance, families can communicate more openly, cut down on stress, and create a more supportive environment at home. At RMPS, we’ll walk alongside you, offering both expert insights and compassionate support as you navigate the challenges and joys of raising your child.

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FAQs

What issues can adult counselling help with?

Counselling can support adults with stress management, parenting support, inter-personal struggles, ADHD, depression, anxiety, trauma, and personal growth.

The answer to this question varied depending on what you are seeking the assessment for. An anxiety assessment will look different than an ADHD or an Autism Assessment. What you can expect at RMPS is a clear and written assessment plan after we have met with you to find out more about what you are looking for. You’re part of the process every step of the way so that there aren’t any surprises in the assessment process, and it will be tailored to your needs. Assessments may evaluate attention, memory, learning difficulties, cognitive functioning, anxiety, depression, autism spectrum concerns, or other mental health issues.

If you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of what you need, we’re here to help you figure out where to start and what service will best suit your needs.

Our psychologists are unique in that we have strong backgrounds in development, in understanding the role of regulation (attention, behaviour, emotions) in daily functioning, and in understanding trauma and its impact even if it happened a long time ago. We are also unique in that we may be able to help you when traditional talk therapy approaches have hit a wall because we have skills and approaches that don’t rely only on talking and conscious processing.

Searching for “adult psychologist near me” will bring options, but at RMPS you’ll find both expertise and personalized care under one roof.

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Cassandra White

Cassandra has been the owner and Director of RMPS since 2013. She brings more than 20 years of experience in working with children and families to the practice. Her background and expertise in the areas of assessment and treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorders and ADHD as well as her knowledge of neurofeedback therapy and play therapy give her the broad base of knowledge to direct this multi-faceted private psychology practice.In addition to her experience in assessment and treatment of learning disabilities and giftedness, Cassandra has training and expertise in Child Psychotherapy and Play Therapy. She has worked extensively with children and their families regarding treatment of anxiety, depression, behavioral issues and emotion regulation using play-based and expressive interventions. Cassandra is also a clinical supervisor who provides supervision and consultation to other practitioners specializing in working with children. Cassandra’s experience and knowledge is not only academic; she is the mother of four children. Her experience of being a parent of four children makes her a very practical and realistic therapist. She understands the demands of parenting and does not rely on “book knowledge” or recommendations that appear unattainable for parents. She prides herself in understanding both the needs of the parents and the child. She looks for ways to enhance family functioning so that parents can feel competent and successful in their difficult jobs of raising children with a variety of complex needs.
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MacKenzie Ebel

MacKenzie is a Psychometrist/Psychological Assistant at RMPS. She completed her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at Princeton University, where she also played 4 years for the women’s ice hockey team. She recently completed her Masters in Counselling Psychology through City University of Seattle.MacKenzie has worked with children, youth, and their families in a number of settings, through coaching, as a behavioural aid, and counselling through her internship placement. She is excited to continue learning about assessment administration, neurofeedback, and play therapy practices at RMPS! Currently, she is part of the assessment and neurotherapy team, as she completes her final capstone assignment and intends to join our counselling team as a Registered Provisional Psychologist.

Tammy Thomson

Tammy is a graduate of the Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP) program at Yorkville University and is trained at the master’s level in art therapy as a professional art psychotherapist and member of the Canadian Art Therapy Association. She brings more than 20 years of experience working with children, teens, and families in child development settings, children’s hospitals, and schools as an early childhood educator and elementary teacher.She completed a Bachelor of Applied Science specializing in Child Development Studies at the University of Guelph, Ontario and holds a Graduate Diploma of Teaching and Learning from the University of Canterbury in Christchurch, New Zealand. Tammy is a member of the Canadian Counsellor and Psychotherapy Association and College of Alberta Psychologists while pursuing her next goal of registration as a provisional psychologist. Tammy values a client-centered approach using play therapy and the expressive arts to support those who may find it difficult to articulate their thoughts and feelings with words. Children and families do not need any skill or prior art experience and the art studio is a safe place where children can gain a sense of independence, greater emotional regulation, and confidence through self-exploration. Expressive interventions in art therapy can treat behavioural issues, anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, learning disabilities, physical and developmental disabilities, and attachment difficulties. As a parent of three young children herself, Tammy understands the complexities of family life using compassion to help parents feel more confident in their role of raising a successful family.

Raquel Freitas

Raquel is an Office Administrator at RMPS. Back in Brazil, her home country, she graduated as a Psychologist and worked as a clinician for the past 5 years. Although she loved working with children and adults, she discovered a new passion: manage the administrative tasks that keep the business running. 

As someone who is passionate about learning new things and developing new skills, with the career transition also came the decision to live abroad and explore a new culture. To serve empathetically and connect with people is Raquel’s main personal and professional goal.

Emma Donnelly

Emma is a Registered Psychologist with the College of Alberta Psychologists. She completed her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology in her hometown at Brandon University, after which she moved to Calgary to earn her Master’s of Science in School and Applied Child Psychology at the University of Calgary.Emma has a passion for working with children and families and has experience doing so in a number of settings, including schools, homes, early intervention programs, and within the community. She specializes in assessment, including psychoeduational, social-emotional-behavioural, and autism assessment. Emma uses a client centred approach to counselling, supported by cognitive behavioural therapy, as well as play-based and attachment-based techniques. She believes in meeting clients where they are at and prides herself in working together with her clients to achieve their goals, improve their functioning, and enjoy their daily life.

Amanda Stoner

Amanda is a Registered Psychologist with the College of Alberta Psychologists. Amanda earned her doctoral degree in Psychology at Brock University in Ontario in 2017, with a specialization in developmental psychology. Amanda provides formal assessment services at RMPS. 

Since 2009, Amanda has received formal training and work experience in private practice settings in conducting psycho-educational assessments for students ranging from preschool through university. Amanda is skilled at test administration, interpretation of data, and report writing for various referral questions including ADHD, Learning Disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Anxiety, Giftedness, and Intellectual Disabilities. Amanda enjoys working with people of all ages from diverse backgrounds, and she tries to make the testing environment feel relaxed and comfortable while maintaining integrity in testing protocol.

Denise Riewe

Denise has completed a Bachelor of Health Sciences through the University of Lethbridge and a Master of Counselling with Athabasca University. She is a Registered Provisional Psychologist with the College of Alberta Psychologists and a member of the Psychological Association of Alberta.Denise has over 9 years of experience supporting children, youth and their families in both residential and community-based practices. Denise is experienced in working with high and at-risk youth, supporting children and their families with strength-based approaches. She practices from a client-center approach supported by Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Theraplay, and other play and art-based modalities.

John Pynn

John is a Registered Provisional Psychologist with the College of Alberta Psychologists. He completed his Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University. He brings more than 20 years of experience working with children, teens, and families in a variety of settings. He brings a relaxed and collaborative atmosphere to sessions.John uses an integrated counselling approach including client-centred, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Solution-Focussed therapy (SFT) to find the best-fit for clients. He has experience with a variety of mental health concerns including anxiety, depression, anger, self-
esteem, relationships, parenting, ADHD, grief/loss, addictions, and trauma. This broad experience comes from working in schools, social service agencies, group-care, and clinical settings. He also draws from the practical experience of being a parent to two teenagers as well as a husband. Supporting and empowering clients with mental health concerns is something John genuinely enjoys. John also provides counselling for adults and holds a Gottman level 1 certification for couples therapy.

Zara Crasto

Zara is a Psychometrist/Psychological Assistant at RMPS. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Psychology at the University of Calgary and her Graduate Diploma in Psychological Assessment at Concordia University of Edmonton. 

Zara has spent over five years working alongside children, adolescents, and their families in a variety of settings. These include public and private schools, in-home support, residential programs, early-intervention programs, and non-profit organizations. Currently, Zara is part of the assessment and neurotherapy team. As a lifelong learner, Zara plans to go back to graduate school and eventually become a psychologist one day.

Kellie Lanktree

Kellie is a Registered Psychologist with the College of Alberta Psychologists. She completed a Bachelor of Child and Youth Care with the University of Victoria and a Master of Education in Counselling Psychology through the University of Lethbridge.Kellie has over 10 years experience supporting children and youth with developmental disorders/delays and their families. Kellie has experience working in schools, clinical settings, and within homes to provide support and therapeutic interventions. Through her time at RMPS, Kellie has also gained experience in helping individuals affected by trauma, grief/loss, separations, emotional dysregulation, depression, and anxiety. Kellie practices through developmental, attachment-based and trauma-informed lenses, and draws from a variety of play-based approaches such as Synergetic Play Therapy, Child-centered play therapy, DIR/Floortime, art-based mediums, and mindfulness-based practices. Kellie also provides Neurofeedback therapy, and is working on receiving her certification through BCIA. Kellie believes in meeting children and their families where they are at and that there is no “one size fits all” for therapy.