Calgary Counselling and Psychology Support for Individuals, Couples & Families
Navigate Life with Strength, Clarity, and Confidence
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Individual Counselling
Support for anxiety, depression, burnout, stress, grief, parenting, and personal growth.
While some degree of stress and anxiety can at times be useful in propelling us forward or motivating us to get something done, sometimes it gets in the way, paralyzes us, or leaves us feeling stuck and overwhelmed. Counselling can support you in learning healthy boundaries, assertiveness and how to reconnect with your strengths that allow you to be the best version of yourself.
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Relationship Counselling
Strengthen your relationship through improved communication, deeper connection, and problem-solving tools.
Relationships are hard! Counselling and ongoing support for partners in any stage of their relationship. This may include thinking about getting engaged or moving in together, laying a strong foundation as you prepare for marriage, transitioning to parenthood, or navigating through a "stuck" place and not knowing how to get to the other side in one piece.
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Family Therapy
Fostering healthier family dynamics, communication, and connection.
We don’t exist in isolation. Our families, and those we consider family, contribute significantly to our overall well-being just as we contribute to theirs. Family therapy can support improved communication, help navigate conflict or a difficult situation, and can enable family members to rebaseline, finding a healthy balance between autonomy, connectedness, trust and warmth.
Have a specific concern?
We have a diverse team with a range of skill sets here to support you.
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Anxiety
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Stress & Burnout
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Children
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People Pleasing
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Depression
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EMDR
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Family Therapy
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Life Transitions
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Men's Mental Health
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Parenting
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Raising Confident Girls
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Couples
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Teens
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ADHD Supports
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Performance Psychology
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Raising Resilient Boys
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Neurodiverse Couples
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Loneliness
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Sex & Intimacy
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Perinatal Counselling
Why Choose Core Psychology?
🔹 Experienced & Compassionate Team: Our Calgary psychologists and therapists bring extensive clinical experience, specialized training, and a genuine commitment to your wellbeing.
🔹 Evidence-Based Care: We use proven therapeutic approaches — including CBT, ACT, EFT, IFS, EMDR, Attachment-Based Therapy, Mindfulness, and more — grounded in the latest research.
🔹 Personalized Approach: Therapy is tailored to fit your specific needs, goals, and preferences.
🔹 In-Person & Online Counselling: Flexible appointment options in our Marda Loop office or virtually, making therapy accessible and convenient.
🔹 Safe & Inclusive Environment: Welcoming all individuals, couples, and families from diverse backgrounds and identities.
Support tailored to you.
Mental wellness is not just about overcoming struggles and crises—it’s a proactive investment in a fulfilling, healthy life. Through compassionate, evidence-based care, we empower you to reconnect with confidence, joy and hopefulness.
At Core Psychology, we help individuals, couples, and families at every stage of life navigate life’s challenges with resilience and clarity. Whether you're experiencing anxiety, relationship struggles, parenting stress, or major life transitions, our team of experienced Calgary psychologists is here to support you with evidence-based therapy tailored to your unique situation.
Meet our Calgary Psychologists and Therapists
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Leah Callao, CT
PSYCHOTHERAPIST | CALGARY
Leah helps clients express what feels hard to put into words, deepen self-understanding, and build resilience in a safe, supportive space.
Who she works with: Children, Teens, adults, and families navigating anxiety, mindset roadblocks, emotional regulation, self-esteem, identity, relationships, and life transitions.
Her approach: Warm, creative, and human-centred, blending ACT, EFT, narrative, family systems, and music-therapy-informed counselling.
Specialized Programs or Interventions: Mindset Mastery
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Sarah Spicer, MC
REGISTERED PROVISIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST | CALGARY
Sarah helps girls, women, and the men who love them process emotions, build resilience, and develop healthier relationships, both with themselves and those in their lives.
Who she works with: Women, adolescent girls (10+), and young adults navigating anxiety, depression, self-esteem, body image, self-harm, and relationship challenges.
Her approach: Compassionate and trauma-informed, integrating attachment theory, developmental neuroscience, EMDR, and polyvagal-informed mind-body practices.
Specialized Programs or Interventions: EMDR Recent Traumatic Episode Protocol (R-TEP).
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Avery Rozak, MC
REGISTERED PROVISIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST | CALGARY
Avery helps clients break free from unhelpful patterns, make confident decisions about their mental health, and build skills for lasting resilience.
Who she works with: Adults, children, and families navigating anxiety, depression, stress, perinatal mental health, child anxiety, relationship issues, and medication transitions.
Her approach: Practical and results-oriented, blending ACT, Solution-Focused Therapy, EFT, and Narrative Therapy. With children, she integrates play and art to make therapy engaging and supportive for both kids and parents.
Specialized Programs or Interventions: Perinatal Support Group for New and Expecting Mothers.
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Celeste Tio, MC
REGISTERED PROVISIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST | CALGARY
Celeste helps clients process difficult experiences, build resilience, and find clarity and connection in their lives.
Who she works with: Adolescents (14+) and adults navigating anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, burnout, neurodiversity (ADHD, autism, giftedness), life transitions, and end-of-life concerns.
Her approach: Direct yet compassionate, combining evidence-based counselling with holistic practices. She integrates EMDR, client-centred, strength-based, and trauma-informed methods.
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Max Wood, MC
REGISTERED PROVISIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST | CALGARY
Max helps clients process past experiences, manage day-to-day stress, and build the clarity, resilience, and connection needed to move forward.
Who he works with: Adults, professionals, teens, and children navigating anxiety, mindset roadblocks, trauma, burnout, depression, relationship stress, self-esteem, and identity challenges.
His approach: Trauma-informed and adaptable, blending CBT, DBT, EMDR, EFT, SFBT, and music-therapy-informed practices. Sessions are structured enough to support progress, yet flexible enough to meet clients where they are.
Specialized Programs or Interventions: Mindset Mastery, EMDR, Success Coaching
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Jordan Pisesky, MC
REGISTERED PROVISIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST | CALGARY
Jordan helps clients of all ages feel safe, understood, and empowered as they develop the confidence and tools to move forward.
Who she works with: Children, teens, parents, and adults navigating anxiety, mindset roadblocks, depression, ADHD, autism, burnout, stress, relationship challenges, and self-confidence concerns.
Her approach: Collaborative and trauma-informed, blending CBT, DBT, and Solution-Focused Therapy. She integrates co-regulation and a supportive style to help clients build resilience, awareness, and practical coping skills.
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Claire Granson, MC
REGISTERED PROVISIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST | CALGARY
Claire helps clients navigate seasons of transition with clarity and compassion, building connection, resilience, and self-trust along the way.
Who she works with: New and expecting parents, women in midlife, couples, families, and adults navigating anxiety, stress, relationship challenges, birth trauma, and life transitions.
Her approach: Warm, steady, and relational. Blending EFT, CBT, DBT, Solution-Focused, Family Systems, and Functional Family Therapy to create practical steps for lasting change.
Specialized Programs or Interventions: Perinatal Support Group for New and Expecting Mothers.
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Joe Seddon, MC
CERTIFIED CANADIAN COUNSELLOR | CALGARY
With over 18 years of experience, Joe helps clients heal from past challenges, rewrite their personal narratives, and move forward with resilience, clarity, and confidence.
Who he works with: Adolescents (14+), men, individuals, couples navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, shame, infidelity, addictions, parenting challenges, and dual diagnoses.
His approach: Compassionate and engaging, blending Narrative Therapy, IFS, CBT, and humanistic approaches. Joe integrates humour and a supportive style to make therapy feel safe, approachable, and effective.
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Lisa Thomson, MA
CLINIC DIRECTOR | REGISTERED PSYCHOLOGIST, LICENSED MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPIST | CALGARY
With a dual background in psychology and business, Lisa helps clients break through gridlock, reclaim balance, and build healthier relationships with themselves and others.
Who she works with: Individuals, couples, executives, and high performers navigating stress, burnout, relationship challenges, parenting, and significant life transitions.
Her approach: Flexible and client-centred, blending SFBT, ACT, IFS, Narrative Therapy, and Gottman/Imago methods to help clients harness strengths, shift unhelpful patterns, and create meaningful change.
Ready to take the first step?
Booking your first appointment is simple. Reach out today, and let’s start your journey toward healing, growth and meaningful change.
📞 Call or Text: 403.488.8912
📧 Email:admin@corepsychology.com
FAQs
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In Calgary, session fees vary depending on the type of clinician you see:
Practicum Therapists – $125 per session
Practicum Psychotherapists work under the supervision of a senior psychologist and provide the opportunity to access high-quality support at an accessible rate.Certified Canadian Counsellors – $200 per session
CCCs Offer professional counselling services with recognized national certification.Registered Psychologists – $235–$250 per 50-minute session
This range reflects the Psychologists’ Association of Alberta’s (PAA) recommended fee for psychological services.
At Core Psychology, our fees align with these standards. Therapy is an investment in your overall health, relationships, and well-being. Many extended health insurance plans cover sessions with psychologists and counsellors, so we encourage you to check your plan details to confirm your coverage.
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The word therapist is a broad term that can include psychologists, counsellors, social workers, or other mental health professionals. A psychologist is a regulated health professional with advanced graduate-level training in assessing, diagnosing, and treating a wide range of mental health concerns. In Alberta, psychologists are licensed through the College of Alberta Psychologists (CAP), which ensures the highest standards of practice, ethics, and accountability.
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It depends on what you’re looking for. Both psychologists and psychotherapists can provide talk therapy and support with mental health concerns. The main difference is that psychologists are regulated health professionals with training in assessment, diagnosis, and evidence-based treatment for mental health conditions. Psychotherapists and counsellors can also provide valuable support, but may not have the same regulatory oversight or ability to provide formal diagnoses. Many people choose psychologists when they want care that is both relational and clinically grounded.
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At this time, psychological services are not covered by Alberta Health Care. However, many extended health benefit plans through employers, student plans, or private insurance do reimburse for sessions with a registered psychologist. In addition, some clients may be eligible for coverage through programs such as Victim Services, Veterans Affairs, or First Nations Health Authority.
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Psychologists help people improve their mental health, relationships, and quality of life. This can involve:
Supporting clients through anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, grief, and relationship challenges.
Providing therapy to individuals, couples, families, and children.
Helping clients identify unhelpful patterns, strengthen coping skills, and build resilience.
Conducting assessments to better understand concerns such as ADHD, learning challenges, or emotional functioning.
At Core Psychology, our psychologists focus on helping you tap into your strengths, develop insight, and create lasting change in the areas that matter most to you.
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A psychologist provides therapy and evidence-based treatment for mental health concerns. Psychologists hold graduate-level degrees and are regulated professionals but are not medical doctors. A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who specializes in mental health and can prescribe medication. Often, people will see a psychologist for therapy and a psychiatrist for medication management, depending on their needs.
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In Alberta, psychologists are not medical doctors. Most psychologists hold a Master’s or Doctoral degree in psychology. A doctoral-level psychologist may use the title “Dr.” but is not a physician. Psychologists focus on assessment, therapy, and strategies to support mental and emotional well-being, while physicians and psychiatrists focus on medical treatment, including prescriptions.
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No referral is needed. You can book directly with a psychologist in Alberta without going through your family doctor. Many clients do choose to involve their physicians in their care, but it isn’t required. This makes it easy to start when you’re ready. Our team is happy to collaborate with your physician to ensure continuity of care and to collaborate in supporting you in reaching your desired wellness goals.
Located in the Heart of Marda Loop in Calgary
Our office is easily accessible in the vibrant and walkable Marda Loop neighbourhood, with convenient onsite parking. We proudly serve clients across Calgary and throughout Alberta.
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