Psychologists in St. Albert

WJW Counselling & Mediation has registered psychologists and registered provisional psychologists working from our St. Albert office at 1 Tache St., Unit 402. We see children, teens, adults, couples and families in person in St. Albert or online anywhere in Alberta.

Our psychologists offer therapy for anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, ADHD and relationship concerns. They also provide psychological assessments for ADHD, autism, learning and mental health concerns. Most extended health plans cover psychologists’ services, and we direct bill wherever your plan allows it.

Meet Our St. Albert Psychologists

Debbie Nguyen, Registered Psychologist, EMDR Certified Therapist
Works with adults, youth and families on anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief, trauma and abuse. Debbie’s approaches include EMDR, CBT, polyvagal-informed and mindfulness-based therapy, and play therapy.
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Lyvia Hughes, Registered Psychologist
Works with adults, couples and relationship groups. Lyvia’s focus areas include anxiety, depression, trauma, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, couples counselling and sex therapy, with 2SLGBTQIA+ affirming care. She uses ACT, CBT, DBT and the Gottman Method (Level 2) and holds a post-graduate certificate in sex therapy.
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Carolynn Archibald, Registered Psychologist, Psychological Assessments
Carolynn has almost 20 years of experience assessing children, adolescents and adults. She completes cognitive, giftedness, learning disability, attention, emotional and behavioural assessments. She holds a master’s degree in educational psychology from the University of Alberta.
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Sonia Khandelwal, Registered Provisional Psychologist 
Works with children, teens, adults and families on anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, grief and emotional regulation. Sonia’s approaches include EMDR, CBT, DBT-informed strategies and play-based therapy for children.
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Deepak Minhas, Registered Provisional Psychologist 
Works with children, youth and adults, with a focus on life transitions, cultural and family expectations, separation, infertility, grief, depression and anxiety. Deepak uses CBT and a culturally sensitive approach.
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Evan Essapa, Registered Provisional Psychologist, French & English 
Works with teens, young adults and athletes aged 15 to 35 on performance anxiety, depression, anxiety and identity. Evan offers sessions in English or French.
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Anureet Gill, Registered Provisional Psychologist, Assessments 
Completes adult ADHD, learning disability, psychoeducational and mental health diagnostic assessments for people aged 13 and older.
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Registered provisional psychologists are registered with the College of Alberta Psychologists and practice under the supervision of a registered psychologist.

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How Our Psychologists Can Help

Therapy for adults
Support for anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, grief, life transitions, bipolar disorder and borderline personality disorder.

Children and teens
Help with anxiety, school stress, emotional regulation, behaviour and family changes, with parents involved as partners. Child & Youth Counselling

Couples and relationships
Help with communication, trust, intimacy and sex therapy. Couples & Relationship Counselling

Trauma and EMDR
EMDR and trauma-informed therapy for children, teens and adults. Trauma Therapy

Psychological Assessments in St. Albert

Our psychologists complete assessments for children, teens and adults, including:

Each assessment ends with a written report and practical recommendations for home, school or work.

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Psychologist or Counsellor: Which Do You Need?

Both can help with most everyday concerns, like stress, anxiety, relationships and grief. A psychologist may be the better fit if:

  • You need a psychological assessment or diagnosis, such as for ADHD, autism or a learning disability.

  • Your insurance plan covers psychologists only.

  • You are dealing with complex mental health concerns.

Not sure? Call us at (780) 460-1037 and we’ll help you find the right person.

Fees and Insurance

  • Individual sessions: are $235 for 60 minutes 

  • Couples and family sessions: $235 to $250 for 60 minutes

  • Assessments: $800 to $3,800, depending on the type of assessment

  • Most extended health plans cover registered psychologists and registered provisional psychologists. We direct bill wherever your plan allows it.

Full fees, insurance and cancellation policy

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a referral to see a psychologist in St. Albert?
No. You can book directly online or by phone. Some insurance plans ask for a doctor’s referral before they reimburse you, so check your plan.

Is seeing a psychologist covered by insurance?
Most extended health plans in Alberta cover registered psychologists and registered provisional psychologists. We direct bill wherever your plan allows it. Check your plan for your yearly limit.

What is a registered provisional psychologist?
A registered provisional psychologist has completed a master’s degree or higher in psychology and is registered with the College of Alberta Psychologists. They practise under the supervision of a registered psychologist while they complete the final steps toward full registration.

Can a psychologist diagnose ADHD or autism?
Yes. Our psychologists complete ADHD, autism, learning and mental health assessments. You receive a written report with the findings and recommendations.

Do you see children and teens?
Yes. Several of our psychologists work with children and teens, and we involve parents throughout. Clients under 18 need consent before services begin. See our FAQ for details.

Can I see a psychologist online?
Yes. Most of our psychologists offer online sessions anywhere in Alberta, as well as in-person sessions at our St. Albert office.

How soon can I get an appointment?
We can usually fit you in the next day. Check each psychologist’s openings when you book online, or call us at (780) 460-1037.

Meet your St. Albert Psychologists

Lyvia Hughes

Registered Psychologist
Asian counsellor near me

Deepak Minhas

Registered Provisional Psychologist, Children, Youth, Adults
DBT Psychologist

Sonia Khandelwal

Registered Provisional Psychologist Children, Teens, Adults
Psychological Assessments near me

Carolynn Archibald

Registered Assessment Psychologist Child and Teen Psycho-educational Assessments
Anureet Gill Registered Psychologist

Psychological Assessments

Anureet Gill – ADHD Assessments for Children & Adults
Evan Essapa Sport Performance Psychologist

Evan Essapa

Registered Provisional Psychologist – Youth/Young Adults
Registered Psychologist near me

Debbie Nguyen

Registered Psychologist EMDR Certified Youth, Adults