As a Certified Recreation Therapist, Jessica helps clients connect Mind-Body promoting wholistic wellness. She completed her BA in Therapeutic Recreation at the University of Lethbridge and is currently working toward achieving her national certification. Her diverse experience comes from work within Recovery Alberta, providing recreational therapy programming for youth and adults living with complex mental health needs as well as individuals in conflict with the justice system. In addition to her experience in public health, Jessica fosters a love of continual learning and understanding of the multifaceted needs of people in her community through her ongoing work with the Faculty of Research and Development at NorQuest College. “I find so much joy in creating opportunities for individuals to discover strengths in themselves that they didn’t recognize before. I truly believe that disability only occurs when there is a mismatch in adaptivity, and when we collaborate to find meaningful modifications that highlight our abilities, amazing things can happen!” Jessica enjoys bringing creativity and playfulness into her practice; ensuring that her interventions keep the individual at the very center of any plan. Utilizing extensive knowledge of local resources and a range of modalities, her leisure-focused interventions seek to empower individuals to cultivate a leisure lifestyle that works best for them, while also prioritizing a neurodiversity affirming approach. “Everyone is different- what they like and don’t like, what kind of supports they have, or how their culture and spirituality impact the way they engage with their community. No one treatment should look the same because no one person is the same.”

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Pallavi completed her Master’s degree in Psychology at Harvard University, where she focused on human behaviour, identity, and resilience. She also holds a Human Behaviour Certificate from Harvard University and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Alberta. In her practice, Pallavi draws from several evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Trauma-Informed Therapy, Mindfulness-based approaches, Resilience Building, and Internal Family Systems (IFS), helping clients better understand their thoughts and emotions, build on their strengths, and find practical ways to feel more balanced and confident in their daily lives. At Little Oaks Psychology, Pallavi supports clients navigating anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, self-esteem challenges, parenting concerns, and life transitions. Her work is grounded in culturally sensitive and evidence-based care, guided by a deep respect for each individual’s background and experiences. Pallavi believes that seeking support is a profound act of strength. She understands how difficult it can be to take that first step and is dedicated to providing a safe, empathetic, and non- judgmental space where clients feel seen, understood, and supported. Her approach is collaborative and compassionate, meeting clients where they are, walking beside them as they move toward healing and growth. Pallavi speaks English, Hindi, and Punjabi, and values the richness that diverse cultural perspectives bring to the therapeutic process.

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Jaime offers Online Learning Focused Counselling Sessions across Canada. She has a Master’s Degree in School Psychology and specializes in offering counselling and coaching services to persons experiencing ADHD, learning disabilities, anxiety, depression, phobias, OCD and agoraphobia. She also provides intervention and coaching to parents to address learning, attention and behaviour concerns at home and in the classroom.

Jaime has over 10 years of combined experience in the provision of mental health services, ADHD coaching, crisis counselling, and learning/academic support. Jaime’s approach focuses on practical, solution-focused and cognitive behavioural therapy approaches to mental health. She has experience working in schools, post-secondary settings, hospitals and non-prophet organizations and has also developed and facilitated programs in the areas of social/emotional difficulties and behavioural concerns. Jaime’s services are currently offered online, telephone or in-person in Calgary.

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Meet Sarah

Sarah completed her Master of Counselling at City University, following her undergraduate degree in Psychology from Grant MacEwan. Sarah has attained her Registered Provisional Psychologist designation. With over 10 years of experience supporting children, adolescents, and families, Sarah has worked across a range of settings, including schools, counselling centres, and home-based services, to foster emotional and behavioural growth.

Sarah is passionate about helping children and families build resilience through developing emotional literacy, self-regulation, problem-solving skills, and meaningful connections. She supports clients in enhancing coping skills, understanding behaviour, and strengthening relationships. Her work includes supporting individuals and families navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, and other developmental delays. In addition to working directly with children and youth, Sarah partners with parents to build capacity through coaching and education, helping them better understand and respond to their child’s needs.

Sarah’s counselling approach is person-centred, providing a safe and non-judgmental environment where clients can grow and thrive. She draws from a variety of evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), play-based interventions, and Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT). Sarah primarily works with children and families seeking support to promote emotional well-being and strengthen family relationships.

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Meet Raquel

Clinical Manager • Counselling Therapist

Raquel is designated as a Canadian Certified Counsellor with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. She is currently completing the Doctor of Counselling and Psychotherapy program at Yorkville University. She also holds a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University and a Bachelor of Secondary Education from the University of Alberta. Her previous experience as a teacher connects with her counselling practice since she carries a strong belief that psychoeducation is both an important component of preventative care as well as a conduit for impactful behavioural change. Further, Raquel brings a unique perspective having grown up in Edmonton’s Francophone community as well as in a multicultural household.

Raquel creates a safe and empathic space for people to gain insight into the challenges they are facing while using a collaborative approach to work towards attaining their desired goals. She actively seeks to understand her clients within their socio-cultural context while being aware of the hidden stressors that may be affecting them including past trauma. Raquel has a particular interest in supporting academic and business professionals (e.g., teachers, mental health specialists and front-line workers) as they navigate their unique challenges. Her approach is influenced by person-centered therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) along with mindfulness practice.

Raquel’s services are available in-person and online, in both French and English, to clients ages 12 and up.

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Stephanie completed her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Alberta. In addition to her work at Little Oaks, Stephanie has been working with children, teens, and families experiencing neurodevelopmental and neuropsychiatric disorders in the inpatient tertiary care programs at the Royal Alexandra Hospital and the Glenrose Hospital as a Child and Youth Development Specialist.

Alongside the support and guidance of her supervisor, Stephanie works with children, teens, families and adults seeking counselling. Stephanie’s areas of interest include providing developmentally appropriate, attachment-focused supports for children and teens experiencing various behavioural and cognitive challenges and working with clients through a person-centered approach guided by acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and cognitive behavioural strategies.

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Chloe is an intake clinician and receptionist at Little Oaks Psychology. She works around the office supporting clinicians and administrative staff. Chloe has a Bachelor of Science degree and is currently completing her Masters of counselling psychology. In her free time she loves to read, craft, and crochet!

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Viktoria is completing her PhD in School & Clinical Child Psychology at the University of Alberta. She is completing a doctorate practicum at Little Oaks under the supervision of Larissa Predy. Her research interests relate to promoting positive outcomes for neurodivergent folks, including individuals with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD). Within this field, Viktoria has worked on various research projects related to promoting FASD-informed service delivery in substance use and mental health settings.

Viktoria has supported diverse individuals and their families across various mental health settings, including crisis intervention, the University of Alberta clinic, and schools in the Edmonton area. She finds it deeply rewarding to learn alongside children, adolescents, and their families through collaborative, strength-based, and comprehensive assessments.

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Poliana completed her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Psychology at the Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (Brazil), a PhD in Psychology at the University of Alberta, and a Master’s in Counselling at Athabasca University. She has taught introductory Psychology courses at the University of Alberta and has extensive experience using assessment tools in developmental psychology research. Her research focused on language and social-cognitive skill development during toddlerhood and the preschool years. Poliana is passionate about translating scientific knowledge into clinical practice. She believes that understanding how our brains work empowers us to recognize our strengths, address our challenges, and reach our full potential. Poliana provides psychological assessment for children, youth, and adults in the areas of ADHD, Autism, learning difficulties, giftedness, social/emotional challenges, and behavioural concerns.

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Meet Erin

Erin holds a Master of Arts Degree in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University, a Bachelor of Education degree from the University of Alberta, and a Masters of Science in Mental Health in Children and Young People from the University of Edinburgh. Alongside her work at Little Oaks Psychology, Erin Currently works as an Emotional Behavioural Specialist with Edmonton Catholic Schools. Erin works as a member of a multi-disciplinary team providing school-based intervention services to students who display emotional and/or behavioural challenges to create the most effective learning environment for all students. 

Erin works with children, teens, and adults seeking counselling. Through the development of a positive therapeutic relationship, Erin aims to establish a safe therapeutic environment that is conducive to empowerment and growth. Erin works from a person-centered approach guided by cognitive behavioural strategies and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and works collaboratively with clients to help them work towards a deeper sense of connection, clarity, and self-awareness.

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Meet Yasmine

Yasmine completed her Master of Education in School and Applied Child Psychology at the University of Calgary. She completed her first and second practicum placement at the Integrated Services for Education (ISE) Clinic at the University of Calgary, and her final internship placement at Little Oaks Psychology. Yasmine has experience conducting psychoeducational assessments for children, adolescents, and adults. She provides comprehensive assessments and evidence-based interventions for individuals with various learning, social, and emotional-behavioural concerns. In addition, Yasmine has five years of experience working with youth who experience(d) trauma, and delivering inclusive education programming in a school setting.

Yasmine believes that assessments can be an empowering tool that can help someone better understand themselves to support them best. An individual can succeed and accomplish whatever they wish to, when all factors in that individual’s life are working together to support them. Yasmine believes that “you are the expert on you,” and her goal is to affirm that by helping people identify their areas of strength, and vulnerabilities, and working with them to develop strategies that work best for them.

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Meet Megan

Megan is currently a Mental Health Therapist at Little Oaks Psychology and an Emotional-Behavioural Specialist with Edmonton Catholic Schools. Before stepping into these roles, she worked as a teacher in a variety of settings, such as community classrooms, early intervention centres, and special education schools. Over the years, she’s had the privilege of supporting children and teens aged 3 to 18 with a wide range of learning, behavioural, and neurodevelopmental needs through a neurodiversity-affirming lens. Megan is deeply passionate about walking alongside families, offering support that is trauma-informed, strengths-based, and collaborative.

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Meet Tara

She completed her Ph.D. in School and Applied Child Psychology at the University of Calgary. Tara has experience in providing psychoeducational assessment services in elementary schools, high schools, and in private practice settings. She completed her Doctoral Internship in Calgary, working at a not-for-profit clinic specializing in assessment and treatment of ADHD, learning disabilities, and social/emotional concerns.

Tara enjoys working with children and takes pride in helping them to identify and overcome their challenges. She provides comprehensive psychoeducational assessments and evidence-based recommendations for interventions and strategies aimed at meeting the individual’s specific needs and supporting them towards success. She works collaboratively with children, their parents, and their schools to achieve a balanced perspective of the child’s profile of strengths and challenges, and to implement practical intervention strategies.

Tara provides assessment and consultation for children, youth, and young adults in the areas of ADHD, learning difficulties, giftedness, social/emotional difficulties, and behavioural concerns. She draws upon positive psychology, developmental and behaviourism perspectives; and strives to implement a resilience-based approach in her work.

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Fiona Aliaj, B.A., M.C. (in progress)

Fiona brings warmth and deep compassion to her practicum role at Little Oaks Psychology. She is currently completing her Master of Counselling at City University of Seattle and holds a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Alberta. Fiona is passionate about supporting children and families through evidence-informed, strengths-based care, and has developed a strong foundation in understanding children’s behaviour through a social-emotional lens.

Fiona works with children, teens, and adults seeking counselling. She approaches her work through a developmental, attachment-based, and culturally informed lens. Fiona has a particular passion for helping children and adolescents develop their social and emotional skills in engaging, meaningful, and developmentally appropriate ways.

Fiona values collaboration and believes therapy should be a safe, empowering space where clients feel heard, respected, and supported. Her approach is guided by client-centered and cognitive-behavioural principles and is tailored to meet each individual’s unique needs and goals.

Fiona can provide therapy in the following languages: English and Albanian

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Kaitlin works with clients experiencing a variety of learning, behavioural, and mental health concerns. Kaitlin offers assessment services for children, adolescents, and adults, and works with clients experiencing a variety of learning, behavioural, and mental health concerns. Kaitlin completed her Master of Education through the University of Calgary, receiving training and supervision in both school and private settings. Prior to that she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Honours Psychology, completing her thesis on the effects of music training on memory skills.

Kaitlin believes that the assessment of both strengths and weaknesses is paramount to helping individuals overcome their challenges and achieve success. She enjoys working closely with clients, their families, and other healthcare professionals to better understand each client’s unique profile.

Kaitlin offers flexible appointments with daytime, evening and Saturday availability.

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Meet Elise

Elise completed her Master of Counselling at the University of Lethbridge. Prior to that she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Honours Psychology, completing a thesis on the effect of music training on early reading skills. Elise worked for 8 years in early intervention services working with children and families facing behavioural and cognitive challenges while she attended university.

Elise is passionate about working with young children and families to help them feel more connected and confident in their relationships. She works with clients to empower them to build skills to face many challenges, such as developmental delays, ADHD, anxiety, autism, depression, OCD, ODD and parenting coaching. Elise also has experience working with trauma survivors. Her approach to counselling is person-centered and focusses on expanding existing strengths as well as learning about the client’s unique life experience. She draws on cognitive behavioural, and emotion focused therapy to guide her work. She is also open to using art-based and play interventions to help clients express themselves. Elise primarily works with children, teens, parents, and adults seeking individual counselling.

Elise offers flexible appointments with daytime and evening availability.

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