Psychoeducational & Psychological Assessment

We specialize in dual-diagnosis and differential diagnosis for psychological concerns such as: ADHD, behaviour problems, anxiety, and learning. We assess for learning disabilities (e.g., reading/dyslexia, writing/dysgraphia, math/dyscalculia), intellectual strengths and areas of support, ADHD, Autism, mental health concerns, and personality features that contribute to difficulties a client is having in their daily life.

Counselling/ Therapy

Our counselling services focus on empowerment and hope, drawing from positive psychology and various therapeutic approaches, including solution-focused, CBT, T.E.A.M., psychodynamic, and play based counselling. We incorporate client-centred, family systems, and attachment principles and offer specialized support for individuals with learning differences, ADHD, Autism, or other complex behaviour concerns.

Learning & Behaviour Interventions

Neurodiversity Consulting & Individualized Learning Supports for All Ages.

• Neurodiversity Consulting supports clients with various aspects of navigating their life and circumstances to empower growth and change.

• Individualized Learning Specialist sessions are similar to tutoring but are designed specifically for and with exceptional learning needs in mind.

• Behaviour Intervention sessions take an applied science of human behaviour approach to improving problematic behaviours or training and developing adaptive behaviours.

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INSURANCE COVERAGE

DIRECT BILLING

We make sure all our clients feel welcome, safe, and taken care of. During your first visit, a psychologist will interview you about your main concerns and take some history information. By the end of the first appointment, you and your psychologist will have decided on a plan of action, with specific next steps and strategies for how to move forward.

Note: Children under age 12 are not recommended to attend the first interview.

For your first assessment appointment:

If you are booked for a psychoeducational assessment, please bring any report cards and previous assessment reports (e.g., speech and language, occupational therapy, psychological). This information is to help us understand your concern. 

Typically, you will be provided with a suggested plan, cost estimate, and options of how to proceed, at the first appointment. However, the process of accessing support is dynamic and changes somewhat depending on each individual case. We will break it down for you and our goal is for you to leave our office feeling like you have a clear plan. 

Many insurance companies provide coverage for psychological services. Coverage typically includes: a specified dollar amount or specified number of hours for psychological services for each family member. 

We offer Direct Billing to several insurance providers through E-Claims Telus Health and BlueCross Direct Billing. Please contact our intake clinician for more details. Check here to see if your provider allows direct billing for our services.

Sarah Morin, B.A.

Operations Manager

As Operations Manager, Sarah liaises with our admin support, clinician team, directors and finance department. She is often the first point of contact with new clients and prides herself on really working to find the best fit for each individual that comes into contact with our Clinic. Whether she is determining the best fits for service, helping individuals access resources, or connecting with the team, Sarah is passionate about mental health and advocacy.

Sarah has a Bachelor of Arts Degree, with a major in Psychology. She has a special interest in developmental psychology and music therapy. Sarah is happy to assist your inquiries so that we can find you the best match within our clinic. She takes pride in being able to support individuals and families on their path with us.

Tori Mackie, B.A.

Intake Clinician

Tori is one of our part-time intake clinicians here at Little Oaks Psychology. She helps support clinicians with their daily activities and provides information to new and current clients hoping to access services with Little Oaks. You’ll often see Tori around the clinic as she takes part in a little bit of everything! Tori strives to make every client she connects with feel comfortable and cared for, so if you happen to see her she’ll be sure to say hello!

Tori has a Bachelor of Arts degree majoring in Psychology and has a special interest in counselling psychology (specifically for individuals experiencing anxiety and ADHD). She is currently completing a Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology through Yorkville University and looks forward to a future career working with clients to support them in their mental health journey.

George Mico

Psychological Assistant

George is the part-time psychological assistant at Little Oaks whose role is to support the counselling and assessment teams, along with their clients. His role involves the creation of specific counselling resources, managing client files and organizing client reports.

George recently completed his Bachelor of Science in Honours Psychology at the University of Alberta. His undergraduate thesis researched the risk factors associated with prenatal maternal stress on the outward behaviour of children. George hopes to continue his studies to the masters level in the fields of counselling or clinical adolescent psychology to one day become a registered psychologist.

Jessica Callaghan

Intake Clinician

Jessica works to support the admin team as well as the clinicians at Little Oaks. She is a third year psychology student at Athabasca University, and is planning on pursuing a Master’s in Psychology once she has her undergraduate degree.

Jessica has a passion for working to better her community and hopes to continue to help people who are struggling. Jessica also volunteers as an ESL tutor for Project Adult Literacy Society and as a Circle Leader for Edmonton Youth Justice Committee Society. In her free time, Jessica loves to read, play sports, and eat too many snacks.

Brittany Clift

Receptionist

Brittany has worked in an administrative capacity in psychology clinics within the Edmonton area for over 10 years now! At Little Oaks, she will be manning the front desk and aims to provide a warm and welcoming experience for every client that walks through the door. Brittany will be helping our clinicians and staff maintain smooth schedules, coordinating client appointments and providing overall support for the day to day operations of Little Oaks.

Brittany has completed her graduate work in Psychological Assessment through Concordia University Edmonton and prior to that, a Specialization Degree in Science Psychology - with a focus on neurology - at the University of Alberta. Brittany is thrilled to be a part of the Little Oaks clinic as she is inspired by like-minded women focusing on both career and motherhood. She is looking forward to progressing her psychological career through assessment services at LOP in the coming years!