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Val, MEd

Registered Psychologist

Personal Information

Fees: $220

Sessions: In-person & Virtual

Clients:

  • Adolescents (13-17)
  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Seniors
  • Families

Direct billing may be available for:

  • AGA Financial Group Inc.
  • Alberta Blue Cross
  • ASEBP
  • Beneva
  • Canada Life
  • Chambers of Commerce Group
  • CINUP
  • ClaimSecure
  • Cowan Insurance Group
  • D.A. Townley
  • First Canadian
  • GMS Carriers 49 and 50
  • Greenshield
  • Industrial Alliance
  • Johnson
  • Johnston Group
  • Maximum Benefit
  • Medavie Blue Cross
  • Medic Construction
  • People Corporation
  • RWAM
  • Simply Benefits
  • SSQ Insurance
  • TELUS AdjudiCare
  • Union Benefits
  • UV Insurance
Clients with coverage from other insurance providers must pay upfront and will receive a receipt for reimbursement.
Please check with your provider to ensure coverage.

About Val

Val is not just a Registered Psychologist with over two decades of counselling experience; she’s a compassionate confidante and a steadfast guide through life’s ups and downs. Her journey has led her to support clients through a spectrum of concerns, from the depths of depression and anxiety to the complexities of relationships and the challenges of parenting. Youth, adults, couples, and seniors all find a welcoming and understanding ally in Val.

She holds a fundamental belief that her clients are the true experts of their own lives, and her role is to foster a nurturing space where they feel safe to share and grow. Val’s approach is one of witnessing and nurturing the inherent strength, courage, and resilience in everyone she meets. With her Master of Education degree in Counselling Psychology from the University of Alberta, Val skillfully blends CBT and Solution-Focused strategies, working in tandem with her clients to tailor a path forward that aligns with their unique goals and needs.

For those grappling with life’s stresses, seeking a haven for healing, or striving for personal empowerment, Val’s empathy and strength-based approach offers a beacon of hope. She treasures the opportunity to work with clients who are ready to embark on a therapeutic journey, advocating for their well-being and eager to invest in their mental health. With Val, you’ll discover coping skills and a fresh perspective in a place where your voice is heard and your well-being is the priority.

Anxiety

Depression

Stress

Training & Expertise

Other Specialities

  • Aging
  • Chronic Pain
  • Communication
  • Coping Skills
  • Divorce
  • Emotion Regulation
  • Family Conflict
  • Geriatric Counselling
  • Grief, Loss, Bereavement
  • Infidelity
  • Life Transitions
  • Loneliness
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Mood Disorders
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Postpartum Depression
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Relationship Issues
  • Seasonal Affective Disorder
  • Self-Esteem
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Women’s Issues
  • Workplace Stress

Approaches Trained In

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Approaches Used

  • Marriage and Family Therapy
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
  • Strength-Based Therapy