Fees & Policies
We pledge to give back to our community by offering affordable counseling therapy services.
Fees
While the cost of therapy varies depending on the psychologist, therapist or type of therapy you are seeking, our fees adhere to Psychologists’ Association of Alberta’s Recommended Fee Schedule and are generally $235 per 50-minutes session.
Insurance & Health Benefits
We are accepted by most private health insurance companies and offer direct billing. Your employee health benefits or other health insurance/extended health care coverage may cover this cost either entirely or partially.
Sliding Scale / Affordable Therapy
We have limited slots with our Counselling Interns for low-cost therapeutic services, please reach out to us to find out more.
Cancellation Policy
We kindly request that if you need to cancel your appointment, please inform us via email with a 24-hour notice. If you miss your appointment without prior notice, a cancellation fee will be applied.
Our team consists of Counselling Interns, Provisional Psychologists, Psychologists and Social Workers
Fees of Providers
Some therapists accept sliding scale – please inquire │ 90mins sessions are available upon request Psychoeducational assessments and reports are charged prorated by their per hour rate
Registered Psychologists
$235 per session
Registered Psychologists are usually covered by most work insurance. They are regulated in Alberta and have completed postgraduate training.
Registered Provisional Psychologists
$235 per session
Registered Psychologists are usually covered by some work insurance. They are regulated in Alberta and have completed postgraduate training. They practice under a clinical supervisor for 1600 hours.
Social Workers
$200 - $235 per session
Social Workers are usually covered by most work insurance. They are regulated in Alberta and have completed postgraduate training and have attained at least Master of Social Work.
Master of Counselling Interns
$0 - $70 per session
They are usually practicum students completing their Masters-level training in psychology and counselling.
Counsellors
$150 - $180 per session
Counsellors are covered by selected insurance companies – please check with your insurance provider.
Provisional Psychologist: In Alberta, a provisional psychologist is a therapist who has completed all academic requirements to provide psychological counselling services to the public as a psychologist but has not yet met all the requirements for full registration of Registered Psychologist. Provisional registration allows the therapist to work under the supervision of a fully registered and experienced psychologist while they complete the required number of supervised hours and pass a final practice exam. Services from a provisional psychologist are typically covered by health insurance.
Counselling Student: A counselling student is enrolled in a Masters-level counselling program at a post-secondary institution and is working towards obtaining the necessary qualifications to become a registered psychologist. Counselling students may be completing supervised practicum hours as part of their program and may offer counselling services to the public under the supervision of a registered psychologist.
Assessment Fees
Pricing Information
Assessment Fee Schedule:
Comprehensive Psychoeducational Assessments – $2820 to $3055
ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) Assessments – $1880
Child Autism Assessments – Ranging from $1880 to $3290
Gifted Assessments:
Westmount Charter School – $650 to $1100 *
CBE GATE Program – $1700
Note: Fees for gifted assessments depend on the client’s specific requirements. If a child does not meet the gifted criteria and a formal report is unnecessary, a flat rate of $650 applies.
Gifted Assessment with Westmount Report: $1,100
This includes:
- Parent interview
- Cognitive testing
- Scoring, file review, and report preparation
- Feedback session for parents
Estimated Duration: 5.5 hours
* If your child does not meet the gifted criteria, you can choose to only pay for testing and scoring, which costs $650.
Gifted Assessment, Academic Testing and CBE GATE Report: $1,700
This includes:
- Parent interview
- Cognitive and academic testing
- Scoring, file review, and report preparation
- Feedback session for parents
Estimated Duration: 7.5 hours
Insurance Coverage
Many health plans cover part or all of the Gifted Assessment costs. Please check with your provider for details, and we’ll assist you in maximizing your coverage.
Psychoeducational Assessment Process
A psychoeducational assessment starts with a parent intake meeting to review consent and discuss your child’s strengths and needs. This is an opportunity for the psychologist to learn all about your child and what you hope to gain from completing a psychoeducational assessment.
Next, your child will work directly with the psychologist to complete Cognitive and academic assessments. Typically, Psychoeducational testing for children is divided over two sessions and is completed in the office.
After testing is complete, the professional psychologist will continue to gather information through the review of relevant documents (e.g., report cards and previous assessment reports), questionnaires looking at your child’s social, emotional and behavioural functioning, and connecting with your child’s teacher.
Once all information is gathered from parents, testing, and teachers, a feedback meeting can be scheduled to go over the results of the assessment and recommendations that may help your child at home and at school. You will also be provided with a comprehensive written report outlining the results and recommendations of the assessment.
Pricing Information
Psychoeducational assessments are billed at a flat rate of $2,820.
Detailed receipts will be provided for insurance purposes.
Child ADHD Assessment Fees
ADHD assessments for children are billed at a flat rate of $1,880.
Detailed receipts will be provided for insurance purposes
*If your child is experiencing academic challenges in addition to attentional regulation difficulties, a psychoeducational assessment, which includes academic testing, will likely be the more appropriate assessment type.
Child Autism Assessment Fees
Autism assessment without cognitive or academic testing (there are no concerns with cognitive function or academic performance, or an assessment was recently completed): $1,880
Autism assessment with cognitive testing (no concerns with academic performance but you would like a better understanding of your child’s cognitive profile): $2,350
Autism assessment with cognitive testing and academic testing (would like a better understanding of the child’s cognitive profile AND there are academic concerns): $3,290
Detailed receipts will be provided for insurance purposes.
