Our Story - About Creative Sky Psychology
The Beginning
Shannon Kelly opened Creative Sky Psychology with a vision: to work with kids in a way that puts their strengths and passions first. Instead of focusing only on clinical issues and challenges, Shannon used a child’s natural interests — art, play, or problem-solving — to help them build emotion regulation, social skills, and resilience.
Shannon now offers workshops for parents and professionals and trains provisional psychologists to provide strength-based strategies beyond the therapy room
From One Room to Two Buildings
The first Creative Sky location was just a single office — until noise complaints from neighbouring tenants made it clear it was time for a change. No one is really sure if the noise complaints were because of Shannon or the children…
Today, Creative Sky Psychology has two locations side-by-side, with twelve therapy offices, each home to a psychologist with specialized expertise.
Along Came NU Psychology
Our Sister Company For Supporting Adults
While Creative Sky Psychology specializes in supporting children, teens, and families, we know that adults need expert, compassionate care as well. That’s why we opened NU Psychology, our dedicated clinic for adult and teen mental health, located in building #4 beside Creative Sky.
NU Psychology offers specialized adult and teen support for anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, eating disorders, trauma, life and career transitions, and creating best life outcomes. With a strengths-based, narrative approach, our team helps clients rewrite the stories that no longer serve them — and creates new ones filled with possibility.
Learn more at www.nupsychology.com
A Space Built for Client Comfort
Every detail of Creative Sky Psychology and NU Psychology has been designed with comfort, engagement, and inclusivity in mind:
Sensory corners for calming and grounding
Beanbags and tents for cozy connection
Left-brain toys and puzzles for kids who prefer logic over art
Therapy rooms affectionately nicknamed after their furniture — “Blue Couch Room”.
All of the artwork in the clinic is created by Shannon, who was an artist and photographer before becoming a psychologist — a personal touch that makes the space unique.
Growing Our Dynamic Team
Strength In Numbers
Our Creative Sky family has grown from one to twelve in three years. We’re a collaborative team of psychologists that have the privilege of learning from each other, training together, and celebrating milestones. We love coming to work and collectively feel grateful that we grow individually and as a team. The more we learn, the more our clients learn. Strength in Numbers!
Our office has been nicknamed “The Good Vibes Office”. We love the name!
Our Team in 2023!
To Do: New Group Photos
Meet Our Psychologists - And The Work They’re Passionate About
Here’s a peek at the people behind Creative Sky Psychology…
Shannon – Founder & psychologist with a background in art and photography. Known for her humour and creativity
Meghan – Brings calm, grounded energy to every assessment, Ashley’s best assessment friend
Jessica – Creative connector who blends information and relationship-building to help individuals thrive
Leighton – Brings structure and warmth in equal measure, making therapy both strategy-based and engaging
Ashley G – Assessment specialist, detail-driven, and master of the art of assessment
Ashley M. – Skilled in helping children and teens find their voice, especially in times of change
Danielle – Always learning, always sharing — passionate about giving kids practical tools.
Marie – Narrative-focused and deeply attuned to each child’s unique way of communicating.
Karli – Quick with a joke, but equally quick to build trust and rapport with kids and families.
Jennifer - Play-based, relationship focused, and bursting with creativity
Meet all our psychologists → Full Team Bios
Meet Faith Anne - Our Vibing Office Manager
Faith Anne is the heart of our office — the person who makes everything run smoothly while keeping our space welcoming and comfortable for clients and psychologists alike. She’s often the first friendly voice or smile you’ll encounter, and her thoughtful communication helps set the tone for the supportive, approachable care we value at our clinic.
Behind the scenes, Faith Anne is our “prefrontal cortex” — anticipating needs, thinking two steps ahead, and implementing ideas that help our team thrive. She keeps our psychologists organized, our office flowing, and our clients feeling cared for. Whether she’s brainstorming solutions, supporting a new initiative, or quietly making things better in the background, Faith Anne is the glue that holds our culture together.
Beyond her role as Office Manager, Faith Anne brings her positive energy and amazing personality into everything she does. A certified Pilates instructor, she’s passionate about movement and balance, which shines through in the way she supports others with kindness, clarity, and calm. Faith Anne is not just a wonderful teammate but also a wonderful friend — someone who makes both our workplace and our client experience better every single day.
Lori Zak - Controller and Operations Manager
Lori wears two hats at the Creative Sky Psychology clinic — part-time Controller and part-time Operations Manager — and somehow makes it all look effortless. She’s the steady presence behind the systems, budgets, and bookkeeping that keep everything on track, while also bringing structure, reliability, and fun to our team. Lori is our backbone: supportive, steady, and always making sure things get done.
With her sharp eye for numbers (well everything) and knack for systems, Lori manages budgets with care and precision - always keeping us mindful of how to spend wisely. She keeps Shannon in line (as best she can), keeps our operations humming, and still laughs easily along the way. Her blend of directness and humour makes her a natural leader — someone who can navigate the details without losing sight of the big picture.
Outside of work, Lori lives the balance she brings into the office. She loves yoga, working out, travelling, and golfing. She brings the same energy and focus to her hobbies that she does to managing our operations. Fun but structured, reliable yet medium-easy going, Lori cares deeply about both our team and our clients — and we just couldn’t imagine Creative Sky without her. She also has a real job and doesn’t sleep!
Our Approach – Strength-Based Therapy
At Creative Sky Psychology, we believe every child and teen already has the building blocks they need to thrive. We start with building upon an individual’s strengths and what’s going right: their interests, talents, and natural ways of learning.
When a child loves drawing, we might use art to discuss calming strategies. When a teen thrives on science or logic, we may weave problem-solving and brain science into therapy. When a preschooler lights up at pretend play, our child psychologists will use their imagination skills to build social success.
This approach is incredibly engaging and effective. Kids learn faster when engaged and with greater confidence when they can connect new skills to the things they already enjoy.
Our therapy is neurodiversity-affirming. We don’t see ADHD, autism, or other differences as deficits to be “fixed.” We see them as unique ways of experiencing the world. Our job is to help each child build tools that work for them — not force them into a one-size-fits-all model.
Children and teens leave our sessions feeling more capable, parents feel more hopeful, and families feel more connected.
Frequently Asked Questions
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We’re not a one-size-fits-all clinic. Every child and family is different, so we tailor therapy to your strengths, interests, and goals. Our team is collaborative, neurodiversity-affirming, and known for turning therapy into something kids actually look forward to. And yes — the “Good Vibes Office” is a real thing.
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While our clinic was built with children and teens in mind, we also work with parents, families, and adults. If you’re an adult looking for therapy, our sister company, NU Psychology, is located next door and supports adults.
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Strength-based therapy starts with what’s going right. We use your child’s natural interests — whether that’s art, sports, Lego, or strategy games — to build new skills like emotion regulation, social connection, and problem-solving. It’s engaging, effective, and designed to help kids feel more capable.
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Absolutely. Parents are an important part of a child’s growth. We work with you to understand strategies, support progress at home, and feel confident about your child’s next steps. Sometimes that’s through check-ins, sometimes through parent coaching sessions, and sometimes in workshops.
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Yes! We run interactive workshops for schools, parent groups, and community organizations on topics like emotion regulation, social skills, and strength-based support. We can customize them to your group’s needs — whether that’s a lunch-hour session or an online forum