Child Psychology in Calgary
Child Psychologists in Calgary for Children & Families
Behaviours are a clue. We do the detective work.
When your child is struggling, it can affect their emotions, friendships, learning, behaviour, and family life. You may recognize that something isn't quite right without knowing what's behind it or how best to help.
At Creative Sky Psychology, we look beyond behaviour to understand each child's strengths, experiences, and needs. Our Calgary child psychologists use play, creativity, and evidence-informed therapy to support emotional regulation, confidence, resilience, and healthy relationships. Above all, we create a welcoming space where children feel safe, understood, and valued.
How We Work
Child Therapy Designed Around Your Child
Children don't always have the words to explain what they're experiencing. Worry, frustration, sadness, or overwhelm may show up through behaviour, play, physical complaints, or changes in how they connect with others. Understanding what's underneath these responses is an important part of helping children feel supported.
At Creative Sky Psychology, our Calgary child psychologists consider each child's strengths, developmental stage, relationships, and individual needs when planning therapy. Rather than relying on one approach for every child, sessions may incorporate a combination of evidence-informed strategies, including:
- Play therapy, helping children explore emotions, experiences, and relationships through a familiar and developmentally appropriate way of communicating.
- Art therapy, offering creative opportunities for children to express feelings and experiences that may be difficult to put into words.
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), helping children recognize connections between thoughts, emotions, and behaviours while developing practical coping skills.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), supporting psychological flexibility, emotional awareness, and actions guided by what matters to the child.
- Narrative therapy, helping children understand their experiences, recognize their strengths, and see themselves as more than the challenges they face.
- Parent consultation and coaching, giving caregivers insight into their child's needs and practical ways to support progress at home.
How We Help
How Our Calgary Child Psychologists Can Help
Every child experiences challenges differently. Some struggle with anxiety, attention, or big emotions, while others have difficulty with friendships, school, confidence, or changes at home. Our child psychologists help families understand what may be contributing to these difficulties and find support that fits their child's needs. You don't need to have all the answers before reaching out.
Anxiety, Fears & Worry
Helping children manage worries, face fears, and build confidence in uncertain situations.
Learn MoreADHD & Executive Function
Practical support for attention, organization, planning, emotional regulation, and everyday routines.
Learn MoreEmotional Regulation
Helping children understand intense feelings and develop strategies for outbursts, frustration, and overwhelm.
Learn MoreFriendship & Social Challenges
Supporting social confidence, communication, conflict resolution, and healthy peer relationships.
Learn MoreSensory Sensitivities
Understanding sensory needs and finding ways to make overwhelming environments more manageable.
Learn MoreAutism & Neurodiversity
Neurodiversity-affirming support for emotional well-being, self-understanding, and everyday challenges.
Learn MoreOCD & Repetitive Behaviours
Evidence-informed support for intrusive thoughts, compulsions, and anxiety-driven rituals.
Learn MoreLow Self-Esteem & Confidence
Helping children recognize their strengths, navigate self-doubt, and develop a more positive self-image.
Learn MoreLow Mood & Depression
Compassionate support for persistent sadness, withdrawal, loss of interest, and changes in mood.
Learn MoreFamily Changes & Grief
Helping children process loss, separation, family transitions, and difficult life experiences.
Learn MoreConfusing or Intense Behaviour
Looking beyond aggression, defiance, or challenging behaviour to understand underlying needs.
Learn MoreSchool Refusal & School Stress
Helping families navigate school avoidance, academic pressure, and anxiety about attending school.
Learn MoreThe Role of a Child Psychologist
What Does a Child Psychologist Help With?
A child psychologist helps children and families better understand emotional, behavioural, social, and developmental challenges. Rather than focusing on one symptom or behaviour, psychologists consider how a child's experiences, relationships, learning, and environment may be influencing their well-being.
Child Therapy
Individualized support to help children understand emotions, develop coping skills, and work through challenges in ways that fit their age and needs.
Explore Child Therapy →Psychological Assessments
A closer look at learning, attention, development, and emotional functioning to clarify a child's strengths, challenges, and support needs.
Explore Assessments →Parent Support
Practical guidance to help caregivers understand behaviour, strengthen connection, and respond to their child's needs with greater confidence.
Explore Parent Support →The right starting point depends on your child's concerns and what your family hopes to understand or change. Some children benefit from therapy, while others may need an assessment to clarify learning or developmental differences. Parent consultations can also provide valuable support, whether or not a child attends individual sessions. Our goal is to help families choose a path that makes sense for their circumstances.
Areas a Child Psychologist May Explore
- Emotions, anxiety, and mood
- Behaviour and emotional regulation
- ADHD, attention, and executive functioning
- Learning differences and school challenges
- Friendships and social development
- Confidence and self-esteem
- Autism, neurodevelopment, and sensory needs
- Family relationships and life transitions
Why Creative Sky
Why Work With a Registered Child Psychologist
Finding the right support for your child means finding someone who understands both child development and the unique experiences shaping your child's world. At Creative Sky Psychology, our Calgary child psychologists bring professional training, clinical knowledge, and a thoughtful approach to working with children and families.
We recognize that progress looks different for every child. Our psychologists consider developmental needs, individual strengths, family relationships, and the environments where challenges arise. By combining evidence-informed approaches with creativity and collaboration, we help families develop a clearer understanding of their child's needs and practical ways to support their growth.
Our work is about understanding your child more deeply, so the right support can follow.
We Understand Child Development
Children's emotional, social, and cognitive abilities change as they grow. Our psychologists consider developmental stages when choosing strategies, setting goals, and adapting therapy to each child's abilities.
We Look Beyond the Behaviour
Behaviour can communicate stress, unmet needs, developing skills, or difficulty managing emotions. We explore possible contributing factors rather than focusing only on stopping the behaviour itself.
We Make Therapy Engaging
Play, art, storytelling, and movement can help children participate in therapy in ways that feel comfortable and meaningful. Our psychologists adapt sessions to support connection, expression, and skill development.
We Recognize Strengths and Differences
Our strength-based, neurodiversity-affirming approach respects how children think, learn, communicate, and experience the world. Support is designed to build on their abilities while addressing challenges that affect daily life.
We Include Parents
Parents and caregivers bring valuable insight into their child's experiences. Through consultation, shared goals, and practical strategies, we help families reinforce new skills and support progress beyond therapy sessions.
Our Child Psychologists
Meet Our Child Psychologists in Calgary
The relationship between your child and their psychologist matters. Our Calgary team brings experience across different ages, concerns, and therapeutic approaches, from play-based support for younger children to practical strategies for school-age kids and teens. We help families find a psychologist whose experience and approach align with their child's needs.
Kirby Rees
Registered Provisional Psychologist
Ages 3–10
With a background in elementary education, Kirby brings an understanding of how learning, attention, and emotions can affect a child's school experience. She uses a warm, play-based approach to support children with ADHD, anxiety, and learning differences while helping families navigate challenges at home and in the classroom.
View Full Bio →Whitney Lodge
Registered Psychologist
Ages 6–12
Whitney helps school-age children navigate anxiety, ADHD, strong emotions, and difficulties with peers. Drawing on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and emotion-focused approaches, she works with children to better understand their feelings, practise coping strategies, and strengthen their social relationships.
View Full Bio →Danielle Nicholson
Registered Psychologist
Ages 3–12
Danielle focuses on childhood anxiety, OCD, and selective mutism, including fears that interfere with school, friendships, or everyday activities. Her collaborative approach helps children gradually face difficult situations while giving parents practical ways to understand and respond to anxiety.
View Full Bio →Kate Masters
Registered Provisional Psychologist
Ages 3–12
Kate works with young children experiencing emotional, behavioural, and developmental challenges, including ADHD and autism. Through play-based and attachment-informed therapy, she helps children express themselves, strengthen emotional skills, and build secure connections with the important people in their lives.
View Full Bio →Karli Jahn
Registered Provisional Psychologist
Ages 3–13
Karli offers neurodiversity-affirming support for children navigating autism, sensory differences, and emotional regulation challenges. Her creative, strengths-based approach respects each child's individual way of experiencing the world while helping families develop strategies that support everyday well-being.
View Full Bio →Braxtyn Horbay
Registered Psychologist
Ages 3–18
Braxtyn supports children and teens with ADHD, anxiety, executive functioning, and self-esteem concerns. Combining CBT with creative, developmentally appropriate strategies, she helps young people understand their thoughts and emotions, manage everyday challenges, and develop greater independence.
View Full Bio →Getting Started
How to Get Started With a Child Psychologist in Calgary
Get Matched
Share a little about your child, the challenges you're noticing, and what you're hoping to find support with. Our team helps connect your family with a psychologist whose experience, approach, and age focus align with your child's needs.
Start With a Parent Consultation
Your psychologist typically begins by meeting with you to learn about your child's development, strengths, relationships, and current concerns. This conversation provides important context before beginning child-focused sessions.
Create an Individualized Plan
Based on what you share and what your psychologist learns, you'll work together to identify meaningful goals. The approach is tailored to your child's age, personality, strengths, and the areas where support is needed.
Build Skills Through Connection
Through play, conversation, creative activities, or practical strategies, your child develops ways to understand emotions, navigate challenges, and practise new skills. Sessions are adapted to what helps your child feel comfortable and engaged.
Collaborate as Your Child Grows
Your psychologist checks in with you about progress, shares observations and strategies when appropriate, and adjusts goals as your child's needs evolve. Parent involvement helps connect what happens in therapy with everyday life.
Located in Killarney, Calgary
Serving West & Central Calgary and Beyond
Creative Sky Psychology is located in Calgary's Killarney neighbourhood, where our child-friendly clinic welcomes children, teens, and families from across the city. Our registered psychologists provide individualized child therapy and psychological support for families throughout southwest, northwest, and southeast Calgary.
Visit Our Calgary Psychology Clinic
#5, 2005 37 Street SW
Calgary, AB T3E 3A5
Families visit us from neighbourhoods including:
- Aspen Woods
- West Springs
- Cougar Ridge
- Arbour Lake
- Evergreen
- Mount Royal
- Lakeview
- Mahogany
- Auburn Bay
- Wildwood
- Tuscany
- Rocky Ridge
Free Parking
Convenient, complimentary parking at our Killarney clinic makes arriving for your child's appointment a little easier.
Family-Focused Rooms
Thoughtfully designed therapy spaces with comfortable seating, playful details, and room for children to feel at ease.
Sensory-Friendly Spaces
Calming areas and sensory supports help children with different needs feel more comfortable during their visit.
Not Sure Where to Start?
Child Therapy or an Assessment?
Child therapy focuses on helping children navigate emotional, behavioural, and social challenges. It can be a helpful starting point when your child is experiencing anxiety, big emotions, low confidence, or difficulties at home or school.
A psychological or psychoeducational assessment takes a closer look at how your child learns, thinks, and functions. Assessments can help clarify concerns related to ADHD, learning differences, autism, cognitive abilities, academic performance, or emotional and behavioural functioning.
Not sure which approach makes sense? You don't need to decide on your own. Our team can help you explore the options and identify an appropriate next step for your family.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What Ages Do Your Calgary Child Psychologists Work With?
How Do I Know if My Child Needs Therapy?
How Do I Choose the Right Child Psychologist for My Child?
Do I Need a Referral to See a Child Psychologist in Calgary?
What Is the Difference Between a Child Psychologist and a Child Therapist?
Are Child Psychology Sessions Covered by Insurance?
Do You Offer Online or Virtual Child Psychology in Calgary?
Are Parents Involved in Child Therapy Sessions?
Do You Communicate With Schools or Teachers?
Every Child Deserves to Feel Safe, Understood, and Valued
If your child is struggling, you do not have to figure it out alone. Our Calgary child psychologists are here to help you understand what is underneath the behaviour, and what comes next.