Child Psychology Services in Calgary
Child Therapy & Psychology Services in Calgary.
At Creative Sky Psychology, our Calgary child psychologists provide specialized therapy for children, teens, and families. We support concerns including anxiety, ADHD, autism, trauma, emotional regulation, and the everyday challenges that can make growing up feel overwhelming.
Through play, creativity, evidence-based approaches, and meaningful parent collaboration, we help children understand their emotions, develop coping skills, build confidence, and strengthen their relationships.
Every child deserves to feel understood. Whether your family is navigating big emotions, friendship challenges, school stress, or life transitions, we tailor therapy to your child's strengths, developmental needs, and unique way of experiencing the world.
Our Approach
What Child Therapy Looks Like at Creative Sky
Child therapy looks different for every child. Some children communicate best through play, while others benefit from creative expression, conversation, or structured strategies. Our Calgary child psychologists draw from a range of therapeutic approaches to help children understand their emotions, navigate challenges, and develop skills they can use in everyday life.
Play Therapy
A child's natural way of expressing feelings, exploring experiences, and making sense of the world through play.
Play Therapy →Art Therapy
Creative activities such as drawing, painting, and artmaking that support emotional expression and self-understanding.
Art Therapy →Evidence-Based Therapy
Research-informed therapeutic approaches that help children build coping skills, manage challenges, and support emotional well-being.
Evidence-Based Therapy →Narrative Therapy
Helps children explore their experiences, separate themselves from problems, and develop more hopeful personal stories.
Narrative Therapy →Behaviour Therapy
Practical, collaborative strategies that help children develop emotional regulation, communication, problem-solving, and everyday coping skills.
Behaviour Therapy →Our Therapy Approaches
Evidence-Based Therapy Approaches at Creative Sky
Our Calgary child psychologists use established therapeutic methods to address emotional, behavioural, and mental health concerns. From learning to manage anxious thoughts to developing stronger regulation and problem-solving skills, each approach offers different tools that can be adapted for children and teens.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Helps children recognize connections between thoughts, emotions, and behaviours while developing practical strategies for anxiety, stress, and everyday challenges.
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
Teaches mindfulness, emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills to help children and teens navigate intense emotions and relationships.
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Supports psychological flexibility by helping children respond to difficult thoughts and feelings while taking steps toward personally meaningful goals.
Solution-Focused Therapy
Builds on existing strengths, past successes, and achievable goals to help children identify practical next steps and recognize their own capabilities.
Emotion Coaching
Helps parents recognize, validate, and respond to children's emotions while guiding them toward healthier expression, regulation, and problem-solving.
Exposure & Response Prevention (ERP)
A first-line psychological treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) that helps children gradually face feared situations while reducing compulsive responses.
Who We Support
Therapy for Children, Teens & Families.
From preschoolers learning to navigate big feelings to teenagers facing new challenges, every stage of development brings different needs. Creative Sky Psychology offers child therapy, teen counselling, parent support, and family-focused services in Calgary to help families find care that fits their situation.
Child Therapy
Individual therapy for children navigating anxiety, emotional regulation, ADHD, friendships, school difficulties, grief, trauma, and important life changes.
Learn More →Teen Therapy
A supportive space for teens experiencing anxiety, depression, academic pressure, identity exploration, relationship challenges, emotional overwhelm, or family conflict.
Learn More →Preschool Therapy
Play-based, developmentally appropriate support for young children experiencing separation anxiety, big emotions, behavioural challenges, and difficulties with everyday transitions.
Learn More →Parent Counselling
Practical guidance for parents seeking support with behaviour, routines, communication, emotional regulation, and responding to their child's needs.
Learn More →Parent-Child Therapy
Collaborative sessions that focus on strengthening connection, improving communication, understanding difficult interactions, and rebuilding trust.
Learn More →Family Therapy
Support for families working through conflict, major transitions, sibling relationships, communication difficulties, and patterns that affect family connection.
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Child & Teen Assessments
Looking for a Child Psychological Assessment?
Sometimes, understanding a child's learning, attention, development, or mental health needs requires more than therapy alone. Creative Sky Psychology offers psychological assessments in Calgary for ADHD, autism, learning disabilities, giftedness, and emotional or behavioural concerns, as well as comprehensive psychoeducational assessments.
Our Difference
Why Families Choose Creative Sky.
Choosing a child psychologist in Calgary involves more than finding someone with the right qualifications. Families also need confidence in the therapist's experience, the relationship they build with their child, and the support available along the way. Here's what makes our approach different.
Specialized Child & Teen Psychologists
Our team brings focused experience in childhood anxiety, ADHD, autism, OCD, trauma, emotional regulation, and developmental concerns, allowing families to access support tailored to their specific challenges.
Thoughtful Therapist Matching
We consider your child's age, presenting concerns, personality, and preferences when recommending a psychologist, helping families find someone who feels like a comfortable fit.
Meaningful Parent Collaboration
Depending on your child's age and needs, parents may participate through consultations, feedback sessions, or shared strategies that support consistency between therapy and everyday life.
Research-Informed, Individualized Care
Our psychologists use established therapeutic methods alongside clinical judgment, adjusting treatment to reflect your child's progress, developmental needs, and evolving goals.
Child Therapy in Calgary & Across Alberta
In-Person Child Psychology Services & Online Therapy
Located in Calgary's Killarney neighbourhood, Creative Sky Psychology welcomes children, teens, and families from communities throughout the city. Our psychologists also offer secure online therapy to clients across Alberta, providing families with options for accessing psychological support in person or from home.
Calgary Neighbourhoods We Serve
- Aspen Woods
- West Springs
- Cougar Ridge
- Springbank Hill
- Wildwood
- Glenbrook
- Glendale
- Westgate
- Mount Royal
- Royal Oak
Online Child Therapy Across Alberta
Virtual therapy offers an accessible option for families outside Calgary or those who prefer appointments from home. Depending on your child's age, concerns, and therapeutic needs, our psychologists may provide online child or teen therapy, parent consultations, and ongoing family support.
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Strength-Based Care
Strength-Based Therapy With Lasting Impact.
Every child has strengths worth building on. At Creative Sky Psychology, our Calgary child psychologists look beyond challenges to understand what motivates your child, what brings them joy, and how they learn best. By incorporating their interests and abilities into therapy, we help children develop emotional skills, confidence, and greater independence.
It's about recognizing their potential, nurturing their strengths, and giving them tools to approach life's challenges with greater understanding and confidence.
Emotional Expression
Learning to recognize, understand, and communicate feelings in healthy ways.
Self-Regulation
Developing strategies to manage big emotions, impulses, and stressful situations.
Confidence
Building self-trust, independence, and the courage to try new things.
Connection
Strengthening communication, friendships, empathy, and meaningful relationships.
Resilience
Practising flexible thinking, problem-solving, and coping with setbacks.
Our Team
Meet the Psychologists Behind Creative Sky
Our Calgary child psychologists bring diverse clinical backgrounds, specialized training, and a shared commitment to supporting children, teens, and families. Our team has experience with anxiety, ADHD, autism, OCD, trauma, emotional regulation, and other childhood challenges.
Every psychologist brings a unique personality, expertise, and therapeutic approach. We help families find someone who understands their child's needs and can build a trusting, supportive connection. Explore our team to discover who might be the right fit for your family.
Parent Partnership
Parents Are Partners In Therapy.
Parents play an important role in their child's emotional development. At Creative Sky Psychology, our Calgary child psychologists involve caregivers in ways that support their child's progress, offering practical guidance, collaborative problem-solving, and strategies that can be used at home. The goal is to help families feel more confident navigating challenges together.
Parent Counselling
Dedicated sessions to better understand your child's emotions and behaviour, explore parenting challenges, and develop practical strategies for everyday life.
Parent-Child Sessions
Shared therapy sessions that support communication, strengthen relationships, and help parents and children practise new skills together.
Ongoing Collaboration
Parent check-ins, progress discussions, and coordinated strategies help families reinforce therapeutic skills between appointments.
Every child is unique, and every family is too. Parent involvement is tailored to your child's age, comfort level, and therapeutic goals, balancing meaningful caregiver participation with the privacy and independence children and teens may need.
Child Therapy Resources
Helpful Articles on Child Therapy
Looking for guidance between therapy sessions or wondering how to better support your child? Explore articles from Creative Sky Psychology covering childhood anxiety, ADHD, autism, emotional regulation, friendships, school challenges, and parenting strategies. Our child psychology resources offer practical insights to help Calgary families better understand their children's development, emotions, and mental health.
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NU Psychology
Looking for Therapy for Older Teens or Adults?
Looking for psychological support for yourself, your relationship, or an older teen? Our sister clinic, NU Psychology, provides therapy for adolescents, adults, and couples in Calgary. Their psychologists offer evidence-based support for anxiety, ADHD, OCD, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, burnout, eating disorders, and other mental health concerns.
Frequently Asked Questions.
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Ready to Help Your Child Soar?
Finding the right support for your child starts with a conversation. Whether you're ready to book child therapy in Calgary or simply have questions about where to begin, our team is here to help you explore your options and connect with a psychologist who fits your family's needs.