Calgary Therapists | Meet Our Team | Solasta

Meet Our Calgary Therapists

Solasta’s team of 20+ Calgary therapists includes Registered Psychologists, Registered Provisional Psychologists, Registered Social Workers and counsellors. We offer therapy for adults, teens, children, couples and families, in person at our NW Calgary office (1716 16 Ave NW) and online anywhere in Alberta.

Our therapists specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma and EMDR, ADHD, autism, relationships, parenting and burnout. Most are accepting new clients, with day, evening and weekend appointments. Every new client starts with a free 20-minute call with the therapist they choose.

 Not sure who to book with? Answer a few quick questions and we’ll show you the therapists who may be a good fit.

20+

Calgary therapists

Most

accepting new clients

Free

20-min call to check fit

Direct

billing to most insurers

Our Calgary Therapists

Jocelyn Simpson, Registered Psychologist at Solasta Counselling in Calgary

Jocelyn Simpson

Registered Psychologist

Couples & Relationships

Teacher Stress & Burnout

Trauma & EMDR

Anxiety

Life Transitions

Women’s Mental Health

Parenting Support

School Avoidance

Adults

Children

Teens

Couples

Families

Charmaine MacCuspic, Canadian Certified Counsellor at Solasta Counselling in Calgary

Charmaine MacCuspic

Clinical Counsellor, CCC

Women’s Mental Health

Postpartum & New Parents

Calming Regulation

Burnout

Life Transitions

Anxiety

Caregiver Stress

Parenting Stress

Adults

Women

Caregivers

Older Adults

Parents

Misha Waheed, Registered Psychologist, Urdu and Hindi counselling at Solasta Counselling in Calgary

Misha Waheed

Registered Psychologist

Trauma & PTSD

Cultural Identity

Chronic Illness

EMDR (adults & kids)

Depression

Couples & Relationships

Anxiety

OCD

Adults

Children

Teens

Couples

Families

Accepting New Clients
Offers Assessments
Diandra Lewis, Registered Psychologist at Solasta Counselling in Calgary

Diandra Lewis

Registered Psychologist

Anxiety

Burnout

Relationships

Boundaries

BIPOC & Cultural Identity

Trauma

Sexual Violence

LGBTQ2+

Adults

Young Adults

Women

Men

BIPOC

Sabrina Minor, Registered Provisional Psychologist at Solasta Counselling in Calgary

Sabrina Minor

Registered Provisional Psychologist

Children & Teens

Anxiety

Young Women

Big Emotions

ADHD

Self-Confidence

Boundaries

School & Peer Stress

Adults

Children

Teens

Young Adults

Older Adults

Accepting New Clients
Offers Assessments
Alyssa Scalzo, Registered Social Worker at Solasta Counselling in Calgary

Alyssa Scalzo

Registered Social Worker, Therapist

ADHD & Executive Function

Brain Injury & Stroke

Chronic Pain & Illness

Anxiety

Autism

Complex Trauma

Caregivers

Speech & Memory Challenges

Adults

Young Adults

Caregivers

Older Adults

2SLGBTQIA+

Caitlin Heim, Registered Provisional Psychologist at Solasta Counselling in Calgary

Caitlin Heim

Registered Provisional Psychologist

Children & Teens

Anxiety

OCD

Sports & Performance

Self-Esteem

Body Image

Big Emotions

School & Peer Stress

Children

Teens

Young Adults

Adults

Athletes

Josephine Enechukwu, Registered Provisional Psychologist at Solasta Counselling in Calgary

Josephine Enechukwu

Registered Provisional Psychologist

Couples & Relationships

Parenting & Families

Cultural Identity

Children & Teens

Women & Mothers

Anxiety

Adoption

Faith-Based Support

Adults

Children

Teens

Couples & Families

Older Adults

Melina Rodriguez, Counselling Intern at Solasta Counselling in Calgary

Melina Rodriguez

Counselling Intern

Women & Caregivers

Perfectionism

Burnout

Anxiety

Life Transitions

Relationship Challenges

Emotional Regulation

Work-Life Balance

Adults

Teens

Young Adults

Women

Caregivers

Sarah Choudhry, Registered Psychologist at Solasta Counselling in Calgary

Sarah Choudhry

Registered Psychologist

Trauma & PTSD

EMDR

Cultural Identity

Children of Immigrants

Sleep & Insomnia

Humanitarian Aid Workers

Anxiety

Grief & Loss

Adults

Young Adults

BIPOC Clients

Immigrants & Their Children

Humanitarian Workers

Accepting New Clients
Offers Assessments
Souhad Al Shorafa, Registered Provisional Psychologist at Solasta Counselling in Calgary

Souhad Al Shorafa

Registered Provisional Psychologist

Neurodivergent Children

Behaviour & Big Emotions

Parenting & Families

Arabic Counselling

Cultural Identity

Perinatal & Postpartum

Anxiety

Self-Esteem

Children

Teens

Adults

Families

Older Adults

Tyler Ledwos, Registered Social Worker at Solasta Counselling in Calgary

Tyler Ledwos

Registered Social Worker, Therapist

Men's Mental Health

Sports & Performance

Trauma & PTSD

Addiction & Substance Use

Identity & Life Transitions

Anxiety

Depression

Grief & Loss

Adults

Teens (16+)

Young Adults

Men

Athletes

Jacquie Herdman, Student Counselling Intern at Solasta Counselling in Calgary

Jacquie Herdman

Student Counselling Intern

Life Transitions

Career Changes

Caring for Aging Parents

Older Adult Transitions

Perinatal & Postpartum

Workplace Stress

Anxiety

Grief & Loss

Adults

Teens (16+)

Professionals

New Parents

Caregivers

Marissa Whalley, Registered Psychologist, EMDR and Gottman trained at Solasta Counselling in Calgary

Marissa Whalley

Registered Psychologist, Early Career Development Lead

Relational Trauma

EMDR

Couples & Relationships

Emotion Regulation

People-Pleasing

Boundaries & Assertiveness

Anxiety

Perfectionism

Adults

Couples

Young Adults

David Tamagi, Registered Psychologist at Solasta Counselling in Calgary

David Tamagi

Registered Psychologist

Men's Mental Health

Couples & Relationships

Teens & Young Adults

Shame & Self-Worth

OCD

Anxiety

Depression

Grief & Loss

Adults

Teens (16+)

Couples

Young Adults

Men

Cheryl Jejina, Registered Psychologist, DBT and IFS-informed therapist at Solasta Counselling in Calgary

Cheryl Jejina

Registered Psychologist

Burnout & Perfectionism

Complex Trauma

Emotional Regulation

Maternal & Postpartum

Adoption & Attachment

Religious Trauma

Anxiety

Psychoeducational Assessments

Adults

Women

Caregivers

High-Achievers

Mothers

Counselling Waitlist
Offers Assessments
emily gauthier calgary

Emily Gauthier

Registered Clinical Social Worker

Clinical Consultation

Randi Sager, Registered Psychologist at Solasta Counselling in Calgary

Randi Sager

Registered Psychologist

Autism Assessments

Indigenous Assessments

Learning Assessments

Sydney McKenzie-Hougestol, Registered Provisional Psychologist, child and adolescent autism assessment at Solasta Counselling in Calgary
Online
Only

Sydney McKenzie-Hougestol

Registered Psychologist

Trauma

Identity

Self-Connection

Depression

LGBTQ

Parenting

Boundaries & Self-Worth

Attachment

Adults

Teens

Scott McKirdy, Registered Psychologist at Solasta Counselling in Calgary

Scott McKirdy

Registered Psychologist, Operations Director, Co-Founder

Autism Assessments

Life Transitions

Parenting

Attachment

Psychoeducational Assessments

Grief & Loss

Professionals

Work-Life Balance

Adults

Teens

Parents

Couples

Families

Counselling Waitlist
Offers Assessments
Dr Gillian McKirdy, Co-founder and Registered Psychologist at Solasta Counselling in Calgary

Dr. Gillian McKirdy

Registered Psychologist, Clinical Director, Co-Founder

Autism Assessments

ADHD Assessments

Psychoeducational Assessments

Adoption & Attachment

Trauma & EMDR

Supervision & Consultation

Developmental Trauma

Parenting

Adults

Children

Teens

Families

Counselling Waitlist
Offers Assessments

How to choose a therapist in Calgary

The right therapist is the one whose experience fits what you’re dealing with, and who you feel comfortable talking to.

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Start with the concern

Anxiety, trauma, a relationship, a child’s behaviour? Look at each therapist’s specialties.

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Check who they see

Some therapists work with adults only; others see children, teens, couples or families.

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Check your coverage

Plans differ in which credentials they cover. Check yours before you book.

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Book a free 20-min call

A 20-minutes call with your chosen therapist is the best test of fit. No obligation.

Types of therapists on our team

Registered Psychologist

A master’s or doctoral degree in psychology, registered with the College of Alberta Psychologists. Can provide therapy and formal psychological assessments.

Registered Provisional Psychologist

Has completed their degree and is registered with the College of Alberta Psychologists while completing supervised practice toward full registration.

Registered Social Worker

Registered with the Alberta College of Social Workers. Counselling social workers provide therapy for individuals, couples and families.

Clinical Counsellor (CCC)

Holds a counselling master’s degree and the Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) designation from the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA).

Counselling Intern

A graduate student or recently graduated student completing supervised clinical training. Sessions are offered at a lower fee or free.

Not sure which you need?

For most concerns, any of our therapists can help. Fit and specialty usually matter more than the title. 

 

See fees by credential.

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Questions about our Calgary therapists

Start with what you want help with and who the sessions are for (you, your child, your relationship or your family). Then look for a therapist whose experience matches, check that their credential is covered by your insurance, and book a free 20-minute call to see whether the fit feels right.

Yes. Most of our Calgary therapists are accepting new clients, and each profile shows their current status. Most new clients have their first session within days.

“Therapist” is a general term for anyone who provides therapy. A Registered Psychologist is a regulated title in Alberta, overseen by the College of Alberta Psychologists. Our therapists are Registered Psychologists, Registered Provisional Psychologists, Registered Social Workers and counsellors, all working under professional regulation or supervision.

At Solasta, sessions with a Registered Psychologist are $235 for 50 minutes. Fees vary by credential, and lower-fee sessions are available with our counselling interns. We direct bill most insurers. See our full fee schedule.

Most extended health plans cover Registered Psychologists, and many also cover Registered Social Workers and Canadian Certified Counsellors. Coverage varies by plan, so check which credentials yours covers before you book.

Yes. Several of our therapists are men, including psychologists and a registered social worker who work with men’s issues, couples, teens and families.

Yes. Between them, our therapists offer sessions in English, French, Arabic, Urdu, Hindi, Igbo and Yoruba. Language details are listed on each therapist’s profile.

Yes. You can change therapists at any time. Simply book with someone else on the team, or ask our Client Care team if you’d like help choosing.

Yes. All of our therapists offer secure online sessions anywhere in Alberta, and all but one also see clients in person at our NW Calgary office.

Ready to feel better?

Located in Calgary (at 1716 16 Ave NW – opposite North Hill Centre and two minutes from SAIT), we support individuals across Alberta, with in-person therapy in our NW Calgary offices and secure virtual care province-wide. Free 90-minute parking behind the building.

Reviewed by Scott McKirdy, Registered Psychologist · Last updated October 2026

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