Notification of Retirement

Ken will be retiring from practice as a Psychologist effective September 30th, 2024. As a result, no referrals will be accepted beyond June 30th, 2024.  To ensure a smooth transition for existing services, Ken will remain available for in-office meetings until August 30th. Throughout the month of September, phone or on-line (video) teletherapy, parent consultation and supervision services can be accessed. Please contact Ken prior to the end of August to discuss any anticipated form of support or transition in services.

Click here for Letter of Notification of Retirement and Transition of Services

Welcome

The change process begins with listening to your concerns. Through a collaborative process, we jointly explore intervention pathways and solutions

Ken is a Registered Psychologist and Certified Play Therapist Supervisor (CPT-S) who specializes in the assessment of learning/adjustment issues and therapy for children and adolescents with emotional and developmental challenges.

As the former co-director of the Rocky Mountain Play Therapy Institute (RMPTI) and Rocky Mountain Psychological Services (RMPS), Ken has over 30 years of clinical experience. Ken draws on current research as well as his extensive clinical background to offer effective, personalized counselling services.

Each individual’s experiences and perspectives are unique. Ken holds the belief that consumers of counselling services (children and parents) must be part of the treatment planning and change process. In turn, consumers can feel confident that a dedicated clinician with highly specialized skills is present to support them.

Psychological Services

  • Child & Adolescent Counselling
  • Parent Consultation
  • Family Counselling
  • Learning Assessments
  • Specialized services for children with disabilities

Referral Issues

  • Learning Challenges
  • Academic Achievement & Motivation
  • Behavioral Concerns
  • Blended Families
  • Anxiety/Phobias
  • Depression
  • Parent-adolescent Conflict
  • Relationship Issues/Attachment
  • Psychoeducational Evaluations
  • Screening for Developmental Concerns (e.g., AD/HD, Autism Spectrum Disorder)

Notice To Clients Regarding COVID-19

Counselling and assessments, as they are deemed essential services, remain availablein accordance to guidelines set by Health Canada and Alberta Health Services.

Please note that all direct face-to-face meetings require a confirmed appointment. Prior discussion and written consent must be given for all in-office services. Should you request in-office services,  this consent form must be reviewed and signed.

Should you wish to participate in distance/online teletherapy services, please let us know and we will provide you with additional information and consent forms.

If you suspect you have been in contact with anyone who has had exposure, or if you have any symptoms, please inform us and cancel your appointment immediately.  You are also reminded to contact 811 for further direction/support regarding health-related issues. The following link contains the most recent provincial information regarding COVID-19: https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/topics/Page16944.aspx

Helpful links for parents & children during the pandemic

Please Explain Coronavirus To Me: A Video for Kids

How to Talk About Coronavirus With Kids