1. Can I talk to my therapist before I start therapy sessions?

All Therapists at Tree of Life Psychology offer a free 15-minute telehealth (video or phone) session to introduce themselves, to ask you about your goals/ hopes for therapy, and to see if the therapist has the right skills and knowledge to support you.

2. What is the difference between a Registered Psychologist (R.Psych) and a Registered Provisional Psychologist (P.Psych)?

A Registered Psychologist has completed all of the requirements to be fully licensed (as determined by the College of Alberta Psychologists) and can practice independently. A Registered Provisional Psychologist (or Provisional Psychologist) is in the process of completing all of the requirements to be a R.Psych; until they have completed all of the requirements, they must be supervised by an R.Psych who has been fully registered for at least 5 years. A Mental Health Therapist has completed at least a Master’s degree in Counselling/ Psychology. At Tree of Life Psychology, Mental Health Therapists are supervised by a Registered Psychologist.

3. How much does counseling cost?

Fees reflect the recommended fee structure of the Psychologists' Association of Alberta.

Most extended benefit providers or Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) cover some or all of the cost of therapy. Please check with your benefit plan to see how much they cover per session and per year. Fees for psychological services may be claimed under tax deductible health care services on your annual tax return.

Sophia Parks (she/her)

Registered Psychologist $230 per hour (50-minute session, 10-minutes for paperwork); EMDR sessions are billed at the hourly rate and are 75 or 90 minutes.

Jennifer Peterson (she/her)

Provisional Psychologist (please contact Jennifer directly to discuss fees): jennifer@petersonpsychology.ca

Oyinda Tokode-Olugboyega (she/her)

Mental Health Therapist (please contact Oyinda directly to discuss fees): oyindatokode@outlook.com

Grant Grams (he/him)

Provisional Psychologist (please contact Grant directly to discuss fees): grant@burgpsychology.com

4. Where are you located?

All Tree of Life Therapists provide telehealth (phone or secure video) counselling sessions throughout Alberta. Some of our therapists also have offices to see clients in person. Please discuss session options with your therapist.