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Calgary Psychology Services for Children, Teens, Parents, and Adults<\/p><\/h1><\/div>

Trusted psychoeducational assessments and therapy in Calgary, built around your family’s strengths.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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You Don’t Have to Figure This Out Alone<\/p><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Every family’s story is different, and so is the support they need. At Discovery Psychological Services, Bobbi Jo Gaetz brings more than 25 years of experience to Calgary families looking for clarity, connection, and a clear next step. Whether your child is struggling at school, your teen seems overwhelmed, or you simply want to understand what is going on, you will find warm, practical Calgary psychology services built to meet your family exactly where it is.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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What Makes Discovery Psychological Services Different<\/h2><\/div>

Before becoming a psychologist, Bobbi Jo worked as a teacher specializing in students with diverse needs, and that classroom experience still shapes how she works with families today. Her approach is relationship-focused first: good rapport, a bit of humour, and genuine care, long before any strategy comes into play. She draws on mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to build practical plans that fit real life, not just a textbook. Discovery Psychological Services also offers direct billing to most insurance companies, flexible in-person, virtual, and phone sessions, and the option to be waitlisted for an earlier appointment when something feels urgent.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Overview of Discovery Psychological Services<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Assessments<\/h4><\/div>

Every child learns differently. Our psychoeducational assessments in Calgary look at how your child thinks, learns, and feels, covering ADHD, learning differences, and giftedness, so you get clear answers and a plan that works at school and at home.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Children & Teens<\/h4><\/div>

We offer therapy for children and teens in Calgary dealing with anxiety, big emotions, school stress, or grief. Using CBT, mindfulness, and a warm, relationship-first approach, we help kids and teens build confidence and lasting coping skills.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Parent Coaching<\/h4><\/div>

Parent coaching gives you practical, research-based strategies for everyday challenges, from screen time to big emotions, whether you’re working alongside therapy or on your own.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Adult Therapy<\/h4><\/div>

Adult therapy at Discovery Psychological Services supports parents and individuals working through stress, anxiety, and life’s bigger transitions, with a practical, approachable space to build skills and move forward with confidence.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Psychoeducational Assessments<\/h2><\/div>

A psychoeducational assessment in Calgary answers the questions that keep parents up at night: Is this ADHD? A learning disorder? Could my child benefit from a gifted program or specialized private school? Most families seek a psychoeducational assessment for exactly these reasons, and the goal is always the same: to understand your child so you can advocate for what they need, at school and at home.<\/p>\n

The process starts with a parent interview and a review of report cards and past testing, followed by rating scales sent to parents and teachers. Your child then completes two assessment sessions of about 1.5 hours each. Once scoring, interpretation, and report writing are done, you will meet for a feedback session to review the results together, with a chance to see the draft report before it is finalized. Families are encouraged to share the report with their child’s school, and a free 15 to 30 minute consultation is always available afterward for follow-up questions.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Therapy for Children and Teens<\/h2><\/div>

Discovery Psychological Services offers therapy for children and teens in Calgary from about age 7 through the late teen years, focused on anxiety, emotional regulation, school stress, the parent-child relationship, and, for teens, depression and occasional OCD. A first session is rarely about diving into the hard stuff. It is about building trust, whether through a game for a younger child or simply talking things through, and walk-and-talk sessions are available for kids and teens who feel more at ease moving than sitting in an office.<\/p>\n

How much parents are involved depends on age. Younger children typically have a parent in session or parent-only sessions focused on supporting them at home. Teens usually want more privacy, and Bobbi Jo respects that with separate parent sessions that share general strategies without breaking a teen’s trust.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Therapy for Adults<\/h2><\/div>

Adult therapy at Discovery Psychological Services often starts in an unexpected place: parenting. Many adults first reach out because of parenting stress or family life challenges, and the work naturally expands into individual concerns like anxiety, stress management, and the pressures of a particular life stage, such as supporting aging parents while still raising teens. If you want practical, compassionate adult therapy, not just for your child but for yourself, this is a space built for that.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Parent Coaching<\/h2><\/div>

Parent coaching can run alongside therapy or stand on its own, with sessions tailored to your family. One of the most common challenges parents bring to coaching is screen time: how to set limits without triggering meltdowns and conflict. Bobbi Jo is also developing a six-session parenting group for parents of kids with ADHD, giving families even more focused tools.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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About Your Psychologist<\/h2><\/div>

Bobbi Jo Gaetz is a registered psychologist with more than 25 years of experience supporting children, teens, parents, and adults across Calgary. Her path started in the classroom, working with students with diverse needs, which sparked her decision to become a psychologist. She is passionate about identifying each client’s strengths, solving problems collaboratively, and helping parents advocate for their child or teen. Above all, she wants families to know this: as a parent, you have more influence on your child’s progress than any therapist ever will, and her job is to support you in using that influence well.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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What to Expect: Therapy in Calgary<\/h2><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Free Consultation<\/h4><\/div>

Every new client starts with a free 15-minute phone consultation, a low-pressure way to share what is going on before committing to anything. It is a genuine conversation, not a sales pitch, and often the first sense of whether this feels like the right fit.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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First Session<\/p><\/h4><\/div>

The first session is about building rapport, not solving everything at once, with younger children sometimes easing in through play.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Ongoing Sessions<\/p><\/h4><\/div>

Sessions are shaped around your goals, whether individual therapy, parent coaching, or a blend of both, with walk-and-talk options for kids and teens who want to move while they talk.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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What to Expect: Psychoeducational Assessments in Calgary<\/h2><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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An assessment begins with a conversation about the process, a parent interview, and a review of background information. Rating scales go out to parents and teachers, then your child attends two sessions of roughly 1.5 hours each. After scoring and interpretation, you will meet for a feedback session before the report is finalized, and you can request a Post-Assessment Education Intensive dedicated to your child’s specific results. One misconception worth clearing up: an assessment does not always end in a diagnosis, and current recommendations suggest it typically does not need repeating for 2 to 3 years.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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FAQs<\/span><\/h2><\/div>

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No. You can book directly without a physician’s referral.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Yes, for most insurance providers, except Manulife. Please provide your insurance details when booking through Jane.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Yes. Most sessions are in person, but virtual and phone appointments are available.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Let us know when booking and we will add you to the waitlist for any openings that come up sooner.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Not necessarily. A psychoeducational assessment is designed to understand your child’s full picture, and a diagnosis is only one possible outcome.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Clarity, Confidence, and Practical Next Steps<\/p><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Discovery Psychological Services provides warm, strengths-based therapy and comprehensive psychoeducational assessments for children, teens, adults, and parents across Calgary, so you can understand what is going on and move forward with a clear plan at home, school, and in everyday life.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Understanding minds. Supporting growth.<\/h2><\/div>

Therapy and Assessment Services for Children and Youth. We provide Calgary families with evidence-based mental health support for children and teens.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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