Rate
We follow the guidelines that are set out by the Psychologists’ Association of Alberta. The recommended fee is $200 per 50 minutes. You can find information about fees for Psychologists on the PAA’s website
From January 2023 the Psychologists Association of Alberta has increased the fee to see a psychologist to $220 per 50-minute session.
Here is the information about the fee increase https://psychologistsassociation.ab.ca/resources/recommended-fee-schedule/
For the 11-week Couples’ Gottman Certified Group the fee is $65/person, $130/couple, as opposed to $220 to meet with a Psychologist for couples counselling. Information about the group can be found here
Insurance
Depending on your current health insurance provider or employee benefit plan, it is possible for services to be covered in full or in part. Please contact your provider to verify how your plan compensates you for psychotherapy services.
We recommend asking these questions to your insurance provider to help determine your benefits:
- Does my health insurance plan include mental health benefits?
- Do I have a deductible? If so, what is it and have I met it yet?
- Does my plan limit how many sessions per calendar year I can have? If so, what is the limit?
Direct Billing
We direct bill with Blue Cross and are adding more insurance companies to our direct billing list.
Tax Deductible
Psychologists’ fees are tax deductible and can be submitted with your income taxes.
Payment
We accept all major credit cards (MasterCard, Visa & American Express) as well as cash and email money transfers.
Cancellation Policy
We have a cancellation policy in place to ensure the efficient scheduling of our sessions and to accommodate the needs of all our clients. To provide the best possible service, we kindly request that any cancellations or rescheduling requests be made at least 48 hours in advance.
We understand that unforeseen circumstances can arise, but late cancellations can result in a loss of valuable time that could have been allocated to another client in need. Therefore, in the event of a cancellation within 48 hours of the scheduled session, we have a policy to charge the entire session fee.
We greatly appreciate your understanding and cooperation regarding this policy. It enables us to maintain the quality of service and ensures fairness to all our clients.
If you have any questions or need further clarification, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. We’re here to assist you.