Business Details
25 Years
experience
Your Trusted Calgary Psychology & Education Centre
Founded in 2001, Eckert Psychology & Education Centre has been dedicated to providing comprehensive psychological and educational services to families, individuals, and organizations across Alberta. Our team of registered psychologists and certified counsellors combines extensive experience with evidence-based practices to deliver personalized care tailored to each client's unique needs. Specializing in counselling, assessments, and neurodiversity-informed learning support, we prioritize timely access, compassionate service, and research-backed interventions. With locations in Calgary and serving virtual clients province-wide, we offer both in-person and online sessions to accommodate diverse lifestyles.Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our multidisciplinary approach, which integrates mental health expertise with educational psychology to address challenges ranging from anxiety and trauma to learning disabilities and relationship dynamics. We maintain a client-centered focus, ensuring transparent communication, insurance-friendly processes, and a calming environment designed to foster trust and healing. By emphasizing continuous professional development and ethical practice, we strive to be a trusted partner in empowering individuals and families to achieve lasting well-being and growth.
Services
Counselling Services
Psychoeducational Assessments
Neurodiversity Support
Family Therapy
Organizational Consulting
Trauma-Informed Care
Learning Disability Support
Faith-Based Counselling
Couples Therapy
Parent Support Programs
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- We offer over 20 years of experience in psychological and educational services since 2001
- Our team includes registered psychologists and certified counsellors with specialized training
- We provide both in-person and virtual sessions across Alberta for flexible access
- Our multidisciplinary approach integrates mental health and educational psychology expertise
- We maintain a client-centered focus with transparent billing and insurance-friendly processes
Services
Counselling Services
Our comprehensive counselling services address mental health concerns for individuals, couples, and families. Specialized programs target anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges using evidence-based approaches like CBT and EMDR. Clients receive personalized treatment plans developed by registered psychologists and certified counsellors, with options for both in-person and virtual sessions across Alberta.
Psychoeducational Assessments
We conduct comprehensive assessments for learning disabilities, ADHD, ASD, and giftedness across all age groups. Our evaluations include detailed diagnostic testing, personalized recommendations, and post-assessment support. The process incorporates insurance guidance and multidisciplinary follow-up options including academic coaching and therapeutic interventions tailored to identified needs.
Neurodiversity Support
Specialized learning support programs address neurodivergent needs through individualized coaching and classroom strategies. Services include executive functioning training, academic accommodations planning, and teacher consultation. Our approach combines psychological insights with educational expertise to help neurodiverse individuals develop effective coping mechanisms and achieve academic success.
Organizational Consulting
We provide psychological consulting services to schools, churches, and organizations seeking to improve mental health support systems. Our offerings include staff wellness programs, trauma-informed leadership training, and neurodiversity inclusion strategies. Consultants work collaboratively to develop customized solutions that enhance organizational effectiveness and community well-being.
Family Therapy
Our family therapy programs address communication breakdowns, parenting challenges, and intergenerational dynamics. Therapists employ systemic approaches to resolve conflicts and strengthen relationships. Sessions focus on developing healthy interaction patterns, improving emotional regulation, and creating supportive home environments for children, teens, and adult family members.
People
Kimberly Eckert
Executive Director, Registered Psychologist
With over two decades of experience, Kimberly founded Eckert Psychology & Education Centre in 2001 to provide comprehensive mental health services. She leads a team of specialists while maintaining clinical practice, focusing on organizational psychology and family systems therapy.
Michelle Kerslake
Registered Psychologist, Clinic Director
Specializing in assessment and educational services, Michelle directs clinical operations at our North location. Her expertise includes psychoeducational evaluations and developing learning support programs for neurodiverse individuals across the lifespan.
Faye Gosnell
Registered Psychologist, Clinic Director
As Clinic Director for Counselling Services, Faye oversees therapeutic programming and supervises clinical staff. She specializes in family therapy and trauma-informed care, with particular focus on adolescent mental health.
Ashley Shaw
Registered Psychologist
Leading our South location team, Ashley provides evidence-based therapy for individuals and couples. Her practice emphasizes cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness approaches to treat anxiety, depression, and relationship issues.
Dr. Harriet Johnston
Registered Psychologist
Dr. Johnston specializes in adult mental health and neurodiversity-affirming therapy. With extensive experience in psychological assessment, she develops comprehensive treatment plans integrating diagnostic insights with therapeutic interventions.
Questions
What types of services does Eckert Psychology & Education Centre offer?
We provide psychological counselling, psychoeducational assessments, neurodiversity support, family therapy, and organizational consulting services for clients across Alberta.
Do you accept insurance for your services?
Yes, we provide insurance-friendly receipts that can be submitted to most extended health benefit providers for reimbursement of psychological services.
Are virtual therapy options available?
We offer secure online counselling sessions for clients throughout Alberta, in addition to in-person appointments at our Calgary locations.
What makes your assessments different from other providers?
Our comprehensive assessments include personalized follow-up support, multidisciplinary treatment options, and detailed guidance for implementing recommendations in educational or workplace settings.
Do you offer specialized support for neurodiverse individuals?
Yes, we provide neurodiversity-affirming therapy, learning accommodations planning, and specialized assessments for conditions like ADHD, ASD, and learning disabilities.
