Dr. Martina Kanciruk
Registered Psychologist Founder & Clinical Director
Martina (she/her/hers) is passionate about supporting the growth and development of her clients, and prides herself on building meaningful connections with them. She believes that there is a bright direction for each person and seeks to empower her clients to take steps to walk that path in their daily lives.
Martina’s goal is to support clients in managing anxiety, emotional distress, and many other challenging behaviours. Martina seeks to help her clients develop practical skills in emotional regulation, mindfulness, distress tolerance, cognitive restructuring, and interpersonal effectiveness so that they can better understand their thoughts and emotions, build coping tools, and improve their overall well-being.
With comprehensive training in the most reliable assessment instruments, including autism assessment, Martina is an expert at gaining insight on her clients through the assessment process. She is highly skilled at then applying this valuable knowledge to develop effective treatment plans to enable her clients and their families to move in their bright direction.
Education
Dr. Martina Kanciruk completed her PhD in School and Applied Psychology at the University of Calgary. She fulfilled her doctoral internship with the Calgary Board of Education, where she worked mostly with school-aged children and youth in an assessment and counselling capacity. She has also received training in adult assessment.
Martina has extensive counselling experience, and her therapeutic approach integrates cognitive behavioural techniques (CBT), including trauma-informed CBT and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) skills. Her early training was in the field of Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Experience
Dr. Martina Kanciruk has been practicing as a Registered Psychologist for over 15 years, and has worked in both the public and private sector. Her clinical interests include assessment and counselling for anxiety disorders, depression, ADHD and executive functioning, autism, giftedness, as well as behavioural and learning concerns.
While she works primarily with children and youth, Martina is increasingly supporting adults as many of her long-term clients grow into adulthood.
Personal
Martina lives in Calgary with her husband and daughter. In her free time, she enjoys travelling and exploring new places around the world. Her favourite previous travels include Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, South Africa, Morocco, and the Maldives.
Martina is also an avid sports fan and enjoys spending time outdoors.
Katie Hewitt, MSc
Registered Psychologist
Katie (she/her/hers) is passionate about helping children, teens, young adults, and families understand their unique strengths, navigate challenges, and build skills that support meaningful, confident lives. Her approach is warm, collaborative, and neurodiversity-affirming, grounded in the belief that effective care starts with a strong therapeutic relationship and a deep understanding of the whole person.
With specialized training in child development, assessment, intervention, and consultation, Katie has gained a strong clinical background in psychological and psychoeducational assessment as well as counselling. She works alongside clients and families to turn insight into practical, lasting change—empowering each person with the tools, strategies, and confidence to thrive.
Education
Katie completed her Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Psychology, with a minor in Family and Child Studies, from the University of Guelph in 2015. Shortly after, Katie completed a Graduate Certificate in Autism and Behavioural Science through Seneca College in 2016 to strengthen her knowledge of evidence-based practices for supporting autistic children, youth, and their families.
Katie then earned her Master of Science in School and Applied Child Psychology from the University of Calgary in 2020. As part of her graduate training, she completed practicum placements with the Calgary Board of Education and the University of Calgary’s Integrated Services in Education (ISE) Clinic.
Katie has been a Registered Psychologist with the College of Alberta Psychologists since 2022, and completed her provisional training under the supervision of Dr. Kanciruk. She is also a member of the Canadian Psychological Association and Psychologists’ Association of Alberta.
Committed to ongoing professional growth, Katie has completed advanced training in the assessment and treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), suicide risk assessment and intervention, and ethical decision-making in psychological practice. She is passionate about providing evidence-based, compassionate, and individualized care that builds on each client’s strengths while supporting them in reaching their personal, academic and mental health goals.
Experience
During her graduate training at the University of Calgary, Katie pursued specialized training in evidence-based assessment and intervention for children, adolescents, and young adults. She received facilitator training in the Facing Your Fears program, a cognitive-behavioural group intervention for autistic children and youth experiencing anxiety, and has also served as a facilitator and behavioural coach for the PEERS® program, an evidence-based social skills intervention for autistic teens and young adults.
Katie has extensive clinical experience providing individual therapy and comprehensive psychoeducational assessments. Her therapeutic approach integrates Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) skills to support clients in building emotional regulation, psychological flexibility, resilience, and meaningful behaviour change.
Katie’s clinical interests include the assessment and treatment of anxiety disorders, OCD, ADHD, autism, and a range of learning and behavioural challenges.
Personal
Originally from Ontario, Katie now lives in Calgary with her husband and two dogs. When she isn’t working, you can find her outside hiking, running, practicing yoga, reading, and travelling to new places.
Kendra Kramer, MEd
Registered Psychologist
Kendra (she/her/hers) believes that understanding ourselves is one of the most valuable tools we can have. She specializes in comprehensive psychological and psychoeducational assessments for children, adolescents, and young adults, and values building lasting relationships with families. Kendra’s goal is to make the assessment process thoughtful, collaborative, and easy to understand, so you leave with meaningful answers—not just a report.
Within our practice, Kendra provides comprehensive evaluations for ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Learning Disorders, Intellectual Disabilities, and Gifted assessments. Kendra’s assessments are thorough, evidence-based and neurodiversity-affirming, and she strives to create an environment where clients feel comfortable, respected, and understood throughout the evaluation process. Whether an assessment confirms a diagnosis or rules one out, Kendra’s priority is helping clients leave with greater clarity and practical recommendations they can use moving forward.
Education
Kendra earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology with full honours from the University of British Columbia in 2012. She also holds a Master of Education Degree in School and Applied Child Psychology from the University of Calgary (2019). Kendra has been a Registered Psychologist with the College of Alberta Psychologists since 2020, and is a member of the Canadian Psychological Association.
Kendra is highly trained in the standardized administration of psychoeducational testing, including gold-standard intellectual, academic, and social-emotional tools. She is also trained in the administration of Autism assessments for children and adolescents.
Her ongoing professional development has included educational and mental health resilience for students with disabilities, best practices in gifted education, practical strategies for executive functioning, and more.
Experience
As a psychologist, Kendra specializes in supporting the unique needs of complex learners in pre-K through post-secondary. She is trained to identify and support a variety of neurodivergent profiles including ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Giftedness, Intellectual Disabilities, and Learning Disorders (e.g., dyslexia, dysgraphia, discalculia).
Prior to becoming a psychologist, Kendra served her community as a Behaviour Therapist working with children on the Autism Spectrum in British Columbia, Ontario and Alberta. She is trained in Applied Behavioural Analysis (ABA) and Intensive Behavioural Intervention (IBI).
Kendra also has over a decade of experience as a family behaviour strategist with FSCD and PUF programming in Calgary, focusing on home and community based behaviour management, and building strong parent-child relationships.
Personal
Outside of her professional practice, Kendra enjoys completing home design projects, growing a garden, and spending time with her family. Her love languages include Italian food, pasta and plants.
Kendra also loves animals, has two pets at home (a tuxedo cat named Vinny and a rescue pup named Maysa), and fosters animals through the Calgary Humane Society.
Marie Sutherby, MEd
Registered Psychologist
Marie (she/her/hers) has been working with children and their families in different capacities throughout the last decade. She believes that children do well whenever they have the right support, and works with families to empower them to support their child’s successes.
Marie is currently conducting Psychoeducational, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Gifted assessments within our practice. She approaches her work utilizing a collaborative and strength-based perspective to highlight each individual’s unique pattern of talents and needs. Marie strives to build a strong therapeutic connection and foster a warm and safe environment.
Education
Marie holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Mount Royal University and a Master of Education degree in School and Applied Child Psychology from the University of Calgary. Marie has also completed additional training in child development and play-based therapies. She has been registered with the College of Alberta Psychologists since 2019.
Marie has extensive and specialized training in psychological assessments. She has also received post-graduate training in the identification of autism spectrum disorder. Marie continues to develop her skills with ongoing training in literacy development, gifted education, and the management of ADHD and executive functioning challenges.
Experience
Marie has been fortunate to work and train in numerous settings including school divisions, an early intervention preschool program, and private practice clinics. Her experience and training have allowed her to hone her skills in the assessment of ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, giftedness, learning disorders, intellectual disabilities, and social-emotional concerns.
While completing her registration as a psychologist, Marie gained valuable experience working with children with developmental delays and as part of a multi-disciplinary team. She has also acquired expertise utilizing play-based therapies and conducting psychological assessments with preschool-aged children.
Personal
Marie lives in Calgary with her husband, children, and guinea pigs. She enjoys travel, especially to warm destinations!
Marie can also often be found in her garden on summer days, and is a self-proclaimed connoisseur of good coffee and chocolate.
Dr. Ashley Coveney
Registered Psychologist
Ashley (she/her/hers) is passionate about supporting a diverse range of clients with varying areas of concern. In her work, she integrates evidence-based therapeutic modalities in an approach to best fit the concerns or diagnoses of each unique client. Ashley strives to build genuine connections with her clients and approach their concerns from a place of curiosity and empathy.
Ashley is currently providing therapy within our practice for children, youth, and adults. She is highly competent treating a wide range of presenting concerns including anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, and more, as well as adapting mental health treatment for those with Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or an Intellectual Disability
Education
Dr. Ashley Coveney completed her undergraduate degree and PhD in Clinical Psychology at the University of Saskatchewan. She fulfilled her doctoral internship with the Kingston Internship Consortium in Kingston, Ontario, where she provided assessment and therapy to children, youth, and adults within both hospital and community settings.
Ashley’s education included instruction on a wide range of therapeutic modalities including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Interpersonal Psychotherapy. She is also trained on their practical integration and application based on client needs and presenting concerns. Ashley has specialized training and experience completing assessments and adapting therapy for clients with developmental disabilities such as Intellectual Disability and Autism Spectrum Disorder, as well as those with other mental health issues.
Experience
While completing her post-secondary education in a clinical psychology generalist program, Dr. Ashley Coveney gained experience with a variety of client ages, mental health concerns, abilities, and backgrounds pertaining to therapy, assessment, and consultation. Her doctoral internship focused on clients across all phases of life with developmental or acquired disabilities.
Ashley has been practicing as a Registered Psychologist in Alberta since 2022. Her current other professional pursuits include completing psychological assessments (e.g., for Autism Spectrum Disorder) in a community-based centre.
Personal
Ashley has lived in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Ontario, but is happy to return home to Calgary and be close to her family.
She enjoys exploring the outdoors with her ragdoll cat and spending time with her nieces and nephew.
Kali Brummitt, MEd
Registered Psychologist
Kali (she/her/hers) has spent most of her career in various roles focused on mental health in children, youth and young adults. She is passionate about connecting with people. Whether in a therapeutic or assessment setting, Kali is dedicated to taking a personalized approach to help clients identify their strengths and potential, while helping them to uncover the source of their challenges.
Kali is currently providing treatment/therapy and conducting Psychoeducational and Gifted assessments within our practice. Kali draws upon her strong interpersonal skills to establish rapport with clients and their families, instilling the confidence and trust necessary to discuss sensitive and sometimes difficult feedback in a constructive way.
Education
Kali holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications Studies and an after-degree in Psychology with First Class Honours from the University of Calgary. Most recently, she also earned her Master of Education degree in School & Applied Child Psychology from the University of Calgary. Kali’s provisional training was completed under the supervision of Dr. Kanciruk. She has also completed additional professional development in trauma, social skills, gifted identification, and innovations in youth mental health.
Kali has been trained in administering a broad range of psychological assessment measures to conduct psycho-social, behavioral, cognitive and academic assessments with children and youth referred for psychoeducational concerns such as ADHD, Specific Learning Disorders, Development Coordination Disorder, Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, Psychosis Risk, and more. Her training in counselling and treatment includes cognitive behavioural therapy, family-focused therapy for young people and their families, as well as in support and psychoeducation for individual youth and young adults according to their unique needs and presentations.
Experience
Through working with the University of Calgary’s At Risk for Mental Illness Research Clinic for over eight years, Kali is well experienced in conducting mental health and cognitive assessments, as well as providing individual, group, and family therapy for young people experiencing mental health challenges. Her client experience with this clinic includes youth, many with mental health concerns including anxiety, mood disorders, OCD, trauma, ADHD, and at risk of developing a psychotic disorder.
While completing her Masters education, Kali also gained valuable experience as an internship student at Foothills Academy. In this role, she gained experience conducting psychoeducational assessments, including intervention and recommendation planning for children and youth with Specific Learning Disorders (reading, writing, math), ADHD, Developmental Coordination Disorder, and giftedness.
Personal
A mother to two teens, Kali spends a lot of her spare time at hockey rinks and baseball diamonds.
She also enjoys playing with her dog, working on DIY projects around her home, dancing (mostly in the kitchen!), and spending quality time with friends and family.
Mercedes Bagshawe, MSc
Registered Provisional Psychologist
Mercedes (she/her/hers) utilizes a strength-based, collaborative approach in her work with children and families. She is deeply passionate about helping children thrive and firmly believes that early support and intervention are crucial for enabling children to succeed. Mercedes is adept at tailoring her assessment and therapy to meet the unique needs of her clients.
Mercedes has completed all her education, professional training and practicum hours, and is preparing for her final licensing exam. Under the supervision of Dr. Kanciruk, she conducts Psychoeducational, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Gifted assessments within our practice. Mercedes also provides counselling and interventions for children and youth with anxiety and emotional regulation struggles, utilizing Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) approaches.
Education
Mercedes has a Master of Science degree in School and Applied Child Psychology from the University of Calgary and is currently continuing her education there as a Doctoral Student, pursuing a PhD in School and Applied Psychology. She completed her practicum hours with the Golden Hills School District and the University of Calgary’s Integrated Services in Education clinic. Mercedes’ graduate research focused on suicidality in youth with autism and youth with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, and the barriers to mental health support during crisis.
Mercedes has extensive training in psychological assessments. Her education also included instruction in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Mercedes continues to develop her skillset through professional development activities, including training in suicide risk assessment and intervention (child/youth specific), Tell It Like It Is: Sexual Health & Wellness Facilitator Training (for diverse learners: autism, intellectual disability), and anxiety-focused intervention, including Coping Cat & Facing Your Fears: Facilitator Training (ADHD or autism).
Experience
Mercedes has worked in various roles in the mental health field for over eight years. She has worked as a supervisor and Alberta Resource Specialist at the Calgary Distress Centre, helping to support our community members in crisis and providing resources to those in need. Through this experience, she gained extensive knowledge of Calgary and Alberta government resources, mental health support, and non-profits. Mercedes has also worked in private practice conducting neuropsychological testing for workers’ compensation and legal assessments, and in neurodevelopmental research at the Alberta Children’s Hospital, working with children and youth who experienced prenatal alcohol exposure and trauma.
From her past experiences, Mercedes has developed strong skills in psychoeducational assessments and interventions. She has been formally trained and supervised by registered psychologists and has 5+ years of experience conducting psychoeducational, neuropsychological, and social-emotional assessments in different settings, including clinics, research, and schools. Additionally, Mercedes has 7+ years of experience working with children, teens, and adults with various developmental and mental health concerns. She has significant experience facilitating group anxiety interventions specifically designed for individuals with autism and ADHD.
Personal
Mercedes lives in Calgary with her husband and cat. When she isn’t in school or working, she enjoys skiing, rock climbing, reading and spending time with friends.
Meaghan Peters
Clinic Manager
Meaghan (she/her/hers) is our key organizer who keeps the day-to-day operation of our clinic running smoothly. From being our warm welcome and coordinating client requests to juggling schedules and so much more, she makes sure our psychologists can stay focused on what they do best: supporting our clients!
Meaghan completed her Bachelor of Arts with Honours at Mount Royal University, majoring in psychology. She is keen to pursue a graduate degree in School & Applied Psychology over the next few years. Meaghan fell in love with the field of psychology after taking some psychology courses as electives and volunteering as a research assistant. Meaghan also spent over three years volunteering at the Luna Child and Youth Advocacy Centre, which ignited her passion for working with children.
Meaghan is originally from Drumheller but now calls Calgary home. Outside of work, Meaghan loves hanging out with her cat Diesel and dog Quigley, watching boxing matches, hitting the gym, and spending time outdoors.
Bryn Labbe
Clinic Administrator
Bryn (she/her/hers) plays a key supporting role to keep our clinic running efficiently. Whether warmly welcoming our clients upon arrival, helping with their requests, or keeping things organized, she helps our psychologists stay focused on what they do best: supporting our clients!
Bryn completed her undergraduate degree in Psychology and Education at Norwich University, where she also played hockey. During university, she established a love for psychology throughout her classes and final thesis, and found her love for helping students who may not understand what is being taught right away while student teaching in a fourth-grade classroom. After graduation, Bryn lived in Cornwall, Ontario, where she was a high school teacher and a hockey coach at Ontario Hockey Academy. Her love for psychology and education hasn’t stopped, and she is now pursuing a graduate degree so she can continue to help others and create a welcoming space for people to feel heard and understood.
Bryn is an avid sports fan and has played hockey since she was four years old. Awarded a hockey scholarship in university, Bryn was team captain for three of the four years she was there, winning a National Championship in her third year. Bryn believes in spreading positivity, kindness and happiness everywhere she goes. Bryn enjoys being outside, singing and dancing, and loves spending quality time with her family and friends.