FAQs

Dr. Keaschuk provides consultation to businesses, agencies, community groups and schools on topics including emotion based communication, supporting mental well-being, lifestyle change, and promoting growth. Please contact her directly regarding specific topics and services. Dr. Keaschuk also provides supervision for both psychotherapy and assessment to Provisionally Registered Psychologists.

A psychologist is a regulated health professional who is trained in psychotherapy and assessment. In Alberta psychologists may hold either a master’s or doctoral degree. These degrees involve 6-10 years of university study of how people think, feel, and behave. A psychiatrist is a physician who has completed specialty training in the area of mental health. Psychiatrists can prescribe medications to help patients, and some are also trained in psychotherapy.

Please see http://cpa.ca/psychologyfactsheets/ for more information on how psychology can help individuals with a variety of difficulties.

A referral is not required to see a private psychologist, but may be required to see a psychologist through a government service.

Private psychologist’s fees are not covered by Alberta Health Benefits. They are often covered by extended health benefits. Dr. Keaschuk is able to bill select benefits providers, but it remains the responsibility of the individual to check with their insurance regarding coverage. In addition, fees paid to a psychologist qualify as a tax deductable health benefit. Session fees are charged in accordance with the Psychologist’s Association of Alberta fee schedule which can be found here: https://psychologistsassociation.ab.ca/resources/recommended-fee-schedule/. At the present time Dr. Keaschuk accepts cash, cheque, visa and mastercard. The full session fee is due at the beginning of each session.