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Book a free 15-minute phone conversation with an experienced psychologist to learn more about how you can achieve your goals

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Support for people experiencing:

Anxiety

Trauma/PTSD

Depression

Worrying
Racing thoughts
Thinking about worst case scenarios
Difficulty relaxing or sleeping
Social anxiety
Perfectionism

Depression

Trauma/PTSD

Depression

Low mood
Loss of interest in activities
Social isolation
Difficulty getting started
Thoughts of self-harm or suicide

Trauma/PTSD

Exposure to traumatic events and/or a history of abuse
Disturbing images and dreams
Often feeling on edge
Strong reactions to certain things
Avoidance of people/places/things
Irritable mood

Stress

Relationship Concerns

Trauma/PTSD

Feeling overwhelmed
Irritability
Difficulty concentrating
Changes in appetite
Physical symptoms like headaches, fatigue, upset stomach

Relationship Concerns

Conflict
Difficulty communicating
Coping with separation and divorce
Lack of intimacy

Addictions

Relationship Concerns

Alcohol use
Drug use
Pornography
Excessive time spent with video games or social media

Phobias

Fears of specific items, places, or situations
Social phobias

ADHD

Phobias

Difficulty sustaining attention
Procrastinating
Short term memory concerns
Impulsivity

Autism

Phobias

Autism

Communication barriers
Difficulty reading social situations
Feeling like you have to change your behaviour to fit in
Difficulty changing routines

Direct billing available for the following insurance providers (click to expand):

AGA Financial Group inc.
Alberta Blue Cross
belairdirect
Beneva
BPA
Canada Life
Canada Life - PSHCP
Canadian Construction Workers Union (C.C.W.U.)
Chambers of Commerce (Johnston Group)
CINUP (Johnston Group)
ClaimSecure
Coughlin & Associates Ltd.
Cowan (Express Scripts Canada)
Desjardins Insurance
Equitable
First Canadian (Johnston Group)
GMS Carrier 49 (Express Scripts Canada)
GMS Carrier 50 (Express Scripts Canada)
GroupHEALTH
GroupSource
Industrial Alliance
Johnston Group
LiUNA Local 183
LiUNA Local 506
Manion
Manulife Financial
Maximum Benefit (Johnston Group)
MDM Insurance Services
Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB)
People Corporation
RWAM
Simply Benefits
Sun Life
TELUS AdjudiCare
Union Benefits
UV Insurance

Services provided:

Counselling

Psychological Assessments

Together we address your concerns by talking about what is causing you distress and working together to come up with goals and a plan. We then use the best available tools, techniques, and therapies to achieve those goals.

Psychological Assessments

I guide you through a process to determine if a diagnosis is present, such as ADHD. This can include an interview, specific tests, and/or questionnaires. At the end of the assessment you receive a report with your results and personalized recommendations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach me at steve.slopek@abpsych.ca if you cannot find an answer to your question.

Do I need a referral from a family doctor?

No, you are able to see a psychologist in private practice without a referral.

What can I expect during the free phone consultation?

Making sure that the psychologist you have chosen understands your concerns and has the right tools to help you can greatly improve your outcomes in therapy. The call will start with me asking about what is concerning you, then letting you know what I can offer that may be helpful. You will have an opportunity to ask any questions you might have, and if we think it will be a good match, we can then book an appointment. If it doesn't seem like a good match, I will do my best to help you find the right support.

How many sessions of therapy do I need?

This question can never be answered with an exact number, but in general you should expect to see progress within the first 6-8 sessions. The best results come when you have a good rapport with your therapist, clear objectives, and a commitment to the process.

How much does it cost and how do I pay?

Sessions for individuals or couples are $220, and sessions are 50 minutes long. Assessments are priced according to the number of hours required for the testing, report writing, and delivery of results. Payments can be made by credit card or etransfer and a receipt will be provided for submission to insurance. Direct billing is available for a large number of insurance companies listed above.

What does a psychological assessment do for me?

An assessment is done to answer a question. Often that question related to a diagnosis, like "Do I have ADHD?" Sometimes the question is more general, like "I find that I am struggling in some areas of my life, can you tell me why?" In addition to answering the question you have, an assessment comes with recommendations from an experienced psychologist about what to do next. Sometimes assessments are required to qualify for school or workplace accommodations, or to apply for the Disability Tax Credit (DTC).

Take the first step today!

Take the first step today!

Support for people experiencing:

Anxiety

Trauma/PTSD

Depression

Depression

Trauma/PTSD

Depression

Trauma/PTSD

Trauma/PTSD

Trauma/PTSD

Stress

Relationship Concerns

Trauma/PTSD

Relationship Concerns

Relationship Concerns

Relationship Concerns

Addictions

Relationship Concerns

Relationship Concerns

Phobias

Phobias

Phobias

ADHD

Phobias

Phobias

Autism

Phobias

Autism

Services provided by Steve Slopek, M.Sc., R.Psych.

Services provided:

Counselling

Psychological Assessments

Psychological Assessments

Psychological Assessments

Psychological Assessments

Psychological Assessments

Improved privacy and confidentiality

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Frequently Asked Questions