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We have moved! Please note our NEW address! #277, 200 Rivercrest Drive SE within the community of Riverbend. The best building entrance is next to the ‘First Aid Training Calgary’ sign. Take the elevator or stairs to the 2nd floor, and find us in Unit 277 just around the corner. We are within a shared office space named Prairie Psychology Collective.

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15 Minute Consultation

This is a FREE 15 minute consultation with a Psychologist, to answer your questions and help direct you to what you need.
Choose Phone, Video-chat OR in-person.

Gifted Assessment

This assessment tests intellectual functioning (IQ score) for application to a gifted program (Westmount or GATE) or to have an IPP at your child's current school for enrichment. A gifted assessment can be completed in one full session (3 hours) or two half sessions (1.5 hours each). It includes the parent intake meeting, child testing, and parent feedback meeting. - Fee for gifted assess... Read More

This assessment tests intellectual functioning (IQ score) for application to a gifted program (Westmount or GATE) or to have an IPP at your child's current school for enrichment.

A gifted assessment can be completed in one full session (3 hours) or two half sessions (1.5 hours each). It includes the parent intake meeting, child testing, and parent feedback meeting.
- Fee for gifted assessment without a report is $720, and with a report $1200 (Westmount)
- Fee for a complete GATE assessment (cognitive and academic testing) is $1920

Psycho-educational Assessment

For a complete Psycho-educational assessment, please ensure you book steps 1-4 of the following sessions. *The debrief session may be booked a minimum of three weeks AFTER all your child's last testing session is complete.* You have the choice of Online OR In-person for the parent meetings. Please note: The fee for a comprehensive assessment is $3000: a half-payment ($1500) is due during t... Read More

For a complete Psycho-educational assessment, please ensure you book steps 1-4 of the following sessions. *The debrief session may be booked a minimum of three weeks AFTER all your child's last testing session is complete.* You have the choice of Online OR In-person for the parent meetings.

Please note: The fee for a comprehensive assessment is $3000: a half-payment ($1500) is due during the initial parent session, and the remainder ($1500) is due at the time of booking for the debrief session.

Non-Verbal Assessment

For a complete Non-Verbal assessment (cognitive & academic), please ensure you book steps 1-4 of the following sessions. The debrief session may be booked a minimum of three weeks AFTER all your child's testing is complete. You have the choice of Online OR In-person for the parent meetings. **If only a cognitive Non-verbal assessment is wanted (no academic), please reach out to the Psychologi... Read More

For a complete Non-Verbal assessment (cognitive & academic), please ensure you book steps 1-4 of the following sessions. The debrief session may be booked a minimum of three weeks AFTER all your child's testing is complete. You have the choice of Online OR In-person for the parent meetings. **If only a cognitive Non-verbal assessment is wanted (no academic), please reach out to the Psychologist for booking**

Please note: The fee for a comprehensive assessment is $3200: a half-payment ($1600) is due during the initial parent session, and the remainder ($1600) is due at the time of booking for the debrief session.

Child ADHD Assessment

For the child ADHD assessment, please book steps 1-2. The feedback (step 3) can be booked Two Weeks AFTER all rating scales have been returned; I will connect with you once the rating scales are returned. You have the choice of Online OR In-person for the parent meetings. Please note a half payment ($900) is due during the intake session and the other half payment ($900) is due when bookin... Read More

For the child ADHD assessment, please book steps 1-2. The feedback (step 3) can be booked Two Weeks AFTER all rating scales have been returned; I will connect with you once the rating scales are returned. You have the choice of Online OR In-person for the parent meetings.

Please note a half payment ($900) is due during the intake session and the other half payment ($900) is due when booking the feedback session to discuss the results.

Adult ADHD Assessment

For the adult ADHD assessment, please book Step 1. The feedback (step 2) can be booked AFTER the rating scales have been returned; I will contact you when that occurs. You can the choice of Online OR in-person for the meetings. Please note that a half payment ($780) is due during the intake session and the other half payment ($780) is due when booking the feedback session to discuss the res... Read More

For the adult ADHD assessment, please book Step 1. The feedback (step 2) can be booked AFTER the rating scales have been returned; I will contact you when that occurs. You can the choice of Online OR in-person for the meetings.

Please note that a half payment ($780) is due during the intake session and the other half payment ($780) is due when booking the feedback session to discuss the results.

PDD/ AISH Assessment

A PDD/ AISH assessment (Persons with Developmental Disabilities/ Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped) can be used as part of your PDD?AISH Funding application. It is a process for individuals applying for essential support services, resources, and financial assistance within Alberta. The assessment measures intellectual skills (i.e., IQ) and adaptive functioning.

Heidi Bernard
(She/Her/Hers)

Heidi, Registered Provisional Psychologist Specializing in Therapy, Assessment, and Neurodiverse Populations

Heidi is a Registered Provisional Psychologist with expertise in therapy and psychological assessment for individuals of all ages and abilities. With extensive experience working with neurodiverse populations and their families, Heidi is passionate about helping individuals understand how factors like intellectual ability, memory, attention, sensory processing, social-emotional functioning, and socio-cultural influences intersect to shape unique neurotypes and learning profiles.

Heidi’s approach is strength-based, focusing on building confidence and fostering positive change within individuals and their family systems. She believes that growth and learning are most effective when children and adults feel safe, supported, and connected. Through her work, she provides individualized, practical strategies to address a range of challenges, from learning differences to emotional regulation, ADHD, anxiety, and social relationships. In addition to her training in assessment and diagnosis of neurodevelopmental and mood disorders, Heidi collaborates with families, school teams, and other professionals to ensure children with diverse needs are placed in environments where they can thrive. Her work is guided by a neurodiverse-affirming, trauma-sensitive lens that emphasizes collaboration and prioritizes each individual’s unique strengths and needs.

Heidi holds a Master’s Degree in School and Applied Child Psychology (MSc, 2022) from the University of Calgary and a Master of Health Science (MSc, 2016) from the University of Prince Edward Island. She has also gained valuable experience working in hospital and research settings as part of multidisciplinary teams. Outside of work, Heidi enjoys walking and running, trying new restaurants with her family, or relaxing with a good book.

Heidi, Registered Provisional Psychologist Specializing in Therapy, Assessment, and Neurodiverse ... Read More

Nichola Cross
(She/Her/Hers)

My name is Nichola Cross, and I am a Registered Psychologist working with children, teens, and adults in the Calgary area. I complete a variety of comprehensive assessments to help you or your child understand your learning profile and provide strategies to set you up for success. My aim is to help you expand your knowledge, capitalize on your strengths, and provide evidence-based strategies to support your growth at school, work, and/ or approaching new tasks.

I earned my Master’s Degree in School and Applied Child Psychology from the University of Calgary, and I am a registered member with the College of Alberta Psychologists and the Psychologists’ Association of Alberta. Before starting my own private practice, I worked for 4 years in a setting that specialized in LDs & ADHD, while also serving a specialized school. Additionally, I have worked for other private practices, and for several years within a school board where I supported students with moderate to severe intellectual disabilities with comorbid disorders. I’m always honoured when asked to partner with individuals to put all the pieces of the puzzle together to help enhance your success! I look forward to meeting you!

Areas of Practice: • Learning Disabilities • ADHD • Anxiety • Depression • Giftedness • Intellectual disabilities • PDD/ AISH • Transition to Post-Secondary • Developmental Coordination Disorder • Behavioural Disorders

My name is Nichola Cross, and I am a Registered Psychologist working with children, teens, and ad... Read More

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Located at: 200 Rivercrest Dr SE, #277, Calgary
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Need Help? 587-887-9636 contact@embarkpsychologycalgary.com