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CARE Psychology

Psychological Services for Children, Teens, Adults, & Families
Offering Counselling, Play Therapy, EMDR, & Assessment CONNECT. ACCEPT. REFRAME. EMPOWER.

We provide counselling, play therapy, expressive therapy, EMDR, and assessment services to help your family move forward and thrive. We believe that relationships, understanding, and a strengths-based, client-directed approach build strong foundations for the work we do. Our goal is to develop positive relationships with the children, youth, and adults we work with by meeting them "where they’re at" and tailoring our approach to fit their needs. We seek to Connect with children, youth, adults, and families. For us, it’s essential to care about who they are. Together, we can work to help them better understand and Accept themselves as people. We Reframe understanding to gain a more positive outlook and way of being in the world. By developing the adaptive coping skills and strategies they need to overcome challenges, we can then Empower them to grow, flourish, and shine.

01/30/2026

✨ UPDATE: Anxiety & Expressive Art Group for Kids ✨

Due to popular request, this group is expanding.

🗓 Starting March 16 and March 19

Now offering TWO age groups:
• Ages 7–9 Mondays
• Ages 10–12 Thursdays

This expressive arts group helps kids understand anxiety, build coping skills, and express big feelings through art, movement, music, and storytelling in a safe, supportive setting.

If you’ve been waiting for the right time or the right age group, this is it.

📩 Reach out to book a free consultation and see if this group is the right fit for your child.

01/15/2026

Anxiety doesn’t always look like “worry.”

Sometimes it shows up as a stomachache before school, trouble sleeping, or bursts of frustration that seem to come out of nowhere.

For parents, it can be hard to know what’s really going on, and even harder to know how to help.

That’s where expressive arts can make all the difference.

We’re excited to be offering an Anxiety and Art Therapy Group at CARE Psychology in Airdrie, starting February, for children ages 7–9 and 10–12.

This group is facilitated by Meagan Stiff, a Canadian Certified Counsellor and Registered Nurse, who brings a compassionate, developmentally informed approach to supporting children through anxiety.

This group offers children the chance to:
-Explore their feelings in a supportive environment
-Connect with peers who understand what they’re experiencing
-Learn practical strategies they can use at home, at school, and in friendships

If you’ve been looking for a supportive next step for your child, this may be a great place to start.

We invite you to reach out for a free consultation to see if this group is the right fit for your family.

📧 admin@carepsychology.com
📞 587-600-2971

We’re here to help you and your child feel supported every step of the way.

12/24/2025

A CARE Approach to the Holiday Season

12/19/2025

Child therapy isn’t one-size-fits-all.

We use a creative and trauma-informed approach that includes tools like art, movement, games, and play, because children process emotions differently than adults.

Whether your child is feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or just struggling to communicate what’s going on inside, we create a space that feels safe and supportive.

Curious about how we use play in therapy?

Scroll to the post titled “Why Play Matters.”

12/16/2025

Therapy doesn’t exist in a vacuum, and neither does parenting.

We offer support not only for the person in session, but for the family system around them. That means we create space for caregivers to ask questions, learn new tools, process their own emotions, and feel more confident in how they show up for the children and teens they love.

You don’t have to have all the answers. You don’t need to have it all together.

Parent support might look like a consult session to understand your child’s challenges, a debrief after an assessment, or just a moment to pause and say, “This is hard. What do I do next?”

We’re here for that.

If you’ve been holding a lot and aren’t sure where to turn, this post is your reminder that you deserve support, too.

https://www.carepsychology.com/parent-consultation-support

Video: Video by Tima Miroshnichenko

12/15/2025

Meet Braydon, if you’ve ever emailed or called, you’ve likely been greeted by his voice or words.

Braydon is our office manager and the person who keeps CARE Psychology running behind the scenes.

He handles everything from appointment bookings to invoices and he does it with kindness and calm.

While he doesn’t work with clients in the therapy room, Braydon plays a huge role in making your experience feel seamless, welcoming, and supported from start to finish.

We believe care doesn’t start with a session. It starts with the first contact, and Braydon makes sure that moment feels safe and simple.

Have a question about getting started?

You can always reach out. Braydon is here to help make things easier

12/12/2025

Play is so much more than downtime for kids. It’s how they communicate, experiment, and begin to understand the world around them.

We use play therapy because play is often a child’s most natural way of expressing thoughts and emotions. When a child is struggling with something, whether it’s anxiety, big feelings, or life changes, they may not always have the words. But they do have stories. Games. Movement. Art. Expression.

In a therapeutic setting, play creates a bridge between what’s felt and what can be gently explored. It gives us insight into how a child is experiencing their world and what support they might need, without asking them to explain what they’re not ready to say.

Every child is different. That’s why we meet them with care, curiosity, and creativity.

Wondering how to get started or what the first step looks like?

Scroll to our post about what to expect at your first appointment.

https://www.carepsychology.com/blog/supporting-kids-mental-health-with-play-therapy

12/08/2025

Meet Kristina Jelinkova, and she’s one of the emerging voices at Care Psychology we’re so proud to support.

Kristina is a doctoral candidate completing her supervised clinical practice as a registered provisional psychologist with us. She works with children, teens, and adults using a trauma-informed, client-centred approach rooted in curiosity and compassion.

She brings creative tools into the room, like play therapy and EMDR techniques, in ways that feel natural and safe for her clients. Kristina’s focus is always on making the therapy experience comfortable, empowering, and paced just right for the person in front of her.

We believe it’s important to support and mentor clinicians not just with skills, but with the kind of environment that values heart, reflection, and ongoing learning.

Want to meet the rest of the team?

Keep scrolling through the “Meet the Team” posts..

12/04/2025

There’s a reason so many of our sessions with kids start with play.

It’s not just fun, it’s foundational.

Play helps kids process emotions, work through challenges, and connect with the world around them. It’s how they experiment with ideas, manage stress, and build relationships.

When we use play in therapy, we’re creating a space that meets them where they’re at—before asking them to explain anything at all.

We’re trained to use these creative tools as part of a trauma-informed, child-centred approach. But we also know that starting therapy can bring up a lot of questions, especially for parents.

If you’re wondering what a session might feel like for your child (or for you), take a look at our pinned group session posts to see we offer.

12/01/2025

This is Dr. Cristina Fernandez Conde, registered psychologist and bilingual clinician (English & Spanish).

She works with children, teens, and families to help them feel more understood, regulated, and connected.

Her sessions are rooted in emotional safety, cultural awareness, and a strong belief in collaboration.

You won’t find a cookie-cutter approach here.

Dr. Cristina meets each client with presence and respect.

Whether she's supporting a child through anxiety, guiding a teen through identity questions, or working with a parent to build co-regulation at home, her care is steady, creative, and deeply thoughtful.

Dr. Cristina is training to become a play therapist. Learn more about play therapy by visiting our recent posts

11/27/2025

When we say trauma-informed, we mean this:

You don’t have to explain everything to be cared for.

You don’t have to share it all right away.

You don’t even need to know where to begin.

We take a relational, respectful approach that prioritizes emotional safety every step of the way.

Want to see how that translates into our child and teen therapy?

Check out our website https://www.carepsychology.com/

11/25/2025

Every person deserves access to a safe, respectful, and inclusive space to explore their mental health.

At Care Psychology, we provide individual therapy, group programs, and psychological assessments for children, teens, adults, and families.

Our team uses trauma-informed, creative approaches like EMDR, play therapy, and expressive arts to support each client in a way that feels safe, empowering, and personal.

Whether you’re looking for support for yourself or someone you love, we’re here to walk with you at your pace.

Not sure where to start?

We’ll walk you through what therapy could look like—no pressure, no rush.

You can meet our team and see how we approach care.

We offer seasonal group programs for kids and pre-teens.

📞 And when you're ready, you can book a free consult to ask questions and explore your options.

🔗 Visit the link in our bio to get started or send us a message anytime.

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28 Gateway Drive NE, Unit 103
Airdrie, AB
T4B0J6

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Website

http://carepsychology.com/

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