Business Details
Expert Psychological Services in Edmonton
Valerian Consulting is a professional psychological services firm dedicated to providing comprehensive assessment and counseling solutions. Our team of licensed psychologists and therapists brings decades of combined experience in addressing the mental health needs of adults, youth, and families. Specializing in psychological assessments, parenting evaluations, and therapeutic interventions, we serve clients through in-office and secure teletherapy platforms. Our practice emphasizes evidence-based methodologies and personalized care tailored to individual client circumstances. Located in Edmonton, Alberta, we operate from a conveniently accessible residential area with free parking. While our founding practitioners have transitioned to semi-retirement, we continue to offer consulting expertise and coordinate referrals with qualified professionals.Our commitment to ethical practice extends to acknowledging the traditional Indigenous territories on which we operate. We maintain structured service delivery protocols for assessment durations and appointment scheduling. Our multidisciplinary team collaborates to address diverse psychological needs, including forensic assessments, neuropsychological evaluations, and safety risk analyses. Valerian Consulting remains dedicated to maintaining professional standards while adapting to evolving client service delivery requirements.
Services
Psychological Assessments
Parenting Assessments
Forensic Assessments
Neuropsychological Assessments
Counselling Services
Teletherapy Sessions
Functional Capacity Assessments
Safety Risk Assessments
Psychoeducational Assessments
Highlights and features
- We coordinate services with experienced licensed psychologists and therapists
- Our team offers diverse expertise in psychological, parenting, and forensic assessments
- We provide flexible service delivery through in-office and teletherapy options
- Our practice maintains structured protocols for assessment durations and scheduling
- We operate from a conveniently located Edmonton facility with free parking
Services
Psychological Assessments
Our psychological assessments provide comprehensive evaluations of cognitive, emotional, and behavioral functioning. These assessments help diagnose mental health conditions, guide treatment planning, and support decision-making for educational or legal matters. Our licensed professionals use standardized tools and evidence-based practices to ensure accurate, actionable results.
Parenting Assessments
Parenting assessments evaluate caregivers' capacity to meet children's needs in various family situations. These assessments help determine parenting capabilities, identify support needs, and inform custody arrangements. Our professionals use structured protocols to provide objective, court-admissible evaluations.
Counselling Services
We offer individual and family counseling for adults and youth addressing diverse mental health concerns. Our evidence-based therapeutic approaches help clients manage anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges. Sessions are available in-office or through secure teletherapy platforms.
Forensic Assessments
Forensic assessments provide expert psychological evaluations for legal proceedings. These assessments address issues like risk assessment, competency evaluations, and psychological impact in legal contexts. Our professionals maintain strict objectivity and provide court-ready documentation.
Teletherapy Sessions
Secure teletherapy sessions provide remote access to psychological services through encrypted video platforms. This service maintains the same professional standards as in-office visits while offering flexibility for clients in different locations or with mobility challenges.
People
Ann Marie Dewhurst
Consulting Psychologist
Ann Marie Dewhurst, PhD, R.Psych, offers consulting services with decades of experience in psychological assessment and counseling, now operating in semi-retirement while maintaining professional oversight.
Karen Nielsen
Retired Psychologist
Karen Nielsen, PhD, formerly practicing psychologist, contributes historical expertise to our consulting framework before retiring from active practice in 2019.
Sophi Yohani
Psychologist
Sophi Yohani, PhD, R.Psych, specializes in psychological assessments and parenting evaluations with extensive clinical experience serving diverse client populations in Edmonton.
Elizabeth Carlson
Psychologist
Elizabeth Carlson, PhD, R.Psych, provides comprehensive psychological assessments and counseling services with particular expertise in functional capacity evaluations for adult clients.
Jacqueline Pei
Neuropsychologist
Jacqueline Pei, PhD, R.Psych, specializes in neuropsychological assessments and cognitive evaluations for youth and adults, combining clinical expertise with research-based methodologies.
Questions
What psychological services does Valerian Consulting offer?
We provide psychological assessments, parenting evaluations, forensic assessments, neuropsychological testing, and counseling services for adults and youth through qualified professionals.
How can I make a referral to Valerian Consulting?
Contact our office directly or reach specific professionals through their individual phone numbers and email addresses listed on our website for referral arrangements.
Are teletherapy options available?
Yes, we offer secure teletherapy sessions for counseling and assessment services, maintaining the same professional standards as in-office visits.
What are your office hours?
Our main office is open Monday through Thursday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM for administrative matters and appointments.
Where is Valerian Consulting located?
We're located in Strathearn, Edmonton, AB, in a quiet residential area near downtown and Bonnie Doon Shopping Mall with free parking available.
