Meet Dr. Shawna Gray (she/her)

I am a Registered Psychologist who supports children, youth, and their families through therapy and assessment. 

I completed both my Ph.D. and Master’s in School and Applied Child Psychology at the University of Calgary. I have worked in preschools, schools, community programs, and private practice settings. Across these roles, I have supported children and families in understanding emotional well-being, learning needs, and development, and in building the skills and confidence to thrive in daily life.

My approach to therapy is strengths-based, collaborative, and child-centered. I integrate Play Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), adapting sessions to each child’s developmental needs, interests, and communication style. My priority is to create a warm, supportive space where children feel safe, understood, and empowered to express themselves in ways that feel natural to them.

I provide psychological assessments to help families understand a child’s learning profile, emotional well-being, and developmental needs. I commonly support questions related to learning differences and giftedness, ADHD, autism, intellectual disabilities, anxiety, and mood concerns. My goal is to offer clear and meaningful insights, along with practical recommendations that can support children at home, at school, and in their day-to-day lives.

Before becoming a psychologist, I spent many years supporting children in classroom and care environments. These experiences continue to shape my belief in meeting children where they are, moving at their pace, and honouring their strengths and stories.

The values that guide my work are respect, collaboration, gentleness, and curiosity.

Outside of work, I enjoy reading, walking my dogs, hiking, riding my horse, and spending time with friends and family.

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Kristina will be completing her doctoral residency during the 2026–2027 year and will continue seeing existing CARE Psychology clients one Saturday every other week.

Meet Kristina Jelinkova (she/her)

I am a registered provisional psychologist with a passion for supporting children, adolescents, and adults. Currently, I am completing my Doctoral degree at the University of Calgary where I earned my M.Sc. in School and Applied Child Psychology.

I have worked in the mental health field for more than ten years. Throughout this time, I received extensive training and experience in psycho-educational assessments in areas of cognition, academics, behaviour, social-emotional functioning, and neurodevelopmental conditions. In therapeutic approaches, I integrate components of Play Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), EMDR, and Mindfulness practice to best support each person and their unique strengths and needs.

In all my work, I take a collaborative and strengths-based approach. I value building positive relationships and working together to identify concerns and highlight strengths. My goal is always to meet you where you are and help you feel empowered moving forward. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my loved ones, exploring new games and books, and attempting to take my cat on walks.

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Meet Meagan Stiff (she/her)

I am a Registered Provisional Psychologist and a Registered Nurse (RN). I have a Master’s in Counselling Psychology, plus degrees in Nursing and Health Science with a focus on Child Studies.

I have spent over 13 years working in the mental health field, supporting people of all ages in a variety of settings. I am especially passionate about working with children, teens, and anyone who has experienced trauma. Alongside my formal training, I have continued to learn and grow in areas that support deeper trauma processing and healing.

In my work, I draw from several approaches including Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), CBT, DBT, EMDR, expressive arts, mindfulness, and play therapy. When working with kids, I often lean into creative tools like art and play, which can offer a safe and meaningful way to express feelings. I particularly enjoy utilizing the expressive arts in my work with children as it can be a means of non-verbal expression, exploration and emotional processing and provides a way of communicating things when words are hard to find.

At the heart of it, my approach is collaborative, person-centered, and grounded in a trauma-informed lens. I aim to meet you where you are at, hold space for your story, and support you in finding the strengths and tools that help you move forward.

When I am not in session or working toward becoming a Certified EMDR Therapist, and Registered Play Therapist, you will likely find me with my family or crafting. My biggest joy is exploring new places with my husband and doing just about anything that involves animals (say ‘Hi’ to your dog for me!).

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Meet Courtney Miller (she/her)

I am a Doctoral Resident and Registered Provisional Psychologist who provides psychological assessments and counselling for children, adolescents, and young adults. I earned my Master of Science in Educational Psychology with a specialization in School and Applied Child Psychology and am currently completing the final year of my doctoral degree at the University of Calgary.

I have a particular passion for assessment and enjoy helping people better understand themselves, including how they learn, process information, experience the world, and where their individual strengths lie. I have formal training and experience providing psychoeducational, ADHD, autism, gifted, and mental health assessments in both private practice and school settings. My approach to assessment is collaborative and strengths-based, with a focus on providing meaningful recommendations that are individualized and useful in everyday life.

In counselling, I work with children, adolescents, and adults, tailoring my approach to each person’s individual needs, goals, and strengths. I use a strengths-based, collaborative, and client-directed approach and integrate Play Therapy into my work. I have experience supporting anxiety, emotional regulation, behavioural concerns, learning disabilities, neurodiversity, developmental differences, and other mental health concerns. I believe therapy works best when people feel comfortable being themselves, and I aim to create a space that feels safe, positive, and welcoming.

Inclusivity, kindness, and collaboration are at the heart of how I work. Whether we are working together through therapy or assessment, my goal is to help you feel understood, recognize your strengths, and find meaningful ways to move forward.

Outside of work, I enjoy spending time outdoors with my lovable Golden Retriever, Doug, and my almost horse-sized German Shepherd, Bear.

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Meet Dr. Cristina Fernandez Conde (she/her)

I am a Registered Psychologist. I hold a Doctorate in School and Applied Child Psychology from the University of Calgary and have over ten years of experience supporting children and youth in schools, hospitals, community clinics, and private practice in Canada and Mexico.

I have a passion for working with children and youth. I love helping them understand how their thoughts, feelings, and behaviours influence their well-being. My goal is to help individuals thrive by overcoming challenges using a strengths-based approach.

As a therapist, my practice is rooted in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and I integrate Play Therapy, along with other approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy skills to foster resilience. I am currently working towards becoming a registered play therapist. I strive to create a supportive and collaborative therapeutic environment that honours diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences.

When conducting assessments, I work with families to better understand their child or adolescent’s reasoning abilities, learning skills, and overall development. I also explore social, emotional, and behavioural concerns, including autism, intellectual disabilities, ADHD, learning disorders, mood concerns, and behavioural difficulties. My approach to psychological assessments focuses on identifying strengths and providing personalized recommendations to support each child’s unique needs.

My core values that guide my practice: Honesty, trustworthiness, respect, and collaboration.

Outside of work, I enjoy reading, watching movies, travelling, and spending time with friends and family.

Offers Services in Spanish ¡Hola! Me llamo Cristina y tengo un doctorado en Psicología Escolar y Aplicada por la Universidad de Calgary. Ofrezco servicios de terapia y evaluación para niños y adolescentes. Si estás buscando trabajar con una psicóloga que hable español, puedes agendar una cita conmigo.

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Meet Dr. Crystal Dittrick (she/her), Founder and Clinical Supervisor of CARE Psychology.

I am a Registered Psychologist, Registered Play Therapist Supervisor™, Certified Play Therapist Supervisor™, Certified EMDR Therapist™, and an EMDRIA Approved Consultant™ with over 25 years of education and experience in working with children, youth, adults, and families.

From a young age I have always loved helping people and watching them grow. I knew I wanted to be a psychologist after my very first psychology course in high school. I have a Ph.D. in Counselling Psychology from the University of Calgary and a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from the University of British Columbia.

I provide psychological services to children, adolescents, adults, and their families, including both treatment and assessment. I believe in a strengths-based, creative approach with a focus on understanding and building relationships. I integrate a variety of therapeutic approaches in my work including Client Directed, Outcome Informed Therapy, Play Therapy, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Parts Work, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Narrative Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Family Systems, and Mindfulness practice.

I am the clinical supervisor of CARE Psychology. I enjoy teaching and mentoring psychologists through supervision in our clinical practice. I am a Play Therapist Supervisor (Registered Play Therapist Supervisor™ and Certified Play Therapist Supervisor™) and an EMDRIA Approved Consultant™. I consider myself to be a life-long learner and continue to update my practice based on the latest evidence of what works for the people I serve.

I have experience providing counselling, assessment, and psychological services in a variety of settings including schools, mental health services, community clinics, and private practice. I have presented for various schools, organizations, and parent nights, national and international conferences, and written peer reviewed articles on the topics of child and adolescent mental health, bullying, peer relationships, social emotional learning, and mindfulness.

I am a mom of two incredible boys and grew up in a family with three sisters. I spend much of my free time with my family. A creative person at heart, I enjoy crafting, hosting family events, baking, watching movies, and playing with my kids.

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