McKinney Psychology Inc. | Ponoka, AB

Helping you find your peace calm balance direction courage grounding confidence voice clarity curiosity patience presence perspective

Therapy & assessments that honour your roots, your strength, and your story.

In-person services in Ponoka. Serving Central Alberta & British Columbia online.

You don't have to keep going on empty.

You’ve built a life. You work hard, you care for others, you show up when people need you. From the outside, things might even look fine.

But inside? You’re drowning. The pressure is building. You’re snapping at people you love, lying awake replaying everything, and wondering when you’ll feel like yourself again.

At McKinney Psychology Inc., we offer therapy and assessments to support your mental health, and your whole story.

We Direct Bill

Psychology & Counselling Services in Ponoka, AB

McKinney Psychology Services

At McKinney Psychology, we’re neighbours, not a call centre. We provide real help, plain talk, and support that feels relatable.

Individual
Therapy

Child & Teen
Therapy

Couples
Therapy

Indigenous
Psychological Services

Speech-Language Pathology

Psychological Assessments | Central Alberta

Assessment Services

We offer assessments for youth & adults to bring transparency, guide next steps, & match support to real needs.

Practical evaluations after incidents or ongoing concerns. Useful for MVAs, insurance claims, return-to-work, or treatment planning.

Thorough screening to understand symptoms, arrive at or rule out a diagnosis, & recommend the right care.

Learning & testing to explain how you learn, where you struggle, what your strengths are, and which school or work supports will help.

Evaluations for Veterans Affairs Canada to document impacts, support claims, & guide treatment.

Comprehensive evaluations to understand communication strengths and challenges, clarify diagnoses, and identify the support needed for clearer speech and stronger language skills.

McKinney Psychology | Ponoka, AB

Areas We Support

Our multi-disciplinary team brings holistic approaches to support the balance between mind, body, and spirit.

Your season for healing is here.

Book a free 20-minute initial consultation to meet our team, learn about our approach, and see if we’re a good fit. We live in, work in, and support mental health in rural, agricultural, and Indigenous communities across Alberta. Serving Ponoka, Red Deer, Wetaskiwin, Lacombe, and surrounding Central Alberta communities in person, with virtual therapy available province-wide.

Meet Our Team

Registered Psychologists, Counsellors, & Social Workers Serving Central Alberta

Our multi-disciplinary team offers down-to-earth support that respects your story, culture, community & the land that shaped you. Using approaches like CBT, trauma therapy, assessments, and mindfulness-based stress reduction, we help you find the peace you’re looking for.

McKinney Psychology
Assessments & Counselling in Ponoka, AB

Frequently Asked Questions

We are happy to answer any questions that you might have. We will listen, then walk beside you.

Do you direct bill insurance?

Yes! We direct bill to a wide variety of health insurance companies. We direct bill to Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB), First Nation Inuit Health Branch (FNIHB), Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP), Alberta Blue Cross, Sunlife, Medavie Blue Cross, Canada Life, Manulife, Alberta School Employee Benefit Plan (ASEBP), Maximum Benefit, Green Shield, Victim Services, and several others. Some companies don’t allow direct billing, but our services are still covered when you submit them independently. Feel free to give us a call or book a free consultation if you want to discuss your specific health benefit coverage.

Do I need a referral to access psychology or counselling?

No, you do not require a referral to access a psychological assessment or mental health counselling. However, we do encourage you to talk with your doctor about your symptoms and about your intention to access therapy. It is beneficial if your health professionals can work collaboratively (with your consent). There may be circumstances in which mental health symptoms are caused by hormonal or physiological ailments, so collaboration can be key.

How much does therapy cost?

Fees range from $100 to $235 per hour, depending on your provider’s qualifications and the type of service you’re looking for. Many people have benefits that cover part or all of the cost, and therapy with a registered professional is tax-deductible as a medical expense.

What is your cancellation policy?

We require 24 hours notice to cancel your appointment. Otherwise, 50% of the session fee is charged. For example, for a Friday 3:00 PM appointment, please cancel by Thursday 3:00 PM.

There are multiple ways to cancel your appointment:

Call or text our main line: 403-783-1854
Log in to your client portal
Leave a voicemail at 403-783-1854

Your therapist has reserved a time just for you! We want to ensure that we can help as many people as possible, so notice is required for us to call clients who are on our waitlist.

Your appointment time is reserved just for you! Notice helps us offer that spot to someone on our waitlist. We understand that life happens, and emergencies and illness arise. Please call as soon as possible. Your therapist will determine if the cancellation policy will be utilized.

Are you a provider for Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) and Jordan's Principle?

Yes! Several team members are approved providers for NIHB/FNIHB and Jordan’s Principle. We offer culturally sensitive counselling at no cost to eligible clients. Our Indigenous counsellors and staff are well-versed in Indigenous Psychological Services and the impacts of Indian Residential Schools, Indian Day Schools, Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women, and intergenerational trauma. If you’re wondering, we’re happy to complete the required paperwork with you. We’re honoured to walk with you and support you in all stages of accessing support.

Do you offer sliding scale fees?

Sort of. Because we do not wish to inquire about your income for the purposes of accessing counselling, we do not offer a true sliding scale arrangement. We DO, however, offer low-cost counselling services provided by practicum students. We are also open to having a conversation with you if you are struggling financially and accessing counselling would cause further financial hardship. We can explore this during your initial consultation and may connect you with funding options or free/low-cost services if that is most appropriate for your personal situation.

Bring your questions into the circle. We’ll listen, then walk beside you.

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