Alena Black, MEd
Alena is an Intern Practicum Student from City University of Seattle, supporting clients in Calgary and Virtually. Providing sliding scale and accessible services. She uses a direct and non-judgmental approach to therapy that incorporates a variety of techniques from different therapeutic modalities.
Assessment
Alena offers the following types of assessment for youth and adolescents in Calgary:
- Psychoeducational Assessment
- ADHD
- Giftedness
- Learning Disabilities
Counselling
Alena has extensive experience working with children and adolescents in schools through teaching and guidance. She is passionate about helping adults and adolescents navigate various life experiences, including general well-being; processing grief and loss; navigating and thriving with ADHD, OCD, depression, and anxiety; managing stress and burnout; and addressing behavioural concerns.
Alena is certified in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. She uses an integrative approach to therapy, pulling interventions and strategies from theories such as Solution Focused, Narrative, CBT, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. The therapeutic approach is tailored to the client and their presenting concerns with the goal of exploring issues and creating meaningful change in clients’ lives.
Fees for Services
Therapy: $50 per hour
Assessment: Flat rate quoted during free consultation based on type of assessment