Rebecca Quaale, M.Ed., Registered Psychologist
I am a Registered Psychologist with the Saskatchewan College of Psychologists (#858). I obtained my Master of Education Degree from the School and Counselling Psychology Program at the University of Saskatchewan in 2011. My areas of practice include both counselling and assessment, and I have worked in both educational and private practice settings providing therapy, assessment, and consultation. The majority of my career has been spent working with children, teens, young adults and the people who support them such as parents/caregivers, teachers, and other professionals. I also have extensive experience working in a therapy based preschool program with Teachers, Speech and Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, and Social workers to help support children with emotional and/or behavioural difficulties and their families.
In therapy, I most often apply cognitive behavioural and solution focused approaches in which I integrate stories, play, and art based activities. I have a special interest in working with children and adolescents who experience anxiety, but also provide therapy/consultation services in the areas of depression, emotional regulation, behavioural concerns, social difficulties, sleep difficulties, self-esteem, and learning difficulties, including Learning Disabilities and ADHD. Parents are a vital part of the therapy process. Working with parents to help them understand their child and to find tools to support their child is something I enjoy. I value the opportunity to collaborate with caregivers and other important people in a child’s life. I strongly believe that solid relationships and collaboration are key to a child’s success.
Psycho-educational assessments for children, adolescents, and young adults to help understand a learning and/or social-emotional needs is another service that I offer. My goal is to present assessment information and recommendations in an understandable way that can be applied to both home and school settings.
My husband and I grew up in Saskatchewan, and we are thrilled to be home! We have a young child and an energetic, fetch-loving dog. I enjoy travelling, good food, and the company of family and friends. I have also completed a 200-hour yoga teacher training course as well as a course on teaching yoga for kids.