
Registered Psychologist with the College of Alberta Psychologists - License No. 5313
Psychologists’ Association of Alberta
Gavin McAtee
BA., BASc., MEd., Registered Psych
I have over seven years of clinical experience serving primarily children & adolescents and couples. I work extensively with families and individuals with issues that are within my scope of practice. To best support my clients, I have extensive assessment training in mental health and learning disabilities diagnosis. In addition, I am also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Internal Family Systems (IFS).
I have been involved with children & adolescents for over fifteen years as a coach, teacher, and psychologist. A strong interest of mine is supporting families and couples struggling with communication, conflict, and problem solving. Another interest is supporting adults/children with ADHD, Autism (Aspergers), and executive functioning issues.
My therapeutic approach focuses on helping you find answers, identify solutions, and learn new skills to address "gridlocked" life issues. I focus on helping you and your family move towards a more rich, full, and meaningful life. My mission is to help you feel understood, empowered, and supported.
Get To Know Gavin

Expertise

Children & Teens
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15+ years working with children & kids: counsellor, instructor, teacher, coach, and psychologist
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Expertise in delivering the following therapies to children and their families: CBT, ACT, Adlerian, Trauma-informed, Family-based approaches
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Specialized experience with children/teens from 8 - 18 years old
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Evidence-based and child-friendly approaches for depression, anxiety, self-esteem, school issues, relationship issues, and trauma.

Relationships
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Couples & Marriage Counselling
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Individuals coming in for Relationship Issues
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Family Counselling or Family-related issues/conflict
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Gottman Level 1 & 2 Training
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600 Supervised Hours
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Relationship consultation and assessment
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Relationships with co-morbid issues with anger management, conflict, developmental disorders (ADHD), trauma

Psychological Assessment
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Expertise performing Psychological Assessment - Academic, Behavioural, Emotional, Adaptive Functioning, Executive Functioning, Work Performance, ADHD
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Automobile Accident Assessment
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Consultation and Treatment Planning (Post-Assessment)
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800 Supervised Hours of Psycho-Educational Assessment Practice

General Issues
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Regardless of age (children, teens, adults), I have expertise in the following:
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ADHD, ASD, Learning difficulties, Executive Functioning
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Mood Disorders (e.g., Anxiety, Depression, Panic Attacks) all ages
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Workplace/ School Issues
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Issues with motivation/ concentration
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Behaviour/ Emotional Management
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Relationship Issues