Registered Provisional Psychologist
Avery
Rozak-Leach MC
Registered Provisional Psychologist in Calgary · Adults, parents & children · In person & online
Practical, compassionate support to help you feel more confident, calm and connected to yourself and your family.
01 · About Avery
Science and empathy, working together.
Avery supports adults, parents and children navigating stress, anxiety, relationship changes and the challenges that come with major life transitions.
Her therapy is practical and results-oriented. She helps clients identify and break free from negative thought patterns and unhelpful beliefs, and builds the skills to manage anxiety, depression, stress and relationship issues with more confidence and clarity.
With a Master of Counselling and a Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Avery blends psychological research with compassionate care. Outside the office, she has a deep love of plants and nature, and is an avid traveller who enjoys hiking, rock climbing and gardening.
Adults
Anxiety, stress, low mood, relationship and communication challenges, and building confidence and boundaries.
Parents
Support through parenting and family transitions, so the whole household can feel more settled. Support for parents
Children
Art and play-based therapy that makes the work engaging and meaningful for kids. Child counselling
New and expecting parents
Perinatal and postpartum adjustment, and the identity shifts that come with a growing family. Perinatal counselling
02 · The approach
Avery’s approach to therapy
Clients deserve to feel heard, and to leave equipped to create meaningful change.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Making room for difficult thoughts and feelings while moving toward what matters most to you.
Internal Family Systems
Understanding the different parts of yourself, so you can respond to stress with more compassion and clarity.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Identifying unhelpful thought patterns and building practical tools to shift them. More on CBT
Narrative therapy
Separating who you are from the problem, so you can rewrite the story you tell about yourself.
Art and play with children
Creative, play-based approaches for kids, with close collaboration with parents to support progress at home and school.
03 · Areas of focus
Practical support for the challenges families and individuals face.
- ANXIETY
Worry, stress or overwhelm, and clear, actionable steps to feel calmer.
- CHILD ANXIETY
Helping children understand big feelings and build coping skills, with parents involved along the way.
- DEPRESSION
Low mood and the heaviness that makes everyday life feel harder.
- STRESS
Finding sustainable ways to manage pressure at work and at home.
- MEDICATION TRANSITIONS
Support in advocating for yourself in medical settings and making informed choices that align with your values.
- PERINATAL & PREGNANCY
Adjusting to pregnancy, postpartum and life with a new baby.
- NEURODIVERGENCE
Affirming support that works with the way your brain works.
- SELF-CONCEPT
Self-esteem, confidence and setting healthy boundaries.
- RELATIONSHIPS
Relationship and communication challenges, and the patterns that keep repeating.
04 · Children & families
Engaging for kids, supportive for parents.
With children, Avery brings art and play into the room, so therapy feels engaging rather than intimidating. Kids can explore feelings and practise new skills in a way that makes sense to them.
She works closely with parents too, sharing what’s helping and how to support progress at home and school, so growth carries across every part of your child’s world.
05 · Common questions
What people ask before booking with Avery.
Can Avery help me think through medication decisions?
Avery does not prescribe medication, but she can help you understand your options, prepare questions for your doctor and make choices that align with your values and needs. Decisions about medication are always made with your physician or psychiatrist.
How does Avery work with children?
Avery uses art and play to make therapy engaging and meaningful for children, and works closely with parents to support progress at home and school. Learn more about child counselling.
Does Avery support new and expecting parents?
Yes. Perinatal and postpartum adjustment is one of Avery’s areas of focus, along with the parenting and family transitions that follow. Learn more about perinatal counselling.
Can I see Avery in person or online?
Both. Avery sees clients in person at our Marda Loop office in Calgary, and online by secure video anywhere in Alberta. Learn more about online counselling at Core.
Does extended health insurance cover sessions with Avery?
Many Alberta benefit plans include psychological services, though details vary by plan. Some cover Registered Provisional Psychologists while others need a specific designation, so it is worth checking with your provider. You receive a detailed receipt after each session to submit for reimbursement. See our fees page for more.
Ready to feel more calm, confident and connected?
Whether it’s managing stress, navigating a big transition or supporting your child, Avery’s structured, supportive approach helps you find tangible next steps. Start with a free 15-minute consult.
New to therapy? Our Welcome Guide walks you through what to expect, and our fees page covers session rates and insurance. You can also meet the rest of the team.
Call or text 403.488.8912 · info@corepsychology.com
Monday to Friday, 9am to 7pm · Saturday, 8am to 3pm
Curious about what it would be like to work with Avery?
Book a free 15-minute consultation call.
