Parenting Capacity
Expert parenting capacity evaluations for families in and around Edmonton, Leduc, Beaumont, Sherwood Park, and Alberta, assessing parenting skills, protective factors, and risk factors to support informed decisions and child wellbeing.
Assessment Components:
- Clinical interviews with parent
- Standardized psychometric measures
- Collateral information gathering (if needed)
- Review of relevant documentation
Indications for Referral:
- Child protection concerns
- Cases involving parental mental health concerns
- Cases involving parental substance use issues
- Situations requiring expert opinion on parenting capacity
Our Expert Team:
- Alyssa Ryan, Registered Psychologist, M.Sc.
- Janet Ryan-Newell, Registered Psychologist, M.Ed.
- Kayla Hare, Registered Psychologist, M.C.
- Lauren Appleby, Registered Psychologist, M.A.
- Sydney Tkachuk, Registered Psychologist, M.Ed.
- Timothia Kwok, Registered Psychologist, M.C.
All assessments are conducted or supervised by registered mental health psychologists with specialized training in assessments at our Edmonton office or virtually.
Deliverables:
- Comprehensive written report
- Expert recommendations for intervention or support
- Optional court testimony (additional fees apply)
Referral Process:
1. Contact our intake team with basic client information
2. Our assessment coordinator will provide an estimated timeline and cost
3. We’ll schedule the assessment and keep you informed of the process
For more information or to make a referral, please contact our Assessment Coordinator at assessments@kellscounselling.ca.
Kells Psychology is committed to providing thorough, objective, and timely assessments to support your professional needs and the best interests of the families you serve.
We serve clients from Edmonton and area, including Leduc, Beaumont, and Sherwood Park. Most assessments are held in-person in South Edmonton, but may be available virtually across Alberta. Contact us to learn more.