Teresa Devost
Registered PsychologistTeresa has worked with children and adolescents across a wide range of settings — in-patient treatment centres, outpatient clinics, private practice, and school jurisdictions throughout Alberta. With over 15 years of experience, she brings both depth of knowledge and genuine warmth.
Her primary approach is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, though she draws on many strategies to help young people shift the thoughts, feelings and behaviours that are getting in the way. She also has over 14 years of experience providing psychoeducational assessments.
Since 2018, Teresa has served as adjunct academic staff in the Department of Educational Psychology at the University of Alberta.
"Happiness is like a radio station broadcasting all the time. You just have to learn how to tune in."
How Teresa Works
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Teresa's primary framework is CBT — working collaboratively with young clients to build insight into their patterns and develop more adaptive ways of responding to what's hard.
Strengths-Based and Individualized
No two young people are the same. Teresa designs a practical, tailored plan for each client, built around their own strengths and developed in collaboration with their families.
Family Involvement
Teresa understands that children don't exist in isolation. She works closely with families and caregivers throughout the process, helping everyone communicate more effectively and support each other through change.
Committed to Best Practice
Teresa is deeply committed to ongoing professional development and stays current with research and best practices in child and adolescent psychotherapy.
Availability
Tuesdays
Daytime appointments
Wednesdays
Daytime appointments
Thursdays
Daytime appointments
Saturdays
Daytime appointments
Evening appointments available on Mondays and Wednesdays on request.
Areas of Focus
Teresa works with children (ages 5–10), preteens (11–13) and adolescents (14–19) presenting with:
Psychoeducational Assessments
Teresa offers psychoeducational assessments for students having difficulty with reading, writing, math or attention, or who may be demonstrating exceptional ability.
With over 14 years of assessment experience across school jurisdictions and private practice, Teresa brings real expertise to this work. To book, contact Teresa directly.
Ready to connect?
Teresa works Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, with evening appointments available on request.