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ABOUT US

​At Acorn Psychology, Dr. Trista Keating handpicks exceptional students & psychologists based on their education, work experience and client interactions. This thorough process has resulted in the creation of a team that provide the highest quality of care through their expertise, professionalism and empathy. Dr. Keating is devoted to being in the office daily, offering hands-on supervision, consultation, and review for her team. Though Dr. Keating may not perform every stage of the process, she is heavily involved in the work performed by the psychologists and discusses each client in detail with them. At Acorn Psychology, your child’s well-being and success are our top priorities and Dr. Keating has complete confidence in every member of her team.

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Dr. Trista Keating

Registered Psychologist

Owner / Director

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Dr. Trista received her undergraduate degree in psychology from McGill University and completed her Ph.D. in School Psychology at the University of Alberta.

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Dr. Barbara MacLeod

Registered Psychologist

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Dr. Barbara completed a Ph.D. in Applied Psychology through the University of Calgary following completion of Bachelor’s and Masters’ degrees in Psychology at The University of New Brunswick.

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Faith Comeau

Registered Psychologist 

Assessment Coordinator

(she / her)

Faith received her B.Sc. (Honours) in Psychology and Neuroscience from Acadia University and completed her M.A. in School Psychology at Mount Saint Vincent University in Nova Scotia.

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Melissa Mueller

Registered Provisional Psychologist

(she / her)

Melissa earned her undergraduate degree in Psychology (Honours) and completed her Master’s degree in School Psychology at the University of Calgary.

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Candice Riopel

Registered Provisional Psychologist

(she / her)

Candice received her Master’s degree in School and Applied Child Psychology from the University of Calgary. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Bachelor of Education from the same institution.

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Gabrielle King Dano

Psychometrist and Student Mental Health Counsellor

(she / her)

Gabby is currently pursuing her PhD in Counselling Psychology at the University of Calgary and completed a year-long practicum at Acorn Psychology.

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Pariza Fazal

Registered Provisional Psychologist

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Pariza holds a Master of Science in School and Applied Child Psychology and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, both from the University of Calgary.

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Kate Gourlay 

Office Manager

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Kate is our key coordinator who ensures that the day-to-day operations of our clinic are running smoothly.​ 

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