My Background
I'm a Registered Psychologist with the College of Alberta Psychologists (CAP) and the owner of Jessica McDonald Psychology.

Before starting this practice, I worked across a range of mental health settings — including Alberta Health Services, CUPS, McMan Youth Family & Community Services, and other Alberta-based community organizations — providing counselling and assessment services to people from very different walks of life. That work shaped how I show up today: with curiosity, without judgment, and with a deep respect for how complicated being human can be.

How I work in counselling
In counselling, I primarily work with individuals aged 16 and older. I want my clients to leave each session with something tangible — a skill, a reframe, a small experiment — that they can carry into the rest of their week. My goal is for you to feel genuinely heard, seen, and understood, and to walk out of therapy with a more workable relationship to your emotions, your stressors, and yourself.

How I work in assessments
In assessments, I work with individuals as young as three years old. Whether you're a parent looking for clarity about your child or an adult seeking answers about your own learning or functioning, my goal is the same: to listen carefully, gather a complete picture, and provide a report and recommendations that translate into real-world support.