About KP Psychological
KP Psychological Inc. is an online psychology practice for people across Alberta. Our Registered Psychologists, Kyle Poon and Marissa Whalley, offer EMDR, trauma-focused therapy, support for anxiety, stress and relationships, and couples therapy, all by secure video.
Who we are
Kyle Poon, M.Ed., R.Psych
Kyle founded KP Psychological. He is a Registered Psychologist based in Edmonton and an EMDRIA Approved Trainer and Consultant. He works with adults, with a focus on EMDR and trauma-focused therapy, including complex trauma and dissociation, first responders, Veterans, military members and BIPOC clients. Kyle also trains other clinicians in EMDR.
Marissa Whalley, MC, R.Psych
Marissa is a Registered Psychologist based in Calgary. She works with individuals aged 16 and older and with couples, with a main focus on anxiety, relationship issues and stress. She is an EMDR Therapist with Gottman Method Couples Therapy Level 2 training. New clients can usually start with Marissa within about a week.
Who we support
- Adults affected by trauma: single-incident and complex trauma, childhood adversity, attachment wounds, grief, workplace and medical trauma, and motor vehicle accidents
- Anxiety and stress: worry, overwhelm, work pressure and relationship stress
- Couples: communication, connection and recurring conflict, with Gottman Method couples therapy
- Public safety personnel and first responders: operational stress injuries, PTSD, cumulative stress, burnout and moral injury
- Veterans and military members: service-related trauma, transition stress, grief, hypervigilance and moral injury
- BIPOC individuals: culturally responsive trauma therapy that recognizes the impact of identity, racism, discrimination, intergenerational stress and systemic barriers
How we work
Sessions are 50 minutes by secure video, and you need to be physically in Alberta during each session. We start with a free 15-minute phone consultation, so you can ask about fit, cost and timing before deciding anything. We work collaboratively and explain each step.
Depending on your needs, our psychologists draw on EMDR, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), emotionally focused and attachment-based approaches, and the Gottman Method for couples.
Fees and insurance
Sessions are $235 with Marissa and $250 with Kyle. Alberta Health Care doesn't cover psychologists, but many extended health plans do, and we can bill most insurance companies directly.
Professional standards and privacy
Kyle and Marissa are Registered Psychologists with the College of Alberta Psychologists. Kyle also teaches EMDRIA-approved EMDR Basic Training for clinicians.
Get started
Book a free 15-minute phone consultation with Marissa on a Thursday or with Kyle on another day, or ask us to help you choose.
This practice is not an emergency service. In immediate danger, call 911. For suicide crisis support in Canada, call or text 9-8-8. Crisis support options.