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Kristin is a Registered Provisional Psychologist with the College of Alberta Psychologists, offering psychoeducational assessments for children, adolescents, and adults. She is dedicated to helping individuals better understand how they learn and process information, providing practical insights that can support success at school, work, and in daily life.

Psychoeducational Assessment

Kristin believes that psychoeducational assessments can be a valuable tool in understanding both strengths and areas where someone may be struggling. Whether a student is facing challenges with learning or attention, or an adult is seeking clarity around cognitive functioning, Kristin’s goal is to provide thoughtful, comprehensive assessments that offer clear answers and practical next steps.

With a warm and down-to-earth approach, Kristin works to make the assessment process as comfortable and collaborative as possible. She understands that seeking an assessment can feel overwhelming, and she takes the time to listen carefully, explain findings clearly, and provide practical recommendations that fit real-life needs.

While her work includes identifying learning disabilities, ADHD, and other emotional/behavioral challenges, Kristin also values highlighting a person’s unique strengths. She is passionate about offering assessments that not only clarify challenges in functioning but also open doors to greater understanding and meaningful support.

Additional Services

In addition to psychoeducational assessments, Kristin also offers therapy for children (10+), adolescents, and adults. While her primary focus at Clarke Psychological Services is assessment, clients interested in therapy are welcome to inquire about availability. Her therapeutic style is warm and collaborative, drawing on evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT).

Background & Experience

Kristin earned her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University in 2022. Her interest in psychoeducational assessment grew out of years of working with students facing learning and mental health challenges in post-secondary settings. This experience, combined with her work supporting vulnerable populations, shaped her belief that everyone deserves to be understood and supported in their learning journey.

As a mother of three, Kristin brings both professional knowledge and personal experience to her work. She knows how important it is for families to feel heard and to have practical, meaningful guidance when navigating learning and developmental concerns.

Outside the Office

When she’s not working, Kristin enjoys spending time with her husband of 17 years, their three children and their overly-friendly goldendoodle. Together, they enjoy exploring Edmonton’s trails, cheering on each other’s sporting activities, and opening their home to friends. Kristin also values ongoing learning and is continually building her skills to better serve her clients through thoughtful, informed assessments.

Kristin welcomes individuals from all backgrounds and strives to create a supportive, inclusive environment where every person feels seen and heard.

Svitlana earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology in Ukraine, and worked in Ukraine at a Social Services Center. I received a Master of Arts in General Psychology from The New School for Social Research (New York, USA), and worked there as a case planner and cognitive therapist. Following this, I moved to Canada where I received education and training in humanities. In keeping with my diverse education and training I always liked helping people in need, so I volunteered as a hotline/crisis line counselor in all three countries. Since 2022, I have been working as a psychometrist at Clarke Psychological Services doing psychological assessments. I enjoy meeting people from various walks of life and helping them feel comfortable throughout the assessment process.

Monica is a provisional registered psychologist with a Master of Education from the University of Calgary. She has over a decade of experience providing a range of evaluations in private practice involving neuropsychological, psychological, parenting capacity, and psychoeducational services to children, adolescents, and adults. Monica has also worked in a rehabilitation centre as part of a multidisciplinary team in the assessment of brain injury and psychological injuries in adults. 

Currently, Monica enjoys providing psychoeducational assessments. Monica is also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) and integrates cognitive-behavioural approaches, offering counselling services for those who have experienced trauma.

Monica’s interest in the mind, brain and behavior, have helped paved the way to do assessments. Her interest further increased after learning that effort and motivation while being assessed can impact test results. She feels fortunate to have met and worked with psychologists who have enriched her experience and supported her learning. Monica strives to help clients understand and manage cognitive, behavioral, and emotional difficulties.

Janine is a Registered Psychologist and has a Master of Education with a Specialization in School and Clinical Child Psychology. Working with people has been her passion for many years, and she has worked for over 16 years in group home care, working in different areas such as Intervention, Family Support, Addictions, and High-Risk programs. Janine started her provisional psychologist hours with Dr. Kelly Clarke in 2020, completing assessments under his supervision with children, youth, and adults. This enjoyable process fulfilled Janine’s desire to work with and help people. Janine provides educational and behavioural assessments to determine how best to support these individuals in school and work settings. Assessments include cognitive and academic testing and behavioural and emotional-focused questionnaires to discover strengths, areas of growth, and possible diagnoses. Enjoying the diagnostic process, Janine has expanded her scope to include assessment for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Janine continues to pursue higher learning to increase her knowledge as an assessment psychologist.

Dr. Tonn began his career with Edmonton Public Schools in 1997 first as an elementary/special education teacher and later as a psychology consultant. He completed his M.Ed. in Special Education and his Ph.D. in Psychological Studies at the University of Alberta in 2001 and 2011 respectively.  Following his time at Edmonton Public Schools, Dr. Tonn transitioned into private practice and since 2013, has been working full-time as a contract psychologist providing services to several school boards across Alberta and Saskatchewan. 

Dr. Tonn’s professional interests primarily revolve around psychological and psycho-educational testing. He specializes in the assessment of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and to date has completed several hundred autism assessments (Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule-ADOS and ADOS-2). 

Outside of work, Dr. Tonn enjoys spending time outdoors, fishing, and relaxing at the lake with family and friends. Together with his wife and four children, the Tonn family enjoys travelling and experiencing the world as much as their schedules allow. Dr. Tonn is an avid Oilers fan and can often be found at Rogers Place cheering on the Orange and Blue. 

Christie has a Bachelor of Education degree (2010) and a Master of Education degree (School and Clinical Child Psychology, 2014) from the University of Alberta. She completed her provisional psychologist hours with Dr. Clarke as her supervisor, starting in the fall of 2015, and has been a Registered Psychologist with the College of Alberta Psychologists since early 2020.  

Christie has worked with children in numerous capacities since she was a teenager. Having an older brother with a disability, Christie developed an awareness and interest in specialized education services at a young age. Her background in the education field has given her practical experience and knowledge of school settings, which guides her in the assessment process. While not every student’s educational journey will be standard, it is Christie’s belief that all individuals deserve a high-quality education. Psychoeducational assessments are a valuable tool in determining individual strengths and needs of students, and they help us understand how to best approach educational programming. Christie likes to take a holistic approach to psychoeducational assessments, as understanding the various aspects of a child’s life helps us to support them better in a classroom. Christie would like to expand her practice in the near future to include Autism Spectrum Disorder evaluations, in order to help serve the growing need for these specialized evaluations. 

Outside of work, Christie is a married mom of three young children. Navigating child development and the education system as a parent has given Christie new and practical insight into the assessment process. Christie loves to travel, spend time with her family and friends, and learn/try new things.

As the administrative assistant at Clarke Psychological Services, I help create a welcoming and organized space for our clients. I have a degree in Economics and bring a strong background in organization and client support. Originally from Ukraine, I immigrated to Edmonton as a result of the war in Ukraine. I am passionate about mental health and well-being. I enjoy helping clients navigate appointments and resources, ensuring they feel supported throughout their journey at Clarke Psychological Services.