Licensed therapists serving Medicine Hat, available online and in person. Watch intro videos, compare approaches and credentials, and book a free 15-minute consultation directly.
Licensed therapists based and insured in Alberta. All therapists on MST timezone unless otherwise noted.
Canadian Certified Counsellor
Canadian Certified Counsellor
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Registered Therapeutic Counsellor
Registered Therapeutic Counsellor
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Canadian Certified Counsellor
Canadian Certified Counsellor
Out-of-province licensed therapists insured to provide online therapy in Alberta. Timezone availability may vary.
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Canadian Certified Counsellor
Canadian Certified Counsellor
Canadian Certified Counsellor
Canadian Certified Counsellor
Canadian Certified Counsellor
Canadian Certified Counsellor
Canadian Certified Counsellor
Canadian Certified Counsellor
Registered Social Service Worker
Registered Social Service Worker
Canadian Certified Counsellor
Canadian Certified Counsellor
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Canadian Certified Counsellor
Canadian Certified Counsellor
Private therapy in Alberta is paid for by you or by an extended health plan. The Government of Alberta lists clinical psychologist services as not covered by the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan, while psychiatrist visits are covered.
Alberta Health Services also runs community mental health services at the Medicine Hat Provincial Building, 346 3 Street SE. It accepts self-referrals from adults 18 and over and gives an estimated wait time when you book.
A private therapist adds a choice of who you see. First Session lists Alberta-based therapists and out-of-province therapists insured to provide online care in Alberta, each with a short intro video you can watch before booking.
Medicine Hat residents can book online or in-person sessions, and the listings above show who offers which.
Global News reported that Alberta will stay on daylight time year-round. Medicine Hat clocks then match Saskatchewan's year-round and sit one hour ahead of British Columbia's, so confirm session times in Alberta time with out-of-province therapists.
According to the Government of Alberta, the Alberta College of Social Workers registers social workers, and the College of Alberta Psychologists registers psychologists. Both titles are protected.
Alberta does not yet regulate counselling therapists. A Curio Health summary says that as of May 2026, College of Alberta Psychologists oversight was announced but not implemented.
An Alberta psychology clinic's guide puts a 50-minute psychologist session at about $200 to $235. It puts counsellor, social worker and provisional psychologist sessions at about $120 to $180.
Extended health plans may reimburse sessions, depending on which providers the plan names. Profiles list fees, and your therapist's receipt supports a claim.
About 4,900 Medicine Hat residents list a language other than English or French as their mother tongue, according to 2021 census figures from Statistics Canada. Filter by language to find a therapist who works in yours.
Check which titles your extended health plan names, such as psychologist, Registered Social Worker or counsellor. Each profile shows the therapist's designation, so you can filter to the ones your plan lists.
Read the bio for the concern you want help with, such as anxiety, grief or trauma, and the training behind it. In the consultation, ask how long they have worked with that concern.
A short video tells you more about tone and pacing than a paragraph of credentials can. First Session profiles include one, so you can decide whether the fit is worth a consultation.
Use the free 15-minute consultation to ask about the therapist's designation, whether they direct bill your insurer, and what receipt they issue. Direct billing depends on the individual therapist.
With an out-of-province therapist, confirm the appointment time in Alberta time before you book. A therapist in British Columbia is an hour behind Medicine Hat once Alberta stays on daylight time.
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Not private psychologist visits. The Government of Alberta lists clinical psychologist services as not covered by the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan, and it names psychiatrist visits as covered.
Extended health plans can reimburse private therapy, depending on the plan. Your therapist's receipt supports the claim.
Community mental health services operate at the Medicine Hat Provincial Building and accept self-referrals from adults 18 and over. Call 403-529-3500. The clinic lists Monday to Friday hours, running until 7:15 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
A private therapist is another route when you want to choose who you see. You can compare profiles and videos first.
Yes. This page lists out-of-province therapists who are insured to provide online care to Alberta clients.
Ask in the free consultation whether their approach for your concern suits online sessions. Then confirm the appointment time in Alberta time.
Psychologists need a graduate psychology degree, 1,600 supervised hours and two exams, according to the Government of Alberta. Social workers need a diploma or degree from an approved social work program and registration with the Alberta College of Social Workers.
Counselling therapists have no provincial regulator yet. In March 2024, the Association of Counselling Therapy of Alberta reported that the government asked the College of Alberta Psychologists to take on the role.
Two Alberta practices list $200 and $235 for a 50-minute psychologist session, following Psychologists' Association of Alberta guidance. A clinic guide lists about $120 to $180 for counsellors, social workers and provisional psychologists.
Each profile shows the therapist's fee before you book.
No. According to First Session's FAQ, you do not need a doctor's referral to see a therapist in Canada. Alberta Health Services community mental health in Medicine Hat also accepts self-referrals.
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