Counselling, Assessment, Educational Support

Nalu Psychology

You can’t stop the waves, but you can learn how to surf.”

-Jon Kabat-Zinn

Waves are powerful, magnificent, and beautiful. They have the power to wash away all the debris, to cleanse, to calm, to reset.

They can also hit you unexpectedly, knock you off your feet, and make you feel like you you are fighting just to breathe.

In Hawaii, where I have found much of my peace over the years, wave is translated as nalu.

Life isn’t always easy, but as Ben Platt sings, “Tough times don’t last; tough people do.” At Nalu Psychology, I work with clients to equip them with the tools they need to get through the tough times, to heal, grow, and thrive.

-Chelsea Chomos, Registered Psychologist

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Chelsea Chomos (She/Her)

Chelsea is a Registered Psychologist with an Authorized Practice Endorsement (APE) with the Saskatchewan College of Psychologists. This means that she is able to make diagnoses. She uses empirically supported therapy practices, including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and a solution-focused approach, to work with children, teens, and adults in a variety of capacities.

Her training and experience is vast and includes counselling support for individuals with anxiety, depression, self-harm and suicidal risk behaviours, emotional regulation, grief, relational conflict and bullying, and behaviour challenges. Chelsea also has impassioned experience working with individuals that have autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, oppositional defiance disorder, and learning disorders. She is an ally to LGBTQ2S+ and has long been committed to Truth and Reconciliation.

Through her assessment practice, she investigates learning and behaviour challenges through various assessment tools. Psychological assessments offer a new way to understand yourself or your child, allowing you to build on strengths and understand how to support difficulties.

Through her educational psychology practice, Chelsea works with students who are struggling in school academically, behaviourally, or socially. Prior to becoming a psychologist, she worked in Education for almost two decades. Her time as a classroom teacher, Learning Resource Teacher and school counsellor gave her invaluable experience that she brings to her current practice. As needed, Chelsea will work directly with your child’s education team to ensure that support and assessment is extended beyond the walls of her office.

Services

  • Counselling

    Chelsea uses Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and a solution-focused approach to support children, teens, and adults in a safe and confidential setting. She is also experienced in mindfulness and uses principles of neuropsychology to guide her practice. Chelsea caters her approach to her clients’ needs, as there is no “one-size fits all” method when it comes to the human condition. Counselling is offered through in-person and virtual sessions.

  • Assessment

    Comprehensive Behaviour Assessments thoroughly investigate behaviour and mood, and screen for disorders that include ADHD,anxiety, and depression. Cognitive and Achievement Assessments (also referred to as psycho-educational assessments), investigate learning strengths and challenges, and screen for Specific Learning Disorders (SLD). Both types of assessments are offered for children, teens, and adults.

  • Educational Support

    Support includes implementing technology as an educational tool, behaviour support plans, ADHD targeted practices, autism and behaviour support through personalized social stories and social skills practice, and remedial/homework support. As needed, Chelsea will work directly with your child’s education team to ensure that support and assessment is extended beyond the walls of her office.

Prices

  • $200

  • $120

  • Fees are calculated based on the amount of hours required to complete your assessment, and are charged at a rate of $200/hour. Please contact for more information.

  • Psychological services are covered under most insurance plans. Check with your insurance carrier to clarify exact coverage. Direct billing is available for some insurance carriers.

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    -Mahatma Gandhi

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    -Dr. Seuss

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    -Ben Platt

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