Samantha Baira

Summit Counselling Services · St. Albert

Samantha
Baira

Registered Provisional Psychologist

She / Her  ·  Registered Provisional Psychologist

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Areas of Practice

Specialties & Approach

Specialties & Focus Areas

ADHD Depression Anxiety Self-Compassion & Self-Esteem Social & Communication Skill Building Sport & Performance Psychology Life Transitions Stress & Burnout

Who I Work With

Adults Adolescents (12+) Teams

Therapeutic Approaches

CBT Solution Focused Therapy Mindfulness-Based Practices Client-Centred Approach

A Note from Sam

My Approach to Therapy

I am a Registered Provisional Psychologist who is a member in good standing with the College of Alberta Psychologists (CAP), and the Psychologists Association of Alberta (PAA).

I enjoy working with individuals of all cultural and religious backgrounds along with those within the LGBTQIA2S+ community. I am particularly interested in working alongside those who struggle with ADHD, depression, and anxiety-related issues as well as athletes seeking to improve their performance. I believe that working with clients to create an environment that helps foster growth, insight, and healing is important to help create meaningful change for clients. My goal with clients is to build a strong alliance to better understand current problems and encourage positive life changes. I use an eclectic approach with a strong emphasis on CBT and mindfulness — but I know CBT is not everyone's vibe, so feedback from clients is always appreciated so that we can explore other therapeutic modalities together!

I love working with young adults navigating life transitions into adulthood or post-secondary, and I enjoy incorporating therapeutic tools and evidence-based psychological interventions to help with ADHD management. I also work with depression, anxiety, stress, anger management, behavioural issues, trauma, grief and loss, emotional regulation, self-esteem, self-harm, and sports/performance psychology.

Session Rate

$235 per 50-minute session

Direct Billing Available

Alberta Blue Cross

Green Shield Canada

Medavie Blue Cross (excl. RCMP)

Sun Life

Canadian Benefit Providers

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Availability

Monday mornings & afternoons

Wednesday afternoons & evenings

In-person at St. Albert · Virtual across Alberta

Sport Psychology

Interested in Sport Psych Workshops?

Samantha offers sport psychology workshops for teams and organizations — covering mental performance, focus, resilience, and more.

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Outside the Office

Outside of working with clients, Sam absolutely loves being active and finding new sports to try! Growing up, her whole family enjoyed playing sports and signing up for local leagues. She grew to love volleyball and snowboarding in the mountains.

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Meet Sam

Watch Sam share a bit about who she is, how she works, and what matters most to her in the therapy room.

Education & Credentials

Background & Qualifications

Registered Provisional Psychologist

College of Alberta Psychologists (CAP) — Member in Good Standing

Member, Psychologists Association of Alberta (PAA)

Member in Good Standing

Sport & Performance Psychology

Individual therapy & team workshops

ADHD Specialist

Evidence-based psychological interventions for ADHD management

In-Person · St. Albert · Virtual Alberta

Ready to Take the First Step?

Samantha is currently accepting new clients in St. Albert and virtually across Alberta. Book a free phone consultation to get started — no commitment required.

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We acknowledge that our practice is located in Treaty 6 territory, on the traditional lands of the Cree, Saulteaux, Niitsitapi (Blackfoot), Métis, and Nakota Sioux Peoples. We recognize that healing and reconciliation is a responsibility shared by all and are proud to partner with organizations that help Indigenous community members access culturally safe mental health care.