MEET THE TEAM
The CFCBT Team
Dr. Wes Miller, Ph.D.
REGISTERED PSYCHOLOGIST
780-455-8181
*Referral Co-ordinator.
Wes Miller obtained his Ph.D. in 1995 and became a Registered Psychologist that same year. He has worked in the hospital system including the University of Alberta, Royal Alexandra, and Glenrose Hospitals. Wes specializes in the assessment and treatment of all anxiety disorders (including post-traumatic stress disorder) and depression. He has provided psychological services to members of the Canadian Armed Forces and Edmonton Police Service members since 1999. He also has training in the assessment and treatment of children experiencing attentional deficits, behavioral problems, and difficulties in emotional functioning (anxiety, depression, etc.). Wes also works directly with parents providing psychoeducation, parenting strategies, and/or family therapy as part of the specific treatment protocols that are offered.
Nicole Hurst Radke, M.Ed.
REGISTERED PSYCHOLOGIST
780-455-8181 ext 1
Nicole Hurst Radke is a Registered Psychologist who completed her BSc in Honours Psychology at MacEwan University and MEd in Counselling Psychology at the University of Alberta. She has an interest in working with children, adolescents and adults with anxiety disorders (e.g. generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, phobias, and body-focused repetitive behaviours). She has experience in working with anxiety disorders through her training at Education Clinical Services at the University of Alberta as well as in a private practice setting. She is delighted to help clients reduce/eliminate their symptoms so they can live life to the fullest.
Dr. Agitha Valiakalayil, Ph.D.
REGISTERED PSYCHOLOGIST
780-455-8181 ext 2
Dr. Agitha Valiakalayil earned her PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of Saskatchewan and completed her internship at the Calgary Clinical Psychology Residency Program in 2013. She has worked as a Registered Psychologist in the private practice context for the last ten years specializing in mood and anxiety disorders, stress management, grief and loss, and relationship issues. She has also completed a Master’s degree in Psychiatry, and undergraduate degrees in Biology/ Psychology from the University of Alberta. She has conducted psychiatric research in Canada and abroad and worked in numerous mental health contexts including health psychology, inpatient/ outpatient mental health clinics, primary care, chronic pain, and vocational rehabilitation. She has training in various empirically based treatment modalities and works collaboratively with clients to find the best approach for them. She is an avid learner and continues to share her passion for Psychology through seminars and sessional teaching opportunities at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. She joined the Centre for CBT in downtown Edmonton in 2024 and is available for appointments on Fridays/ Saturdays.
Richelle Wagner, Ph.D. Candidate
PROVISIONAL
REGISTERED PSYCHOLOGIST
780-293-7403
Richelle Wagner grew up in Edmonton, Alberta, attending high school in Beaumont, Alberta. After high school, she studied at the University of Alberta, Augustana Faculty, majoring in Psychology and minoring in Biology and Criminology. During her time at Augustana, she played for their women's basketball team and was recognized as their Athlete of the Year and the league's Academic All-Canadian. She currently is a fourth year PhD student and instructor in the School and Clinical Child Psychology (SCCP) program at the University of Alberta. She has completed multiple practicums throughout her training, most recently with New Horizons School for gifted students and one with the University of Alberta Athletics Department, working with university sports athletes who require mental health treatment. Additionally, she ran youth anxiety and resiliency groups and youth groups with Crohn's and Colitis Canada. Overall, her academic and professional focus is onassessment, intervention, and consultation with children and adolescents who are struggling with anxiety, depression and performance related issues. Richelle is currently participating in a doctoral program in Toronto, Canada.