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MEET THE TEAM
The CFCBT Team
Dr. Wes Miller, Ph.D.
REGISTERED PSYCHOLOGIST
780-455-8181
*Referral Co-ordinator.
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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.
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 and online during weekdays.
Dr. Christine Fedora, Psy.D.
REGISTERED SOCIAL WORKER
PROVISIONAL
PSYCHOLOGIST
780-455-8181 ext 1
Dr. Christine Fedora earned her Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology in 2023. She has worked as a Social Worker for the past 14 years in a variety of public settings in Manitoba and in her own private practice for the past 8 years. Her past research has focused on the treatment of neurodevelopmental and mood disorders as well as best practices to support children and families during reunification and separation. Dr. Fedora has extensive experience in treating many psychological conditions including trauma, depression, anxiety (separation, worry, panic, phobias), attachment, emotional regulation, (anger, oppositionality) and behavioural problems. She has training in evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), among others. Using a client focused approach, Dr. Fedora seeks to empower individuals of all ages to overcome their specific challenges, especially working with families and children to increase functioning and well-being within the home and school environments. In addition, she has experience in assessments in the areas of cognitive abilities, learning, attention, and personality. Dr. Fedora has a solid reputation for using an empathetic, compassionate, and non-judgmental approach in all therapy sessions.