If you want to learn more about me, you’re in the right place. Read to learn how why I became a psychologist and what I stand for.
Hi, I am Erica Ford. I have a passion for helping people. Becoming a psychologist just made sense! Mental health and addiction are prevalent in my family and I’ve even struggled with it myself. I realized that there was a gap in the help I noticed people needed (including myself!) and that’s when I found my calling.
After completing an undergraduate degree in Criminology and Psychology from University of Ottawa, and a diploma in Addictions from McMaster University. I became an addictions counsellor, but something was missing… I wanted to do more to help people! I made the move from Ontario to Calgary in 2014 where I decided to register as a psychologist. I am now a fully registered Psychologist operating in Alberta.
Since moving to Alberta, I've had the unique experience of working with marginalized populations. I have also had the opportunity to facilitate individual, marriage and group counselling sessions with a variety of individuals. I did my Masters in Counselling Psychology through Yorkville University with a completion in 2016. I started that in Ottawa but finished while living in Alberta.
I wasn't immune to the troubles of Alberta's recession either and when I was laid off, I decided to open my own practice in 2018. Seeing what happened to our province is the reason why I want to make sure anyone who needs help can receive my service which is why I offer a sliding scale pricing for clients.
