The bright, child-friendly play therapy room at the Flutterby Psychology Calgary office

Calgary & Okotoks · In person or virtual

Compassionate care, where you feel safe to grow

Flutterby Psychology is a warm, neurodiversity-affirming practice serving children, teens, adults, and families — with compassionate, evidence-based counselling tailored to each person's unique strengths.

Registered Psychologist (CAP) & Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCPA)
Neurodiversity-affirming, evidence-based care
In person & virtual across Alberta

Who we walk alongside

Support that meets you where you are

Whether you're a parent looking for the right help for your child, or an adult navigating a season of change, you don't have to figure it out alone.

Children, teens & families

For parents of children and teens who are struggling emotionally, behaviourally, socially, or developmentally — and who want a compassionate, affirming, and practical approach to support.

Adults

Support for anxiety, ADHD, trauma, burnout, grief, life transitions, or relationship challenges — at a pace that feels safe and manageable for you.

The Flutterby difference

Warm, relationship-first care

We believe meaningful change happens when people feel safe, understood, and supported — connection before correction.

Relationship-first

Genuine human connection comes first. Therapy is a collaborative process that honours your story and builds on your strengths.

Neurodiversity-affirming

We see each person's unique wiring as part of who they are — not something to fix. Care is shaped around your strengths and needs.

Child, parent & family expertise

Deep experience supporting children, caregivers, and families together — helping connection and regulation grow at home.

Practical & action-oriented

Insight matters — and so does action. We share tools and strategies you can use in everyday life to build resilience and confidence.

A small-practice feel

You're a person to us, not a case number. Expect warmth, continuity, and care that remembers who you are.

Expertise & approachability

Evidence-based care delivered in a way that feels human, gentle, and easy to talk to.

The warm, child-friendly therapy room at Flutterby Psychology, with a soft couch, toys, and a colourful play mat

A safe and welcoming space

Room to feel at ease

We've designed our offices to feel calm, warm, and welcoming — spaces where children can play and adults can exhale. From comfy seating to a child-friendly play area, every detail is meant to help you feel comfortable from the moment you arrive.

Clients often describe our offices as calm and inviting. Whether you visit in person or connect virtually, our goal is to ensure you feel grounded, safe, and supported.

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How we can help

Counselling & psychology services

Available in person at our Calgary and Okotoks offices, or virtually across Alberta.

Individual counselling

One-on-one support for anxiety, depression, life transitions, and more.

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Child psychology

Play-based, affirming support for children and the parents who love them.

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Family counselling

Strengthening connection, communication, and regulation at home.

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EMDR therapy

An evidence-based approach to processing and healing from trauma.

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Trauma counselling

Gentle, paced trauma work — you remain in control throughout.

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Anxiety & depression

Care that goes beyond symptoms to build understanding and practical tools.

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More ways we help

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Josée Kykkanen, Registered Psychologist

Meet our founder

"I value each client's unique qualities and work with them to build on their strengths. Meaningful change happens when people feel safe, understood, and supported — that belief shapes everything we do at Flutterby."

Josée Kykkanen is a Registered Psychologist (MC) specializing in child psychology, individual therapy, and family counselling, with training in EMDR and the ARC trauma framework.

Josée Kykkanen, MC · Registered Psychologist

Meet the full team

Two welcoming offices

Calgary & Okotoks

Both offices offer free on-site parking and step-free, elevator access — suitable for mobility aids, strollers, and anyone who prefers an easier arrival.

Prefer to meet from home? We also offer virtual counselling for clients across Alberta, giving you flexible access to support wherever you are.

See locations & how to find us

Calgary

303, 10601 Southport Rd SW
Calgary, AB T2W 3M6
587-496-0023

Okotoks

Unit 240, 158 Southbank Street
Okotoks, AB T1S 0R5
825-250-8855