Ryan Doucet

Ryan Doucet

Ryan is a Registered Provisional Psychologist (P8193) who works with individuals across the lifespan. As a neuro-affirming assessor, he supports clients as they explore if neurodivergence may accurately describe their experience. Regardless of background, identity, or presenting concerns, Ryan strives to create a space where all individuals feel safe, respected, and understood.

Offerings:

  • Psychoeducational, ADHD, and Gifted Assessments (join waitlist here)

    • Ryan and his colleagues take a collaborative, team-based approach to help prepare clients for the assessment process, ensuring they feel informed, comfortable, and supported every step of the way.

  • Autism assessments (join waitlist here)

    • Specializing in high-masking, atypically presenting, and PDA kids and adults, Ryan takes a comprehensive approach that recognizes “hard-to-spot” kids and adults, and prevents them from slipping under the radar.

Ryan is not taking new clients at this time.

Specialties

Assessments

OCD

Neurodiversity

Kids, Teens, & Adults

Depression

Trauma

Approach

Neurodiversity-Affirming

Neuroaffirming and Trauma-Informed Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)

Cognitive Processing Therapy

Person-Centred

Education & Credentials

BSc - Mount Allison University

MA Counselling Psychology - Yorkville University

Registered Provisional Psychologist - College of Alberta Psychologists

Experience

Laboratory Consultant (Psychobiology of Stress and Health Lab) | Mount Allison University

Calgary Counselling Centre (8-Month Counselling Intern Position)

Research Assistant (Horizon Health Network)

Ryan’s Services

  • OCD creates a cycle of distressing thoughts and urges (sometimes called obsessions and compulsions) that can feel overwhelming. Many people develop routines or behaviors to try to ease the discomfort, but the relief is usually temporary. If this sounds familiar, know that you’re not alone—and that having these thoughts doesn’t mean they reflect who you are.

    A supportive approach to working with OCD is Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), a well-researched therapy designed to help ease the grip of these patterns over time. We’ll start by exploring your experiences in detail, using a collaborative and judgment-free approach to understand what’s coming up for you. Together, we’ll build a personalized plan to gently face fears and shift responses in a way that feels manageable and empowering.

    OCD often involves a lot of doubting. It can make people question all kinds of things—including whether they actually have OCD. If you’re wondering about your experiences, already have a diagnosis, or are somewhere in between, I’m happy to offer a free consultation.

    While Ryan is only offering assessments (and not counselling) at this time, he brings his knowledge of OCD into the assessment process.

  • We offer psychoeducational, ADHD, gifted, and autism assessments. We take a collaborative, neuro-affirming approach to the assessment process, working as a team to prepare and support you every step of the way. To learn more about our services and the assessment process, please visit our Child and AdultAssessment Pages.

  • Ryan has experience supporting neurodivergent youth and adults in both youth care and counseling settings. His work alongside individuals with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) began early in his undergraduate career, and he has since provided therapy to many neurodivergent clients.

    Ryan takes a neuro-affirming, person-centered approach, recognizing neurodivergence as a natural and valuable part of human diversity—not something to be “treated” or changed. His practice is rooted in collaboration, flexibility, and autonomy, ensuring that therapy feels safe and accessible. Sessions are adapted to each client’s needs, with low-demand support, the option for movement and breaks, and no expectations around things like eye contact. Clients are welcome to engage in self-regulation strategies that work for them, whether that’s drawing, using building blocks, or any other form of comfort.

    While Ryan is not offering counselling at this time, he brings his knowledge of neurodiversity and neuroaffirming practices into his assessment work.

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