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Rachel Pagaling

Doctoral Resident

Rachel is a Doctoral Candidate at the University of Calgary in School and Applied Child Psychology where she also earned her Master of Science degree. She is passionate about helping kids thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Her current doctoral research focuses on supporting teachers and students with learning disorders and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in a hybrid classroom.  

Rachel has received quality training in delivering psycho-educational and other mental health assessments for children and adult in both private practice and school-based settings. In addition, Rachel has over 9 years of experience working with children and adolescents with various developmental conditions, particularly ADHD and Autism. Rachel takes a strength-based and collaborative approach in supporting individuals and understanding their unique learning and behavioral profile.  

In her spare time, Rachel enjoys Pilates, calligraphy, reading, and spending time with her family and animals. Rachel is a PhD resident in School and Applied Child Psychology at the University of Calgary. 

Specialty Area(s)

  • Psychological and Psychoeducational Assessments
  • Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Learning Disabilities
  • Child Mental Health 
  • Anxiety
  • Positive Behaviour Support

Treatment Approach(es)

  • Client-Centered
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
  • Strength-Based approaches
  • Solution Focused Therapy
  • Coaching 

Service Area(s)

  • Alberta

Rachel Pagaling

Doctoral Resident

Specialty Area(s)

  • Psychological and Psychoeducational Assessments
  • Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Learning Disabilities
  • Child Mental Health 
  • Anxiety
  • Positive Behaviour Support

Treatment Approach(es)

  • Client-Centered
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
  • Strength-Based approaches
  • Solution Focused Therapy
  • Coaching 

Service Area(s)

  • Alberta

Rachel is a Doctoral Candidate at the University of Calgary in School and Applied Child Psychology where she also earned her Master of Science degree. She is passionate about helping kids thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Her current doctoral research focuses on supporting teachers and students with learning disorders and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in a hybrid classroom.  

Rachel has received quality training in delivering psycho-educational and other mental health assessments for children and adult in both private practice and school-based settings. In addition, Rachel has over 9 years of experience working with children and adolescents with various developmental conditions, particularly ADHD and Autism. Rachel takes a strength-based and collaborative approach in supporting individuals and understanding their unique learning and behavioral profile.  

In her spare time, Rachel enjoys Pilates, calligraphy, reading, and spending time with her family and animals. Rachel is a PhD resident in School and Applied Child Psychology at the University of Calgary.