therapy
evidence-based child therapy. specialized in child development and parenting. mental health and medical psychology.
adelante psychology provides specialized online therapy for children, teenagers and
their parents, as well as young adults, living anywhere in Alberta. That's right, whether you're located in a bigger city like Calgary, Edmonton, Lethbridge, or Fort McMurray, or any small rural town such as Canmore, Brooks or High River, in Alberta, Dr. Michelle Zepeda can support you and your child!
Dr. Michelle Zepeda is an English- and Spanish-speaking bilingual psychologist,
and can provide therapy services in both languages.
mental health support
Dr. Michelle Zepeda is committed to providing a safe, supportive, and highly skilled space for children, teens, and their families to address a wide range of mental health concerns. With advanced training in evidence-based psychological interventions, Dr. Michelle Zepeda works collaboratively with children/teens and parents to understand each child’s unique needs and tailor treatment that truly makes a difference. Support is available for anxiety (including phobias, social anxiety, separation anxiety and panic disorder), depression, OCD, ADHD, stress, trauma, behavioural challenges, life transitions, school refusal, and bedtime or sleep struggles. Whether your child is facing a longstanding difficulty or a new challenge, Dr. Michelle Zepeda offers compassionate guidance and practical strategies that empower families, strengthen coping skills, and promote long-term emotional wellbeing.
medical/health psychology
As a pediatric medical psychologist, Dr. Michelle Zepeda provides specialized and compassionate support to children, teens and their parents, who are navigating the emotional and practical challenges of acute or chronic medical conditions. Evidence-based interventions to help youth cope with recent medical diagnoses, manage chronic pain, adjust to ongoing health conditions, and prepare for medical procedures (including surgeries and needles) are provided. With particular expertise in gastrointestinal concerns, Dr. Michelle Zepeda can address concerns such as chronic constipation, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), cyclic vomiting syndrome, celiac disease and abdominal pain. Dr. Michelle Zepeda works closely with families to build effective coping skills, reduce distress, and strengthen a child’s sense of confidence and control. Whether your child is facing a new health challenge or a long-term condition, Dr. Michelle Zepeda provides clear guidance, warm support, and practical tools to help children and teens move forward with resilience and understanding.
parent consultations
Supporting a child through emotional or behavioural challenges can feel overwhelming, and you don’t have to navigate it on your own. Dr. Michelle Zepeda provides compassionate, evidence-based parent consultations designed to help caregivers feel more confident, informed, and empowered in supporting their child’s wellbeing. These sessions focus on helping parents understand their child’s behaviour and emotions through a developmental and psychological lens, offering clear guidance on what their child may be experiencing and why. Dr. Michelle Zepeda also works with parents to strengthen the parent–child connection, enhance communication, and build effective, nurturing strategies that foster resilience and healthier family dynamics. Through warm collaboration and practical tools, Dr. Michelle Zepeda helps parents feel supported, grounded, and equipped to make meaningful and positive changes at home.
approach to therapy
Dr. Michelle Zepeda uses an integrative evidence-based approach to individualize interventions to best support her clients. She is trained in, and uses evidence-based approaches such as, cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), interpersonal therapy (IPT), emotion-focused family therapy (EFFT), dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), trauma-focused CBT, narrative therapy, and motivational interviewing. Dr. Michelle Zepeda is also a certified CONNECT parent group facilitator, which is an attachment-based approach to support parents. The specific therapeutic approach used for each client is tailored to their specific concerns and preferences. Dr. Michelle Zepeda capitalizes on the use of teletherapy (therapy provided online over video conferencing or telephone) to support her clients. She co-developed and published a telemental health intervention for children and adolescents. Dr. Michelle Zepeda has extensive training and expertise in providing culturally sensitive care. She is a published author in providing culturally appropriate psychological interventions to immigrant populations.