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Ricardo Avelar
Offers
In-person appointments only
- Psychologist
Accepting new patients
Provider's hours
Sunday
8:00 am
-
8:00 pm
Monday
8:00 am
-
8:00 pm
Tuesday
8:00 am
-
8:00 pm
Wednesday
8:00 am
-
8:00 pm
Thursday
8:00 am
-
8:00 pm
Friday
8:00 am
-
8:00 pm
Saturday
8:00 am
-
8:00 pm
Description
Ricardo offers support to youth and adults with a wide range of concerns, such as anxiety, depression, career guidance, communication skills, neurodiversity (ADHD), relationship challenges, stress management, and trauma. He has specialized knowledge in sex therapy, queer identity, and working with individuals who have experienced sexual violence. Ricardo uses a holistic and collaborative approach to counselling and integrates narrative, culture-infused, mindfulness-based, trauma-informed, and somatic therapies when working with clients. Ricardo is 2SLGBTQ+ and kink affirming.
Conditions
- Anxiety
- Post-traumatic stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Trauma
Services
- Psychological therapy
Languages spoken
- English
- Spanish
Education
- Master of Education, Counselling Psychology - University of Lethbridge
- Bachelor of Arts, Humanities - University of Lethbridge
- Bachelor of Education - University of Lethbridge
Professional associations
- College of Alberta Psychologists, Registered Psychologist #6169
- Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association, Canadian Certified Counsellor #2725
- Alberta Education, Permanent Professional Teacher Certificate #276934G
Facility Information
Cultivate
Summary
Cultivate is a group of passionate like-minded clinicians who want to help you grow the life you desire. Nothing changes, nothing grows, nothing really happens without hard work. Stop toiling by yourself and start working with a team of professionals who know how to get you where you want to go. We offer psychology, counselling, assessment, and educational services to help you with relationship issues, anxiety, depression, parenting, self-esteem, addiction, chronic pain, school success, and more. Whoever you work with will affirm your identity in any way you present yourself.
Business hours
Sunday
8:00 am
-
8:00 pm
Monday
8:00 am
-
8:00 pm
Tuesday
8:00 am
-
8:00 pm
Wednesday
8:00 am
-
8:00 pm
Thursday
8:00 am
-
8:00 pm
Friday
8:00 am
-
8:00 pm
Saturday
8:00 am
-
8:00 pm
Services & supplies
- Chronic disease prevention & managements
- Diabetes, cholesterol, hypertension management
- Educational assessments
- Family counselling
- Meal planning
- Pre & post-natal nutrition
- Psychological therapy
- Weight management
Amenities
- Close to public transit
- Free parking
- Wheelchair accessible


1728 46 Street NW, Calgary, AB T3B 1B2