About Zone Psychology
Finding a treatment that works for a mental condition is not always easy. Pharmaceutical treatments might work for some individuals, but may not be perfectly suited for you or your family.
Welcome to Zone Psychology - Your Edmonton based psychologists.
We are dedicated to finding the right treatment for you.
Living with a mental condition can be difficult, frustrating and exhausting for you and your family. School can be a headache, work can be difficult, and relationships can be strained to the point of breaking.
Finding a treatment that works for mental conditions like depression, anxiety disorder or attention deficit disorder is not always easy. There are many types of therapies to choose from. Some work well for others, but may not be quite right for you. What makes us different is that we utilize a combination of comprehensive assessment procedures and innovative treatment techniques including Biofeedback & Neurofeedback, Audio-Visual Entrainment Therapy, Cognitive-Perceptual Training and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. All of these approaches are completely drug-free, non-invasive and backed by years of scientific research.
For more information, please visit our services – and always feel free to contact us.
Meet John Stevenson, M.A., M.A.C.P
Registered Psychologist
Owner/Director of Zone Performance Psychology
John Stevenson is a Registered Psychologist who started offering Biofeedback & Neurofeedback Therapy in 2010 as an alternate treatment for patients who were not responding to traditional therapies.
These therapies are non-invasive, non-addictive and medication free methods for teaching the brain to function in a more balanced and healthy way.
John and his team have helped hundreds of children and adults improve their anxiety, depression and ADHD conditions to allow them to fully participate in sports, school and have an active, rich life.
They are dedicated to providing comprehensive treatment strategies to groups and individuals actively seeking to maximize their mental health and regain function.
In addition to Neurofeedback therapy, John utilizes Mindfulness Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy and Breathwork with his Clinical and Peak Performance clients to optimize their health and well-being.
John has also worked as a Mental Performance Consultant, Sports Psychologist and Executive Coach for the past 15 years. Learn more about those services at Zone Performance
In John’s personal life, he has rekindled his passion for being in the Outdoors and his love for camping and hiking in the mountains with his family. John is an avid participant in the Wim Hof Method and is exhilarated to do breathwork, meditation, and cold exposure training with his family in the beautiful lakes, rivers and streams across the mountain terrain of Alberta and British Columbia.
When not working with Elite athletes and Executives, John really enjoys spending time with his partner and their girls taking long walks with the dogs in the mornings and evenings no matter whatever our Alberta weather presents that day!
Meet Alora Kyllo,
Provisional Psychologist
Meet Ashley E. Pedde,
MC Intern
Ashley E. Pedde is a Master of Counselling Psychology internship student with the City University of Seattle in Edmonton. She is working towards becoming a registered psychologist in Alberta and is a proud new parent.
Her passion lies in helping others build balanced healthy strategies. Her approach incorporates how the mind, body, and soul interact and influence a person’s sense of well-being. She has helped individuals let go of struggling with thoughts, feelings, and circumstances when doing so gets in the way of building a meaningful life.
Additionally, she has completed an Acceptance & Commitment Therapy Immersion course (with Steven Hayes), 200 hr Yoga & Meditation teacher training course, and volunteered at the CMHA Edmonton distress line for two years.
She would be honoured to walk alongside you in your journey.
Meet Steven Zwicker,
Cognitive-Perceptual Specialist
Meet Thomas Benowicz,
Neurofeedback Technician
Thomas Benowicz, a Mental Health Trainer at Zone Performance Psychology, is a student at the University of Alberta, working towards a Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree in Psychology. After completing a 12-month internship placement at Zone Performance Psychology under the supervision of John Stevenson, Thomas stayed on to continue working with clients on both the clinical and peak performance sides of the practice. Over the course of his internship, Thomas worked with clients living with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), anxiety and depressive disorders, and traumatic brain injuries.
Thomas works primarily with athletes and peak performance clients in the Cognitive-Perceptual Training Centre at Zone Performance. He employs his training in neurofeedback, biofeedback, and cognitive-perceptual technologies to help clients work towards their goals.
Thomas’s past research at the University of Alberta has examined the use of mindfulness meditation to alleviate presentation anxiety in university students. He is currently studying avian cognition and communication systems as part of his thesis. In his free time, Thomas enjoys skiing, travelling, weightlifting, and golfing. In the future, Thomas hopes to attend graduate school in Counselling Psychology and become a Registered Psychologist.
Meet Emily Young,
Neurofeedback Technician
Emily Young is one of our neurofeedback technicians. She is currently in her fourth year of her Bachelor of Arts degree in Honors Psychology at the University of Alberta. Emily is currently completing a 12-month internship placement at Zone Psychology with a focus on the mental health and clinical side of the practice. Emily works primarily with neurofeedback clients struggling with issues such as ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, ODD, and OCD.
Emily will be returning to school in September 2021 to complete her degree. Her ongoing undergraduate thesis examines communication modalities in elderly populations and she previously did some research comparing levels of loneliness between Generation X and Generation Z. Once she finishes her undergraduate degree Emily hopes to pursue a Master’s degree in occupational therapy.
When she is not busy working on a project for work or school you can find Emily curled up with a cup of tea and a good book, trying out a new recipe, or exploring the outdoors!
Meet Mikhayla Almeida,
Neurofeedback Technician
