Grounded in Prairie practicality, guided by research, built for clinical excellence.
Grounded in Prairie practicality, guided by research, built for clinical excellence.
At Lighthouse Child & Adolescent Clinical Training Institute, we are committed to advancing clinical excellence through high-quality, evidence-based training for mental health professionals.We support psychologists, therapists, and clinicians in developing the knowledge and skills needed to provide effective, compassionate care for children, adolescents, and families.
When I began my career in psychology more than 30 years ago, I quickly learned that meaningful assessment requires far more than administering tests and generating reports. High-quality assessment is built on a strong understanding of human development, thoughtful case conceptualization, critical thinking, and the ability to translate complex findings into practical recommendations that truly support children, adolescents, families, and schools.
Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of working with thousands of children, adolescents, and families while also mentoring provisional psychologists, graduate students, and early-career clinicians. Since 2010, supervision and training have become some of the most rewarding aspects of my professional journey. I have witnessed firsthand how the right guidance, structure, and support can help clinicians develop confidence in their assessment and treatment skills as well professional judgment.
I founded Lighthouse Child & Adolescent Clinical Training Institute to address a need I saw repeatedly in the field: clinicians seeking practical, evidence-informed training that bridges the gap between academic learning and real-world professional practice. The biggest gap I saw was in formal assessment training and skills development.My goal is to create a learning environment where psychologists, provisional psychologists, and graduate students can develop competence, confidence, and ethical decision-making skills while receiving the mentorship necessary to grow as professionals.
As a Registered Psychologist, Clinical Director of Rocky Mountain Psychological Services, I have spent my career committed to advancing excellence in psychological practice. Through Lighthouse Child & Adolescent Clinical Training Institute, I am honored to share the knowledge, experience, and lessons I have gained with the next generation of psychologists who seek to develop competence not only in assessment but in the specialty area of working with children and adolescents.
Whether you are building foundational assessment skills, expanding your expertise, or seeking professional supervision, I look forward to supporting your growth and helping you become the thoughtful, effective clinician your clients deserve.
Cassandra Hillman White, MSc, R.Psych.
Founder & Director of Training
Certified Play Therapist
Lighthouse Child & Adolescent Clinical Training Institute
With more than three decades of experience, Cassandra H. White has dedicated her career to understanding children and families, conducting thorough assessments, and supporting the professionals who serve them.
Years in Psychology and Child-focused Services
Years working with children, adolescents, and families
Years conducting formal psychological assessments
Years as a Registered Psychologist
Years supervising master’s-level interns and provisional psychologists
Approximately years providing play therapy
Years working with high-conflict family systems
Our approach is rooted in evidence-based practice, clinical relevance, and meaningful application.
We design our programs to:
Each training is carefully structured to ensure that participants leave with tools and strategies they can immediately apply in their work
Lighthouse Child & Adolescent Clinical Training Institute offers a range of training programs focused on child and adolescent mental health, including:
Training and supervision for psychology professionals.
Our programs are designed to support both foundational learning and advanced professional development.
Lighthouse Child & Adolescent Clinical Training Institute supports participants from foundational learning through applied practice, advanced topics, supervision, consultation, and ongoing professional development
For highly specialized or complex presentations , we refer to RMPS Clinical Services for comprehensive support.
Lighthouse Child & Adolescent Clinical Training Institute is designed primarily for psychologists, provisional psychologists, and graduate-level psychology students (Master’s and Doctoral). Selected courses may also be appropriate for mental health professionals, teachers, educational specialists, and other qualified participants when the course content fits their role, prior training, scope of practice, and test-publisher qualification level
We understand the demands of clinical work and the importance of reliable, high-quality training.
What sets us apart:
Our goal is to help clinicians feel confident, competent, and supported in their work.
At Lighthouse Child & Adolescent Clinical Training Institute, we are dedicated to helping mental health professionals strengthen their skills and deliver high-quality care. Through practical, evidence-based training, we aim to support better outcomes for the children, adolescents, and families you serve.
Lighthouse Child & Adolescent Clinical Training Institute and Rocky Mountain Psychological Services are independent of, and not endorsed by, the College of Alberta Psychologists.
