Adults
Work is primarily individual therapy, but at times, couples sessions may be appropriate.
Problems Addressed
- Mental health concerns, such as anxiety and depression
- Sleep problems, such as insomnia and sleep phase disorders
- Life stressors or significant life events, personal loss, and difficulties coping
- Self-esteem and image concerns
- Interpersonal or relationship difficulties
- Health concerns, such as chronic health issues and/or chronic pain
Assessment
- Psychoeducational assessment for young adults (early 20's). This is a comprehensive assessment of various aspects, that may impact an individual's learning. Depending on the nature of the referral, it may include: intellectual testing, academic performance, memory, attention, adaptive functioning, social emotional and/or behavioural functioning.
- Psychodiagnostic assessment to explore reasons for an individual's struggles including possible mental health diagnoses.
Consultation
- Parent consultation to provide parents with information and support regarding their children. Given the focus is on the parent, this may include recommendations related to one's own struggles and/or mental health.
- Sleep consultation to help explore sleep difficulties and possible strategies or treatment to address sleep problems.
- Brief mental health consultation. Exploring possible symptoms and providing suggestions, including possibly recommending a more extensive assessment and/or treatment.
Treatment
- Cognitive behavioural therapy
- Mindfulness
- Psychoeducation and skills training (coping skills, problem solving)
- Acceptance and committment therapy strategies
- Parent training and support
- Client-centred/supportive therapy