Evidence-Based
Psychological Treatment
My treatment practice provides support for individuals, couples, and families facing a wide range of difficulties. I enjoy treating people from all walks of life. I utilize both specific and combined approaches with a goal to help inform, empower, and activate individuals (and couples) in their quest for improved health and overall well-being. This is my intent.
who I treat
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individuals and/or couples wanting to address a variety of personal and/or relationship issues
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individuals injured in motor vehicle accidents (MVAs) – as with ICBC claims
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persons off work for any number of reasons – excluding WorkSafe BC claims
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RCMP members and First Responders
areas of focus
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Trauma, Fears/Phobias, Adjustment Disorders, ASD, PTSD, CPTSD
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Chronic Pain and Pain-Related Disability
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Anxiety (GAD, Social, Health Anxiety)
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Depression, Bipolar Illness, Sadness, Low Mood
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Grief/Bereavement
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Panic Attacks/Panic Disorder
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Problems with Concentration, Attention, Memory
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Mood Dysregulation
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Stress and Burnout
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Substance Use/Abuse
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Relationship Issues (Couples and Families)
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Workplace Stress, Impairment, and Disability
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Life Transitions
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Trauma, Fears/Phobias, Adjustment Disorders, ASD, PTSD, CPTSD
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Chronic Pain and Pain-Related Disability
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Anxiety (GAD, Social, Health Anxiety)
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Depression, Bipolar Illness, Sadness, Low Mood
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Grief/Bereavement
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Panic Attacks/Panic Disorder
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Problems with Concentration, Attention, Memory
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Mood Dysregulation
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Stress and Burnout
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Substance Use/Abuse
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Relationship Issues (Couples and Families)
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Workplace Stress, Impairment, and Disability
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Life Transitions
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Trauma, Fears/Phobias, Adjustment Disorders, ASD, PTSD, CPTSD
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Chronic Pain and Pain-Related Disability
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Anxiety (GAD, Social, Health Anxiety)
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Depression, Bipolar Illness, Sadness, Low Mood
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Grief/Bereavement
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Panic Attacks/Panic Disorder
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Problems with Concentration, Attention, Memory
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Mood Dysregulation
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Stress and Burnout
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Substance Use/Abuse
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Relationship Issues (Couples and Families)
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Workplace Stress, Impairment, and Disability
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Life Transitions
therapeutic modalities used
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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Client-Centred Therapy
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Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) / Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
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Motivational Interviewing (MI)
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CBT, IBCT, ACT (for couples) – also IFS, EFT, Gottman - informed
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Family Systems
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Trauma Focused/Trauma Informed
the process
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We meet and exchange greetings.
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The reasons for the meeting and the limits of confidentiality are reviewed and agreed upon.
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Treatment goals are identified, reviewed, and agreed upon.
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Depending upon the nature of concerns being addressed, we may administer a few very brief evidence-based screening questionnaires related to anxiety, depression, physical pain, sleep, cognitive functioning, disability, couples’ relationship dynamics, and so on. These measures may be completed early in the course of treatment, between sessions, and sometimes on an ongoing basis to track treatment progress.
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The treatment session is conducted, with symptoms, impairments, and treatment goals in mind.
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At the end of each session, we review and summarize, including diagnostic feedback, treatment recommendations, and very often “take aways” wherein a few learnings, thoughts, and/or realizations from the session are articulated by the client(s). These take-aways often help solidify any gains and/or cognitive shifts made as a result of our session.
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Recommended readings, worksheets, social media resources, or other homework exercises are often suggested, though not always.
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We schedule the next session as appropriate/desired and decide upon a mutually agreeable time.