Dr. Sue Power is a registered psychologist who is a member of the Ontario Psychological Association. She has provided psychological assessments and conducted individual and family therapy for over 25 years in Thornhill.
Services
Individual and family therapy
Dr. Power provides psychotherapy to youth and adults. After several years of intensive training in psychotherapy she uses an integrated approach that includes Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), psychodynamic, family systems and solution focused models. Dr Power believes it is very important to develop a collaborative relationship so that the therapist and client work together in a safe environment to address important issues and learn effective coping strategies for stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, low self-esteem or relationship problems.
Ages 6 - 64 years
Psychological Assessments
Dr. Power conducts psychoeducational assessments to gain a better understanding of the student’s educational and emotional needs so that parents and teachers can provide for those needs effectively. These assessments are completed to help understand learning and emotional problems, ADHD, and developmental disabilities. Gifted screening is also provided . Once an assessment is completed, recommendations are made for parents and teachers and academic accommodations will be provided.
Ages 6 - 22 years
Parenting support and consultations
Dr. Power provides consultation to parents to help students meet their true potential within the educational system.
What is a psychological assessment?
Information is gathered regarding the student’s intellectual functioning, memory, attention, academic skills, executive functioning, emotional functioning and personality. If a student is struggling with learning or behavioural difficulties at school or at home and does not appear to be meeting their true potential, an assessment will provide the parents and teachers with a better understanding of the underlying problems and recommendations to address the problems.