Services
Individual and family therapy
Dr. Power provides psychotherapy to youth and adults. After several years of training , she has uses an integrated approach that includes Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), psychodynamic, family systems and solution focused models. She believes that it is important to use a collaborative psychotherapy model where the therapist and client work together in a safe environment to address important issues and learn effective coping strategies for anxiety, depression, ADHD, low self-esteem or relationship problems.
Assessments
Dr. Power provides assessments for learning, attention and emotional problems, such as anxiety and depression, developmental disabilities and ADHD. She provides gifted assessments too.
Parenting support and consultations
Dr. Power provides consultation and support to parents . She works together with parents to help children meet their true potential within the educational system.
A psychological assesssment provides:
Information regarding the student’s intellectual functioning, memory, attention, academic skills, executive functioning, emotional functioning and personality. If a student is struggling with learning, attention or behavioural difficulties at school or at home, or does not appear to be meeting their true potential, an assessment will assist in gaining a better understanding of the underlying problems and make recommendations. In turn, the student’s school will provide academic accommodations.
A diagnosis may be provided in an assessment if diagnostic criteria are met. Consultation regarding working with the student and educational system and preparing for the Identification Placement Review Committee (IPRC) meeting is also available.