Find A Psychologist in Lumsden, SK.

As a registered psychologist I highly value therapy that is based in the tradition of empirical science. Psychology has a history of seeking empirical recognition and as a practicing psychologist I have further integrated objectivity as a personal value. Thus, I am attracted to evidenced-based approaches, but I also see a need for strategies that are perceived to be practical. These objectives attracted me to ACT. ACT's dynamic approach to values, acceptance, compassion, defusion, living in the present moment, and the observing self initially can look complicated, but they are easily integrated because they are inherently practical and they fit with the average person's real life experience.

As a passionate Registered Psychologist (Provisional), I am dedicated to helping individuals achieve their therapy goals. I believe in taking a holistic approach to therapy, considering the well-being of the mind, body, and spirit as aspects of one's overall health. In my practice, I utilize an integrative therapy approach that incorporates a range of evidence-based techniques, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, and parts work to help individuals gain a deeper understanding of themselves, their relationships, and the world around them. Under supervision, I also am able to provide psychological assessments to adults.

As a practicing Registered Psychologist with Authorized Practice Endorsement (APE) and extensive training and experience with EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), I hold strong assessment and trauma treatment skills. I spend the first few sessions asking a variety of questions to help identify any factors that may be contributing to your difficulties. You will then be provided with evidence based treatment options based on your unique needs and goals. I also provide mental health assessments, ADHD assessments, and intellectual disability assessments to children, adolescents and adults.

I have been a Registered Psychologist affiliated with the Saskatchewan College of Psychologists for a period of 16 years. I have worked within both the public and private sectors. As a Psychologist, I adhere to ethical guidelines and standards of practice established by the Canadian Psychological Association and the College to ensure appropriate care of the clients I serve. The primary ethical consideration of psychologists is to do no harm to their clients; thus, it is of utmost importance to me to ensure that I am practicing within my areas of training and competence. When I consider an issue to be out of my scope of practice, I will provide clients with a referral to another practitioner who is better able to serve them.

Cristina uses a mindfulness approach in counselling clients with anxiety, depression, a chronic illness or coping with chronic pain. She uses strategies from a solution-focused approach, reality therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to help you understand and cope better with life's challenges. Her approach emphasizes the living in here and now. By paying attention to the experiences in present moment, without judging, you will notice that the problems are related to the past or to the future.

Registered psychologists offer invaluable insights, evidence-based strategies, and compassionate support to address various mental health concerns. Through therapeutic dialogue, clients gain clarity, develop coping skills, and foster resilience in the face of life's challenges. Counseling promotes self-awareness, empowering individuals to navigate relationships, manage stress, and cultivate meaningful change.

I am a registered psychologist (provisional) in the province of Saskatchewan. My approach to counselling is eclectic, humanistic and collaborative. I use strategies from many theories such as client-centered, solution-focused, CBT, DBT, and evidence-based strategies for long-term weight loss. You are a unique individual and together we will discover what works best for you!