Motor vehicle accidents, work related injuries or exposure to a traumatic event can result in psychological difficulties that affect your ability to function.
The purpose of rehabilitation psychology is to support you through your recovery process by:
- pinpointing the effects of injury or trauma through assessment
- developing a treatment plan to guide the course of therapy
- assisting you with re-entry to employment and normal living activities
Rehabilitation assessment and treatment services are available if your concerns are associated with:
- Motor Vehicle Accidents (MVA)
- Work Related Injuries (WSIB)
- Long Term Disability (LTD)
- Criminal Injury Compensation Board (CICB)
- Returning to Work
It is not uncommon to experience some of the following challenges as a result of your injury or disability:
- chronic pain
- driving phobia
- sleep problems
- irritability
- concentration problems
- forgetfulness
- nightmares, flashbacks
- anxiety, panic attacks
- sadness, depression
- post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- increased stress, coping difficulties
We accept referrals from:
- individuals (self-referral)
- health professionals (doctors, chiropractors, case managers)
- third parties (attorneys, insurance companies)
Treatment Approaches
An evidence-based treatment approach is employed using the following interventions:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Exposure therapy
- Desensitization
- In-vivo therapy
- Biofeedback
- Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR)
Fees are typically covered through third party insurance (WSIB, Motor Vehicle Insurance, or extended health care). Billing is direct to third party payers.