Allyson Smith Ph.D., C.Psych

I graduated from the University of Alberta with a PhD in Psychology and am licensed as a psychologist with the College of Psychologists of Ontario.

I work with individual adults, adolescents, and couples who are experiencing a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, self-esteem issues, and relationship issues. I work collaboratively with clients using a relational approach that is informed by attachment, psychodynamic, experiential, and interpersonal theories. I am also comfortable using cognitive behavioural interventions, when indicated. My work experiences to date have included private practice, hospitals, community mental health clinics, a student counselling service, and most recently, the Centre for Treatment of Sexual Abuse & Childhood Trauma.

I am currently on maternity leave and look forward to returning to practice in the fall of 2010.