Dr. Nicole Gevaux

PhD. in Clinical Psychology

Languages: English

Training and Experience:

I completed my PhD and MA in Clinical Psychology at the University of Waterloo, an MSc in Development, Disorders and Clinical Practice from the University of York (UK) and a BA in Psychology from the University of Ottawa. I completed my clinical residency year at Fraser Health Authority, working with adults in a variety of inpatient and outpatient settings. My clinical training over the last seven years has involved working with clients of all ages (preschool to older adults) in psychological assessment and therapy.

Areas of Practice:

My clinical practice at Love This Therapy will include psychological assessment and an integrative approach to evidence-based therapy. I will be working with children, adolescents, adults and the elderly with a wide range of psychological and neurodevelopmental concerns.

Assessment: Comprehensive psychological assessments and delivery of DSM-V-TR diagnoses for children ages 6+, adolescents and adults

Psychodiagnostic: Mental Health Disorders including mood and anxiety disorders, bipolar disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, personality disorders, eating disorders, psychotic disorders, trauma disorders, conduct disorder, substance-related and addictive disorders, somatic symptom disorders, dissociative disorders

Psychoeducational: Neurodevelopmental Disorders including autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), specific learning disorders (LD), intellectual development disorder (ID), intellectual giftedness

Your assessment will include a clinical interview, in-person administration of psychological testing batteries (for neurodevelopmental disorders), filling out questionnaires, receiving a comprehensive written assessment report, and an oral feedback session. Diagnoses will be delivered when clinical criteria for disorders are met.

Therapy: Individual, group and family therapy for adolescents age 13+, adults, and the elderly (weekly or bi-weekly, virtually or in-person)

Therapeutic Modalities: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Emotion Focused Family Therapy (EFFT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Psychodynamic therapy, mindfulness, parenting support

Conditions: Anxiety Disorders (generalized anxiety, social anxiety, illness anxiety, separation anxiety), Panic Disorder/ panic attacks, Depressive Disorders, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Intrusive Thoughts, Borderline Personality Disorder, Health Psychology (for those with serious physical conditions, chronic pain), Psychotic Disorders, Complex trauma, Interpersonal difficulties, Grief and loss, Life transitions, Parenting difficulties

Using an integrative approach to therapy, I incorporate your own individual needs, goals and symptoms into my understanding of which type(s) of therapy will be best suited for you personally. My therapy clients can also benefit from receiving a full psychodiagnostic assessment for mental health disorders (including diagnosis when applicable) integrated into the cost of our regular therapy sessions. I view treatment as a collaborative process, where we work together to overcome your symptoms and difficulties to move towards your best self, creating a life worth living.

I have submitted an application for the designation of registered psychologist (R. Psych) with the College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia (CHCPBC). I am working at Love This Therapy under the clinical supervision of a registered psychologists Dr. Catalina Zilveti and Dr. Mandeep Gurm during the application process.

To inquire about a psychological assessment or therapy, please contact info@lovethistherapy.com