Alyssa Durbin, M.Psy., C.Psych.Assoc.

Psychological Associate
Populations seen: Adults

Alyssa practices in the area of clinical psychology. She provides comprehensive diagnostic assessments for adults presenting with a wide range of mental health issues (e.g., behavioural challenges and other mental health concerns) and uses evidence-based interventions to support adults experiencing mental health concerns.

Some of the mental health concerns or presentations that Alyssa works with include:

·      Trauma-related disorders (Cognitive Processing Therapy)

·      Anxiety (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Acceptance Commitment Therapy)

·      OCD (Cognitive Therapy with Exposure and Response Prevention)

·      Perinatal mental health concerns 

·      Parent Coaching / Support (Behavioural-approach)

·      Emotion Dysregulation (Dialectical Behavioural Therapy)

·      Disordered Eating (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy or Dialectical Behavioural Therapy)

·      Perfectionism (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy)

Alyssa primarily uses cognitive behavioural and dialectical behavioural modalities in treatment but emphasizes the importance of individualized or person-centered approaches to meet each client’s needs in sessions. 

Alyssa received her Master degree in Psychology from Adler Graduate Professional School. She is currently registered and in good standing with the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario (CPBAO). Alyssa has previously held positions at a university counselling centre, inpatient mental health programs and comprehensive dialectical behavioural therapy programs. In addition, Alyssa continues to engage in professional development certifications to enhance the services she provides to clients daily.

Professional memberships:

• Canadian Psychological Association (CPA)

•  Academy for Eating Disorders (AED)