Business Details
Clinical & Rehabilitation Psychology Services in Sarnia
With over two decades of dedicated practice in Sarnia and Lambton, our clinic specializes in clinical and rehabilitation psychology, addressing a wide spectrum of psychological, emotional, and behavioural challenges. Our collaborative therapeutic approach empowers adolescents, adults, couples, and seniors to develop lifelong coping strategies through evidence-based methodologies like Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). We prioritize personalized care, utilizing psychodiagnostics assessments to tailor interventions for issues ranging from anxiety and trauma to relationship conflicts and workplace stress.Our commitment to privacy, professional affiliations with the College of Psychologists of Ontario and Ontario Psychological Association, and focus on measurable outcomes underscore our dedication to improving quality of life. By integrating scientific rigor with compassionate care, we help clients transform negative thought patterns, build resilience, and achieve meaningful personal growth. Our services extend to diverse populations, including LGBTQ+ individuals and those navigating cultural transitions, ensuring accessible, ethically grounded support for all.
Services
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Psychodiagnostics Assessments
Couples Therapy
Rehabilitation Psychology
Trauma Recovery
Stress Management
Career Counseling
Eating Disorder Treatment
Parent-Child Conflict Resolution
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of specialized therapy experience in Sarnia.
- Our evidence-based CBT and ACT approaches deliver measurable results.
- We provide personalized psychodiagnostics assessments for accurate treatment planning.
- Our collaborative therapy model prioritizes client-defined goals and values.
- We serve diverse populations including LGBTQ+ and culturally diverse clients.
Associations and certifications
- College of Psychologists of Ontario
- Ontario Psychological Association
Services
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) helps clients identify and modify distorted thinking patterns that contribute to emotional distress. This structured, goal-oriented approach teaches practical skills to replace negative thoughts with balanced perspectives, effectively addressing anxiety, depression, and behavioural challenges. Backed by extensive research, CBT empowers clients to develop lasting coping strategies for improved mental well-being.
Psychodiagnostics Assessments
Psychodiagnostics assessments integrate clinical interviews, standardized testing, and medical history reviews to evaluate cognitive abilities and personality traits. These comprehensive evaluations identify intellectual strengths/weaknesses, diagnose psychological conditions, and inform treatment planning. Results guide personalized interventions for clients seeking clarity about mental health challenges or cognitive functioning.
Couples Therapy
Couples therapy addresses relationship conflicts by improving communication patterns and rebuilding trust between partners. This collaborative process helps couples navigate challenges like infidelity, parenting disagreements, and life transitions. Therapeutic techniques focus on developing mutual understanding, resolving past hurts, and establishing healthier relationship dynamics for both short-term crisis resolution and long-term growth.
Rehabilitation Psychology
Rehabilitation psychology supports individuals adapting to chronic health conditions, disabilities, or injuries through psychological interventions. Services address emotional adjustment to medical diagnoses, pain management strategies, and coping with lifestyle changes. The approach combines cognitive-behavioural techniques with practical skill-building to enhance quality of life for clients dealing with cancer, chronic pain, or neurological disorders.
Trauma Recovery
Trauma recovery services specialize in treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and acute stress reactions using evidence-based techniques. Therapists guide clients through processing traumatic memories while developing grounding strategies to manage distressing symptoms. The phased approach prioritizes safety, stabilization, and gradual integration of traumatic experiences to restore emotional regulation and functional daily living.
People
Dr. L. Valle
Registered Clinical & Rehabilitation Psychologist
Dr. Valle holds a Ph.D., MA, and MSW, with over 20 years of experience in clinical psychology. Specializing in CBT and ACT therapies, she helps clients address anxiety, depression, and relationship issues while maintaining professional affiliations with Ontario's psychological regulatory bodies.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you specialize in?
We specialize in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), both evidence-based approaches for treating anxiety, depression, and behavioural challenges.
Do you offer psychological assessments?
Yes, we provide psychodiagnostics assessments that evaluate cognitive abilities, personality traits, and psychological conditions to inform personalized treatment plans.
What mental health issues do you treat?
We treat anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship conflicts, eating disorders, stress management, and adjustment issues related to health conditions or life transitions.
Are services covered by insurance?
Psychological services may be covered by extended health plans, EAP programs, or government programs like WSIB. Clients can also claim services as medical expenses on tax returns.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Contact our office at 519-337-8601 to discuss your needs and schedule an initial consultation with Dr. Valle.
