Dr. Leah Todd  is a member of the College of Psychologists of Ontario with declared competency in Clinical and Forensic Psychology (Registrant # 6040). She obtained her Undergraduate Degree in Psychology at the University of Guelph in 2008, and a Doctorate in Clinical Forensic Psychology at the Chicago School of Professional Psychology in 2015. She has experience in both the American and Canadian correctional systems, psychiatric facilities, and community-based settings.

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Dr. Todd dedicates the majority of her practice to the treatment of trauma, with a particular focus on first responders including police, correctional officers, paramedics, firefighters, and health care professionals. Dr. Todd's professional experience working within a variety of correctional and psychiatric facilities gives her a unique understanding of the challenges faced by first responders and those working within complex organizations. Sessions incorporate psychoeducation to help individuals develop a clearer understanding of the neurobiological impact of trauma, how their body responds to cues related to their trauma, and how to rewire the brain to respond in more effective and adaptive ways.  Dr. Todd firmly believes in a multiphasic approach to treatment. She is a trained EMDR therapist and has training in Cognitive Processing Therapy.

 

Dr. Todd also provides assessment and treatment for a wide variety of presenting issues including but not limited to: work place stress, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, anger management and emotion regulation difficulties, relational problems and substance abuse. Dr. Todd's approach to therapy is primarily driven by a psychodynamic theoretical perspective. This means that the understanding of human behaviour and functioning is strongly rooted in early relationships and that these experiences shape how individuals make sense of themselves, others, and the world in general. Together, Dr. Todd and her clients explore past and present relational patterns and how they contribute to current problems or concerns. Additionally, she focuses on the role of emotion and experience in the process of change.

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