Dr. Simone Cunningham, C. Psych.
Registered Clinical and Forensic Psychologist
M.Sc., Ph.D.
Struggling with mental health difficulties can feel isolating and overwhelming, and clients may find the idea of seeking therapy and opening up about their experiences daunting.
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I strive to create a safe and collaborative environment for clients as we develop an assessment and/or treatment plan that fits their unique needs and experiences.
My goal is for my clients to feel understood and supported as they build the skills they need to move forward and achieve growth, healing, and an improved quality of life.
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Dr. Cunningham is a member of the College of Psychologists of Ontario with declared competency in Clinical and Forensic Psychology (Registrant#7292). She obtained her undergraduate degree at the University of Western Ontario in 2015, Masters of Science degree in Clinical Psychology at Queen’s University in 2017, and Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology at Queen’s University in 2021. Dr. Cunningham has experience in community settings, military settings, the forensic mental health system, and the federal correctional system. She provides assessment and treatment for clients with a wide variety of presenting issues, including trauma, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, psychotic disorders, operational stress and workplace injury, major life stress, substance abuse, anger management, emotion regulation difficulties, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and autism
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Client Focus:
Individual and group-based therapy for adults (18+ years)
Types of Therapy:
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Motivational Interviewing
Issues:
Trauma, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, operational stress and workplace injury, major life stress, substance abuse, anger management, emotion regulation difficulties, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, social skills training for ASD
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More than just my work:
I love spending time outdoors with my dogs to unwind and ground myself.