Individual
At Cornerstone, we offer individual treatment services for children/youth and parenting support that incorporate a variety of scientifically-based approaches. Read below the different approaches we use, along with the challenges we treat.
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Our psychologists draw from a variety of approaches including:
Cognitive and Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Mindfulness
Comprehensive Behavioural Intervention for Tics (CBIT)/Habit Reversal Therapy (HRT)
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) and Emotion-Focused Family Therapy (EFFT)
Other evidence-based approaches
Please note we do not have psychologists at this time who specialize in:
Couples counselling/marital conflict
Managing difficult separations/divorce
Effective coparenting after separation
Eating disorders other than ARFID
Due to overwhelming demand, limited availability of psychologists with expertise in autism, and extensive wait times, we regret that our waitlist for therapy services for people with autism is currently closed with the exception of selective mutism services for children with high functioning autism, and some parent groups for children with autism and anxiety.
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We provide evidence-based treatment for a wide range of child, adolescent, and family challenges, including:
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Anxiety and related concerns
Behaviour concerns
Body-focused repetitive behaviours (e.g., hair pulling, skin picking)
Depression, low mood, and self-esteem concerns
Gender identity exploration
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and related symptoms
Pain and symptom management (including somatization)
Parenting challenges
Picky eating, avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID)
Challenges related to medical concerns (e.g., treatment adherence, needle phobia)
School avoidance, school refusal
Selective mutism
Sleep difficulties
Stressful life events, traumatic experiences
Tics/Tourette syndrome
Toileting concerns (e.g., encopresis/soiling, enuresis/bed-wetting)
Group Therapy
Group therapy is an affordable and effective way to receive evidence-based treatment for a variety of concerns. While individual treatment may be needed in some cases, group treatment may offer many additional benefits.
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Faster access to treatment than waiting for individual therapy
Support and therapeutic benefit from connecting with others facing similar challenges and recognizing that you are not alone
Naturally-occurring opportunities to practice and reinforce skills during the group
Enhanced treatment engagement/motivation from hearing about other group members’ successes with practicing skills and finding effective solutions
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Cornerstone offers group therapy (both virtual and in person) for a variety of common presenting concerns, such as anxiety, OCD, tics, and parenting challenges. Click on the links below for more information:
Intensives
There is increasing evidence that intensive treatment is an effective approach for many presenting concerns. Intensive treatment employs much longer sessions concentrated into a week, weekend, or a single day.
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Caregivers with jobs where it is difficult to take time off during the week, but can commit to a weekend
Teens with a busy academic and extracurricular schedule who can commit to shorter treatment programs over the summer or during school breaks
Children and youth who are significantly impaired by their symptoms (e.g., unable to attend school) and need to make gains quickly
Families who live in areas outside the lower mainland who may struggle to find evidence-based care and can temporarily travel to Vancouver for services.
Children and youth who have struggled to benefit from a standard treatment schedule may find that an intensive approach can jumpstart their progress.
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We currently offer the following intensive group treatments:
Camp Brave (see Comprehensive SM program for more info
OCD
Tics/Tourette syndrome
Workshops
An important aspect of psychological treatment is learning scientific information to better understand presenting concerns and management strategies to cope with symptoms.
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Our psychoeducational workshops help our clients :
Access accurate, up-to-date scientific information about a specific topic
Learn practical, effective strategies and coping tools
Identify science-based, practical resources
Receive guidance regarding treatment options and next steps
Experience a supportive learning atmosphere
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We regularly offer the following virtual workshops for parents and youth:
OCD Parent Workshop
Tic Workshop for Parents (Feb. 3 @ 10am)
Selective Mutism Parenting Workshop
Parenting Solutions for Sleep Concerns
Test Anxiety and Study Skills for Teens
