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Our goal is to provide our clients with as many tools as possible to produce a successful outcome. With that in mind, below are some key resources to get you started.

You can find a comprehensive list of our "go-to" resources below, along with our most frequently asked questions, answered by our team of psychologists. 

FAQ’s

  • How do I get started?

    The first step is to complete our intake form by clicking the button below. After you submit your responses, a director will review them and we’ll get back to you shortly with treatment options. When the next appropriate psychologist is available to meet with you, you’ll be contacted to book an initial intake appointment.

  • How much does it cost?

    Individual Therapy

    • $260 per 50 minute session for PhD-level registered psychologist

    • $245 per 50 minute session for MA-level registered psychologist

    • $235 for PhD-level providers in process of registration

    • $220 for MA-level providers (including registered clinical counsellors) under the supervision of a registered psychologist.

    Assessment Fees are based on the complexity of the referral question(s) and will be determined individually with your Cornerstone psychologist.

    Group Therapy | Please contact Cornerstone regarding fees for a specific group therapy program.

    Workshops | Please contact Cornerstone regarding fees for workshops.

    Consultations | $260 per 50 minute session (shorter sessions billed at the proportional rate).

  • Do I need a referral?

    A physician referral is not necessary. You can contact the clinic directly if you are interested in seeing a psychologist at Cornerstone. Some extended benefit health plans may require a physician referral for reimbursement of psychological services, so we encourage you to check with your extended health plan first. Although a physician referral is not necessary, referrals from physicians, schools, or other healthcare professionals are accepted.

  • Am I covered by my health insurance?

    Many extended health insurance plans provide coverage for psychological services. Contact your extended benefits provider to learn more about your specific plan. When talking to your provider, it might be helpful to ask the following questions:

    Does my extended benefit plan cover the services of a registered psychologist?

    How much reimbursement is each family member entitled to per year?

    Is a referral from my family physician necessary?

    Psychological services not covered by insurance are a tax deductible medical expense.

  • Payment & Cancellations

    Complete payment for therapy is due at the end of each session. A fee schedule for psycho-educational assessments will be discussed at or before the first session. Payments can be made using cash, cheque , e-transfer, or credit card.

    It is usually not possible to fill appointment spots on short notice, so the clinic requires 48 hours notice for cancellations. Late cancellations and missed appointments are charged at the regular rate.

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Websites

    • What is a Psychologist?

    • How to Find a Psychologist

    • Canadian Psychological Association

    • BC Psychological Association

    • College of Psychologists of BC

    • Child Mind Institute

    • Canadian Mental Health Association

    • Evidence-Based Treatment

    • Teen Mental Health

    • Kelty Mental Health Resource

    • Mindcheck

  • ADHD

    • ADHD Guide for Families

    • Children and Adults with ADHD (Ch.A.D.D.)

    • Centre for ADHD Awareness

    Anxiety and Stress

    • Anxiety Canada

    • Anxiety and Depression Association of America

    Behavioural Concerns

    • Oppositional Defiant Disorder Resource Center

    • Center for Effective Parenting

    Bullying

    • PREVNet

    • Bully Free

    • WITS Program

    Depression

    • Mood Disorders Association of BC

    • Dealing with Depression (Teens)

    • Anxiety and Depression Association of America

    Divorce

    • Families Change

    • Changeville

      Grief and Loss

    • Helping Children with Grief

    Medical Issues/Pain

    • Positive Coping with Health Conditions

    • Coping with Pain

    • Pain Bytes for Youth

    • Pain BC

    • Pain, Pain, Go Away

    Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

    • International OCD Foundation

    • Beyond OCD

    Selective Mutism

    • Selective Mutism Association

    • Selective Mutism Webinars from Kelty Mental Health

    Self-Esteem/Resilience

    • Resilience for Kids and Teens

    Self-Injury

    • Self-Injury Outreach/Support

    • Cutting

    Somatization

    • Somatization

    Suicide Prevention

    • Centre for Suicide Prevention (CSP)

    Tics/Tourette Syndrome

    • Tourette America

    • Tourette Canada

    Hair Pulling/Trichotillomania

    • Trichotillomania (Hair Pulling) Learning Centre

    • Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviours

    Trauma

    • Trauma and Children

    • Helping Children Cope with Violence/Disaster

    • Individual Education Planning

    • Learning Disabilities (LD) Online

    • Learning Disabilities Society

    • Parent Resources Regarding Education

    • Special Education Services

    • Autism Community Training

    • Autism Handbook for Parents

    • Autism Information BC

    • Autism Spectrum Disorders – Evidence-Based Practice

    • Ministry of Children and Family Development—Children and Youth with Special Needs

    • Center for Effective Parenting

    • Parent and Teen Communication

    • Be Media Aware

    • Family Online Safety Institute

    • Online Safety

    • Parents’ Guide to Social Networking

Books

    • BC Children’s Hospital Family Resource Library

    • Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre

    • Magination Press

    • Odin Books: Mental Health and Educational Resources

    • Sunny Hill Education Resource Centre

  • Taking Charge of ADHD: The Complete, Authoritative Guide for Parents (Barkley, 2013)

  • Helping Your Anxious Child: A Step-by-Step Guide for Parents (Rapee, Wignall, & Spence, 2008)

    If Your Adolescent Has an Anxiety Disorder: An Essential Resource for Parents (Foa & Andrews, 2006)

    Letting Go of Perfect: Overcoming Perfectionism in Kids (Adelson & Wilson, 2009)

    Treating Childhood and Adolescent Anxiety: A Guide for Caregivers (Lebowitz & Omer, 2013)

    What to Do When You Worry Too Much: A Kid’s Guide to Overcoming Anxiety (Huebner, 2005)

  • Odd Girl Out: The Hidden Culture of Aggression in Girls (Simmons, 2011)

    It’s a Girl’s World (video)

  • Helping Teens who Cut: Understanding and Ending Self-Injury (Hollander, 2008)

    When your Child is Cutting: A Parent’s Guide to Helping Children Overcome Self-Injury (McVey-Noble, Khemlani-Patel, & Neziroglu, 2006)

  • Freeing Your Child from Negative Thinking: Powerful, Practical Strategies to Build a Lifetime of Resilience Flexibility, and Happiness (Chansky, 2008)

    Mind Over Mood: Change How You Feel by Changing the Way You Think (Greenberger & Padesky, 2015) [for older teens]

    What to Do When You Grumble Too Much: A Kid’s Guide to Overcoming Negativity (Huebner, 2006)

  • A Parent guide to Hair Pulling Disorder: effective Parenting Strategies for Children with Trichotillomania (Mouton-Odum & Golomb 2013)

    The Hair-Pulling “Habit” and You: How to Solve the Trichotillomania Puzzle (Golomb & Vavrichek, 2000)

  • Freeing Your Child from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: A Powerful, Practical Program for Parents of Children and Adolescents (Chansky, 2011)

    Talking Back to OCD: The Program that Makes Kids and Teens Say “No Way”-and Parents Say “Way to Go” (March & Benton, 2006)

    What to Do When Your Brain Gets Stuck: A Kids Guide to Overcoming OCD (Huebner, 2007)

  • A Child in Pain: What Health Professionals Can Do to Help (Kuttner, 2010)

  • The Everyday Parenting Toolkit: The Kazdin Method for Easy, Step-by-Step, Lasting Change for You and Your Child (Kazdin & Rotella, 2013)

    The Incredible Years: A Trouble-Shooting Guide for Parents of Children Aged 3-8 (Webster-Stratton, 1992)

    Your Defiant Child: 8 Steps to Better Behavior (Barkley & Benton, 2013)

  • Treatment for Children with Selective Mutism: An Integrative Behavioral Approach (Bergman, 2012)

    Helping Your Child with Selective Mutism: Practical Steps to Overcome a Fear of Speaking (McHolm and colleagues, 2005)

    Helping Children with Selective Mutism and their Parents: A Guide For School-Based Professionals. (Kearney, 2010)

    An Assessment and Intervention Guide For Therapists, Educators, and Parents (Kotrba, 2015)

    The Selective Mutism Treatment Guide: Manuals For Parents, Teachers and Therapists (Perednik, 2011)

  • Snooze…or Lose! 10 “No-War” Ways to Improve your Teen’s Sleep Habits (Emsellem, 2006).

    Sleeping Through the Night: How Infants, Toddlers, and their Parents Can Get a Good Night’s Sleep (Mindell, 2005)

    What to Do When You Dread Your Bed: A Kid’s Guide to Overcoming Problems with Sleep (Huebner, 2008)

  • Guide to Toilet Training (American Academy of Pediatrics, 2003).

    The Ins and Outs of Poop: A Guide to Treating Childhood Constipation (Duhamel, 2012)