Laurie Tracey Psychological Services
Laurie Tracey Psychological Services provides individual counselling, psychoeducational assessment services, and psychological consultation.
Laurie provides counselling for adolescents and adults with a variety of concerns, primarily within the areas of: anxiety and coping with life stressors, depression, body image, grief & loss, chronic pain, relationship issues, personal growth and wellness, self-esteem, sexuality, trauma & abuse.
Therapeutic approach
Laurie's therapeutic approach is primarily based on an emotion-focused model, which focuses on the awareness and management of emotions in order to gain a sense of consistency and wholeness. She also draws on cognitive-behavioural and solution-focused techniques to meet client goals and to facilitate change. Laurie works collaboratively with clients and emphasizes an empathic and genuine client-therapist relationship.
Laurie offers psychoeducational assessment services for adolescents and adults who are concerned that an underlying learning disability or cognitive deficit is causing learning difficulties. A comprehensive psychoeducational assessment can be used to determine: learning disabilities, cognitive ability, learning styles, academic achievement, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), behavioural difficulties, and career and vocational interests.
Laurie also offers psychological consultation services and collaborative care to clients who are are referred by other health care professionals, the Workers Compensation Board of Nova Scotia, Insurance Companies, and Lawyers.
No referral is necessary unless it is required by your private insurance plan. You do not have to attend physiotherapy to access psychological services. You may also want to inquire with your employer about coverage through your workplace Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Many companies offer this program in order to help employees through difficult times and most include psychological services.
