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Changeways Clinical Staff
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Dr Randy Paterson, Clinic Director Dr Paterson is a psychologist registered in British Columbia. He conducts most of the Changeways training programs for healthcare providers, and is the senior author of each of the Changeways treatment manuals. He has published and presented in the areas of attachment theory, attention, stress, the anxiety disorders, and depression. He is also the author of the popular press books Your Depression Map and The Assertiveness Workbook. Through Changeways Clinic Dr Paterson provides one-to-one evidence based psychotherapy for depression, the anxiety disorders, difficulties adjusting to significant life challenges and changes, and concerns related to sexual orientation. He has provided training in therapeutic technique to providers across Canada and internationally. Dr Paterson was named the 2008 recipient of the Canadian Psychological Assocation's Distinguished Practitioner Award. |
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Dr Martha Capreol, Psychologist Dr. Capreol is a psychologist registered in British Columbia. She conducts individual cognitive behavioural therapy for anxiety and depression. Additional areas of interest and expertise include helping people manage a wide range of stress related problems such as coping with major life changes, trauma, pain, chronic illness, and everyday problems such as parenting stress. In addition to her work at the Changeways Clinic, Dr. Capreol teaches a third year Health Psychology class at the University of British Columbia. She has also authored a wide variety of mental health promotion literature on behalf of the BC Partners for Mental Health and Addictions Information. |
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Dr Anne L. Howson, Psychologist Dr Howson is a psychologist registered in British Columbia. She conducts individual cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) for depression, the anxiety disorders, and psychosis. Additional areas of interest and expertise include the provision of services to lesbian and gay clients, and the integration of motivational enhancement therapy and dialectical behaviour therapy skills training in the treatment of concurrent disorders (addictions and mental health). The use of evidence-based treatment strategies helps clients to become knowledgeable about the factors that contribute to their difficulties and apply the skills necessary to effectively change attitudes, thoughts and behaviours. In addition to Changeways Clinic, Dr Howson is the staff psychologist at the Concurrent Disorders Intervention Unit at UBC Hospital. |
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Dr Adrienne Wang, Cognitive Behaviour Therapist Dr Wang conducts individual cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) for mood and anxiety disorders. She has training and expertise in treating obsessive compulsive disorder, panic disorder, specific phobia, generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, health anxiety, and depression. Additional areas of interest and expertise include working with clients of diverse ethnic backgrounds and providing culturally responsive CBT. Dr Wang received her graduate training in clinical psychology from the University of New Brunswick, and interned with Vancouver Coastal Health with a focus on the assessment and treatment of anxiety disorders, complex pain, and inpatient emergency. In addition to her work at Changeways Clinic, Dr Wang is a consultant and board member of the Anxiety Disorders Association of BC (www.anxietybc.com). She provides lectures and workshops in the area of anxiety and culturally responsive CBT. She is fluent in both English and Mandarin. |
Our roleChangeways Clinic develops and implements evidence-based and user-friendly therapy resources. Our goal is to provide timely and effective psychological services, and to help other mental health providers do the same. We offer research-informed psychotherapy to the general public, specializing in service for people with mood and anxiety related difficulties, and those adjusting to or contemplating major life transitions. We also offer personal coaching services to those wishing to define and more effectively work toward life goals. Changeways Clinic provides continuing education workshops for healthcare professionals on the nature and use of evidence-based therapy strategies. We have programs on the treatment of depression and the anxiety disorders, and programs on therapeutic skills useful for various client populations. Our depression treatment protocols are among the most widely used in Canada, and have been exported to China, Australia, Great Britain, and the United States. Changeways Clinic also offers a range of therapy-related products based on our treatment protocols and resources. These can be purchased from this website. Whether you are a member of the public, a healthcare professional, or a student, our aim is to provide timely and useful psychological services. |
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