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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. In 2008 Dr Paterson was named Distinguished Practitioner of
the Year by the Canadian Psychological Association.
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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
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Dr Brandy McGee, Psychotherapist
Dr McGee received her graduate training in Clinical
Psychology from the University of British Columbia and is currently in the
process of registering in British Columbia. She conducts individual cognitive
behavioral therapy (CBT) for depression and the range of anxiety disorders.
Additional areas of interest and expertise include eating disorders and
addictive behaviors, as well as helping people cope with chronic pain. She has
published in the area of perfectionism and eating disorders. In addition to her
work at the Changeways Clinic, Dr. McGee provides group treatment in Group
Therapy Services at Royal Columbian Hospital. |
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Adrienne Wang, Psychotherapist
Adrienne Wang received her graduate training in Clinical
Psychology from the University of New Brunswick and is in the final stage of
completing her Doctoral degree. She completed her internship with the Vancouver
Coastal Health Authority in 2006, with service in the assessment and treatment
of anxiety disorders, emergency inpatient psychiatry, and complex pain. She has
specialized training and expertise in the delivery of cognitive-behavioural
therapy (CBT) for mood and the various anxiety disorders, including
trichotillomania and health anxiety. She has published in the area of the
anxiety disorders, and has provided public educational workshops on mood and
the anxiety disorders, and has a special interest in the research and delivery
of culturally appropriate CBT. In addition to working at Changeways Clinic,
Adrienne Wang is a post-doctoral fellow at the Vancouver General Hospital's
Cross Cultural Clinic. She also serves on the Board of Directors of the Anxiety
Disorders Association of BC (www.anxietybc.com). She is fluent in Mandarin as
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Our role
Changeways 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.
Our History and Background
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