Dr Nancy Prober

Registered Psychologist

My approach to treatment

I am dedicated to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges with resilience and hope, fostering both symptom relief and personal growth. At the heart of my work is a desire to help others discover their true nature—their authentic self. I believe that each person holds an innate capacity for healing and transformation. Through thoughtful exploration, connection and evidence-based interventions, I guide clients in uncovering their strengths, values, and purpose, empowering them to live more aligned and fulfilling lives.

My approach blends Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) with insights from ecopsychology, psychodynamic theory, mindfulness, self compassion and humanistic approaches. This integrative framework creates a supportive space where symptom relief, personal growth, and deeper self-awareness can occur.

My areas of expertise

For over 20 years, I have worked with military personnel, veterans, and their families. I have come to understand the unique challenges and stresses that accompany military life and provide compassionate, tailored care to address these needs. This includes the treatment of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and other Operational Stress Injuries with evidence-based therapies. To this work I bring 8 years of experience as the Clinical Coordinator at Operational Stress Injury Clinics in Winnipeg and Vancouver and an additional 12 years of accepting referrals from BC military health service centres and Veterans Affairs Canada.

Beyond military-related trauma, I work with individuals who have experienced a wide range of traumatic events, including childhood trauma, sexual assault, harassment, and natural disasters. My work is grounded in evidence-based trauma therapies, including Prolonged Exposure Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and other approaches designed to help individuals process traumatic memories, reduce distress, and restore a sense of safety and empowerment.

My work also emphasizes the interconnectedness of mind, body and nature. I have a profound interest in ecopsychology and its role in promoting mental health. I am interested in how our connection to the natural world can foster healing and I work with clients who want to further develop this connection in their lives.

Additionally, I work with folks experiencing eco-anxiety, ecological grief, and the emotional toll of environmental concerns. Whether it’s finding peace in nature, addressing feelings of loss tied to environmental changes, or cultivating a deeper sense of ecological purpose, I am here to guide you through these meaningful and pressing issues.

I am registered as a Medavie Blue Cross service provider for veterans and military members.

I am also registered as a provider with the BC Crime Victim Assistance Program.

My background

I graduated with a Doctorate in Psychology from Chicago’s Illinois School of Professional Psychology in 2002 and completed a psychology internship at the Institute of Living in Hartford, Connecticut. I have worked in small communities in northern Canada, hospital settings, community mental health, specialized trauma treatment centres, and the provision of remote treatment by various audio/video systems both prior to and post-COVID.

I have training in Prolonged Exposure Therapy from the Center for the Treatment and Study of Anxiety, where I achieved the designation of Certified Supervisor for Prolonged Exposure Therapists.  I also completed advanced training in ecopsychology from Lewis and Clark College.

Prior to becoming a psychologist I completed a Master of Social Work at the University of Hawaii and a BA in psychology and anthropology at McGill University.

Difficulties I often see

  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (related to military operations, sexual assault, harassment, natural disasters, and other traumatic events)

  • Depression

  • Excessive worry/anxiety

  • Eco-anxiety

  • Grief and traumatic grief

  • Stress management challenges

  • General life dissatisfaction

  • Major life transitions (career change, adjustment to injury, relationship changes, a new stage of life)

  • Other related concerns