3 Best Psychologists in Nanaimo, BC

"Dr. Paola Lake specializes in working with adolescents, individuals, and couples. She has over 23 years of experience in the mental health field. Dr. Paola Lake is interested in helping people create positive changes by overcoming emotional blocks and developing strategies and tools that enhance emotional well-being and the quality of interpersonal relationships. She has advanced training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for individuals and couples. Dr. Paola Lake provides interventions such as Hypnosis and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Her approach effectively works with trauma and various disruptive emotions such as depression and anxiety. She guides you through methods for self-empowerment and self-leadership to accomplish your goals and feel a sense of well-being and confidence. Dr. Paola Lake offers a free phone consultation to patients. Dr. Paola Lake tailors her approach to each patient's needs and requirements.

"Dr. Melanie O'Neill received her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Drexel University (formerly MCP Hahnemann University) in Philadelphia, PA. She finished her post-doctoral position at the University of British Columbia, where she learned specialized therapies for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. Dr. Melanie O'Neill has over 11 years of experience teaching university courses in clinical psychology, psychopathology, introductory psychology, and research methods. She provides personal injury assessments and related treatment for injured workers, first responders, law enforcement personnel, Canadian Forces members, and veterans. Dr. Melanie O'Neill is a reviewer for several scholarly journals on anxiety and related disorders. She is a Certified CBT therapist with the Canadian Association of Cognitive and Behavioural Therapies. She continues to actively publish scholarly articles related to Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Dr. Melanie O'Neill practices part-time with Campbell & Fairweather Psychology Group. Dr. Melanie O'Neill also works as a Professor of Psychology, teaching psychology at the university level. Their team provides psychotherapy and assessment services to individuals of all ages.