About Patricia
Hello! My name is Trish Senior; I am a Registered Psychologist working towards my PhD in School and Clinical Child Psychology. I have over a decade of experience in clinical assessments, psychoeducational assessments, and counselling. I am competent to provide a variety of assessment services with both children and adults. I have experience working with children, adolescents, and young adults who struggle to manage mental health concerns, stress, attention challenges, and difficulties with transitions. As well, I have training and knowledge in the area of sport-related concussions. I love working with youth and young adults to help them gain tools to succeed in life. If you are interested in learning more about my services, or if you have any questions, please reach out to me via email at trish@claritypsychology.ca.
Approach to Counselling:
I take a person-centered approach to therapy to allow my clients to address their goals and concerns throughout the therapeutic process. I draw from Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness strategies. Through an eclectic approach, I incorporate evidence-based approaches to meet the needs and goals of my clients. By building a strong rapport with my clients and their families, I believe in a collaborative approach to finding solutions, experiencing and processing emotions, and determining the values important to facilitate change.
Education and Credentials:
- Registered Psychologist (#7907) with the College of Alberta Psychologists
- B.A. in Psychology - Applied Emphasis with Distinction from Concordia University of Edmonton
- M.Ed. in School and Clinical Child Psychology from the University of Alberta
- Ph.D. in School and Clinical Child Psychology currently in progress at the University of Alberta
Background/Experience:
Throughout my training and clinical experiences, I have had the opportunity to work with adults, children, and families within community and private clinics, schools, and rehabilitation hospitals.
Prior to graduate school, I worked as a psychological assistant conducting hundreds of comprehensive psychological assessments for adults suffering from a variety of injuries. In graduate school, I had the opportunity to expand my knowledge and skills while working with children, youth, and families. Through my practicums and residency at the CPA-accredited Edmonton Cross-Speciality Consortium, I have conducted psychoeducational assessments and comprehensive assessments involving attention, mental health, personality, and memory. As well, I have gained individual and group counselling experiences with children, youth, and young adults experiencing anxiety and depressive symptoms managing trauma, attention difficulties or phobias; and coping with emotions.
I specialize in research related to sport-related concussions. Alongside clinicians, I have provided assessment, management, and support to collegiate and professional athletes suffering from concussion. Having a background playing high level sport, I understand the unique factors that athletes face with injury, specifically concussion. My current research dissertation looks at the influence mental health has on a collegiate athlete’s recovery from concussion.
Services Offered:
- Psychoeducational Assessments (Children, Adolescents, and Adults)
- Comprehensive Assessments (Children, Adolescents, and Adults)
- Individual Counselling for Children
- Individual Counselling for Teens
- Individual Counselling for Adults (up to age 40)
Who I Work With:
Counselling Services:
- Anxiety Disorders
- Depression Disorders
- Neurodevelopmental Disorders (ADHD, learning disorders, intellectual disorders)
- Life Transition Challenges (school transitions, beginnings/endings, early career transitions)
- Emotional Dysregulation
- Self-Esteem
- Phobias
- Persistent Post-Concussion Symptoms
- Perfectionism
I would refer to other professionals for the following issues:
- Psychosis
- Feeding and Eating Disorders
- Substance-related and Addictive Disorder
- Forensic Concerns
Assessments:
- Neurodevelopmental Disorders (ADHD, learning disorders, intellectual disorders)
- Anxiety Disorders
- Depressive Disorders
- Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorders (PTSD, Acute Stress Disorder, Adjustment Disorder)
- Somatic Symptoms and Related Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders
- Disruptive, Impulse-Control and Conduct Disorder (ODD, IED, Conduct Disorder)
- Managing/Assessing Post-Concussion Symptoms
I would refer to other professionals for the following issues:
- Diagnosing Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Diagnosing Personality Disorders
- Diagnosing Psychosis
- Child Custody Evaluations
- Feeding and Eating Disorders
- Sleep-Wake Disorder
- Assessments with very young children (under 4)
About Me:
I have lived in the Edmonton area for the majority of my life, and I am proud to say I love this city! I grew up playing a high level of soccer and was fortunate to travel across North America to compete nationally and internationally. As a University Varsity Athlete, I decided to pursue a career in psychology, as I was always fascinated with how powerful the mind can be and how it can impact well-being. When not with clients, I enjoy spending time with my husband and children running/walking in the river valley, cross-country skiing, and exploring cafés, markets, and parks.
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