Joanne MacKinnon

Accepting new clients

Licensed Psychologist

Dr. Joanne MacKinnon

Vancouver, BC 32+ years experience In-Person

About

I love EMDR Therapy and I have the privilege of witnessing my clients heal from difficult and emotionally painful experiences, release ineffective and self-defeating behaviours and beliefs, and develop adaptive self-images and ways of being in the world.

Biography

Professional Qualifications Registered Psychologist with the College of Psychologists of British Columbia #1147 Ph.D. and M.A. in Clinical Psychology from Simon Fraser University, BC NSERC 1967 Science and Engineering Scholarship B.A., First Class Honours from Saint Francis Xavier University, Nova Scotia University Gold Medal Qualified as an Expert in Psychology and EMDR in the Supreme Court of British Columbia Certified Therapist in EMDR Advanced Training in Lifespan Integration Certified Practitioner of Advanced Energy Psychology (EDxTM) - no longer using Advanced Training in Group Dynamics and Psychodrama Ph.D. Dissertation Patterns in Women’s Development: Interrelationships Among Attachment, Identity and Cognitive Sophistication Published as: MacKinnon, J.L & Marcia, J.E. Concurring patterns of women’s identity status, attachment styles and understanding of children’s development. International Journal of Behavioral Development. 2002, 26(1), 70-80.

Specialities

Anxiety Depression Trauma and PTSD Sexual Abuse Phobias Stress

Contact

Details

Session Formats

In-Person
Practicing Since

Practicing since 1994 (32+ years)

Client Focus

Individuals

Client Ages

Teens (13-17) Adults Elders (65+)

Languages

English

Licenses

Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology

Simon Fraser University

Graduated 1993
College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia

#1147

License Expiry Date: December 2025