Susan is a Diplomate in both Psychotherapy and Counselling with the International Academy of Behavioral Medicine, Counseling and Psychotherapy and is a member of both the American Psychological Association and the Canadian Psychological Association. Susan also has the highest possible accreditation with the OACCPP.As a full time, fully registered and insured private practice, absolute confidentiality and the highest level of clinical care are the cornerstones of Susan Reed Therapy. Fees to see Susan Reed will be covered if you have extended heath insurance for a registered psychologist. Office hours are extensive to accommodate our clients varied schedules. Fees are set according to our ethical sliding scale, please call for details.
Susan Reed Therapy is located in discreet and comfortable surroundings on the Scarborough / Pickering border.
Ms. Aitken is a certified member of the College of Psychologists of Ontario and she has more than 20 years of experience providing psychological services. She has worked in a wide variety of settings, including a general hospital/medical centre, school board, community mental health centre and private practice. Ms. Aitken specializes in individual counselling and psychotherapy for treatment of anxiety, depression, panic, stress, chronic pain and interpersonal (relationship) issues. Her approach is based on a cognitive-behavioural model of treatment. Ms. Aitken has experience working with motor vehicle clients and providing treatment for psychological problems secondary to accident-related trauma.
Ms. Aitken has extensive experience in assessment, diagnosis and treatment with adults and the elderly. She has developed and led numerous psycho-educational groups for anxiety/panic, depression, stress, chronic pain, social anxiety and assertiveness.
As a Psychotherapist trained in Mindfulness, Cognitive, and Dialectical Behavioural Therapies, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life. When emotions become too painful and overwhelming, regain control through the skills from Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.