Marie-Andrée obtained her doctorate in clinical psychology at the Université de Moncton in 2005. She is a licensed psychologist in the province of New-Brunswick since 2006. 

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Early in her career, Marie-Andrée acquired clinical experience in a hospital setting where she worked with adults presenting various physical and mental conditions. She was also head of the psychology department (2006-2013) at the Dr GL Dumont University Hospital Centre. She subsequently transitioned to full-time private practice in Shediac in 2013 .  

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Marie-Andrée’s clinical approach borrows from motivational principles and is designed to maximize the client's well-being and empowerment. Psychotherapy adheres to the principles of contextual cognitive-behavioral therapy and best practices.  

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Clinical interests and expertise:  

• Health Psychology: chronic pain, chronic illnesses, functional disability, obesity, sleep disorders. 

• Mood disorders 

• Anxiety disorders 

• Trauma 

• Work injuries  

• Stress management 

• Anger management 

• Interpersonal difficulties 

• Issues relating to self-esteem/self-worth 

• Grief 

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Amanda received her master's degree in psychology from the Université de Moncton in 2006. She is a licensed psychologist in the province of NB since May 2009.

 

Amanda began her career in community mental health and psychiatric settings, then transfered to a hospital centre. Those opportunities provided her with experience in treating an adult population suffering from various psychological conditions, both in the general and health psychology fields. Amanda has also operated a part-time private practice since early in her career and gradually transitioned to a full-time practice in Shediac in 2019.

 

Amanda’s main treatment modality is cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), guided by motivational principles, mindfulness and a values-directed approach. However, she strives to offer an individualized treatment plan to her clients, by complementing with elements of other evidence-based practices.

 

Clinical interests and expertise:

• Health psychology (chronic condition, sleep issues, psychosocial management of diabetes, and problematic eating behaviors)

• Mood disorders

• Anxiety disorders

• Adult ADHD (evaluation and management)

• Professional burnout/work issues

• Personal and family stress

• Personal growth/self-esteem

• Trauma

• Grief and loss

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