Dr. Meagan Smith
Registered Psychologist working with Children, Adolescents, Families
My Practice
I have a small private practice in North Vancouver, which I began in September, 2000. Prior to that, I worked as a Psychologist in Ontario, from 1994-1999. My current practice focuses on:
Psycho-educational assessments for children, adolescents, and young adults: Assessments of cognitive, academic, emotional and/or behavioural functioning are helpful in clarifying issues such as school problems, learning disabilities, memory problems, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), giftedness, developmental delays, and intellectual disabilities.
Occasionally, I am able to offer psychotherapy and supportive counselling for child and family clients.
I strive to provide a warm, friendly, and helpful environment. My therapy approach is goal-directed and draws upon cognitive-behavioural techniques. I have a background in psychological research and prefer to utilize research-proven methods. I seek out educational opportunities to add to my knowledge base and keep myself up-to-date.
General Information
Location: My office is located at Lonsdale and 12th in North Vancouver, on bus routes and with ample street or onsite pay parking.
Appointment Times: I work Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 9:30 am to 5 pm. There may be a waitlist for psycho-educational assessments.
Fees: The hourly fee is $160. Fees are in accordance with recommendations made by the B.C. Psychological Association. I am able to negotiate sliding-scale fees where appropriate. Many individuals have coverage for psychological services under their private health insurance plans. Fees not covered by insurance are tax deductible as a medical expense. Payment can be made by cash, cheque, or credit card.
Psycho-educational Assessments: Assessments are completed through a process involving interviews, face-to-face testing, take-home questionnaires, scoring of test responses, personal feedback, school liaison, and provision of a lengthy written report. A flat rate fee is agreed upon before beginning the assessment, based on my hourly rate, and typical time of completion of 8-13 hours, depending on age/grade level. The rate may vary for assessment questions which are more straightforward, or more complex than is typical. Please call for more information. On occasion, an abbreviated, or 'screening' assessment will meet a client's needs.
Confidentiality: For assessments and psychotherapy, confidentiality is strictly upheld. Information may be released to other professionals only with your written consent. More details regarding confidentiality and its limits will be available to clients when they read and sign a consent form at their first session.
MY BACKGROUND
Education:
-Honours B.A. in Psychology, McGill University, 1987
-Ph.D in Clinical Psychology, State University of New York at Stony Brook, 1993
Employment:
-Research Project Coordinator, Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, 1992-1994
-Psychologist & Researcher, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (formerly Clarke Institute of Psychiatry), Toronto, 1994-1999
-Private Practice, Toronto, 1997-1999
-Psychologist, Maples Adolescent Centre, Burnaby, 2000-2001
-Private Practice, North Vancouver, 2000-present
Teaching and Supervision
-Practicum Supervisor and Dissertation Supervisor, Dept. of Psychology, York University, Toronto, 1995-2000
-Practicum Supervisor, Dept. of Applied Psychology and Human Development, and Dissertation Supervisor, Dept. of Cognitive Science, University of Toronto, 1997-2000
-Clinical Associate, Dept. of Psychology, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, 2001-present
Professional Memberships
-Registered Clinical Psychologist, Ontario, 1994-1999
-Registered Psychologist, British Columbia, 2000-present (Registration # 1454)
-Member of: Canadian Psychological Association, British Columbia Psychological Association, Learning Disabilities Association of Vancouver, Learning Disabilities Association of America, Gifted Children's Association of BC, International Dyslexia Association
Workshops Recently Attended
2005: Survival Tips for the Ethical Psychologist Working with Children and Youth (Children and Women's Health Centre)
2006: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy with Children and Adolescents, with Robert Friedberg
Ethical, Competent and Safe Practice with Children and Youth, with Pierre Ritchie
2007: Ethics and Cultural Diversity, with Melba Vasquez (College of Psychologists of BC)
A Neurodevelopmental Perspective on Learning Disabilities with Mel Levine
Anxiety Disorders in Children with Sarah Newth and Necchia DeKruyger
Dyslexia and Inclusion with Gavin Reid
Treating Children and Adolescents with ADD with Ed Hallowell
Disability Tax Credit for Individuals with Learning Disabilities, with Mike Campagne
Autism to Aspergers with Peter Tanguay
2008: Psychology Ethics, BC Children's Hospital
Ethical Issues in School Psychology, with S. Jacob
WAIS-IV: Differences and Developments, with Marie-Josee Gendron
Academic Interventions using a Cognitive Processing Approach, with Jack Naglieri
Gifted Children's Association of BC Annual Conference
CHADD (Children and Adults with ADD) Annual Conference
Workshops Recently Presented
-Psycho-educational Assessments for Children: What You Need to Know (West Van Continuing Ed, Oct. 2004)
-Psychological-Educational Assessments for Children (REACH Learning Centre, Feb. 2006)
-Anxiety in Children (Cleveland School PAC, April, 2008)
Dr. Meagan Smith, R. Psych.
300-1200 Lonsdale Avenue
North Vancouver, BC
V7M 3H6
Phone: 604-506-9472
Fax: 604-990-0054
Please call if you would like further information. I look forward to hearing from you! Dr. Meagan Smith