Dr. Alana Cook
Office Address
Suite 718 - 2525 Willow Street
Vancouver, V5Z3N8
Phone (Work):
I provide therapy and assessment services in and around Vancouver, BC.
For information about my services and how to contact me visit my psychological services page: https://cookpsychservices.com.
TREATMENT
I provide individual cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) for depression and anxiety as well as trauma, anger, substance use disorder. I also provide treatment for psychotic and bipolar disorders, and problematic personality traits. I has an interest in working with people struggling with interpersonal or workplace conflict.
I provide treatment through Changeways Clinic: https://www.changeways.com
Please contact Changeways for information on my waitlist for therapy.
ASSESSMENT
I provide psychological and psycholegal (forensic) assessments. Psycholegal assessments include independent psychological examinations (what are sometimes termed independent medical examinations or IME) and assessments of risk for future violent offending and future sexual violent offending.
BACKGROUND
I completed my PhD in clinical and forensic psychology at Simon Fraser University and my Masters in clinical psychology at Pacific University in Oregon.
My work involves clinical services, teaching, and research related to psychology and psychology-law. I currently hold positions as a Registered Psychologist for the Forensic Psychiatric Service Commission, as a Adjunct Faculty in the Department of Psychology at Simon Fraser University, as a Clinical Instructor for the Department of Psychiatry at the University of British Columbia, and as an Instructor for the Justice Institute of British Columbia.
I continue to be active in contributing to the scientific and professional literature on mental health, policy, and professional development of psychologists. I also remain active in professional service and as a reviewer for journals in her area of practice.
Primary Areas of Practice
Adult Assessment
Medicolegal-Personal Injury
Risk for Reoffending
Adult Treatment
PTSD/Adult Trauma
Anxiety Disorders - Other
Addictions
Antisocial or Narcissistic Personality
Schizophrenia
Bipolar
Depression
Anger Management
Stress Management
Sexual Assault
Sexual Abuse
Client Considerations
First Nations
Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgender
Developmentally Delayed
Approaches used: