DR. ERIN O'FARRELL
Dr. O’Farrell is a Clinical, Rehabilitation, and Neuropsychologist who completed her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at the University of Ottawa and her pre-doctoral residency at the University of Manitoba. She received her undergraduate degree in Neuroscience from Carleton University and holds a Master’s degree in Neuroscience from McMaster University.
Dr. O’Farrell provides neuropsychological assessment and treatment services to adults and older adults, including for those with neurological conditions related to:
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Traumatic brain injury/concussion
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Stroke
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Dementia
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Medical and neurological conditions (e.g., tumour, multiple sclerosis, etc.)
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Psychological conditions (e.g., depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, etc.)
Dr. O’Farrell also provides psychological assessment and treatment services to adults experiencing a broad range of psychological and disability related concerns, including depression, anxiety (e.g., generalized anxiety, panic, social anxiety, specific phobias), obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress, pain, and adjustment to illness/disability.
Dr. O’Farrell primarily uses a cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) approach but has experience in other evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including mindfulness and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). She also has experience with neurocognitive rehabilitation, including attention and memory training. She believes in the importance of working collaboratively with her clients throughout the assessment and therapeutic process to adapt and adjust goals, treatment plans, and therapeutic orientations as needed to provide the best treatment for each individual client.