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SERVICES OFFERED
We are with you every step of the way.
Mariani and Associates offers a wide range of psychological and neuropsychological services to fit your current needs.
We work with clients from adolescents to older adults and offer services tailored to each client's needs. We provide assessment and treatment to adolescents, adults, and older individuals with known or suspected emotional, behavioural, neurological, developmental, academic, and/or cognitive difficulties. Listed below are some of the services we offer.
We offer some services in French and/or Spanish.
Please call our clinic today if you have any questions or if you would like to schedule an appointment.
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NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT
Clinical Neuropsychology is a specialty field within clinical psychology focused on understanding brain function through systematic analysis of brain-behaviour relationships.
A clinical neuropsychologist is a doctoral-level, licensed psychologist with advanced expertise in how behavior and skills are related to brain anatomy and systems. Clinical neuropsychologists use this knowledge in the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and/or rehabilitation of patients with neurologic, medical, neurodevelopmental, and/or psychiatric conditions, as well as other cognitive and learning disorders.
PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT
A psychological assessment involves a combination of psychological procedures, including clinical interviews, observations, questionnaires, and tasks used to better understand an individual’s emotions, personality, and behaviour, and their impact on relationships and functioning at home, school, work, and other environments. These assessments are for individuals with mood, anxiety, conduct, impulse-control, and/or trauma-related problems, personality and interpersonal difficulties, and other psychological concerns. The outcome of a psychological assessment is a diagnosis (if applicable) and evidence-based recommendations for treatment (e.g., psychotherapy, accommodations in the workplace or at school, etc.). Psychological assessments may also be geared to better understand the impact of a workplace accident or a motor vehicle accident and to plan treatment.
PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL ASSESSMENT
A psychoeducational assessment is used to:
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Evaluate individual learning and achievement (reading, writing, and math) difficulties.
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Evaluate strengths and weaknesses
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Identify learning challenges associated with individual learning profiles,
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Predict academic performance
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Assist with planning for an individual’s schooling.
The outcome of a psychoeducational assessment is a diagnosis (if applicable) and evidence-based recommendations for development of an Individualized Education Plan (IEP), Response to Intervention (RTI) approaches, and coordination of additional learning supports and services.
INDIVIDUAL THERAPY
During therapy sessions, our psychologists and therapists will work with you to resolve and apply various methods towards helping you develop balanced thinking and improved behaviours in everyday situations. At our clinic, we are committed to excellence in the provision of evidence-based interventions, including:
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
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Prolonged Exposure Therapy
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Interpersonal Psychotherapy
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Mindfulness training
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Motivational Interviewing
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Behaviour Therapy
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Disability Counselling
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Compensatory Cognitive Strategies Training
Please contact the office to schedule an appointment or to inquire further.
GROUP THERAPY
We offer group therapy opportunities to support a variety of presenting problems, including:
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Managing Anxiety
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Emotional Regulation
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Mindfulness Training
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Understanding Trauma
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Postpartum Depression
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Coping with a Brain Injury
Groups are offered on as an as needed basis. Contact us to discuss what is being offered presently and to register.
CONSULTATION
Mariani and Associates offers consultation, coordination of therapy services, and/or peer mentoring with behaviour therapists, rehabilitation therapists, psychotherapists, and other healthcare professionals. Kindly contact us for more details.
WORKSHOPS AND PRESENTATIONS
Mariani and Associates offer workshops and presentations on various health care matters tailored to your needs.
Some topics previously covered, include:
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The Effects of Stress on the Brain
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Behavioural and Cognitive Effects of Opioids in the Workplace
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Traumatic Brain Injury and Evidence-Based Rehabilitation
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Coping with Persistent Postconcussion Symptoms
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Managing the Adverse Effects of Cancer Treatment
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Brain Tumours
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Strategies for Caregivers of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
OTHER SERVICES
Speech-language pathologists screen, assess, identify, and treat problems with speech sounds, language, literacy, social communication, voice, fluency, cognitive-communication, feeding and swallowing. Occupational therapists promote independence, meaningful occupations, and functional ability to help an individual fulfill daily routines and roles.
These professions work closely with psychologists. If you require these services, we would be happy to connect you with the appropriate professionals.
AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER ASSESSMENT
A specialized Autism Spectrum Disorder Assessment is a specific type of psychological evaluation used to gauge the presence of symptoms related to Autism Spectrum Disorder and the level of functional impairment resulting from these symptoms. The assessment involves a thorough differential diagnosis to evaluate whether there are other psychological disorders or developmental problems that can account or partially account for symptoms. The outcome of a specialized Autism Spectrum Disorder assessment is a diagnosis (if applicable) and evidence-based recommendations for intervention, and coordination of additional supports and services.
Assessments for ASD being requested are for children 12+ and adults.
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