Dr. Susan Goldsmith
Dr. Susan Goldsmith graduated with her doctorate from the University of Victoria. She has over 25 years of experience, which includes work as a school psychologist, therapist at mental health facilities, and a Registered Psychologist (#01109) in private practice. For over 25 years, she has treated children, teens, adults and couples. Dr. Susan Goldsmith has also been certified as a Clinical Trauma Professional with International Association of Trauma Professionals, including EMDR.
Our Associates
Dr. Goldsmith’s practice includes several associates with different areas of expertise. Our goal is to offer you or your loved ones appropriate support and counseling when you need it. Prompt treatment by one of our professionals will facilitate the healing process
Dr. Zohreh Behboodi
Dr. Zohreh Behboodi’s experience over the past 25 years has been with individuals, couples, family counseling, and other relationship issues. Her approach is primarily Cognitive Behavioral and she focuses on the present. Her special interest is in the area of anxiety, depression, grief, adult survivors of childhood trauma , physical and sexual abuse, where she uses the EMDR technique to resolve scars from past traumatic issues that have a negative impact on the present thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Dr. Behboodi is a Registered Psychologist (#01424) with a PhD from University of Wales Britain , and she taught Psychology courses for 12 years at Iran Medical Science University, where she also had a busy private practice. Dr. Behboodi has worked with a broad range of different cultures, religions, and race backgrounds including First Nations, gay, lesbian, transgender and others. She also has been certified as a Clinical Trauma Professional with International Association of Trauma Professionals.
Dr. Kaitlyn Goldsmith
Dr. Kaitlyn Goldsmith graduated with her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology in 2018. Her primary approach is in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, but she is also trained in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). She also has expertise in sexuality including sexual dysfunction and couples sexual issues. Dr. Goldsmith completed her predoctoral residency in Clinical Health Psychology at the University of Manitoba (Max Rady College of Medicine, Winnipeg), which included rotations in Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Eating Disorders, Chronic Pain, Women's Health, and Inpatient and Outpatient Psychiatric Assessment. She has experience working with adolescents, adults, and couples. Dr. Goldsmith also teaches in the Department of Psychology at the University of British Columbia (UBC, Vancouver) and is currently a Clinical Instructor at UBC Medical School. She has published several scholarly articles and book chapters in the area of sexual health and well-being.
Dr. Mélanie Dauphin
Dr. Mélanie Dauphin graduated with her Psy.D. in Psychology from l’Université de Moncton in 2015. She is a registered psychologist (CPBC #2813). Dr. Dauphin has worked in private practice in both New-Brunswick and Ontario, before relocating to British Columbia. She has also worked in accessibility counselling and as a course director at York University’s Glendon Campus (Toronto, ON). Dr. Dauphin works with an adult population and has a special interest in Anxiety Disorders. She enjoys working with a wide variety of clients including those who are seeking to improve their assertiveness skills and perfectionism. Dr. Dauphin’s primary approach is Cognitive Behavioural. However, she believes in using the approaches that best suit her client’s needs.
Registered Clinical Counsellor - Kamyani Bansal
I have always been passionate about working with people, so I decided to study something where I can come in direct contact with people, and I did my Masters of Arts (psychology) from Panjab University, India. After working for almost 8 years back home, I decided to move to Canada in 2016 with a dream to become a RCC. It seemed difficult but not impossible when I figured that my masters from India is equivalent to the Canadian requirements. During this journey to become RCC I got the opportunity to work with Teens with Autism in group homes and school settings and this made me more enlightened and eager to work with families who have been facing challenges to handle stress about how to deal with their family members with special needs. As I was an addiction counselor in India, my experience as a counselor includes working with clients who have struggles with addiction and mental health issues in a hospital setting, I am truly invested in my clients well being. Whether it's the daily challenges of life that have you overwhelmed , or a life event that has flipped your life upside down, I am here to support and guide you through. I have experience and expertise in working with a variety of presenting concerns, but not limited to grief & loss, depression, anxiety, trauma, OCD, self-harm and PTSD. I work across all demographics, currently working with youth and adults.
Registered Clinical Counsellor - Nilsana Charkhandeh, Ph.D.
She graduated with a doctorate degree in Clinical & Psychology of Child Development from the University of Putra Malaysia, recognized certificates in the University of Toronto in 2013. She has over 15 years experiences as mental health services to work with family, Adult, Children and Communities as Registered Clinical Counsellor (# 19229) in private practice.
She uses multiple techniques based on unique client needs, such as behavior therapy, art therapy, safe & sound protocols after family drawing evolutions for kids, EMDR and CBT, Hypnotherapy for treating Trauma symptoms and emotional transitions. She is providing service in English & Farsi languages.