Dr. Liebman, received her PhD from the University of Rochester and is registered with the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analyists of Ontario. She is also licensed in the state of Massachusetts. She works with adolescents, adults and couples and has expertise in neuropsychological assessment as well as individual and group evidence-based treatments for trauma, dissociation, eating disorders, self harm/suicidality and substance use. Her specialty is the treatment of trauma-related risk behaviours and she has training in evidence based practices such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Eating Disorders, Conjoint Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for PTSD (CBCT). Her treatment is integrative and incorporates cognitive behavioural, emotion-focused and psychodynamic elements into a holistic and client-centered treatment plan. She provides treatment for relationship problems, gender and sexuality concerns, and major life transitions. Dr. Liebman completed her predoctoral internship at Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, and was a staff psychologist in the Eating Disorder Clinical and Research Program there. Dr. Liebman is also an adjunct professor at Toronto Metropolitan University where her research focuses on mechanisms of comorbidity between trauma and risk taking behaviors, treatment development for comorbid trauma-based conditions, and the dissemination and implementation of evidence based trauma-informed treatments. She trains and consults in the area of trauma-informed care and delivery of trauma-focused treatments throughout the US and Canada. Dr. Liebman is a board member of the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies. she is a member of the Canadian and American Psychological Associations, and the Ontario Psychological Association.

Fees and Payment: Psychological services are not covered by OHIP. Most extended healthcare plans offer some coverage for seeing a Psychologist. For a 50-minute session, my fee is $275 for individual therapy and $300 for couple therapy. Payment can be made by credit cards or e-transfers. On payment, a receipt will be provided which can be submitted to your healthcare plan for reimbursement.

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How I Work

My approach is collaborative, affirmative, and grounded in respect for each person’s unique experiences and identities. Our lives are shaped by many factors, including our relationships, cultural backgrounds, communities, and the broader environments in which we live. I strive to create a space where all parts of you are welcome. My goal is to help you develop a deeper understanding of your experiences, strengthen your relationships, and cultivate a greater sense of authenticity, self-compassion, and wellbeing.

Many struggles that bring people to therapy leave us feeling disconnected, stuck, or uncertain about how to move forward. With 8 years of training in providing psychological services, I help you understand your experiences with compassion and curiosity, identify patterns that may no longer be serving you, and build on your existing strengths to create meaningful and lasting change.

Who I Am

I am a clinical psychologist (supervised practice) registered with the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario. I received my PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. I have been a postdoctoral fellow at Yale University and the University of Toronto. Throughout my education, I have specialized in working with individuals who experience trauma-related difficulties, anxiety disorders, disordered eating, and various relationship concerns. I also work with couples where one or both members are affected by a mental health condition, issues of infidelity, and struggles with high conflict. I have worked in inpatient and outpatient hospitals, community clinic, and private practice settings with adults, seniors, and couples. I have also provided psychotherapy supervision to doctoral trainees in clinical psychology and psychiatry residents. I have delivered psychotherapy in both English and Mandarin Chinese.

I conduct research on how interpersonal relationships and our neurophysiological systems affect each other, and on how to leverage clinical interventions to promote both relational and brain-body wellbeing. Through research, practice, and clinical education, I aspire to decrease mental health stigma and promote access and equity in mental health services.

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