Dr. Farzad Zare-Bawani

Ph.D., Registered Psychologist (clinical); Associate Professor of Psychology

Dr. Farzad Zare-Bawani is a practicing Clinical Psychologist with Child and forensic specialty, and Associate Professor of Psychology at Concordia University of Edmonton. Dr. Zare-Bawani works with a wide range of clients, including families, couples, children, and adults. He has extensive experience in both therapy and assessment in multicultural community environments and with multi-lingual clients.

In addition to English, Dr. Zare-Bawani provides psychological services in French (only in selected cases) and Persian.

In his practice, he provides services to clients with the following issues:

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Couples, marriage, and family conflict

  • Parenting intervention

  • Attachment Disorders and childhood trauma

  • Emotional difficulties related to stress or to trauma in later life

  • Conduct Disorders, aggression, paraphilia, and delinquency

  • Eating Disorders

  • Neurodevelopmental Disorders including Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, and Intellectual

  • Developmental Disorder (intellectual disability)

  • Specific Learning Disorders

  • Personality Disorders

  • Substance use and addiction

  • Suicidality and Self-harm

  • Chronic pain management

Dr. Zare-Bawani uses a framework largely based on Object Relations Theory and Existential Psychology. He is proficient in the use of Play Therapy with children and Art Therapy with children, youth, and adults. In the area of assessment, Dr. Zare-Bawani accepts referrals for:

  • Forensic Risk/Need/Responsivity assessment for violent and sexual recidivism

  • Forensic Risk/Need/Threat assessment for violent extremism

  • General Diagnostic Assessment for Children and Adults

  • Assessment of Autism Spectrum Disorder and Neurodevelopmental Disorders

  • Child Psychosocial Assessment

  • Child Psycho-educational Assessment

  • Parenting Assessment (notwithstanding Practice Note 8)

  • Practice Note 7, Family Intervention and Voice of the Child assessment for the Family Court of Law

  • Competency assessment

 

Christie Ladouceur

M.C., Registered Psychologist

Christie Ladouceur is a  Métis Registered Psychologist who is fully bilingual in French and English. As a member of the Indigenous community, Christie has worked extensively with First Nations and Métis communities and youth. She has also worked with school boards and Children’s Services. Christie works with a broad range of clients including, children, youth, and adults. Christie has extensive experience providing therapy and assessment for a diverse range of individual and family issues from a holistic and client focused perspective. In her practice, she works from a culturally sensitive approach and integrates various therapeutic techniques to meet client needs. She strives to foster a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space for clients to find healing and growth. 

In her practice, Christie provides services to clients with the following concerns:

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Trauma

  • Women’s Issues

  • Indigenous Issues

  • Attachment disorders and childhood trauma

  • Grief and Loss

  • Neurodevelopmental Disorders

  • Child and adult psychosocial needs

  • Child and adult psychoeducational needs

 

Heather Gautreau

M.Ed., Registered Provisional Psychologist

I approach my therapeutic practice with the understanding that each person does their best with the resources available to them. I am a Registered Provisional Psychologist in Alberta, and a sessional instructor in psychology at Concordia University of Edmonton. My professional experience includes psychological assessment, and guiding families caring for children who have experienced trauma, loss, grief, social and emotional challenges, and/or FASD. In my practice, I come alongside individuals who are navigating personal challenges, family transitions, and complex circumstances. I believe that people are capable of positive change, and I have seen how strength can emerge in the midst of struggle. I offer you a safe and welcoming space where you can heal and engage in personal growth.