Business Details
Your Trusted Psychologist in Oakville for Mental Health & Forensic Services
Dr Lynn Lightfoot & Assoc is a psychological practice dedicated to providing comprehensive mental health services to individuals, couples, and organizations. With over 25 years of experience, our practice combines clinical expertise with forensic specialization to address a wide range of psychological needs. Our founder, Dr. Lynn Lightfoot, holds a Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Waterloo and is a registered psychologist with multiple professional affiliations, including the Canadian Psychological Association and the American Psychological Association. We offer individual therapy for conditions such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, and substance abuse, alongside specialized forensic services like psychological risk assessments and court-related evaluations. Our capacity assessment services, conducted under the Substitute Decisions Act, help determine an individual's ability to make personal and financial decisions.As a Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB)-approved provider, we prioritize accessible care through flexible payment plans. Our practice extends across the Toronto-Oakville, Hamilton-Niagara, and Midland-Penetanguishene regions, serving both private clients and institutional partners. Dr. Lightfoot's extensive background includes 10 years as a director at the Addiction Research Foundation and authorship of over 50 scientific publications on substance abuse treatment. We maintain rigorous professional standards, including $1,000,000 in liability insurance and ongoing continuing education requirements. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our personalized approach to treatment and assessment services, ensuring clients receive evidence-based, ethical care tailored to their specific needs.
Services
Psychological Assessments
Forensic Psychology
Capacity Assessments
Trauma Therapy
Addiction Counseling
Pain Management
Stress Management
Relationship Counseling
Anxiety Treatment
Depression Therapy
Highlights and features
- 25 years of clinical and forensic psychology experience
- Specialized forensic services for legal and court-related assessments
- Comprehensive capacity evaluations under the Substitute Decisions Act
- WSIB-approved provider with flexible payment options
- Personalized treatment plans based on evidence-based practices
Associations and certifications
- Ontario Psychological Association
- Canadian Psychological Association
- American Psychological Association
- Designated Capacity Assessor
Services
Psychological Assessments
Comprehensive psychological evaluations for adults and adolescents address conditions like anxiety, depression, PTSD, and personality disorders. Our assessments form the basis for personalized treatment plans using evidence-based therapeutic approaches. Services include diagnostic clarification and treatment recommendations tailored to individual needs.
Forensic Psychology
Expert forensic services include psychological risk assessments, court evaluations, and treatment for justice-involved individuals. We provide psycho-legal reports and staff training, specializing in addiction and criminal behavior assessment for legal proceedings and institutional clients.
Capacity Assessments
Designated Capacity Assessor services determine mental capability for personal care and financial decisions under Ontario's Substitute Decisions Act. Assessments cover testamentary capacity, power of attorney validation, and guardianship requirements across multiple regional jurisdictions.
Trauma Therapy
Specialized trauma treatment addresses PTSD and complex trauma through evidence-based modalities. Our approach integrates cognitive-behavioral techniques with personalized coping strategies to help clients process traumatic experiences and rebuild emotional resilience.
Addiction Counseling
Comprehensive addiction treatment programs address substance use disorders and impulse control issues. Services combine individual therapy with behavioral interventions, drawing on our expertise in forensic addiction treatment program development and evaluation.
People
Dr. Lynn Lightfoot
Registered Psychologist
Dr. Lightfoot holds a Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Waterloo and has 25 years of clinical and forensic experience. Former Research Director at Queen's University and director at the Addiction Research Foundation, she specializes in psychological assessment, trauma treatment, and forensic services.
Questions
What psychological services do you offer?
We provide individual therapy for anxiety, depression, PTSD, substance abuse, pain management, and relationship issues. Our forensic services include psychological risk assessments and court-related evaluations.
What are capacity assessments?
Capacity assessments determine an individual's ability to make personal care and financial decisions under Ontario law. We assess testamentary capacity, power of attorney validity, and guardianship requirements.
Are your services covered by insurance?
We are a WSIB-approved provider and accept various payment plans. Check with your insurance provider for coverage details on psychological services.
Do you offer forensic psychology services?
Yes, we provide forensic psychological assessments, risk evaluation reports, and staff training for legal and institutional clients with expertise in addiction and criminal behavior assessment.
What areas do you serve?
Our services cover the Toronto-Oakville region, Hamilton-Niagara area, and Midland-Penetanguishene regions of Ontario for both clinical and forensic psychology needs.
