Business Details
13 Years
experience
Trusted Psychological Services in Ottawa
Anchor Psychological Services was founded in 2013 by Drs. Mayman and Henderson to address gaps in specialized outpatient treatment for eating disorders. Our practice combines evidence-based therapies with family-centered care, offering psychological services, psycho-educational assessments, and dietitian support for children, youth, adults, and families. We specialize in Emotion Focused Family Therapy (EFFT) and Emotion Coaching, integrating cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and other modalities tailored to individual needs. Our team of registered psychologists and dietitians brings decades of combined experience from institutions like the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario.We emphasize the healing power of families and therapeutic relationships, providing tools to overcome mental health challenges across the lifespan. Our services include individual, group, and family therapy, parent consultations, and comprehensive assessments for learning disabilities and developmental disorders. We operate in-person and virtual settings, prioritizing accessibility while maintaining rigorous professional standards through affiliations with Carleton University and provincial regulatory bodies.
Services
Psychological Therapy
Psycho-Educational Assessments
Dietitian Services
Emotion Focused Family Therapy
Eating Disorder Treatment
Details
- Year established: 2013
Highlights and features
- Our team includes registered psychologists with decades of clinical experience from leading hospitals
- We specialize in Emotion Focused Family Therapy for eating disorders across the lifespan
- Offer comprehensive psycho-educational assessments and evidence-based treatments like CBT and DBT
- Provide integrated care combining psychological services with specialized dietitian support
- Deliver both in-person and virtual therapy sessions for greater accessibility
What people say
Compassionate care
Evidence-based treatments
Family-centered approach
Expertise in eating disorders
Thorough assessments
Services
Psychological Therapy
Our psychological therapy services address anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and family conflicts using evidence-based approaches. We offer individual, group, and family sessions tailored to each client's needs. Our therapists combine cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and emotion-focused techniques to help clients build coping skills and emotional resilience.
Psycho-Educational Assessments
Comprehensive psycho-educational assessments identify learning disabilities, ADHD, and giftedness in children and youth. Our psychologists use standardized testing to evaluate cognitive functioning and academic skills. The assessment process includes feedback sessions and post-assessment support to implement recommended educational accommodations and interventions.
Dietitian Services
Specialized dietitian services address eating disorders, disordered eating, and pediatric feeding challenges. Our registered dietitians provide personalized nutrition plans and meal support. We help clients develop healthy relationships with food through evidence-based interventions that address both physical and emotional aspects of eating concerns.
Emotion Focused Family Therapy
EFFT empowers families to support loved ones recovering from mental health challenges. Parents learn recovery coaching and emotion coaching techniques to help children manage symptoms. This approach works even when children aren't directly participating in treatment, focusing on strengthening family bonds to facilitate healing.
Eating Disorder Treatment
Our interdisciplinary eating disorder program combines psychological therapy with dietitian support. We treat clients across the lifespan using dialectical behavior therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and intuitive eating approaches. Treatment plans address co-occurring conditions like depression and anxiety while building long-term recovery skills through individual and family sessions.
People
Dr. Katherine Henderson
Co-founder and Co-director
Registered psychologist with 20+ years experience in eating disorders. Former Clinical Director at CHEO. Adjunct professor at Carleton University. Developer of emotion-focused family therapy models.
Dr. Shari Mayman
Co-founder and Co-director
Clinical psychologist with expertise in eating disorders and family therapy. Trained professionals across Canada. Researcher in emotional regulation and family-based treatments for mental health.
Dr. Sandy Erb
Registered Psychologist
Specializes in anxiety, depression, and psychological assessments. Uses evidence-based approaches like CBT and DBT. Experienced in evaluating ADHD, learning disabilities, and autism spectrum disorder.
Dr. Alex Irwin
Registered Psychologist
Provides therapy for anxiety, depression, and eating disorders. Specializes in psychoeducational assessments. Uses cognitive-behavioral and emotion-focused approaches. LGBTQ+ affirming care provider.
Ta Babic
Registered Dietitian
Specializes in eating disorders and pediatric feeding challenges. Provides nutrition therapy for weight restoration and disordered eating. Uses compassionate, evidence-based approaches to improve relationships with food.
Questions
What services does Anchor Psychological Services offer?
We provide psychological therapy, psycho-educational assessments, dietitian services, and specialized eating disorder treatment using Emotion Focused Family Therapy for all ages.
Are services available for adults?
While we currently have a closed waitlist for adult psychological services, our dietitian services remain open to adults seeking nutrition support for eating concerns.
Do you offer virtual appointments?
Yes, we offer both in-person and virtual therapy sessions to accommodate client needs across Ontario.
What makes your eating disorder treatment unique?
Our interdisciplinary approach combines psychological therapy, dietitian support, and family involvement using Emotion Focused Family Therapy tailored to each client's needs.
Are assessments available for children?
Yes, we provide psycho-educational assessments for children and youth to evaluate learning disabilities, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, and giftedness.
