Business Details
Registered Clinical Psychologist in Kitchener
As a registered clinical psychologist with over 25 years of experience serving adults in Kitchener-Waterloo, I specialize in clinical and rehabilitation psychology. My practice focuses on providing psychological assessment and psychotherapy tailored to individual needs, addressing challenges such as anxiety, depression, chronic pain, and neurodevelopmental conditions. Since earning my PhD at the University of Waterloo, I have worked in hospital settings including Peel Memorial Hospital and Grand River Hospital, where I gained expertise in treating complex mental health cases. Adapting to the pandemic, I transitioned to virtual sessions via video or phone, maintaining strong therapeutic connections while prioritizing client safety.My approach emphasizes collaboration, helping clients understand themselves better and develop strategies to overcome obstacles. I integrate techniques from psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and mindfulness traditions, offering personalized treatment plans that empower clients to achieve their goals. My commitment to professional excellence is reflected in my registration with the College of Psychologists of Ontario and memberships in the Ontario Psychological Association and American Psychological Association. I strive to provide accessible, compassionate care that addresses both longstanding and emerging mental health challenges in a changed world.
Services
Psychological Assessment
Psychotherapy
Anxiety Treatment
Depression Counseling
Chronic Pain Management
ADHD Support
ASD Assessment
PTSD Therapy
Relationship Counseling
Workplace Stress Solutions
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of clinical psychology experience in Kitchener-Waterloo
- We provide accessible virtual therapy sessions via video or phone
- Our treatment plans integrate multiple evidence-based therapeutic approaches
- We specialize in complex cases including chronic pain and neurodevelopmental conditions
- Our practice emphasizes collaborative, client-centered care
Services
Psychological Assessment
Comprehensive psychological assessments clarify diagnoses and treatment targets through clinical interviews, testing, and collateral information. This service helps clients understand their cognitive, emotional, and behavioral patterns to develop effective treatment strategies tailored to their specific needs.
Psychotherapy
Collaborative psychotherapy sessions help clients overcome mental health challenges using evidence-based approaches. Treatment integrates psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and mindfulness techniques to address anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and other concerns while respecting client autonomy and pacing.
Anxiety Treatment
Specialized anxiety treatment addresses panic disorders, phobias, and generalized anxiety through targeted interventions. The approach combines cognitive restructuring, exposure techniques, and relaxation training to reduce symptoms while addressing pandemic-related stressors that may exacerbate anxiety conditions.
Chronic Pain Management
This service addresses psychological aspects of chronic pain through behavioral strategies and cognitive interventions. Treatment focuses on improving coping mechanisms, reducing pain-related distress, and enhancing quality of life for clients experiencing persistent physical discomfort.
ADHD Support
Comprehensive ADHD evaluation and treatment for adults includes diagnostic clarification, psychoeducation, and skill-building interventions. The service helps clients develop organizational strategies, improve executive functioning, and address emotional challenges associated with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
People
Dr. Val Daigen
Registered Psychologist
Dr. Daigen is a registered clinical psychologist with over 25 years of experience in Kitchener-Waterloo. Specializing in adult mental health, she integrates multiple therapeutic approaches to address anxiety, depression, chronic pain, and neurodevelopmental conditions through personalized treatment plans.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
I provide psychological assessment and psychotherapy services for adults dealing with anxiety, depression, chronic pain, neurodevelopmental conditions, relationship issues, and pandemic-related stressors.
How do virtual therapy sessions work?
Virtual sessions occur via secure video or phone platforms. After scheduling, you'll receive instructions for accessing sessions from your preferred location while maintaining confidentiality and therapeutic effectiveness.
What areas do you serve?
I primarily serve adults in Kitchener-Waterloo and surrounding Ontario communities through accessible virtual therapy options.
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
I integrate psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and mindfulness techniques tailored to individual needs, emphasizing collaborative treatment planning and skill development.
