We are currently accepting new client referrals (you can self refer) for the following:

Individual therapy 
Parent training- individual and group
Professional consultation for individuals and groups
Customized workshops for your group/agency

Services provided by either a registered psychologist ($240)
​or graduate students ($50-$100)
For booking for all services please email: [email protected]​
                                           Dr. Katherine Martinez
 Dr. Katherine Martinez (she/her/hers) is a registered psychologist (2036) in British Columbia with 25 years of experience in clinical work, research, and training. Dr. Martinez was previously a staff member at the Vancouver Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Centre from 2012-2018, and, a partner at The San Francisco Bay Area Center for Cognitive Therapy from 2004-2009. Prior to these positions she worked at Children’s Hospital Oakland, California, and various clinics in New Jersey.  Katherine specializes in cognitive-behavioural assessment and treatment of anxiety, mood, and childhood disorders in youth, provides parenting support to families, conducts workshops, and supervises and mentors bodies of culture interested in healthcare.  She has a long history of working with neuro-diverse clients and is passionate about equity and neuro-affirming care. Finally, she has co-authored the books, Your anxious mind: A teen’s guide to anxiety and panic (Magination Press, 2009) and Getting Comfortable with Uncertainty for Teens (New Harbinger 2022). In addition to her professional work, Katherine is a wife, mother, and pet-mama who is passionate about social justice and anti-oppression work, travel, reading, and the outdoors. 
 
Dr. Martinez is a registrant of the College of Health Care Professionals of British Columbia, and a member of multiple professional organizations. Full list available upon request.

​Lower Cost & ​Sliding Scale Services

We are excited to offer services provided by graduate psychology students who are supervised by Dr. Martinez. Initially, Dr. Martinez works with students to review assessment results and co-create a treatment plan for each new client. Once therapy is underway Katherine Martinez works with the students twice weekly to plan for each session, and then review and revise how each session proceeds. Katherine is intricately involved to ensure both the client and student's needs are met in full and that therapy is successful for each client. Fees are set on a sliding scale of need from $50-$100 per 50 minute session.
​Omer Mustufa
​Omer Mustufa completed his B.Sc. in Psychology and Biology at the University of Toronto in 2019. He is in his third year in the Clinical Psychology doctoral program at Adler University where he recently completed a 1-year assessment-based practicum at Adler Community Health Services (ACHS), working predominantly with young adults struggling with academic and mood-related difficulties. Mr. Mustufa enjoys working with diverse client populations, focusing on anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, and academic difficulties. Omer believes in taking a flexible and collaborative approach with his clients and using evidence-based treatments including cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). He is committed to creating a safe and supportive environment where clients feel heard and understood, and takes a culture-informed approach with his clients.  Outside of work Omer enjoys watching and playing sports, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.
 Yuval Alter​
Yuval Alter Completed his B.A. in Psychology at Reichman University in 2020. Mr. Alter is currently in his fourth year in the Clinical Psychology doctoral program at Adler University where he is working on his thesis examining the relationship between time spent playing different types of video games and an individual’s quality of relationships. Mr. Alter has practical experience in assessment and treatment, working with youth, young adults, and older adults, in college clinics, outreach programs in hospitals, middle schools, high schools, and community centers. He has completed a 1-year assessment practicum at Adler Community Health Services (ACHS) and its associated sites, and a 1-year therapy practicum at the Chilliwack Youth Health Center (CYHC). Mr. Alter works with individuals across the life  span  experiencing a range of mental health difficulties, including various anxiety disorders, ADHD, depression, trauma responses, and suicidality, as well as severe struggles with daily living, meeting personal goals, and communicating effectively with others. Yuval takes a collaborative, encouraging, and hope building approach with clients utilizing evidence-based treatments including cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), Non-Violent Communication (NVC) skills, and mindfulness based techniques. Mr. Alter emphasizes the importance of creating goals that are both aspirational and  realistic, to build a foundation of hope and mastery.