Paola Lake
Psychologist, PhD
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Nanaimo, BC V9S
Not accepting new clients
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I enjoy helping individuals create positive change in their lives and dissolve barriers that interfere with personal success. Therapy provides opportunities to learn how to dissolve troublesome emotions that inter with quality of life and the ability to enjoy the present moment. As a therapist, I enjoy helping people overcome a variety of emotional difficulties, including depression, anxiety, adjustment to life changes, addictions, trauma, grief, pain management, low self-esteem and interpersonal problems. I help people access their inner strength to help cope with life's challenges and I provide coaching for goal achievement.
Therapy approaches I offer include Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive Behavioural (CBT), hypnosis, solution-focussed, and Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR). I provide strategies that you can integrate into your life when faced with personal challenges.
I currently host a podcast called "The Dr. Lake Show", which is a platform that I use to engage in conversations about mental health and well-being. I believe it is important to provide avenues for people to have access to the wisdom and knowledge of both experts and individuals with empowering stories to share.
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Finances
Fees
- Pay by Cash, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Medavie Blue Cross
- Most Extended Plans: Allowable varies with plan
- Veterans Affairs Canada
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Paola Lake
Psychologist, PhD
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of British Columbia / 1699 Paola Lake
- In Practice for 28 Years
- Certificate from Canadian Society of Clinical Hypnosis
- Certificate from College of Psychologists of British Columbia 1699
- Attended University of Saskatchewan
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (250) 999-0508
Paola Lake
Psychologist, PhD
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Mood Disorders
- Coping Skills
- Anxiety
Expertise
- Addiction
- Anger Management
- Child
- Chronic Pain
- Depression
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Eating Disorders
- Emotional Disturbance
- Grief
- Life Coaching
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Peer Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Substance Use
- Trauma and PTSD
- Weight Loss
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (250) 999-0508
Paola Lake
Psychologist, PhD
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
I also speak
Italian
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
I also speak
Italian
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- EMDR
- Gestalt
- Hypnotherapy
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Please note that services provided are online only
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Paola Lake
Psychologist, PhD
Location
Call for a free consultation now - (250) 999-0508
Paola Lake
Psychologist, PhD