MEET DR. SUSAN SERGEANT

    Dr. Susan Sergeant

    Dr. Sergeant has special interests in helping with:

    Fear, anxiety and worry

    Low mood & depression

    Difficulties related to traumatic experiences

    Susan Sergeant is an Associate Director at the Mindful Living Centre. She works in the Oakville clinic, as well as offering virtual sessions. Susan works with adults and adolescents seeking assistance and support in dealing with stressors and other day-to-day challenges.

     

    Dr. Sergeant’s service emphasizes listening to the individual needs and concerns of her clients, sharing ideas about what would help, based on her extensive knowledge of research-based approaches, and working together with her clients to bring about positive change. Her approach is flexible and geared towards the needs and goals of each client. She regularly utilizes intervention techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness, Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).

     

    As a white clinician, she is committed to acknowledging how privilege and systemic inequities can influence assessment and therapy. She continually reflects on her own social location and strives to offer care that is grounded in cultural humility, curiosity, and a deep respect for each person’s unique background and experiences. Her approach is informed by anti-oppressive and trauma-informed frameworks that honour each client’s cultural and personal context.
      
    Dr. Sergeant received a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from York University. Her past professional experiences include positions at the Centre for Mental Health Research, the University of Waterloo Counselling and Psychological Services, the Work, Stress and Health Program at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), the York University Anxiety Research Lab, and the Vanier Centre for Women and Maplehurst Correctional Complex.  Dr. Sergeant is a member of the Ontario Psychological Association.

     

    Hey! Thanks for checking out my profile! I hope everything is going well with the search – I know it’s not an easy one.

    I love what I do for work, and I’d be very happy to touch base with you if you think it would be a good fit. You’re very welcome to call or email, and I look forward to hearing from you. Take care.