Dr. Vermani is a Clinical Psychologist, primarily providing outpatient assessment (psychological, forensic, & vocational) and treatment (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy & Psychotherapy) services at the Stress, Trauma, Anxiety, Rehabilitation, Treatment (S.T.A.R.T.) Clinic for Mood & Anxiety Disorders.  She specializes in working with patients suffering from Trauma/Abuse, Mood and Anxiety Disorders. The client population seen are adults and often present with co-morbid diagnoses and require multifaceted treatment approaches (marriage/family counseling, chronic pain management, cognitive behavioural therapy, vocational counseling, self esteem/assertiveness coaching, etc.).  Dr. Vermani offers a practicum placement that includes training in the administration of psychological, vocational, forensic assessments where one would learn to administer psychometric tests, conduct intake interviews, formulate cases, write assessment reports, and provide feedback to clients.  Students also have the opportunity to observe Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Groups and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction/Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy treatment groups.  Students are often encouraged and given varied opportunities to participate in working on research projects and presenting data at professional conferences or at educational clinic meetings.  Many students who work on research projects often obtain credit for their contribution by being a part of our journal publications.  As well, there is opportunity for students to engage in initiating research interests and be a part of clinic program development, workshops and co-facilitating treatment sessions/activities.

psychological, forensic, & vocational Treatment,Cognitive Behavioural Therapy & Psychotherapy,Mood & Anxiety Disorders