Alexander Beckford
M.Sc. Clinical Psychology
Psychotherapy Intern

I am a licensed counsellor with the OCCOQ and am in the process of obtaining my Psychotherapy permit with the l’ordre des psychologues du Quebec (OPQ). I hold a Masters of Science (M.Sc.) in Clinical Psychology and a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology from Concordia University. 

I have expertise in treating depression, anxiety, Borderline Personality Disorder, family issues,
relationship challenges, emotional-regulation difficulties, low self-esteem, early life trauma, PTSD, life stress, anger management, psychological well-being, and workplace issues.

 

I have extensive internship training at the Argyle Institute in Psychodynamic Therapy. I have additional training focused on Mindfulness, Person-Centered Therapy, Cognitive-Behavior Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy, ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), Solution-Focused Therapy, EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy), Gestalt Therapy and Integrative Therapy. My psychotherapeutic approach is integrative and I use blended techniques to address each individual’s unique situation. I am currently undergoing more extensive training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy. 

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I am very knowledgeable about multiculturalism, encompassing Asian, Latin American, Afro-American and Caribbean, European, Indigenous, and Arabic cultures. In addition to English and French, I also speak Brazilian Portuguese. I provide individual therapy to adults and adolescents (14+) in a humanistic context by
providing a safe space for individuals to share their stories, achieve self-awareness and acquire strategies to overcome their life challenges.

 

Qualifications:

M.Sc., Capella University

B.A. Psychologie, Université Concordia

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Specific Areas of Expertise

•  Anxiety

•  Depression

•  Emotional regulation difficulties

•  Anger management issues

•  Problems in early life experience

•  Self-esteem

•  Personal growth and development

•  Interpersonal issues, including communication and assertiveness

•  Relationship distress

•  Trauma, loss, and grief

•  Work-related difficulties

•  Stress management, burnout