Pascal Okorie, C.Psych. Assoc.

I have practiced in the areas of clinical, forensic and counseling psychology for over 10 years and have a wide breadth of experience working with visible minorities, indigenous peoples and multicultural individuals. My practice experiences include working on First Nation Reserves in various capacities, including as mental health and addictions supervisor, Indian Residential Schools program; providing mental health services to Corrections Canada, and Health Canada. I have also worked at different mental health establishments, including Saskatchewan Psychiatric Hospital, Battlefords Union Hospital Mental Health Centre and Saskatchewan Health Authority. In my forensic role I worked with youth, young adults and families involved in the justice system. At CBT Associates, I work with adolescents/youth, young adults, adults and families who are experiencing various mental health challenges, including trauma (intergenerational trauma), grief and loss, generalized anxiety and depression, suicide and ideations, different forms of addiction, work-life balance difficulties, relationship difficulties, among others. One of my fundamental treatment models is rooted in the belief that phenomenological (subjective) experiences are important in dealing with mental health challenges, and that everyone presents with unique sociocultural experiences in their pursuit of self-actualization. I am a strong advocate of culture sensitive/culture-oriented interventions, and individually tailored approaches to mental wellness. In my work I integrate research informed/evidence based multimodal approaches that include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-informed Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, Solution-focused therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness, Interpersonal therapy, the Risk Need Responsivity model, among others. I also conduct various psychological evaluations. I am a member of the College of Psychologists of Ontario, Saskatchewan College of Psychologists, Ontario Psychological Association, International Association of Forensic Mental Health Services. Away from work, I enjoy playing tennis, soccer and watching hockey. I am a community mentor of youth and young adults, a Habitat for Humanity volunteer, community and church volunteer and an avid explorer of nature. Clinician competencies: • ADHD • Adjustment Issues • Alcohol Abuse • Anger • Anxiety/Generalized Anxiety Disorder • Behavioural Management for Children • Body Image/ Body Dysmorphia • Burnout • Chronic Disease Management • Depression/Major Depressive Disorder/Dysthymia • Diagnostic Assessment • Dissociative Disorders • Eating Disorders • Emotion Regulation • Encopresis/Enuresis • Erectile Dysfunction • Gender Dysphoria • Grief/Loss • Health Anxiety • Hypertension • Insomnia/Sleep Problems • Internet Addiction • Migraines • Motor Vehicle Accidents • Non-Substance/Behavioural Addictions • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder • Pain Management • Panic Disorder • Parental Coaching/Support • Perfectionism • Performance Anxiety • Phobias • Procrastination • Relationship issues • Religious/Spiritual Concerns • Return to Work/WSIB • Seasonal Affective Disorder • Selective Mutism • Self-Esteem • Self-Harm • Separation Anxiety • Sexual Dysfunction • Smoking Cessation • Social Anxiety • Stress • Substance Use • Suicidality • Test Anxiety • Trauma/PTSD • Anxiety/mood med withdrawal Populations served: • Adolescents • Adults • Caregivers • Families • First Responders • Indigenous Communities • Multicultural Communities • LGBTQIAS2+ community • Older Adults (65+) • Return to Work/WSIB Clients • Visible Minorities Treatment modalities: • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy • Attachment Therapy • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia • Cognitive Processing Therapy • Compassion Therapy • Dialectical Behavior Therapy • Emotion Focused Therapy • Exposure and Response Prevention • Internal Family Systems • Mindfulness Therapy • Narrative Therapy • Schema Therapy • Solutions Focused Treatment • Trauma Informed Treatment • BIPOC Treatment Please note that our associates work with many presenting issues, some of which are not listed in this biography. Please speak with our intake team at 416-363-4228 for more information.