Gita Canaran, M.A., C. Psych.
Clinical Psychologist
Professional Summary
Gita Canaran is a highly skilled clinical psychologist who uses her 20+ years experience to help uniformed and non-uniformed first responders with the often complex and cumulative effects of stress and trauma. She strives to provide a warm and welcoming style and is strongly committed to helping you achieve your personal goals.
Areas of Practice
- Trauma
- Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Operational stress disorder (OSI)
- Anxiety and panic
- Emotional dysregulation
- Psychosis
Treatment Approaches
- Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT)
- Cognitive processing therapy (CPT)
- Eye movement desensitization reprocessing (EMDR)
- Schema-based therapy
- Compassion focussed therapy (CFT)
- Mindfulness
Professional Credentials
- Registered Clinical Psychologist – College of Psychologists of Ontario (CPO)
- Registered trauma therapist – Badge of Life (Canada)
Professional Affiliations
- Adjunct Professor - Department of Psychiatry, Western University
Listed Provider
- London Police Services (LPS)
- Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)
- Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC)
- Project Trauma Support (London)
- Trauma Resource Directory
- Badge of Life
Education
- Master of Arts (M.A.), Clinical Psychology – Lakehead University
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A. Hons), Psychology – McMaster University
Past Professional Positions
- Joseph’s Healthcare (Parkwood Institute) – Treatment and Rehabilitation Program
- Homewood Health Crisis Management Services – Trauma Response Team
- London Health Sciences Centre – WSIB Trauma Specialty Program
- Regional Mental Health Care (St. Thomas) – Crisis and Relapse Prevention Unit
