Our Team
Dr. Cassandra Deren
Ph.D., Registered Psychologist
I am a registered psychologist in Alberta. My Doctorate is in Counselling Psychology. My specialty areas are clinical and forensic practice with youth and adults in community, hospital-based, and justice-involved settings. I have been working in the field of psychology for over 15 years.
I provide individual therapy including the following:
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT)
My areas of practice include:
Depression and Mood Problems
Anxiety Disorders
Bipolar Disorder
Emotion Regulation Challenges
Personality Spectrum and Related Disorders
Forensic Concerns (e.g. risk reduction)
Psychotic Disorders
I also offer comprehensive psychological assessments to inform treatment planning, and address referral questions in both clinical and forensic contexts.
Personality Assessment
Cognitive Assessment
General Mental Health
Differential Diagnosis
My approach to assessment is both evidence-based and deeply supportive. I focus on providing a thorough, accurate understanding while ensuring the process itself offers personal insight, growth, and a sense of empowerment. Each assessment is designed to be not only informative, but also meaningful and therapeutic.
In all of my work, I focus on building a collaborative, respectful therapeutic relationship and tailoring interventions to each person’s goals, strengths, and circumstances to support meaningful and sustainable change.
