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Dr. Beth McConnell, Ph.D., C.Psych

Psychologist

Over the course of her career, Dr. Beth McConnell has trained and worked in a variety of mental health and developmental settings, including: The Anxiety Treatment and Research Centre (St. Joseph’s Healthcare, Hamilton, ON), Chedoke McMaster Children’s Hospital (Hamilton, ON) and the Autism Research Unit at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, as well as private practice settings.

Within these settings, she has had the pleasure of working with children, adolescents and adults. Her work also involves collaborating with parents/caregivers to help them overcome challenges and address developmental, behavioural and mental health issues impacting their children.

Dr. McConnell maintains a special interest in the diagnosis and treatment of anxiety and mood disorders, which has led her to pursue ongoing training in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy. She also has a particular interest in the treatment of anxiety in individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders for whom intervention can present a unique set of challenges.

As a psychologist, Beth is committed to providing evidence based, best practice assessment and treatment to children, adults and their families with the goal of supporting them to achieve their treatment goals and positive life experiences.

Education: Masters of Arts in Developmental Psychology, Ph.D. in Clinical Developmental Psychology, License with the College of Psychologists of Ontario