Victoria Steadman,

Hons. B.A., M.A., Applied Psychology

Clinical Associate/ Psychometrist

WSIB Team Lead

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I strongly believe that working in a helping profession is a huge part of my life’s purpose. My journey in psychology began at Nipissing University, where I earned my bachelor’s degree in psychology with a minor in sociology. In 2017, I joined the Diagnostic Sleep Clinic in North Bay as a sleep technologist, where my interest in sleep psychology blossomed. This passion led me to pursue a master’s degree at Laurentian University, where I focused on studying sleep and clinical psychology. Since 2022, I've worked as a supervised Clinical Associate at Bay Psychology, with aspirations to become a Psychological Associate within our practice. I also work as the Team Lead for our Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) portfolio, helping Ontario workers recovering from workplace injuries.

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Services I offer include individual and group psychotherapies, as well as diagnostic assessments. I consider my approach to be eclectic and person-centered, integrating various techniques into my treatment model while ensuring they're evidence-based and aligned with ethical standards. Your safety, informed consent, and access to gold standards in psychological care are very important to me.

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Within my practice, I take a trauma-informed approach and incorporate Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), self-compassion, and humanistic psychology interventions. I'm also trained in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and Prolonged Exposure, with additional expertise in working with First Responder populations. Some of my areas of specialty include sleep issues, trauma, anxiety, and depression. I view psychology as an ever-changing field and am continuously engaged in training and consultation to stay well-informed of new developments. I would describe my therapeutic style as being driven by empathy, empowerment, and mutual respect. Collaboration in therapy is key, and I am always working to make sure to foster a therapeutic environment that meets your unique needs.

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To share a little bit about myself outside of work, I cherish time with loved ones and pets and have many hobbies such as video games, playing the piano and guitar, volleyball, reading, baking, and painting. I am a die-hard music lover and take pride in the vinyl record collection I have curated over the last several years.

 

Above all, I believe in the resilience of the human spirit and that we all have the strength to overcome suffering, no matter how helpless we might feel. It is not only an important commitment but also an honour and a privilege for me to work collaboratively with my clients to help them meet their goals and feel supported in their healing journey. I look forward to working with you!

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