Find a provider

Amanda Ferguson, PhD, M.Ps.

Offers In-person and virtual appointments
  • Psychologist
  • Woman
  • Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars. 5 ratings.
Accepting new patients

Provider's hours

Sunday
Closed
Monday
By appointment only
Tuesday
By appointment only
Wednesday
By appointment only
Thursday
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday
By appointment only
Saturday
Closed

Description

Dr. Ferguson is currently a Senior Research Associate at the University of Cambridge, where she conducts grant-funded research on whether and how technology use impacts trajectories of mental health and well being, particularly in young people. Dr. Ferguson prioritizes a flexible and evidence-based approach to psychological intervention. She sees clients for assessment and treatment of depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, emotions dysregulation, substance use, attention deficit disorder, interpersonal difficulties, family stress, and other issues.

Conditions

  • Addiction
  • ADHD
  • Adjustment disorder
  • Alcohol Abuse
  • Communication
  • Depression
  • Emotion Regulation
  • Grief, loss, bereavement
  • Mood disorders
  • Obsessive- Compulsive (OCD)
  • Panic disorder
  • Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymic Disorder)
  • Post-traumatic stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Quiet Borderline Personality Disorder
  • Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria
  • Self Esteem
  • Social Anxiety Disorder
  • Stopping Smoking
  • Stress
  • Trauma
  • Women's Issues
  • Workplace stress

Services

  • Acceptance and commitment therapy
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy
  • Cognitive processing therapy
  • Culturally sensitive therapy
  • Dialectical behavior therapy
  • Educational assessments
  • Emotionally focused therapy
  • Exposure and response prevention
  • Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Psychological testing and evaluation
  • Psychological therapy
  • Relationship counselling

Clientele

  • Adults (18+)​
  • LGBTQ2+

Languages spoken

  • English

Professional designations

  • Doctorate in Psychology (PhD)
  • Master of Psychology (M.Ps.)

Education

  • PhD University of Toronto Scarborough
  • Postdoctoral Fellow University of Cambridge

Professional associations

  • Ontario College of Psychologists
Facility Information

Summary

At Mind Balance we provide services related to recovery, staying well, navigating transitions and goal attainment. We provide assessment and diagnosis of psychological issues, consultation for workplace issues and training and supervision in CBT and MBCT. Areas of clinician specialty include:

Workplace burnout

Anxiety

Mindfulness meditation

Physician wellness

Issues faced by gifted/talented adults

Depression and relapse prevention

Perinatal and postpartum mental health

Issues common in the legal sector and first responding

ADHD assessment and coaching

Neuropsychological assessment

Business hours

Sunday
Closed
Monday
9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tuesday
9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wednesday
9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thursday
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday
By appointment only

Services & supplies

  • Acceptance and commitment therapy
  • Addictions (assessment/treatment)
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy
  • Cognitive processing therapy
  • Compassion-focused therapy
  • Culturally sensitive therapy
  • Dialectical behavior therapy
  • Educational assessments
  • Emotionally focused therapy
  • Exposure and response prevention
  • Exposure Therapy
  • Feminist therapy
  • Humanistic therapy
  • Integrative therapy
  • Interpersonal psychotherapy
  • Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Post COVID-19 rehabilitation and recovery
  • Prolonged exposure therapy
  • Psychological testing and evaluation
  • Psychological therapy
  • Relational therapy
  • Relationship counselling
  • Trauma informed care
  • Trauma-focused cognitive behavior therapy

Amenities

  • Close to public transit
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wheelchair accessible
Google Map with the provider's location Google Map with the provider's location

Provider's hours

Sunday
Closed
Monday
By appointment only
Tuesday
By appointment only
Wednesday
By appointment only
Thursday
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday
By appointment only
Saturday
Closed

Business hours

Sunday
Closed
Monday
9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tuesday
9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wednesday
9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thursday
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday
By appointment only