Donna Akman, PhD

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Description

Dr. Akman is a clinical and counselling psychologist with nearly 30 years of experience, registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Toronto and has worked extensively with individuals, couples, and families. Her work focuses on how factors like gender roles, culture, socioeconomic status, and trauma impact mental health. For 25 years, she worked at CAMH, primarily in the Women’s Program, offering trauma-informed care and training. Now in full-time private practice, Dr. Akman uses an integrative, client-centred, and emotion-focused approach

Summary

York Region CBT is a private psychology practice located in Vaughan, Ontario providing in-person and virtual assessment and psychotherapy. Our highly trained team of clinicians employ evidence-based psychological treatments including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), ExRP, Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) and Mindfulness. These scientifically supported approaches are considered the gold-standard for achieving and maintaining mental health and well-being.  York Region CBT provides appropriate and effective therapies tailored to each of our client’s needs with the goal of improving well-being.