Sarah LaRocque

Description

As Clinical Director, Dr. Sarah LaRocque oversees the DBT Programs, Student Practicums, Provisional Supervision, Group Training and research activities at the Cochrane and Saskatoon offices. 

Sarah takes a collaborative, respectful, and strength-based approach to her therapy. She is trained in Cognitive (CBT) Behaviour Therapy (DBT), DBT Prolonged Exposure Therapy,  and trauma therapy.

AREAS OF WORK: Sarah has 25 years experience working with a wide range of mental health issues including personality disorders, depression, anxiety, dissociative disorders, and complex trauma.

Languages spoken

• English

Education

• Sarah has extensive experience facilitating evidence- based treatment groups, adhering to modalities such as Interpersonal Theory, Cognitive-Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), DBT Prolonged Exposure (DBT-PE), sensorimotor trauma therapy, and the treatment of complex PTSD. She is experienced in facilitating long-term psychotherapy groups and is trained in group supervision.
• TRAINING: Sarah provides training in group psychotherapy and is a field instructor for master and Ph.D students.

Professional associations

• Sarah LaRocque Ph.D|Clinical Director
• Social Worker ACSW/A
• Social Worker SAAW

Summary

We are a community of mental health clinicians providing a team approach and strive for excellence in service. Our team of social workers and psychologists work collaboratively with a psychiatrist to provide comprehensive services in our areas of expertise. As a team we are continually improving and updating our services through collaboration with university led research activities and student supervision.

We specialize in the treatment of personality disorders, complex trauma and dissociation, and adolescent groups.