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Dr. Paul Basevitz, C.Psych
Dr. Paul Basevitz
Psychologist
Dr. Basevitz provides psychological services to adults who are experiencing a range of difficulties such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, interpersonal problems, anger, and life transitions. He maintains a particular interest in working with individuals suffering from anxiety conditions including: panic attacks, social anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, phobias, and chronic worrying.
Dr. Basevitz works collaboratively with his clients to set treatment goals and to individually tailor interventions. His therapeutic orientation may best be described as cognitive-behavioural (CBT), which involves working with his clients to identify obstacles that may be blocking them from getting what they want out of life and helping them to modify their approach. His work also involves helping clients to work toward a greater understanding of themselves and of their emotional experiences.
Dr. Basevitz completed his Honours B.A. in Psychology at the University of Ottawa. He received both his M.A. and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Concordia University in Montreal. His training experiences have included work at various community clinics and hospitals, such as in-patient and cognitive-behavioural therapy units of the Royal Victoria Hospital in Montreal and at the Centre for Psychological Services, University of Ottawa. Prior to joining Gilmour Psychological Services in 2005, Dr. Basevitz was on staff for two years with the Anxiety Disorders Program of the Royal Ottawa Hospital.
Dr. Basevitz maintains an interest in professional issues in the practice of psychology. He is currently the President of the Ottawa Academy of Psychology and co-leads a mentorship group for licensing-year psychologists. He has also supervised doctoral students in Clinical Psychology at the University of Ottawa’s Center for Psychological Services and Royal Ottawa Hospital.
Dr. Basevitz is a registered psychologist with the College of Psychologists of Ontario. In support of the profession, he also maintains memberships in national, provincial, and local psychological associations. He is passionate about his work as a psychologist and keeps himself up to date on developments in the field by regularly attending educational workshops and lectures.
Reviewed Febuary 2010
To reach Dr. Paul Basevitz directly, please phone 613-230-4709 ext. 33 at 430 Gilmour Street, Suite 102