Dr. Pauline Lysak

4.7 ( 39 reviews )

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Ratings for Dr. Pauline Lysak

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Dr. Lysak is the most wonderful psychiatrist and human being and Mark is equally amazing! I have spent 25 years being treated by many psychiatrists, psychologists, and counsellors and have never come across anyone even remotely as kind as her. She (they) are incredibly organized, efficient, knowledgeable, empathetic, caring, and supportive and I sincerely believe that she has saved my life. I am so grateful for her care and feel immensely lucky to have found her - she is absolutely the best!

Submitted Nov. 28, 2018

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I am forever grateful to Dr.Lysak and Mark whom both went above and beyond to help me.

Submitted Nov. 23, 2018

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Changed my life so much for the better. Thank you.

Submitted Oct. 2, 2018

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Dr Lysak is fantastic to help me move out of a deep depression with severe anxiety into a functioning human being again. She is patient, honest, and even flawed herself like a real person. She is a psychiatrist, not a therapist so don't expect hour-long discussions about your childhood traumas. She has offered group therapy, art therapy, and has even talked about going on "field trips" to help patients if needed.

Submitted Oct. 26, 2017

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Very kind women, highly recommend. Takes the time to say hello and listen to people when they are in need.

Submitted Sept. 29, 2017

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Dr. Lysak is easily one of the best doctors I've ever had. Bar none. She is a wonderful listener and I believe she truly wants to help me. I feel very lucky to be one of her patients.

Submitted July 12, 2017

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She is an exceptionally knowledgeable doctor who is a great communicator and provides needed education as well as treatment . I am extremely lucky to have her.

Submitted June 14, 2017

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She is the best Dr I have ever had. Life changing support. I've been searching for someone with her level of knowledge and insight for many years.

Submitted June 6, 2017

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Dr. Lysak is a super psychiatrist. Right from the start, she made me feel that she was on my side, that I could count on her for support. She got me the time I desperately needed away from a bad situation. She is always patient and got me involved in one of her group sessions that I have found very helpful, encouraging and supportive. I would highly recommend Dr. Lysak.

Submitted March 5, 2017

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This doctor goes waaay above and beyond. My GP and I were gobsmacked at how well the initial intake went. After trying to find me counselling for a few years, we had some pretty head-shaking experiences. These two are supremely organized. In the first session Dr. Lysak actually seemed to 'get me' which is not an easy task. Very intuitive, focussed, understanding, gives good examples, keeps on track and has patience galore. I walked away from that first appointment feeling very hopeful. I joined one of her after-hour groups and sat in on one of her lectures - really useful information and got us all to try to practice some of them so we wouldn't forget. Very compassionate and really hears people. This doctor is very evolved.

Submitted Jan. 10, 2017

Facility Affiliations


Dr. Pauline Lysak's Credentials

Accepting New Patients

No, this doctor is not accepting new patients

Biography

Dr. Lysak is an accomplished private practice general psychiatrist, with a particular interest in treating complex patients having both physical and mental comorbidities. Her practice of psychiatry relies on a broad knowledge of organic medical conditions (e.g. vitamin deficiencies, effects of other illnesses and medications used to treat them). She draws upon a wide range of psychopharmalogical and psychotherapeutic treatments when working together with her patients.

Languages

  • English

Education

  • University of Alberta (Grad. 1999)

Areas of Expertise

  • Somatic symptom disorder
  • Depression (Major Depressive Disorder)
  • Psychotherapy
  • Mental illness
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar disorder

Insurance accepted by this Doctor

Other patients have successfully used these insurance providers, please call the Doctor's office to find out if your insurance plan is accepted.
MSP/BC Med