Brent Conrad
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1526 Dresden Row , Suite 602
Halifax, NS, Canada
B3J3K3
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Brent Conrad's Credentials
Accepting New Patients
Yes, this doctor is accepting new patients
Biography
I am a Clinical Psychologist registered with The Nova Scotia Board of Examiners in Psychology and a member of The Association of Psychologists of Nova Scotia. I completed my undergraduate degree in psychology at Dalhousie University, my Masters and PhD. degrees in clinical psychology at Simon Fraser University in British Columbia, and my Doctoral Internship at The University of Manitoba. During my career I have worked in hospitals, forensic settings, psychiatric institutions, community services, universities, counselling centres, private clinics, and as the owner of Green Leaf Psychological Services in Halifax. I am comfortable offering therapy for a wide range of personal difficulties and have particular interests in helping clients overcome issues related to depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, video game addiction, anger, shyness and social anxiety, abusive relationships, assertiveness, grief, breakups and divorce, panic attacks, and perfectionism. I provide assessments for Learning Disorders, Child ADHD, Adult ADHD, Dyslexia, IQ, Giftedness, and Academic issues. I take great pride in every assessment I offer, do everything possible to make sure that it is a relaxed and enjoyable experience (especially for child assessments), and will personally sit down to discuss the results and answer all questions when the final report is complete. In therapy, I use a client-centred, solution-focused approach, combined with elements of cognitive behavioural therapy and motivational interviewing. I also have training and experience using a psychodynamic model and incorporate this approach when it can be helpful. I believe that developing a sense of hope, self-confidence, and taking control of one’s life are three of the most important therapy goals and are also essential factors for personal growth and satisfaction. Clients are assisted in identifying clear attainable goals for personal change and empirically validated methods are used to help achieve these goals without years of therapy.
Languages
- English
Education
- Simon Fraser University (Grad. 2008)
- Dalhousie University (Grad. 1996)
Other Specialties
Areas of Expertise
- Teen depression
- Anger management
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
- Depression (Major Depressive Disorder)
- Phobias
- Agoraphobia
- Adult attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
- Persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia)
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children
- Anxiety
- Postpartum depression
- Panic attacks and panic disorder
- Social anxiety disorder (social phobia)
- Complicated grief
- Dyslexia
- Psychotherapy
Dr. Conrad has helped me significantly throughout my life at different periods of time. He has helped me through the stress of completing my masters degree, he has helped me address family issues, and has also helped me with burnout in relation to my career. This in itself shows just how versatile he is with his expertise. Beyond the practical help he provided, Dr. Conrad was very easy to connect with because of his approach to therapy. He was very personable and empathetic and could explain things in such a way that made it easy to understand the problem or the emotions I was experiencing. I will forever be grateful for Dr. Conrad's help and support. I am in a much better position in life due to his knowledge and passion for making lives better.
Submitted Jan. 1, 2024