Psychology Services at VWC
Psychology services at VWC include evidence-based, targeted intervention/treatment and assessment. Dr. Nicole Legg offers a number of psychology services at VWC to help patients better understand themselves, illuminate their strengths and challenges, and to optimize their functioning. Dr. Legg’s approach emphasizes getting to know her clients to obtain a thorough understanding of their current concerns, goals, and opportunities for growth, and building warm and trusting relationships. Read below to learn more about the psychological services offered by Dr. Legg.
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1. Short-Term Therapy - $235/hr
Dr. Legg offers short-term, targeted therapy (up to 5 sessions) for those struggling with their mental health, and require skills to help them cope. Dr. Legg works from primary a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) approach. This means that the type of short-term therapy she offers is helpful for a range of mental health concerns including anxiety, depression, emotion regulation challenges, Borderline Personality Disorder, and relationship/communication challenges.
Short-term therapy is helpful for those looking to learn new coping skills for their anxiety or mood, communication skills, how to look at situations differently, and to manage their emotions. You might also consider short-term therapy if you:
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1) Have never tried therapy before and want to see what it is like.
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2) Have been recommended to try CBT or DBT by a health provider and want to try it out.
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3) Feel you would benefit from some targeted and concrete coping skills.
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4) Are on a waitlist for therapy somewhere else, and would like to see someone sooner to receive some help and coping skills.
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2. Short-Term ADHD/Executive Functioning Skills Training - $235/hr
Dr. Legg offers short-term targeted skills training for those who have, or think they may have, ADHD. Skills training is a helpful tool for those with struggle with attention, organization, planning, getting things done, and other executive functioning challenges.
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Please see our ADHD Clinic page for more information about Dr. Legg's ADHD skills training services. Interested clients are not required to have an official diagnosis of ADHD to access this service.
3. ADHD Psychological Assessment - Starting at $2,000/assessment
VWC offers a comprehensive and combined psychiatric & psychological assessment for adults who are wondering if they have ADHD, provided by Dr. Wang and Dr. Legg. Patients will receive both a psychiatric and psychological assessment, along with medical, medication, psychological, and behavioural treatment recommendations. Those who undergo an ADHD assessment at VWC will have optional access to ADHD medication management with Dr. Wang, as well as ADHD/Executive Functioning Skills training with Dr. Legg.
Please see our ADHD Clinic page for more information about Dr. Legg's comprehensive adult ADHD assessments.
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4. Comprehensive Mental Health Assessment - Starting at $1,800/assessment
Dr. Legg provides thorough psychological/mental health diagnostic assessments (also called psychodiagnostic assessments) to help you understand your symptoms, diagnosis, make sense of your current challenges, and provide treatment recommendations. Dr. Legg will provide you with a psychological assessment report that outlines diagnoses that best describe your functioning, and helps you to understand why you are experiencing symptoms or challenges and what to do about it. Her reports provide a roadmap and recommendations to help you get started in finding the most suitable psychological treatment/therapist for your unique concerns.
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Please see our Mental Health Assessment page for more information about our mental health assessment services.
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Are the psychological services offered at Veridian Wellness Clinics covered by Provincial Health Insurance?
At this time, while BC MSP and other provincial health insurance programs do not cover the services of psychologists and registered clinical counsellors. However, many extended health benefit plans cover a percentage of the cost of each appointment with a registered mental health clinician, up to an annual maximum. You will need to call and check with your extended health provider about the percentage and amount of coverage offered for psychological services.
At Veridian Wellness Clinics, do we not offer direct billing to private insurance plans/providers. You will need to privately pay for all psychological services (i.e., pay out-of-pocket). You will be provided receipts for all of your payments, which can be submitted to your extended benefit insurance provider for reimbursement.