Dr. Lana Shimp (Registered Doctoral Psychologist (APE) #251) began her career at CASA Psychological Services in 1996 and is currently serving as the Managing Partner. She acquired her doctorate in clinical psychology from the University of Saskatchewan in 2000. With a deep-seated commitment to helping her clients navigate life’s challenges, Dr. Shimp has honed her skills in a range of therapeutic modalities. She primarily utilizes Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), but seamlessly integrates other therapeutic practices depending on individual needs and treatment goals. Proficient in treating and assessing a wide spectrum of issues, she has particular interest in treating anxiety and mood disorders.
She has taught courses on clinical psychology and psychotherapy at an undergraduate and graduate level at the Department of Psychology, University of Saskatchewan and provides invaluable supervision and training to clinical psychology students, interns and provisionally registered psychologists.
Primary practice areas:
- Adults and couples
- Anxiety disorders (generalized anxiety, OCD, social anxiety, and panic disorder)
- Mood disorders (depression and bipolar)
- Life stressors
- Relationship problems
- Insomnia
- Chronic pain
- Psychological assessments (mental health and disability)
- Cognitive-behavioral therapy and schema therapy
- Certified in Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT)
- Training and supervision
