COVID-19 Update

For current clients who are unwell with possible symptoms, for those with confirmed symptoms, or those with or living with people with compromised immune systems, please email so we can discuss how to provide you with the care/guidance you need without compromising your and other's health. Meeting via video conferencing or phone is always an option.

​For clients who are worried about the current situation and struggling to cope with emerging events/news please view these helpful sources of information:
https://www.anxietycanada.com/articles/what-to-do-if-you-are-anxious-or-worried-about-coronavirus-covid-19/
https://www.nctsn.org/sites/default/files/resources/fact-sheet/outbreak_factsheet_1.pdf
http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/covid-19
https://www.heretohelp.bc.ca/infosheet/how-to-tolerate-uncertainty
Behavioural Parent Training
Parent training invites parents and caregivers to identify and examine the impact of various influences upon the parent-child relationship.
Parent-Led Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
Parents can play a strong role in helping their children overcome anxiety and related disorders given the right tools. P-CBT is an innovative, research-based approach designed with this in mind. 
Individual Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) is a form of psychological treatment that has been demonstrated to be effective for a range of problems including anxiety, depression, and other difficulties experienced by children, adolescents, and young adults.
Collaborative Proactive Solutions*
Pioneered by Dr. Ross Greene, the goal of CPS is to foster a collaborative partnership between adults and kids, and to engage kids in solving the problems that affect their lives.
*© Ross W. Greene, Ph.D., 2018

Dr. Katherine Martinez

Dr. Katherine Martinez received her degree in clinical psychology from Rutgers University in New Jersey. She is a registered psychologist (2036) in British Columbia with over 20 years of experience in clinical work, research, and training.  Dr. Martinez works in private practice in Vancouver where she specializes in cognitive-behavioural assessment and treatment of anxiety, mood, and childhood disorders in youth, provides parent training to families, and conducts workshops and in-service trainings on CBT. Dr. Martinez is an avid reader with a curious mind who loves cats, cooking, and spending time travelling with her husband and two sons.  For more information click here.
“When you know better, you do better”
​Maya Angelou

Carla Oberth

Carla Oberth completed her B.A. in Psychology and Behavioural Science at McGill University in 2011 and received her M.A. in Psychology at New York University in 2013. She is currently in her sixth year in the Clinical Psychology doctoral program at Simon Fraser University under the supervision of Dr. Robert J. McMahon and is in her second year as a clinician at Behavioural Parenting. Ms. Oberth has experience working with children and adolescents experiencing a wide range of mental health difficulties including anxiety and mood disorders, OCD and related conditions, and ADHD and disruptive behaviour disorders, as well as providing behavioural parent training for parents and care providers.  Carla enjoys hiking, sewing, and painting, and remains determined to one day successfully finish a Saturday New York Times crossword.  Read more...