I provide clinical supervision, as well as assessments and psychotherapy for a wide variety of concerns, including but not limited to:

TREATMENT

- Trauma/stressor-related disorders

- Adjustment issues

- Anxiety

- Attachment concerns

(child and adult)

- Personality disorders

- Depression

- Emotion regulation (e.g., anger)

- Existential concerns

- Relationship difficulties

- School or work difficulties

- Self-harm

Active Member of the

College of Psychologists and Behavioural Analysts, Canadian Psychological Association, Ontario. Psychological Association, & American Psychological Association

Dr. Alisha Henson, Ph.D., C. Psych

Founder, Pembroke Psychological Services

LGBTQ+ and culturally sensitive therapist

Graduate of McGill (Ph.D.), Concordia (MA), and Trent (BA) Universities

Approach

In our work together, we’ll build practical skills and strategies to help you face and move through hardship. In a supportive, nonjudgmental space, we’ll focus on reducing distressing symptoms and patterns, strengthening emotional regulation, and improving coping in day-to-day life. When relevant, we’ll also address relationships, including social and family communication.

I take a collaborative, evidence-based approach—grounded in compassion and hope—to help reduce stress and support lasting well-being. Together, we’ll develop a clear understanding of what’s bringing you in, identify meaningful goals, and create a personalized treatment plan that fits your needs. My work is oriented toward symptom relief, empowerment, and helping you feel more capable of managing your day to day living.

Therapeutic Approach

My training includes a range of modalities, including:

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

  • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (including Trauma-Focused CBT)

  • Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR)

  • Prolonged Exposure (PE),

  • Solution-Focused Therapy

  • Somatic approaches (including Somatic Experiencing).

Education and Experience

Before pursuing psychology, I trained at Randolph College for the Performing Arts and worked as an Assistant Director in Toronto’s film industry. Over time, a growing interest in the factors that shape human motivation led me to return to school, where I completed an Honours B.A. in Psychology at Trent University, focusing on human development and attachment.

I went on to earn a Master’s degree in Drama Therapy at Concordia University, completing clinical internships with the Montreal Association for the Blind and the Jewish General Hospital. During this period, I also contributed to research examining attachment relationships between single mothers and their children experiencing behavioural and emotional challenges.

Following my master’s training, I worked at the Phoenix Centre, supporting children, adolescents, and families across a range of settings. My roles included child and family therapist, clinician in a day-treatment classroom, school-based therapist in local high schools, and youth engagement facilitator with the Centre of Excellence for Child and Youth Mental Health.

I later completed a Ph.D. in Counselling Psychology at McGill University, with clinical placements at Concordia University and Agence Ometz. I completed my internship at the Phoenix Centre and in private practice under the supervision of Dr. Len Gignac, working with children, youth, families, and adults. During this time, I expanded my scope of practice to include work with first responders, and veterans. My doctoral training emphasized culturally responsive and gender-affirming care. My dissertation focused on youth engagement in mental health, partnering with young people to refine a self-compassion program aimed at enhancing well-being.

Since 2014, I have specialized in working with veterans, active military members, and first responders.