More about Dr. Cory Hrushka
Welcome to Insight Psychological!
My main specialty is sexuality (including the standard sexual functioning and couple related difficulties, as well as LGTBQPA and BDSM) with a secondary focus on violence related issues, trauma and couple counselling issues (including custody and access/high conflict). I am a certified (Diplomate) Sex Therapist/ and Supervisor, an Associate in Sex Education, and a Clinical Sexologist.
I use numerous psychological approaches to achieve client success. My foundation is in client-centered, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) within a systemic model that focuses on pushing through issues for growth and success which also includes Gottman methods and those of Schnarch.
I am also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Re-processing (EMDR) techniques for recurrent traumatic images and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder issues.
Published Articles
Qualifications
- Forensic Psychologist designation, Alberta.
- PhD (Psychology), Northcentral University (Doctoral dissertation: Change and Big Five Traits among Men in Intimate Partner Violence Group Treatment: A Correlational Study)
- Nationally Certified Custody Evaluator, Professional Academy of Custody Evaluators (PACE)
- Nationally Certified Parenting Coordinator, Professional Academy of Custody Evaluators (PACE)
- Clinical Lecturer, Department of Psychiatry, University of Alberta
- Certified Sex Therapist Supervisor (AASECT)
- Structured Analysis Family Evaluation (SAFE) for supervisors certification completed for adoptive, foster, kinship and private guardianship evaluations
- Structured Analysis Family Evaluation (SAFE) certification completed for adoptive, foster, kinship and private guardianship evaluations
- Certified Clinical Sexologist (IASHS)
- University of Alberta, LDA and Counselling Psychology Ph.D. programs
- Certified Diplomate of Sex Therapy, (AASECT)
- Certified Sex Therapist (AASECT)
- Master of Arts, Counseling Psychology/Educational Psychology, UMD, Duluth. (Master’s Thesis: Depth of Self – Disclosure in Adult Children of Alcohol Problem Families)
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, University of Alberta, Minor in Sociology
- Registered Psychologist (Alberta)
- Certified Associate in Sex Education (IASHS)
- Canadian Registry for Health Service Providers in Psychology. (CRHSPP)
- Alberta Health and Wellness Practitioner
Affiliations
Past or Present
- ATSA – Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers, Clinical Member
- CPATH- Canadian Professionals Association for Transgender Health -Full member
- WPATH- World Professionals Association for Transgender Health -Full member
- ISSWSH- International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health
- CCPA – Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association
- AFCC – Association of Family and Reconciliation Courts (Member of the Alberta Chapter, Member of the Risk Management committee)
- SSTAR- Society for Sex Therapy & Research, Full member
- College of Alberta Psychologists
- Psychologists Association of Alberta
- Fees committee Chairman of the board (2009-2015)
- Fees committee Board member (2005-2009)
- American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors and Therapists, member
- Approved by Canadian Forces and Veteran affairs Canada
- Approved by Medical Services Branch for work with Aboriginal Clientele, Edmonton
- Approved by Corrections Service Canada, Psychologist
- Approved by Custody Mediation Program and Alberta Justice
- Approved by Child Welfare/ Children’s services Alberta regions 3, 4 , 5, 6, 7, 9 and 10
- Board of Directors for Patch Place – Member at Large
- Alberta Society for the Promotion of Sexual Health
- The Canadian Society of Clinical Hypnosis Affiliate Member (Alberta Division)
- Alberta Council of Professionals in Sexual Health -ACPSH – SHAG
Certifications
- Gottman Method Couples Therapy Level 2: Assessment, Intervention, and CoMorbidities,
- Nationally Certified Custody Evaluator, Professional Academy of Custody Evaluators (PACE)
- Nationally Certified Parenting Coordinator, Professional Academy of Custody Evaluators (PACE)
- EMDR Level 1
- Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced Hypnosis certification CSCH-Alberta
- Structured Analysis Family Evaluation (SAFE) certification- Assessor and Supervisor status
- Certified Sex Therapist Supervisor (AASECT)
- Certified Clinical Sexologist (IASHS)
- Certified Diplomate of Sex Therapy, (AASECT)
- Certified Sex Therapist (AASECT)
Languages
- English
My Areas of Specialty:
- Abuse
- Anger Management
- Custody Access Issues
- Dealing with Divorce or Separation
- Dealing with Infidelity
- Family Violence
- Internet/Gaming Addiction
- Marriage and Relationship Concerns
- Sexual Abuse & Assault
- Trauma
I can also help with these areas:
- Adolescent & Teen Issues
- Alcohol Abuse
- Anxiety
- Aspergers Disorder
- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD / ADHD)
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Blended Family Adjustment
- Bruxism (Teeth Grinding)
- Childhood Development Issues
- Children’s Mental Health
- Communication Disorders
- Conduct Disorder
- Cross Cultural Issues Counselling
- Dealing with Phobias
- Depression
- Developmental Disabilities
- Drug or Substance Abuse
- Emotional Abuse
- Family Issues
- Grief and Loss
- Issues Related to Bullying
- Life Transitions
- Oppositional Defiant Disorder
- Panic Disorder
- Parenting Issues & Support
- Pervasive Developmental Disorders
- Physical Abuse
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Stress Management
- Substance Abuse
- Suicidal Thoughts (Ideation) and Survivor
Mental Health Disorders:
- Antisocial Personality Disorder
- Avoidant Personality Disorder
- Dependent Personality Disorder
- Dissociative Disorders
- Histrionic Personality Disorder
- Narcissistic Personality Disorder
- Schizoid Personality Disorder
- Schizophreniform Disorder
- Schizotypal Personality disorder
My Treatment Approaches:
- Adlerian Therapy
- Behavioural Therapy
- Client Centered Therapy (Rogerian therapy)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Cognitive Therapy
- Crucible Approach (David Schnarch) Therapy Model
- Existential Therapy
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Family Systems (Bowenian) Therapy
- Gestalt Therapy
- Gottman Couples Therapy
- Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy
- Jungian Therapy
- Person Centered therapy
- Psychoanalytical Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Psychotherapy
- Rational Emotive Therapy (RET)
- Sex Therapy and Counselling
- Solution Focused Therapy
- Structural Therapy
- Systemic Therapy
- Virtual Reality Assisted Therapy
Assessment Services:
- Assessments For Developmental Disabilities
- Career Assessments
- Custody Access & Parental Assessments (PN7, PN8)
- Forensic Assessment Services
- Intelligence, Psycho-educational and Memory Assessments
- Personality and Behavioural Assessments
Sexuality, Intimacy, and Gender:
- BDSM/Kink & Poly/Swing Relationships
- Female Genital Pain Disorders
- Fetishes and Philias
- Gender Identity
- LGBTQ+ and Gender Issues
- Male Sexual Issues
- Pornography Issues & Addiction
- Relationship Dependence
- Sex Addiction
- Sex Therapy and Counselling
- Sexual Offending Behaviours & Violence
- Sexuality and Intimacy Issues
- Trans Counselling
- Transformations Gender Transitions Program