Insight’s Psychological Therapists - Dr. Cory Hrushka

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

• Model of Action and Perceived Power Mapp

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