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Dr. Cory Hrushka

Registered Psychologist

Senior Therapist, Clinical and Forensic Psychologist, PhD, CCS, DST, AASECT Certified Sex Therapist, (He/Him)

Areas of Specialty: Adults, Adolescents (13-17), Families, Couples, LGBTQ community, Sexuality, Assessments

I am a Senior Clinical/counselling and Forensic Psychologist. I am also an AASECT certified (Diplomate) Sex Therapist/ and Supervisor, an Associate in Sex Education and a Clinical Sexologist. I provide psychological/forensic assessment services and counselling to adolescents, adults, couples, and families. Although I use numerous psychological approaches to achieve client success, my foundation is in client-centered, cognitive behavioral therapy within a systemic model that focuses on pushing through issues for growth and success.

Note: Dr. Hrushka is currently accepting clients by special request only. To inquire about booking an appointment, kindly contact our administrative team.

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.

A FEW QUESTIONS:

Cory, what is your favourite quote?

Carpe Diem

What was a defining moment in your life?

Realizing that what my parents thought I should be scared of, was not what I was scared of (I went on my first haunted house ride as a teen and it was extremely unimpressive) ….this changed my total view on life

What do you do to keep your outlook optimistic?

Realizing that there are always options and choice.

Certifications

2022 World Professional Association for Transgender Health Global Education Institute SOC7 Certified
2020 Forensic Psychologist designation, Alberta.
Gottman Method Couples Therapy Level 2
2016 Nationally Certified Custody Evaluator, Professional Academy of Custody Evaluators (PACE)
Nationally Certified Parenting Coordinator, Professional Academy of Custody Evaluators (PACE)
2013- 2014 Clinical Lecturer, Department of Psychiatry, University of Alberta
2005- present Certified Sex Therapist Supervisor (AASECT)
2009 Gottman Couples Therapy Level-1
2008 Structured Analysis Family Evaluation (SAFE) for supervisors certification
2008 Structured Analysis Family Evaluation (SAFE) certification completed for adoptive, foster, kinship and private guardianship evaluations,
2005 Certified Clinical Sexologist (IASHS)
2004- present Certified Diplomate of Sex Therapy, (AASECT)
2001- present Certified Sex Therapist (AASECT)
Registered Psychologist (Alberta) #2234
1996 Certified Associate in Sex Education (IASHS)
1996 Canadian Register for Health Service Providers in Psychology. (CRHSPP), #05186
2009 Alberta Health and Wellness Practitioner ID #4620-55208
2020 Teen Triple P Positive Parenting Certificate (online course)
Triple P Positive Parenting Certificate (online course) April 2
2019 Gender Based Analysis + certificate, completed Aug 8.
1996 EMDR training, Level I

Qualifications

Phd, CCS, NCPC, NCCE

AASECT Certified Diplomate of Sex Therapy

AASECT Sex therapy Supervisor

Affiliations

ATSA – Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers, Clinical Member
CPATH- Canadian Professionals Association for Transgender Health -Full member 35988 (Sept 2017-present)
WPATH- World Professionals Association for Transgender Health -Full member (March 10, 2016-present)
ISSWSH- International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health (2016-present)
CCPA – Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (Feb 2016-present) #10000878
AFCC – Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (Sept 2015-present)
Member of the Alberta Chapter (Sept 2015-present)
Member of the Risk Management committee
SSTAR- Society for Sex Therapy & Research, Full member (Jan 2015-March 2017)
College of Alberta Psychologists – Registration #2234 (current)
Psychologists Association of Alberta Member (current)
Fees committee Chairman of the board – 2009-2015
Fees committee Board member- 2005-2009
American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors and Therapists, member, since 2001
Approved by Workers Compensation Board, Edmonton, 2019
Approved by Canadian Forces and Veteran affairs Canada since 2000
Approved by Medical Services Branch/FNIHB for work with Aboriginal Clientele, Edmonton 1993
Approved by Corrections Service Canada, Psychologist, November, 2006
Approved by Custody Mediation Program and Alberta Justice, Edmonton 1993
Approved by Child Welfare/ Children’s services Alberta regions 3, 4 (2007-2009), 5, 6, 7, 9 and 10 (1993-present)
Board of Directors for Patch Place – Member at Large, 1998-2000
Edmonton Chamber of Commerce -Member since 1999-present
Alberta Society for the Promotion of Sexual Health I.D.# 1815 – 2000-2003
The Canadian Society of Clinical Hypnosis Affiliate Member (Alberta Division), 1998-2004
Alberta Council of Professionals in Sexual Health -ACPSH – SHAG – member 2007-Present

Languages

English

My Areas of Focus/Specialty Training:

Alternative Sex Behaviours
Anger Management
Coming Out
Communication and Negotiation
Custody Access Issues
Divorce or Separation
Family Therapy
Family Violence
Female Sexual Issues
Fetishes and Philias
Gender Identity
Dealing with Infidelity
Intercultural and Interracial Relationships
2SLGBTQIA+ Issues
Life Transitions and Adjustment Issues
Male Sexual Issues
Couples Therapy
Phobias
Pornography Issues
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Sex Compulsion/Out of Control Sexual Behaviours
Sexual Offending Behaviours
Sexuality and Intimacy Issues
Transformations Program
Trans Counselling
Trauma
Couples Counselling
Problematic Sexual Behaviours in Children and Youth

My treatment approaches:

Behavioural Therapy
Person Centered Therapy
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Crucible Approach Therapy
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
Family Systems Therapy
Gottman Couples Therapy
Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy
Psychoanalytical Therapy
Psychotherapy
Sex Therapy
Solution Focused Therapy
Structural Family Therapy
Virtual Reality Assisted Therapy

Assessment

Anxiety Assessment
Assessments for Learning Disorders
Behavioural Assessment
Career/Occupational Assessments
Functional Capacity Assessment
Depression Assessment
Forensic Assessment (Sex Offending & Violence Risk)
Gottman Relationship Checkup
Intellectually Advanced Assessment
Parental Assessment
Personality & Behaviour Assessments
PN7 Assessment
PN8 (Custody Access) Assessment
Psycho-Educational Assessment
Psychological Functional Capacity Assessment
Stay-at-Work/Return-to-Work After Mental Health Injury
SAFE Assessment
Sex Compulsion/OCSB Assessment
Sexual Functioning Assessment
Sexuality Assessments

I have experience in:

Abuse
Antisocial Personality Disorder
Anxiety
Anxiety Disorders
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in Children
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Avoidant Personality Disorder
Becoming a Parent or the Addition of Children
Behavioural Issues
Blended Family Adjustment
Childhood Development Issues
Cognitive Impairment, Deterioration, and Injury Rehabilitation
Cognitive Disability
Communication Disorders
Cross Cultural Issues
Dependent Personality Disorder
Depression
Difficult People
Emotional Abuse
Emotional Regulation
Executive Performance Program
PTSD & First Responders
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Grief and Loss
Impulsivity in Children
Career Changes or Loss of Employment
Major Depressive Disorder
Military Related Trauma
Narcissistic Personality Disorder
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Oppositional Defiant Disorder
Parenting Issues & Support
Physical Abuse
Premarital Counselling
Relationship Dependence
Self-Esteem Counselling
Sexual Arousal Issues
Sexual Assault and Abuse Counselling
Social Anxiety Disorder
Sports Performance
Stress Management
Return to Work – Uniformed Personnel & First Responders
Youth 13 to 15 Years
Youth 16 to 17 Years
Teen's Mental Health
Sex Industry Workers
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in Adults
Neurodiversity
Indigenous-Informed Counselling
NIHB Approved Counselling at Insight Psychological

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Dr. Cory Hrushka

Dr. Cory Hrushka

Registered Psychologist

Senior Therapist, Clinical and Forensic Psychologist, PhD, CCS, DST, AASECT Certified Sex Therapist, (He/Him)

More About Dr. Cory Hrushka

A FEW QUESTIONS:

Certifications

Qualifications

Affiliations

Languages

My Areas of Focus/Specialty Training:

My treatment approaches:

Assessment

I have experience in:

Awards & Recognition

Treatments

Specialties​

Assessments

Dr. Cory Hrushka

Dr. Cory Hrushka

Registered Psychologist

Senior Therapist, Clinical and Forensic Psychologist, PhD, CCS, DST, AASECT Certified Sex Therapist, (He/Him)

More About Dr. Cory Hrushka

A FEW QUESTIONS:

Certifications

Qualifications

Affiliations

Languages

My Areas of Focus/Specialty Training:

My treatment approaches:

Assessment

I have experience in:

Awards & Recognition

Specialties