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 COUPLE OF 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

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

• 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 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

Certifications

• 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

Languages

• English

I specialize in:

Amare (Sex, Intimacy, & Gender)

• Alternative Sex Behaviours
• Coming Out
• Dealing with Infidelity
• Female Sexual Issues
• Fetishes and Philias
• Gender Identity
• LGBTQ2S+ Issues
• Male Sexual Issues
• Marriage and Relationship Concerns
• Pornography Issues
• Sex Compulsion/Out of Control Sexual Behaviours
• Sexual Arousal Issues
• Sexual Offending Behaviours
• Sexuality and Intimacy Issues

Couples

• Custody Access Issues
• Dealing with Infidelity
• Divorce or Separation
• Family Issues
• Marriage and Relationship Concerns

Grief & Loss Care

• Divorce or Separation
• Life Transitions

Thrive (Child & Youth)

• Custody Access Issues
• Family Issues

Trauma Care

• Trauma

Treatment Methods

• Sex Therapy

Uniformed Personnel & First Responders

• Life Transitions

I have experience in:

• Abuse
• Anger Management
• Anxiety
• Behavioural Issues
• Blended Family Adjustment
• Dealing with Difficult People
• Depression
• Emotional Abuse
• Family Issues
• First Responders Trauma or PTSD
• Intercultural and Interracial Relationships
• Military Related Trauma
• Parenting Coordination
• Parenting Issues & Support
• Phobias
• Premarital Counselling
• Relationship Dependence
• Self-Esteem Issues
• Sexual Assault and Abuse
• Stress Management

My treatment approaches:

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

Assessment services:

• Anxiety Assessment
• Assessments for Learning Disorders
• Career/Occupational Assessments
• Forensic Assessment (Sex Offending & Violence Risk)
• Gifted/Intellectually Advanced Assessment
• Gottman Relationship Check-up
• PN7 Assessment
• PN8 (Custody Access) Assessment
• Parental Assessment
• Personality & Behaviour Assessments
• Psycho-educational Assessment
• Sex Compulsion/OCSB Assessment
• Sexual Functioning Assessment
• Sexuality Assessments