More about 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

• 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

• 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

• 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