Jim Salmon, M.A., C.Psych.
Registered Psychologist
*Currently accepting new clients with immediate availability
About Me
I am a registered Psychologist with 12 years experience providing culturally informed, trauma-informed services to a broad array of presenting mental health concerns. My practice focuses on helping anyone finding themselves feeling “stuck” with unwanted thoughts, overwhelming emotions, and problematic patterns of behavior. The goal of therapy for many of my clients is to create meaningful, sustained changes with these concerns in order to live more rewarding and meaningful lives. I am experienced working with a wide variety of presenting concerns including suicide and self-harm concerns, trauma, concerns related to low mood/depression, anxiety issues, and more.
I hold an M.A. in Counseling Psychology from Boston College and a B.A. in Psychology from The University of Western Ontario. I am registered for autonomous practice with the College of Psychologists of Ontario (registrant # 7431) and am a member in good standing with the Canadian Psychological Association and Ontario Psychological Association.
Professional Background
My early career saw me employed as a frontline mental health professional with Correctional Services Canada for eight years. During this time I provided assessment and intervention services in minimum, medium and maximum levels of security with men and women, and individuals from a broad array of backgrounds and cultural identities. For three years I had the privilege of serving as Chief of Mental Health Services at Grand Valley Institution, the largest federal institution for women in Canada, where I was able to develop my abilities in working with issues specific to female clients and to become attuned to the ways in which mental health concerns can impact women uniquely. My time in corrections connected me with a large community of mental health professionals from whom I was able to learn and develop professionally. It also fostered my skills and confidence in working with individuals struggling with suicide and self-harm concerns, which I have learned to approach collaboratively with my clients in a compassionate, client-centered, and trauma-informed way.
Following my time in Corrections I was employed at York University for four years engaged in assessment and intervention with the student population. It was during my time here that I further refined my approach to providing time-limited psychotherapy services aimed at creating swift and sustainable changes for my clients. I also spoke often with large audiences about a range of mental health topics, which honed my ability to communicate effectively about important issues.