Dr. Elizabeth (Betsy) Gilchrist has been a registered psychologist since 1997, offering individual therapy to adults and older teens presenting with a wide range of issues. Specialties include all types of anxiety, depression (including postpartum and fertility issues), health challenges and health anxiety, grief and loss. The therapeutic approach is chosen to fit the individual and the situation, with a particular focus on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Prolonged Exposure and other evidence-based treatments that have been shown in research to reduce distressing symptoms.
Dr. Gilchrist worked as a neuropsychologist at the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital for 20 years part-time with survivors of stroke and brain injury, while maintaining a part-time private practice. She now works solely in private practice but continues to see clients with acute and chronic health problems (including neurological and brain injury) and anxieties that can accompany health challenges. She has also had the privilege of working for many years with police officers, RCMP, military and first responders and draws on this knowledge and experience in treatment.
Specialty Areas:
- Anxiety, Depression and Stress
- Post-partum mood issues and infertility
- Grief and Loss
- Health challenges, including neurological and brain injury
- Life cycle transitions
Dr. Elizabeth (Betsy) Gilchrist, R. Psych.
Clinical Psychologist
#302, 11611-107 Ave NW
Edmonton, Alberta, T5H 0P9