Alan Rokeach

Background

About Alan Rokeach

I hold a Ph.D. in School and Clinical Child Psychology from the University of Toronto. My research focused on the interpersonal relationships of adolescents with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). I have trained and worked in French and English in a variety of settings, including the Toronto District School Board, the Willow Centre, the Hincks Dellcrest-Centre, the Hospital for Sick Children, Mackenzie Health Hospital, Oshawa Psychological & Counselling Services, the University of Toronto, and the Miriam Foundation. I have extensive research experience and clinical training in the assessment and treatment of children, adolescents, and families from distinct cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. My clinical work focuses on supporting children, adolescents, and families facing a range of difficulties including learning problems, anxiety, depression, obsessive compulsive disorders, autism spectrum disorders (ASD), Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), paediatric cancer, and complex developmental trauma. At the Willow Centre, I conduct comprehensive psychological and psychoeducational assessments and provides individual child/adolescent therapy and dyadic child-parent therapy. I strive to create a therapeutic environment built on safety and trust where children and parents can freely express themselves, feel understood, and explore feelings and thoughts around the origins of their concern. My therapy approach is integrative and builds upon a collaborative therapeutic relationship. I integrate various therapy modalities (psychodynamic, play-based, family systems, and cognitive behavioural) to tailor treatment to clients’ unique needs, goals and preferences. Beyond my clinical interests, I enjoy spending time with my young family, painting, following sports, and playing poker.