Providing high quality psychological services in Vancouver, BC
Psychological Services
Talk Therapy / Mental Health Support
Therapy services are available in-person in Vancouver, BC, or online through a secure telehealth platform. Clients are welcome to choose their preferred format as we strive to make our services accessible to meet your needs.
Psychological Assessments
We provide a variety of psychological assessments, including diagnostic assessments and assessments for third parties, such as the courts, MCFD, and WorkSafeBC. We also specialize in assessments related to parenting in the context of family law disputes.
Consultation
If you have questions about best practices and the practice of psychology, we provide consultation. This service is available to lawyers, mental health clinicians (psychologists, counsellors, therapists), and members of the public.
Regulatory Supervision
Dr. Jesse Elterman previously served as the Deputy Registrar for the College of Psychologists of British Columbia (CPBC). He is qualified to provide consultation and supervision to registrants regarding standards of practice and professional ethics.
Professional Executor Services
We provide professional executor services as a courtesy to other registered psychologists in BC. We also take possession of other registrants’ records upon retirement, for a small fee, as registrants are required to transfer their files to another registrant upon retirement (Code of Conduct Standard 14.7). This includes assisting with digitizing records, notifying former clients how they can obtain copies of their records, and being responsive to records requests on behalf of the former registrant.
About Dr. Jesse Elterman
Dr. Jesse Elterman is a Registered Psychologist in Vancouver, BC. He has a B.A. (Hons) from UVic, and an M.A. and Ph.D. from Simon Fraser University (CPA Accredited) with specializations in Clinical and Forensic Psychology. He has worked in various healthcare settings, and for over a decade he worked for the College of Psychologists of BC. Before moving to private practice, he was the Deputy Registrar and Director of Investigations for the College, a role in which he was responsible for ensuring that Psychologists in BC are practicing according to professional standards.
A Tailored Approach
It’s difficult to deal with mental health issues on your own. Our process is collaborative and supportive to help you get “unstuck” and to build the life you want to live. We start with a brief phone call to see whether we are a good fit (at no cost to you), and if you decide to proceed, we develop a plan together to help you achieve your goals. This can be related to your mood, your thinking, or your behaviour, primarily using a CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) approach.
Our approach focuses on outcomes and helping address issues to help you move forward. An important question at the start of therapy is, “What do you want your life to look like in the future?” If you don’t know the answer yet, that’s where we start.
Fees
Psychological Services may be covered by your extended health insurance provider. Please contact your insurer directly to inquire about coverage for a Registered Psychologist. Dr. Elterman is also pre-approved to provide services for several extended healthcare plans and may be able to direct bill.
We also offer reserved spaces for clients to receive therapy services on a sliding scale based on income. Contact Dr. Elterman directly to inquire.
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Therapy services are billed hourly at $240/hr. This is for a 50 min session and the remaining time is for note taking and preparation.
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Consulting / Supervision is billed hourly and ranges from $240-$300/hr, depending on the complexity of the matter and whether it is for court. Please contact Dr. Elterman to inquire.
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The cost for most assessments are billed hourly and ranges from $240-$300/hr, depending on the complexity of the matter and whether it is needed for court. Some assessments can be billed at a fixed rate. Please contact Dr. Elterman to inquire.
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The cost for assistance with taking possession of practice records depends on what is needed. Please contact Dr. Elterman to discuss.
Getting started.
Taking the first step can be difficult, but it starts with a simple message or phone call. We will get back to you within 48 hours.
Please note that the contact form is not for requesting urgent psychological services. If you are in acute crisis, please call or text the crisis line (988), see your doctor/attend a walk-in clinic, call 911, or attend your nearest emergency room.