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Lindsay Rubinfeld, PhD., C.Psych.
Psychologist
she/her
Dr. Lindsay Rubinfeld is a Clinical Psychologist and Neuropsychologist licenced with the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario.
Dr. Lindsay supports adults.
Training & Experience
Dr. Lindsay completed her undergraduate degree in Psychology at York University and her doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology at Dalhousie University. Her dissertation work earned her the Canadian Psychological Association Certificate of Academic Excellence. She completed her pre-doctoral residency in Clinical Neuropsychology in the Calgary Clinical Psychology Residency program, including rotations in psychological intervention and neuropsychological assessment for individuals experiencing cognitive, emotional, and psychological changes following injury or illness.
Dr. Lindsay has trained and worked in leading mental health and neuropsychological care facilities in Atlantic and Western Canada, including the Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Centre, the Nova Scotia Hospital, the Nova Scotia Rehabilitation Centre, and the Foothills Medical Centre. Through these experiences, she developed expertise in providing evidence-based assessment and intervention services to adults experiencing a broad range of psychological, cognitive, and neurological concerns.
Approach to Care
Dr. Lindsay brings warmth, curiosity, and genuine care to her work with clients. She takes the time to understand each person as a whole, including their experiences, strengths, values, and what has shaped them. She is committed to creating a space where clients feel safe, understood, and accepted, and where they can talk openly about difficult experiences without fear of judgment. Dr. Lindsay brings her clinical knowledge and perspective while recognizing that each client is the expert on their own life and experience.
Dr. Lindsay works with adults navigating a range of emotional, psychological, cognitive, and life-related challenges, from periods of distress and overwhelm to difficulties with self-understanding, relationships, or major life changes.
Dr. Lindsay believes that difficult thoughts, emotions, and behaviours often make sense in the context of a person’s experiences, even when they may no longer be helpful. Therapy provides an opportunity to make sense of these patterns and experiences and consider new ways of responding. She aims to balance acceptance of where clients are with support for where they want to go, helping them reconnect with what matters to them and take meaningful steps toward a fulfilling life.
She draws primarily from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), adapting these approaches to each client’s goals and circumstances. Therapy may incorporate mindfulness- and body-based exercises, reflection, and practical strategies to help clients notice patterns in their thoughts, emotions, and behaviours and practice new ways of responding. Sessions may involve exploring and processing experiences, developing insight, practicing new skills, and applying this work to everyday life.
Dr. Lindsay works collaboratively with clients to identify what they want to work toward and adjusts the focus and pace of therapy as their needs and goals evolve. She is willing to gently challenge clients when helpful, while remaining curious about their perspective and ensuring they feel understood. She believes meaningful therapeutic work can be challenging but can also include moments of lightness and humour.
As a Clinical Neuropsychologist, Dr. Lindsay brings specialized training in the relationship between brain functioning, emotions, and behaviour. She supports individuals experiencing cognitive challenges associated with ADHD, acquired brain injury, and other neurological or medical conditions, as well as difficulties with attention, memory, and executive functioning related to psychological distress, fatigue, pain, stress, or sleep difficulties. Cognitive rehabilitation and strategy-focused intervention help clients better understand their cognitive strengths and challenges, develop practical strategies, and improve functioning in daily life, work or school, relationships, and overall quality of life. When appropriate, treatment also addresses emotional, behavioural, and contextual factors that influence cognitive functioning and adaptation to change.
Client Goals & Concerns
Dr. Lindsay works with clients with a broad range of goals and concerns including:
- Anxiety (e.g., generalized anxiety, social anxiety, specific phobias, worry, and overthinking)
- Stress and burnout across different areas of life (e.g., work, relationships, caregiving, and other demands)
- Insomnia and other sleep difficulties
- Perfectionism, self-criticism, procrastination
- Exploring meaning, direction, and personal values, and moving toward what matters most in life
- Cognitive concerns (e.g., attention, memory, processing speed, and executive functioning/complex thinking)
- Adjusting to acute and chronic health concerns (e.g., acquired brain injury, illness-related changes, pain, physical injury)
- Depression, low mood, low self-esteem
- Interpersonal and relationship difficulties
Therapy
Dr. Lindsay has training and experience in incorporating the following treatment approaches and strategies into her work with clients:
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for trauma
- Exposure and Response Prevention
- Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy
- Person-centered therapy
- Solution-focused brief therapy