They say death and taxes are the only certainties in life. I'd wager that uncertainty can be added to that list. As you experience the many uncertainties of life - if your mental health will change, if your health condition will worsen - many thoughts, emotions, and behaviours emerge that can limit your ability to live the life you want. To walk with clients through these difficult experiences, I work within a Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT) framework, integrating both traditional and third wave (e.g., Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, mindfulness) approaches. From the start of our work, I aim to establish a warm, genuine, and empathic therapeutic relationship, which is the basis for beginning to understand the patterns and factors contributing to the challenges you are facing. From there, we work together to curate a plan forward that includes tailored evidence-based interventions that help move you closer to the life you want to be living. I strive to create a safe and inclusive space where you can curiously and courageously explore new ways of interacting with your internal experiences and environment. 

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I am a Registered Clinical Psychologist who works with adults of all identities and backgrounds as they navigate the grief, loss, and mental health challenges associated with living with physical health concerns (e.g., peri/postnatal health, infertility, cancer, heart disease, pain, Long COVID, neurodegenerative conditions). I specialize in providing individuals and couples/relationship-based treatment to those experiencing difficulties within their relationships and sex lives, such as concerns with sexual function (e.g., genito-pelvic pain, erectile difficulties, desire discrepancies), communication barriers, and coping with the impact of health conditions or medical interventions. I also work with individuals experiencing challenges with anxiety and low mood. 

 

I hold a B.Sc. in Psychology from the University of Toronto and a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Dalhousie University. I have experience working with diverse populations in inpatient and outpatient hospital settings, community clinics, and private practice. As a scientist-practitioner, I am also engaged in research relating to sexuality, teaching, and supervision of clinical psychology trainees. As a fellow human, I enjoy reading or watching suspenseful and rom com stories, spending time with loved ones, cooking, and singing!

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*Through Dr. Rossi's work at Dalhousie University, she is currently accepting couples to participate in a research study focused on a couple-based treatment for issues related to low sexual desire and arousal. Study participation involves receiving psychological treatment for this sexual difficulty. If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please feel free to contact Dr Rossi directly at meghan.rossi@dal.ca*

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