Dr. Hallie Frank

Dr. Hallie Frank is a clinical psychologist with over 50 years experience. She obtained a doctorate in clinical psychology from McGill University. She was faculty in the Department of Psychology at Concordia University for 27 years where she taught graduate level seminars on theoretical models of behaviour change as well as supervised students in the Applied Psychology Center. She also worked as the chief clinical psychologist at the McGill University Mental Health Service for 38 years where she conducted therapy and supervised graduate students. Along with those commitments she also maintained a private practice and continues to see clients privately. Dr. Frank joined Wood Psychology in 2021.

In addition to clinical work, Dr. Frank served as a research consultant to the department of psychiatry at the Jewish General Hospital for over 15 years. She has published many articles in academic journals and three chapters in scholarly books. Some of these publications were research studies on personality disorders and divorce. Her most recent publication, entitled Understanding Yourself and Your Relationships: Notes From a Therapist’s Desk was written for people interested in human relationships and dynamics.

Dr. Frank’s primary therapeutic orientation is psychodynamic, an approach that encourages clients to examine the reasons for repetitive behavior patterns, to appreciate their contributions to these patterns, and to explore the motives of significant others. Dr. Frank values transparency in her supervisory style and her warmth and humour makes her a pleasure to work with.

Dr. Frank is a current member of L’Ordre des Psychologues du Québec (Permit #00996-68).

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