Call, text, or email book (604-366-3331) or see link below.
Dr. Brooke Seal is a Registered Psychologist (#2564) in B.C. who offers two core services: individual therapy and on-call psychological consultation. Dr. Seal’s work is grounded in evidence-based practice and focuses on providing practical, effective, and compassionate support tailored to each person’s needs.
Individual Therapy
Dr. Seal provides individual therapy for adults experiencing a range of mental health difficulties and concerns including: Anxiety, Phobias, Panic, Depression, Stress and burnout, Interpersonal and relationship difficulties, Emotional dysregulation, University-related issues and academic stress
Her approach is collaborative and skills-focused, with an emphasis on helping clients understand their experiences and develop effective strategies for change.
On-Call Psychological Consultation
Dr. Seal also offers on-call consultation services for individuals seeking timely guidance, clarification, support planning and/or university-related help. This short-term service (typically 1-3 sessions) is appropriate for a wide range of concerns with the exception of active suicidal or self-harm risk or other situations requiring immediate crisis intervention, in which case emergency services are recommended.
On-call consultation may include: Psychoeducation, Short-term coping strategies, Long-term planning and goal setting, Diagnostic impressions, Discussion of treatment options, Resource identification and referral options, Support with university-related concerns including:
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Course planning
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Letter-writing and documentation
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Graduate school planning and applications
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Mental health support related to academics
This service is suitable for individuals needing a quick connection to a psychologist, who are looking for trusted longer-term resources, who are seeking university-related support, and/or who need continuity of care while their regular care provider is away.
Background and Education
Dr. Seal received her undergraduate degree in psychology from the University of British Columbia (2002), and her MA (2005) and PhD (2009) in clinical psychology from the University of Texas at Austin. The UT Austin Clinical Psychology Graduate Program ranked #10 in the 2020 US News and World Report, placing it in the top 4% of clinical programs in the United States. Dr. Seal completed her clinical residency through Vancouver Coastal Health in 2009 and a post doctoral program with the DBT Centre of Vancouver in 2010. Her education focused on psychological assessment, individual and group therapy for a range of difficulties, research, and teaching and mentoring.
Dr. Seal has provided assessment and treatment in a range of clinical settings throughout Vancouver (the Anxiety Disorders Clinic at UBC Hospital, Emergency Psychiatric Services at Vancouver General Hospital, the Concurrent Disorders Unit at UBC Hospital, the BC Centre for Sexual Medicine at VGH, the Eating Disorders Program at Saint Paul’s Hospital, and the DBT Centre of Vancouver) and Texas (Psychology Department Training Clinic at the University of Texas at Austin, the Counselling Center at Texas State University, the Seton Medical Center in Austin, the Austin Behavioral Clinic, the Austin Center for Treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, and juvenile detention centers).
She has experience with a wide range of difficulties including panic attacks, social anxiety, phobias, generalized anxiety, OCD, depression/low mood, psychosis including schizophrenia, trauma, borderline personality disorder, eating disorders, problematic alcohol use, ADHD, ASD, school stress and burnout, workplace difficulties, interpersonal difficulties, emotional dysregulation, life transitions, history of self harm and suicidal ideation, and grief and loss.
In addition to clinical work, Dr. Seal has taught assessment skills to graduate students at the University of Texas at Austin, sexual health training skills to medical students at UBC, and several undergraduate courses at SFU (2009-2013) and UFV (2010-present).
She is currently a tenured Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of the Fraser Valley where she very much enjoys teaching a range of undergraduate courses (Introduction to Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Psychological Interventions, History of Psychology). She has also been involved in research at UBC, SFU, UT Austin, and UFV. She has received several scholarships and awards, presented her research at conferences worldwide, and published several research articles.
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Fees
$250 for a 50-minute session.
$145 for a 30-minute session.
Fees must be paid directly upon receipt of services by the client through credit card or e-transfer within our online clinic management system. This is a confidential, secured platform in Canada used by many healthcare professionals.
Direct billing to insurance companies is not provided.
In B.C., private Registered Psychologist services are not covered by the standard health insurance, the Medical Services Plan (MSP). However, many individuals may have coverage through their own or a family member’s extended health benefits, and in that case, can apply for reimbursement of expenses following services. If you think you might be covered by extended health, it’s a good idea to verify the details with your insurance provider.
Booking
Clients can book directly through our booking page. For on-call services, if the desired appointment day and time are not visible, clients should email or text Dr. Seal (brooke@wisemindcentre.com/604-336-3331) and an appointment will be made available within 48 hours including over weekends and holidays. Same-day appointments are typically available upon request.
