Graduate Department of Psychological Clinical Science - Joanne Coutts

Joanne Coutts is a registered clinical and forensic psychologist with more than 25 years of experience. She began her forensic career at the maximum secure hospital Waypoint (formerly known as Oak Ridge) and currently works in the forensic department at Ontario Shores. She provides risk assessments, psychological assessments, and CBT and DBT focused group and individual therapy to forensic patients. Her clinical research interests include aggressiveness and social intelligence. She has been one of the leaders of a well respected internship program at Ontario Shores for more than 10 years. Joanne Coutts continues to be actively involved in the supervision of practicum students, interns and those individuals seeking college registration. She has also established a private practice over the course of 20 years. She offers CBT and DBT therapy to adults and adolescents exhibiting a variety of psychological issues, including depression, anxiety, post traumatic stress disorder, and relationship problems.