I love my work and find it incredibly rewarding because I have the privilege of witnessing people heal, grow and transform.
Professional Qualifications
Registered Psychologist with the College of Psychologists of British Columbia #1147
Ph.D. and M.A. in Clinical Psychology from Simon Fraser University, BC
NSERC 1967 Science and Engineering Scholarship
B.A., First Class Honours from Saint Francis Xavier University, Nova Scotia
University Gold Medal
Qualified as an Expert in Psychology and EMDR in the Supreme Court of British Columbia
Certified Therapist in EMDR
Advanced Training in Lifespan Integration
Certified Practitioner of Advanced Energy Psychology (EDxTM)
Advanced Training in Group Dynamics and Psychodrama
Ph.D. Dissertation
Patterns in Women’s Development: Interrelationships Among Attachment, Identity and Cognitive Sophistication
Published as: MacKinnon, J.L & Marcia, J.E. Concurring patterns of women’s identity status, attachment styles and understanding of children’s development. International Journal of Behavioral Development. 2002, 26(1), 70-80.
Professional Associations
College of Psychologists of British Columbia
British Columbia Psychological Association
EMDR International Association
EMDR Association of Canada
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Personal Interests and Background
When I’m not working I’m spending time with my family and friends and I enjoy being in nature. I love to cross-country ski, hike, garden, bike, camp, watch movies, and read novels. I love to travel and explore countries with cultures and eco-systems that are very different from our own.
All photos by Joanne MacKinnon (except headshot, by Ronald Lee).