Eva Harris is a psychologist providing evidence-based treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with adults across British Columbia. She completed her predoctoral residency with the Northern California VA Healthcare System, where she received advanced training in Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD. Dr. Harris also has specialized experience in Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for OCD. She trained at a residential and intensive outpatient treatment program providing short-term CBT for clients presenting with obsessive-compulsive, anxiety, and trauma-related disorders. She primarily provides Exposure and Response Prevention for OCD but also offers Inference-Based CBT and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. She works with a variety of anxiety disorders including social anxiety disorder, panic disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and illness anxiety disorder.
Dr. Harris believes in the importance of evidence-based treatment. Initial sessions start with assessment to identify appropriate diagnoses and determine treatment fit. She uses a structured approach and asks clients to complete homework assignments between sessions. She provides CBT but incorporates techniques from other evidence-based treatments, including Motivational Interviewing and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy. Recognizing that clients are often struggling with more than one issue, she emphasizes transdiagnostic care, focusing on the underlying mechanisms driving co-occurring disorders.
Dr. Harris uses a non-judgmental, compassionate approach to build strong relationships with her clients. Her clinical strengths include her authenticity and warmth, which help lighten the challenging work her clients undertake. She collaborates with clients to develop meaningful goals, teach practical skills, and provide empathetic support throughout treatment. She helps clients understand what factors contribute to their distress so they can maintain their progress after treatment and experience lasting improvement in their quality of life.
Dr. Harris works Monday – Friday from 9 am to 4 pm. She only sees clients virtually.
