SOLUTIONS FOR LIFE PSYCHOLOGY
28 Bardwell Drive, Willow Vale (Upper Coomera) Queensland 4209
ph: (07) 5549 1696
WELCOME TO
SOLUTIONS FOR LIFE PSYCHOLOGY
A Comprehensive Child / Adolescent / Adult Mental Health Clinic
If you're living with a mental health condition, you'll find help and healing here at Solutions for Life Psychology. Our highly qualified staff will design a customized care plan to meet your needs, always treating you as a person first and a patient second.
CLIENT CARE PROGRAMS
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ASSESSMENT
Solutions for Life Psychology provides comprehensive and accurate diagnostic assessments for a variety of mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, OCD, and developmental disorders, including ADHD, ASD, and memory and learning disorders. Our team of experienced professionals offers tailored psychometric assessments for children, adolescents, and adults. We believe accurate diagnoses are crucial to developing effective treatment plans and improving the quality of life for our clients.
GROUP THERAPY
At Solutions for Life Psychology, we are dedicated to helping children and adolescents lead happier and healthier lives. We believe that group therapy is a powerful tool that can help individuals develop skills, build connections, and gain support from peers who are going through similar experiences. Our group therapy programs are designed to be engaging, educational, and transformative, with a focus on helping participants develop coping skills, emotional regulation strategies, and meaningful relationships.
INDIVIDUAL THERAPY
Our team of compassionate psychologists at Solutions for Life Psychology are committed to helping our clients achieve their desired outcomes. We offer individual therapy sessions for children, adolescents, and adults, and use a range of evidence-based therapies to help clients develop coping mechanisms and improve their mental health and overall well-being. We work closely with our clients to understand their unique needs and goals, and create a customized treatment plan that meets those needs.
OUR VALUES
Complete Care for Complete People
What sets Solutions for Life Psychology apart? Above all, it’s the values on which we base our care. Among the most important are transparency, compassion and respect for all of the mental, physical and social factors that impact our health. This inclusive approach allows us to address each patient’s specific issues and produce lasting results. Contact us today to learn more about our view and work.
OUR TEAM
Here for You Every Step of the Way
When it comes to your mental health care, you want the best medical providers and support staff around. At Solutions for Life Psychology, we've assembled a team of passionate, caring and highly qualified staff members to assist you in your treatment journey.
Dr Kerry Marsh
Director / Principle Psychologist / Board Approved Supervisor
PhD (Psych) B.Psych(Hons) MAPS MAAPi DGPP
Kerry graduated in 2000 from Griffith University before commencing many years working in private practice and Government sectors of the community whilst completing her PhD on Bullying in High Schools. In her 23+ years of practice she has worked extensively with children, families, adolescents, and adults in the areas of ASD, ADHD, anxiety, depression, OCD and has extensive experience in clinical/diagnostic/cognitive/learning assessment. She has also provided supervision for provisional psychologists since 2015.
Kerry is currently taking clients for assessment and CogMed training.
Abigail Pavia
Psychologist
BSC (Psych) (Hons1stClass) MAAPi
Abigail completed her undergraduate degree in psychology along with achieving 1st Class Honours at the University of Queensland. She subsequently completed a two-year Internship and the National Psychologist Exam. Abi uses CBT, ACT, Mindfulness and DBT in her work with children, adolescents and adults.
Abigail has experience working with children in individual and group settings. She is proficient in working with anxiety, depression, phobias, ADHD, ASD, anger, stress, worry, grief and loss, and supporting parentings with behaviour strategies. Abigail also coordinates and runs two adolescent girls groups. Abigail has extensive experience with cognitive/academic assessment and diagnostic assessments.
Abigail is available to see child / adolescent and adult clients Tuesdays-Fridays
Lauren Van der Leest
Psychologist / Clinical Registrar
BPscyhSc., MPsych(Clin), Registrar
Lauren completed her Bachelor of Psychological Sciences (with Honours) degree at La Trobe University, achieving first class honours. She then went onto complete her Masters of Clinical Psychology at Bond University. Lauren is a registered psychologist and is currently completing her clinical registrar program, for endorsement as a clinical psychologist.
Lauren has experience working with children, adolescents and adults in both individual and group settings. She is trained in a variety of treatment modalities, including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. She is proficient in working with anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, borderline personality disorder, stress, worry, grief, ADHD, and ASD.
Lauren enjoys working with all ages across the lifespan, however she is passionate about early intervention and empowering parents and caregivers with the knowledge and skills they need to promote their child’s wellbeing.
Lauren is available to see clients on Tuesday's and Friday's.
Kiana Bresic
Psychologist / Clinical Registrar
BPscyhSc., MPsych(Clin), Registrar.
Kiana is compassionate and empathetic psychologist dedicated to guiding individuals through life's challenges and helping them discover their inner resilience. Holding an undergraduate degree in psychology and criminology, an honours degree in psychology, and a master's degree in clinical psychology, Kiana brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her practice.
Specialising in assisting young individuals with behavioural and emotional struggles, Kiana utilises evidence-based therapies and innovative techniques to facilitate their personal growth and healing. Her experience includes previously working with individuals across the lifespan in private practices, schools, and intake facilities. Kiana finds reward through all her individual sessions but has a special interest in group sessions and conducting psychological assessments.
Ryan Hooson
Provisional Psychologist
B.Psych GDip.Psych PsychAdv. MAAPi
Ryan completed his undergraduate degree in psychology at Griffith University in 2008. He continued in 2009, to complete a Graduate diploma in psychology from the Queensland University of Technology. After a period of international work and travel, Ryan completed an Advanced Graduate diploma in 2020, through Monash University. He is now undertaking his two-year Internship with Solutions for Life as a provisionally registered psychologist. Ryan utilises CBT, ACT, and Schema Therapy within his professional practice.
Ryan has experience working with adults, adolescents and children in individual and group settings. He enjoys working with anxiety, depression, phobias, ADHD, ASD, anger, aggression, sexualized behaviours, and self-esteem.
Ryan is available to see adolescents and adult clients
Tuesday to Friday.
Elise Arriagada-Huyskens
Psychology Student / Group Co-facilitator
Elise is completing a double degree in psychology and criminology at Griffith University. She co-ordinates and co-facilitates our Secret Agent Society and Asperteens groups.
Elise has a passion for working with young people and has developed her skills in working with people with disability through her co-facilitator and support role at Solutions For Life Psychology.
Julia Swain
Psychology Student / Group Co-facilitator
Julia is currently completing her bachelor of psychology with honours at Griffith University. She intends to pursue post-graduate studies and specialise in neurodiversity - an area she is particularly passionate about. Julia has experience in supporting people with disabilities and complex mental health conditions. Julia provides support as a co-facilitator for most of the groups.