About Anna

Anna H. Park (she/her/hers) is a clinician/therapist and Clinical Psychology PhD Candidate at McMaster University, providing services both in-person and virtually.

She specializes in evidence-based assessment and treatment of anxiety, depression, and trauma-related concerns in adults. Specifically, Anna supports individuals experiencing generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, illness anxiety disorder/health anxiety, panic disorder, agoraphobia, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), specific phobias, insomnia, emotion dysregulation, depression, and other stress-related concerns.

She also specializes in working with clients experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and trauma-related symptoms.

For her PhD dissertation topic, Anna studied symptoms of PTSD and dissociation among Canadian military members, veterans, and first responders, with published research in peer-reviewed scientific journals.

With training in multiple evidence-based treatments, Anna strives to make therapy a tailored experience to best fit her clients’ needs.

Anna brings a warm, compassionate, and authentic approach to therapy, where judgment holds no place. Her focused and adaptable style makes her effective in supporting clients to achieve their goals, ensuring therapy is both beneficial and a collaborative partnership.

Anna completed all of her required PhD-level clinical training, including a CPA-accredited Clinical Psychology Residency at Royal Columbian Hospital at Fraser Health, BC. Here, she completed over 2000 hours of clinical training across four rotations: Cardiac Psychology Clinic, Inpatient Psychiatry Unit, Surrey Mental Health and Substance Use Centre, and the Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry Service. She worked with both inpatient and outpatient populations experiencing a range of concerns including significant health problems (e.g., cardiac health), PTSD, anxiety, mood disorders, and personality disorders.

Prior to her Clinical Psychology Residency, she trained across various clinics in Ontario. Specifically, Anna trained at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) in Toronto, providing group and individual DBT to individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma-related concerns, and/or borderline personality disorder symptoms (Integrated Day Treatment). She also co-led group therapy for individuals experiencing PTSD following a traumatic workplace injury, including first responders, military members, and other service workers (Work, Stress, & Health Program).

In addition, at St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton, Anna provided evidence-based assessment and treatment to patients experiencing anxiety, depression, and insomnia at the Anxiety Treatment and Research Clinic (ATRC), Mood Disorders Clinic, and Sleep Disorders Clinic.

Anna cultivated her passion for psychology at McGill University in Montréal (BSc), where she also minored in Art History. Her academic journey continued in the picturesque landscapes of Scotland, where she earned a Master of Science in Evolutionary and Comparative Psychology at the University of St. Andrews. She is currently in the process of completing her CPA-Accredited PhD in Clinical Psychology at McMaster University.

Anna was born in Seoul, South Korea, and immigrated to Toronto as a child. She fell in love with the west coast during her Clinical Psychology Residency and now lives in BC. Outside of her practice, she enjoys travelling, experiencing diverse cultures and foods, listening to podcasts, snowboarding, running, and meeting new dogs.