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Phone: +13453258162
Email: Therapy@essentialcare.com
FOUNDER | CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST | FAMILY THERAPIST
Dr. Shion O’Connor
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in The Cayman Islands as well as in the state of California who is highly personable, collaborative, and empathetic. Meeting the psychological and relational needs of a multi-cultural clientele is one of my most fulfilling experiences. I specialize in relational care such as couple’s counseling, pre-marital and marriage therapy as well as pre-divorce and divorce recovery. I enjoy providing psychotherapy to youths and adults through individual and group counseling. Using Cognitive Behavioral, Psychodynamic and Brief Counseling such as Solution Focus modalities, I work with trauma related clients including sexual abuse, PTSD, and other mood disorders such as anxiety and depression. I trust the range and quality of psychological services provided will exceed your expectations.
Professional Memberships and Licence:
California Board of Psychology - PSY32829
CPAM
Phone: 924 7612
Email: donnetoconnor@gmail.com
Dr. Joan Latty
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST | MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPIST
COUNSELLING PSYCHOLOGIST
Dr. Donnet O’Connor, PhD
Dr. Donnet O'Connor is a licensed Counseling Psychologist and Therapist, holding a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology. She specialises in working with young individuals and women facing relational challenges, she brings a wealth of expertise to her practice. With a commitment to fostering healthy connections and well-being, Dr. O'Connor combines her extensive academic background with a compassionate approach in helping clients navigate the complexities of relationships. Her dedication to the field is exemplified by a focus on empowering individuals and promoting mental health within the contexts of family and interpersonal dynamics.
With over a decade of experience in Human Resources and Office Management, she seamlessly integrates her vast professional background into her counseling practice. Dr. O'Connor's unique perspective, honed through years of working with diverse individuals and navigating complex organizational dynamics, enriches her ability to address the intricate interpersonal challenges her clients face. This invaluable experience allows her to bring a nuanced and practical approach to counselling, particularly when helping clients navigate issues related to career stress, workplace relationships, and personal development.
Dr. O’Connor is ready to enhance your life and change the world.
Phone: +1345 - 329 -6213
Email: joanlatty2@yahoo.com
EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST
Dr Joan Latty is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, A Marriage and Family therapist and a Certified Clinical Supervisor. She received The Doctor of Psychology degree (PsyD.) in Clinical Psychology from California Southern University and a Master of Science degree (MSc.) in Counselling Psychology Marriage and Family Therapy, from Northern Caribbean University. She is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with The Counsel of professions Allied with Medicine (CPAM) Cayman Islands, on the principal list, The Counsel of Professions Supplementary to Medicine (CPSM) Jamaica, as well as, serving The Jamaican Psychological Society (Jam Psych) as a member and Co-Chair of the Ethics committee, after having served as its Vice President and Chair of the Ethics Committee for 5 years. She is also a member of The American Psychological Association (APA).
Dr Latty has over 30 years’ experience in the field of psychology, offering counselling and psychological care, providing support, guidance, diagnosing and treating individuals with mental disorders across the life span. Specifically, she employs different modalities to address a range of concerns that people face; by conducting individual and group psychotherapy and administering Psychological Assessments. Additionally, she provides clinical supervision, consultation, and Paraprofessional training. She has special interest, training, and practice in Traumatology, providing trauma informed therapy specifically in the areas of complex trauma. Other areas of interest include, treating mental disorders, attachment issues, violence intervention, and crisis management, ensuring the highest standard of evidence based, diversity informed clinical practices. She has been promoting Interpersonal Relationships and family functioning through therapy to families, singles, and couples, organizing and conducting retreats, seminars and workshops.
Prior to her employment in the Cayman Islands, she served in various capacities in Jamaica, to include, Director of the Counselling & Psychological Services Centre (CPSC) at Northern Caribbean University, in Mandeville, Co-Founder and Coordinator of the Community Counselling and Restorative Justice Centre (CCRJC), developing programs and regional protocols relevant to culturally informed community interventions as well as in Private Practice conducting Psychological Services at The Heartlands Counselling and Psychological Centre. During her tenure she consistently administered Psychological Assessments, conducted psychotherapeutic groups, individual psychotherapy, psycho education/presentations, seminars and workshops, Restorative Justice procedures and focused on Domestic Violence interventions and crisis management.
She is known as “The consummate professional” who embraces ethical conduct, working to advance the common good of mankind, while providing cutting-edge delivery of quality service.
Professional Memberships and Licence:
CPAM /PL/PSY-D/019
CPSM 12-0003
APA C2304472672
Phone: +1345-329-6554
Email: hamiltonsofia3@gmail.com
Mrs. Sofia Hamilton, MSc
Sofia Hamilton is a Licensed Educational Psychologist with over 20 years of experience in Education and over 4 years in Psychology. Mrs. Hamilton holds a MS in Psychology with an emphasis in Educational Psychology and is currently pursuing her PhD in Counselling Psychology.
She has worked with a cross-section of learners from early years to adult learners. The words of George Evans "every student can learn, just not on the same day or in the same way” fuels her passion to create better learning opportunities for learners of all ages.
She has special interests in working with exceptional learners including the gifted and talented, those with learning and thinking differences (dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, ADHD, etc.), learners on the autism spectrum (ASD), and other neurodivergent individuals. She is a certified PEERS facilitator specializing in social skills training for young adults and children. Her offerings include individual and group therapy for self-esteem, depression, and anxiety. She also offers psychological testing and evaluation, diagnosis, counselling, and intervention. She works extremely well with all clients, especially children, and this can be attributed mainly to her other career as a fully qualified teacher (She lectures part-time at the University of the Cayman Islands - UCCI).
Additionally, she shares psychological tips and coping strategies to assist family members and students with various mental, emotional, and social challenges during her speaking engagements and weekly Radio Show “Psychologically Speaking,” which airs on Praise 87.9 FM on Wednesdays at 7:30 a.m.
Professional Memberships and Licence:
National Association of School Psychologists (NASP, USA)
American Psychological Association (APA-Associate, USA)
Jamaican Psychological Society (Jampsych-Associate, Jamaica)