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Dr. Tyler Brown

Education and Training

Dr. Tyler Brown, a registered psychologist based in Calgary, Alberta, is dedicated to supporting individuals as they navigate life’s challenges and transitions. His educational background includes an Honours Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Calgary, followed by both Master’s and Doctoral degrees from McGill University, where he specialized in clinical and health psychology. During his doctoral training, Dr. Brown completed a residency at the McGill University Health Centre’s Glen Site, gaining valuable experience through rotations in the Chronic Viral Illness Service, the Psychosocial Oncology Program, and the Balfour Mount Palliative Care Unit. After completing his doctorate, he pursued three additional years of advanced training as a postdoctoral fellow with McGill University’s Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, focusing on enhancing the psychological well-being of individuals affected by cancer.

 

Areas of Focus and Expertise

Throughout his career, Dr. Brown has provided psychological services to diverse populations across a range of settings, including private practice, university clinics, and hospital outpatient facilities. In his private practice, he specializes in working with adults navigating significant life transitions and experiences of loss. His expertise covers a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and bereavement, coping with chronic or life-limiting illnesses, complex personality patterns, and men’s mental health. Additionally, Dr. Brown addresses existential and spiritual concerns related to death, isolation, identity, freedom, responsibility, and the need for meaning in life. His therapeutic approach integrates psychodynamic and existential methods, along with other evidence-based techniques, such as cognitive behavioural therapy and exposure therapy, tailored to meet each individual’s unique goals and needs.

 

Professional Roles and Contributions

Beyond his private practice, Dr. Brown actively contributes to the field of psychology through diverse professional roles. He is a former clinical research associate with the University of Calgary’s Cumming School of Medicine and currently leads group programs for Wellspring Cancer Support Alberta. Dr. Brown serves on the Editorial Review Board of Cancer Control (Sage Publishing) and is a member of the Research Advisory Committee for the Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology. Additionally, he is a research affiliate with the University of British Columbia’s Men’s Health Research Program. His research has been presented at numerous conferences and published in peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Brown maintains professional memberships with the College of Alberta Psychologists, the College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia, the Canadian Psychological Association, and the Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology, ensuring adherence to ethical standards and ongoing professional development.