The Stress and Anxiety Disorder Clinic 

Clinic Director:  Dr. Cindy Maddeaux

The Stress and Anxiety Disorder Clinic at the Centre for Cognitive therapy was developed from the model used at the Stress Management Clinic at the Ottawa Civic Hospital founded by Dr. Jane Blouin.  This clinic has been expanded to assess and treat a variety of Anxiety Disorders as well as general psychological stress using modern Cognitive and Behavior Therapy approaches.  Dr. Cindy Maddeaux, the Clinic Director has an extensive background in the area of stress and anxiety disorders encompassing both neuro-physiological research and clinical practice, having been one of the original clinicians in the Stress Management Clinic.

The staff at the Stress and Anxiety Disorder Clinic are highly experienced in the identification and treatment of stress and Anxiety Disorders.  Dr. Cindy Maddeaux has been involved in developing computerized psychiatric assessment instruments for the past 10 years.  All of the staff are  experienced at identifying the psychological roots of chronic stress and various forms of Anxiety and Anxiety Disorders.  There are a variety of treatment approaches that are tailored to individual needs in a collaborative atmosphere.  To learn more about life stress, go to the Stressful Life Events page and to learn more about anxiety got to the Anxiety Disorders page