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binksDr. Peter Farvolden is Clinical Director of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Associates of Toronto www.cbtassociates.net where he provides cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for children, adolescents and adults with mood and anxiety disorders. He is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Toronto and holds adjunct academic appointments in psychology at the University of Waterloo and Ryerson University. His professional activities include direct patient care, administration, research, consultation services and the development of evidence-based self-help programs for the treatment of mood and anxiety disorders.

Dr. Farvolden received his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Waterloo and completed his pre-doctoral training at the Toronto General Hospital. He is the former Director of The Psychological Trauma Program and the Work, Stress and Health Program at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH). His research interests include technology-based healthcare delivery and the cognitive behavioral treatment of mood and anxiety disorders.

Professional Affiliations
Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies
Anxiety Disorders Association of America
Ontario Psychological Association Canadian Psychological Association


Question of the Month: February 2012
Subject: Am I healthy?
Question: hi im 20 years old ive been to several doctors had ecgs and bloodwork everything came back normal. but i just cant convince myself im healthy i always worried im going to die or have a heart attack or any pain or twinge i have i think its something serious and think im dying i just want to get these thoughts out of my head.. please help me

If you have been to see several doctors and they have ruled out an organic cause for your symptoms then you may be suffering from Panic Disorder. If you are, then you are in the right place. Use the Panic Program and the Support Group to understand your experience and challenge your symptoms