Dr. Lawrence Deck


Ph.D. (he/him)

Registered Psychologist, Chief Clinical Officer

Dr. Lawrence Deck is the Chief Clinical Officer at Wayfound.  He has been practicing as a psychologist since 2009. Dr. Deck graduated with his Master’s degree in counseling from California State University, Fresno. He subsequently completed his Ph.D. in psychology, forensic specialization through Walden University (Minneapolis, MN). He is a member of the Canadian Psychological Association as well as the National Association of Forensic Counselors. Registered with the College of Alberta Psychologists.  Dr. Deck’s areas of interest include trauma, anger and aggression, and youth with behavioural difficulties. Dr. Deck’s treatment approach is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), although he appreciates the usefulness of incorporating other approaches into his practice. In addition to individual therapy, Dr. Deck has extensive experience in multiple forms of assessment including; Cognitive, social-emotional, capacity, risk (sexual or violent risk), and comprehensive psychological evaluations. He has been formally recognized by the Alberta Provincial Court as an expert in the area of risk assessment and psychometrics. Dr. Deck completed his research in the area of violence and aggression and has specialized training in working with individuals who have offended sexually. 

  • Adults | Adolescents (12+)

    Canadian Armed Forces | Corrections | Healthcare Professionals | Legal Defendants/Prosecutors | Mental Health Providers | Public Safety Personnel | RCMP | School/Education | Veterans | WCB Claimants

    BIPOC | Vulnerable Populations

  • • CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)

    • CPT (Cognitive Processing Therapy)

    • DBT (Dialectical Behaviour Therapy)

    • EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization)

    • Forensic Psychology

    • Mindfulness

    • PE (Prolonged Exposure)

    • Person-Centered

    • Strength-Based

    • Trauma Focused

  • • Addictions / Substance Use

    • Anger

    • Anxiety

    • Athletes / Sports Psychology

    • Behavioural Intervention

    • Burnout

    • Crisis Debriefing

    • Emotional Disturbance

    • General Psychosocial Intervention

    • Operational Stress

    • PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder)

    • Racial Identity

    • School Related Issues

    • Stress Management

    • Trauma

    • Violence

  • English