Dr. Kimberley Cullen C.Psych

 

Dr. Kimberley Cullen, C.Psych, received her PhD from York University.  She completed her predoctoral residency at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), where she provided group and individual psychotherapy to individuals with mood and anxiety disorders, as well as individuals with a history of trauma.  She has also trained at the Mental Health Program at North York General Hospital, CAMH’s Adult Gender Identity Clinic, Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Center, and York University Psychology Clinic (YUPC).

Dr. Cullen is a clinical and health psychologist providing treatment to adults and couples for a range of clinical issues including:

  • Depression

  • Anxiety/stress

  • Trauma

  • Self-esteem

  • Relationship problems

  • Sex and intimacy

  • Life transitions

  • Gender and sexuality

  • Women’s health

  • Adjusting to, and coping with, physical illness (particularly with cancer patients, survivors, and family members)  

Dr. Cullen has a passion for supporting couples experiencing difficulties with sexual functioning and/or physical intimacy as a result of illness, chronic pain, and altered mobility/ability.  She also recognizes that multiple factors and life events can impact sex and intimacy and is committed to supporting all individuals wishing to enhance and rediscover their sexual relationship. 

Her practice is LGBTQ+, CNM, kink, and sex affirming.

Dr. Cullen’s approach to treatment draws upon evidenced-based models including:

  • Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

  • Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)

  • Dialectical-Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

  • Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

  • Compassion Focused Therapy

  • Gottman Couple’s Therapy

  • Systemic Sex Therapy

Dr. Cullen is frequently invited as an expert guest speaker and has delivered several workshops for cancer survivors struggling with body image issues and sexual difficulties. She also collaborated with a national breast cancer organization to develop an educational video series on this topic.  

Dr. Cullen has authored blog posts related to sex and intimacy, served on various sexual health and education committees, and was an expert reviewer for the Canadian Cancer Society’s section on sex, intimacy, and cancer.