Sarah Fisher, M.Ed.

Primary Areas:

• Learning disabilities;
• ADHD;
• Psychoeducational Testing.

Location:

• St. Catharines
• Burlington

Licensing Body:

• College of Psychologists of Ontario – Psychological Associate

Populations:

• Kids
• Teens

About:

Sarah Fisher is licensed by the College of Psychologists of Ontario as a Psychological Associate.

Ms. Fisher conducts psychoeducational assessments at our St. Catharines and Burlington offices. She enjoys working with kids and teens and has worked in education and healthcare settings for many years. She has over 20 years of experience in the education sector and has worked with local school boards in Niagara. She has a keen interest in psychological assessment, learning disabilities, ADHD, and assistive technology.

Ms. Fisher completed a master’s degree in Counseling at the University of British Columbia in 2014 and completed a second master’s degree in Psychology with a Certificate in Assessment at Adler Graduate Professional School in 2020. Ms. Fisher has completed additional qualifications in Special Education at Nipissing University between 2007 and 2010. Previously, Ms. Fisher completed a Psychology practicum placement at the Grand Erie District School Board, where she provided psychoeducational assessments. She worked as part of a team with parents, school and board staff, and community personnel to understand each student’s strengths, learning needs, and exceptionality. She also worked with the Grand District School Board as an elementary classroom teacher between 2007 and 2012, and later as a learning resource teacher between 2014 to 2019.

Certifications:

• Current Member (#520713) in good standing with the Ontario College of Teachers
• Current student Member with the Canadian Psychological Association and Ontario Psychological Association
• Behaviour Management Systems Training, April 2019
• Certificate in the Fundamentals of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, March 2019
• Violence Threat Risk Assessment Level One, November 2018
• Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training, November 2016
• Advanced Applied Behaviour Analysis Methods for Educators, June 2016
• Indigenous Cultural Competency Course for Mental Health Practitioners, September 2013