Dr. Yaniv Benzimra, Psychologist

Biography

A managing partner with the Y2 Consulting Psychologists, Dr. Yaniv M. Benzimra holds a doctorate in clinical psychology from the University of Ottawa . His doctoral thesis was related to psychological stress at work and during natural disasters. He is an expert in the evaluation and treatment of both individual and organizational stress, and specializes in training and in personal and professional development.

Dr. Benzimra offers evaluation and intervention (therapy) services for adults using cognitive behavioural approach principles. He specializes in the management of problems related to (1) stress (personal and work-related), (2) mood and anxiety, and (3) relationships. He also offers career counselling services (personal and professional development) and executive coaching.

Dr. Benzimra is a sessional lecturer, associated with the School of Psychology and the School of Management at the University of Ottawa.

In addition, Dr. Benzimra offers consultation services to different government departments and agencies, and to private enterprize, in particular, in the management of human resources, in evaluating the potential of senior managers, and in training, organizational diagnosis, and program evaluation.

Dr. Benzimra is a member of the « Canadian Society of Medical Evaluators (CSME) ».