Biography
Alice Kusznir is a Registered Occupational Therapist and Psychotherapist who has been a member of Mental Health and Well-being Team at Cleveland Clinic Canada since 2022.
Ms. Kusznir has over 40 years of experience in a variety of mental health treatment facilities, as well as research and educational settings. As a member of the Executive Health Team, she conducts comprehensive client screening assessments of biopsychosocial functioning and is available for individual psychotherapy. She is a certified Interpersonal Psychotherapist (IPT) with the International Society of Interpersonal Psychotherapy and has also completed training in the Cognitive Behavior Therapy model with the Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavior Therapy. Currently, Ms. Kusznir works primarily with individuals dealing with life transition, grief, relationship issues, retirement, depression, anxiety, workplace stress, and burnout.
Having obtained her Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy and Master of Education in Counselling from the University of Toronto, Ms. Kusznir has worked at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health as well as the Hincks-Dellcrest Centre and Sick Kids Centre for Community Mental Health. She has predominantly worked with individuals dealing with bipolar disorder, depression, and anxiety disorders. Ms. Kusznir has presented at several academic forums and public conferences, and her research has been published in several scientific journals. Previously, she held the role of Clinical Educator in the Occupational Therapy Program at the University of Toronto along with the administrative role of Occupational Therapist-in-Chief at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health.
To continue to provide outstanding service to her clients, Ms. Kusznir stays up to date in her field through conference attendances and readings. Key topics include grief, dealing with the aging process, retirement, and psychotherapy methodology. She prides herself on her thorough approach and maintains a warm, empathetic, and non-judgmental attitude to her clients.
Ms. Kusznir enjoys cooking, reading, gardening, traveling abroad, and spending time outdoors discovering Ontario.
Education/Training
- Masters of Education
- University of Toronto
Toronto, ON
- Bachelor of Science
- University of Toronto
Occupational Therapy
Toronto, ON
Certifications
- International Society of Interpersonal Psychotherapy- Certified Therapist
- Beck Institute of Cognitive Behavior Therapy: completed Essential of Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Depression, Anxiety Disorders and Personality Disorders
Specialty Interests
- Interpersonal Psychotherapy Model
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Workplace stress and burnout
Professional Memberships
- Ontario Society of Occupational Therapists
- College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario
