Rita Schnarr
Contributor

Rita Schnarr is a Registered Clinical Counsellor, and a Consultant and Senior Facilitator for Anxiety Canada’s online MindShift CBT group treatment program.

Rita holds a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology degree from Yorkville University, a B.A. in Adult Education (Hons), a Diploma in Professional Counselling (Distinguished), a Provincial Instructors Diploma, and a Diploma in General Business. Her training and memberships include: The International OCD Foundation; Graduate of the Behavioural Therapy Training Institute; Member of the Canadian Cognitive Behavioural Therapies Association; Basic Certificate in Psychological Health & Safety in the Workplace; Managing Mental Health Issues at Work Manager Certificate; Member of the Psychology Advisory Committee at Kwantlen Polytechnic University; a representative for the Federation of Associations for Counselling Therapists (FACT BC); and a Contributor for the Anxiety Canada, Mindshift CBT app.

Rita has expertise in the following evidence-based modalities of treatment: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT); Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT); Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT); Interpersonal Therapy (IPT); Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy and Stress Reduction (MBCT/MBSR); and Dr. John Gottman’s approach to relationship therapy.