The founder and director of Fusion Psychological Services, Dr. Rylie Moore received his PhD in clinical neuropsychology from the University of Victoria (UVic) and completed his clinical residency at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) in Toronto, Ontario.

Psychotherapy

In my perspective, issues do not exist in a vacuum. During our appointments, we will work together to understand what is happening for you in its larger context, including your past experiences and your social world. Using this holistic, collaborative and relational approach will ensure the work we do is helpful and meaningful for you. My therapeutic style is an integrated use of various approaches, including cognitive behavioural, interpersonal, emotion-focused, psychodynamic, and mindfulness-based therapies. These approaches provide an effective perspective from which to understand factors that may contribute to and maintain mental health difficulties. In consideration of my ethical responsibility to maximize benefits for my clients, I strive to be a psychologist who is well versed in a range of research-supported interventions and flexible enough to accommodate a diverse range of needs, goals and interpersonal styles. I have come to appreciate that each individual has his/her/xir own interpersonal style and unique way of relating with the world. As such, I believe it is important to consider all facets of you as an individual and to collaboratively develop a treatment plan that will best serve your unique needs. Clients often say they appreciate that I am warm, compassionate and relatable. In addition to therapy, I have training in neuroscience, brain-behaviour relationships, cognitive functioning, and the biological underpinnings of mental health, which offers a unique perspective in working with and understanding you.

I have specific interests and extensive clinical experience in working with individuals within the 2SLGBTQA+ community, including the assessment and treatment of gender dysphoria, as well as the intersection of mental health issues within the 2SLGBTQA+ community. I am aware that psychological stressors and resulting difficulties are more prevalent within marginalized populations, including the 2SLGBTQA+ community, and thus, have sought diverse training to meet the needs of my clients.

I also have experience and interest in the assessment and treatment of individuals with moderate distress as well as persistent, severe, and/or complex mental health concerns including anxiety, depression, psychosis, personality disorders, and trauma. While working together, I am aware of, and work directly on, systemic influences (i.e., oppression, racism, marginalization, and stigma) as well as the development of our personal identities, cultural and community connections, and resiliency.

If are not familiar with some of these approaches, that is ok! That is part of coming to therapy, and we will work collaboratively so that you become well-informed and engaged in your treatment options.

Psychological Assessments

A comprehensive psychological assessment examines an individual’s social, emotional, physical, and behavioural symptoms in order to identify and, when warranted, diagnose a mental health disorder. A psychological assessment can be helpful in identifying unhelpful symptoms and/or patterns that perpetuate and maintain dysfunction. Psychological assessments can also be used in a variety of contexts to help you obtain necessary resources and/or accommodations at school or work, as well as help you gain access to a variety of community programs. I conduct the following psychological assessments:

• Comprehensive Psychodiagnostic & Mental Health

  • Treatment planning & circle of care

  • Short- & Long-term disability

  • School and/or work accommodations

  • Exam accommodations

• Autism Spectrum/Neurodevelopmental neurotypes

• Gender Dysphoria & Gender affirming surgery readiness (2nd assessor)

• Trauma and Dissociation, including PTSD, complex trauma & DID

Neuropsychological Assessments

In addition to psychotherapy and psychodiagnostic services, I have extensive training and clinical experience in neuropsychological assessment. A comprehensive neuropsychological assessment will help you understand and formally document your medical or psychiatric condition, such as brain injury and progressive neurological conditions. A neuropsychological assessment can also be helpful if you are looking to learn more about the impacts of substance use, depression, anxiety, or psychosis on your cognitive, academic, and social functioning. A neuropsychological assessment may be used for legal cases, insurance disability applications, or rehabilitation (such as return to work or school planning after a brain injury). The neuropsychological assessment involves a 2-hour interview, 4-6 hours of cognitive assessment (e.g., paper-pencil tasks assessing cognitive and brain function), and a feedback session; a total of 10-15 hours. I also work to provide practical recommendations to clients experiencing cognitive and/or emotional difficulties following brain injury or cognitive changes. For example, this could include strategies that may be useful in helping to adjust to new ways of living. A neuropsychological assessment may be helpful in determining the following:

• Developmental and Learning Disabilities, including

  • Attention Deficit/ADHD

  • Learning Disabiltiies

  • Intellectual Disabilities, DSO eligibility

• Disability, Injury & Accident

• Concussion & head injury

• Educational pursuits/accommodations (Psychoeducational assessment)

Gender Affirming Surgical Readiness Assessments

As a psychologist with extensive experience conducting assessments through a gender identity clinic, I am qualified and competent to provide these assessments in the “second assessor” category for those seeking gender-affirming surgeries, such as orchiectomies and vaginoplasties for MtF trans women, and hysterectomies, metaoidioplaties or phalloplasties for FtM trans men. As is my clinical training, I work with adults (and not children or youth). This assessment typically involves 2 hours of clinical interviewing where I will ask questions designed to assess the diagnostic, eligibility and readiness criteria according to the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) Standards of Care (SOC 7). As well, 1-2 hours will be spent completing document review, contact with relevant healthcare providers (if necessary), and report writing. 

Board positions and professional activities

• Past board member, Ontario Psychological Association (OPA)

• Founding Board member, It Gets Better Canada (IGBC)