Canvas Health’s Psychological Services program provides comprehensive or targeted psychological evaluation and consultation. These evaluations may assist diagnostic decision making, treatment planning, risk assessment, placement, employment, or court dispositions.
Health care evaluations include neurodevelopmental evaluations (Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Autism, attachment difficulties, attentional problems), and differential diagnosis of complex mental health presentations for children and adults. The goal of the evaluations is to identify the most appropriate interventions for each individual case.
Forensic evaluations include developmental disability, fitness for duty, civil commitment, jail and pre-sentence psychological evaluations, child protection and parental capacity evaluations, and juvenile certification and Rule 20 examinations.
Email
Angie Lubo
Program Specialist
alubo@canvashealth.org
Fax
651-251-5110
For questions regarding referrals or appointments, please reach out!
Referrals are accepted from contracting court and social services programs and from and other community health care providers, as well as from Canvas Health clinical staff.
Phone
(651) 251-5059
Chief Psychologist
I approach my work with the assumption that everyone has the capacity to change, if provided with the proper support and treatment. Through respect of the individuality, the innate skills and personal autonomy of all clients, and developing interventions to meet the unique needs of every client, the ability to overcome the obstacles impeding the realization of a fulfilling and meaningful life will be achieved.
Direct intervention and case management experience working in residential and community-based programs with SPMI clients. Residential treatment with adolescents in foster care and/or involved with juvenile justice system. Pre-doctoral internship completed at inpatient psychiatric hospital. Post-licensure practice in outpatient mental health center.
To check this provider’s availability or to make a referral or appointment, contact Angie Lubo, Program Specialist; alubo@canvashealth.org, (651) 251-5059
Postdoctoral Psychology Fellow
In assessments or outpatient therapy, part of my process is to ensure you feel heard, understood, encouraged, and supported. I value the unique experiences of individuals and strive to work with you as you navigate life’s stressors. I draw from various therapeutic approaches to explore challenges and promote insight, resiliency, and self-empowerment.
Provided assessments and therapy for substance use and mental health while working with adolescents incarcerated through the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice. Pre-doctoral internship was completed at North Memorial and the Interprofessional Center of St. Thomas University.
To check this provider’s availability or to make a referral or appointment, contact Angie Lubo, Program Specialist; alubo@canvashealth.org, (651) 251-5059
Postdoctoral Psychology Fellow
A psychological assessment is a collaborative team effort between an individual, their support network (family members, health care providers, teachers, case managers etc.), and the evaluator that can enhance therapeutic understanding, cohesion, and provide a framework to meet desired goals.
Internship completed at Seacoast Mental Health Center in Portsmouth, NH focused on therapy and assessments of individuals with characterological distress and psychosis.
To check this provider’s availability or to make a referral or appointment, contact Angie Lubo, Program Specialist; alubo@canvashealth.org, (651) 251-5059
Lead Clinical Psychologist and Director of Psychology Training
I believe that a strong therapeutic relationship is a key component to successful therapy. My professional philosophy includes incorporating multiple therapeutic techniques in order to tailor therapy to the specific needs of my clients. I emphasize empowering my clients I the therapeutic environment and their lives. My therapeutic style includes a balance of validation and challenges to help clients grow to their full potential.
I completed my predoctoral internship at Canvas Health and am excited to continue my career at Canvas Health.
To check this provider’s availability or to make a referral or appointment, contact Angie Lubo, Program Specialist; alubo@canvashealth.org, (651) 251-5059
Senior Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Ruth’s professional approach is underscored by a commitment to equity, inclusion, empirically-informed practices, and a decolonized approach to the field of psychology. A decolonized lens recognizes that biases, western cultural values, and oppressive practices have contributed to the development of the field psychology. Dr. Ruth strives to ensure appointments feel collaborative and that cultural values and identities are discussed throughout the appointment. She works to make sure processes and tasks are transparent and barriers to care are discussed and removed whenever possible. Dr. Ruth uses a trauma-informed, sex positive, gender-affirming framework and highlights strengths associated with neurodiversity. She frequently integrates concepts from non-violent communication (NVC) and, more generally, humanistic thought into her work. Dr. Swartwood specializes in applied ethics, sexuality and gender issues, grief and bereavement, and neurodevelopmental differences.
Dr. Ruth’s professional experience has focused on providing psychological evaluations and psychotherapy in community mental health and private practice settings.
To check this provider’s availability or to make a referral or appointment, contact Angie Lubo, Program Specialist; alubo@canvashealth.org, (651) 251-5059
