Dean Polisena Psychologist

Dean is a registered psychologist who has worked in both private and public clinical psychology settings. Dean enjoys working with a diverse range of clinical presentations including post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety and adjustment disorders, Dean has experience working with Australian veterans and their families and focuses on providing a supportive non-judgmental environment for his clients. Prior to full-time clinical practice, Dean published research in the field of internet gaming disorder with the University of Adelaide. Dean utilizes evidence-based treatments including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Motivational interviewing. Dean adopts a biopsychosocial model of care and understands the social and behavioural factors that play a role in our overall mental health. Outside of work, Dean enjoys playing and watching tennis with friends while supporting the Adelaide Crows in the Australian football league. Dean is available to see clients via Telehealth and has the capacity to see patients within four weeks