Dr. Chris DeWolfe, Psych (Cand. Reg.) (he/him)
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST (Candidate Registrer)
Clinical Expertise
Dr. DeWolfe works with adolescent and adult athletes for sport and performance consultation and mental skills training. He also works with adolescents and adults experiencing: anxiety disorders (social anxiety disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, phobias); eating disorders (bulimia, anorexia, binge eating disorder, food avoidances and difficulties); body image issues; obsessive-compulsive disorder; and depression; as well as other psychological conditions and concerns (e.g., emotional difficulties, procrastination, low self-esteem).
Education, Clinical Training & Experience
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Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) in Clinical Psychology, Dalhousie University (Halifax, NS)
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Bachelor of Arts (BA), First Class Honours (Psychology), University of New Brunswick (Fredericton, NB)
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Master’s of Science (MSc) in Sport and Exercise Science, University of New Brunswick (Fredericton, NB)
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Bachelor of Kinesiology with Honours in Psychology (BKIH), University Scholar, Acadia University (Wolfville, NS)
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Clinical training completed at: Coastal Psychology; Community Mental Health and Addictions; Erica Baker Psychological Services; Dalhousie University Student Health and Wellness, and Canadian Sport Institute Atlantic
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Residency completed at Nova Scotia Health (Halifax, NS)
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Certified Mental Performance Consultant®
Current Activities & Memberships
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Psychologist, Candidate Register (#C10972), Nova Scotia Board of Examiners in Psychology
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Member, Canadian Psychological Association
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Member, Canadian Sport Psychology Association
Selected Publications
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DeWolfe, C. E. J., Galbraith, M. K., Smith, M. M., Watt, M. C., Olthuis, J. V., Sherry, S. B., & Stewart, S. H. (2023). Anxiety sensitivity and physical activity are inversely related: A meta-analytic review. Mental Health and Physical Activity, 25. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mhpa.2023.100548
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DeWolfe, C. E. J., & Dithurbide, L. (2022). Beware of the blues: Wellbeing of coaches and support staff throughout the Olympic Games. International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching, 17, 1243-1257.
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Olthuis, J. V., Watt, M. C., DeWolfe, C. E. J., Connell, E., Wright, E., & Sevigny, L. (2020). Learn to run for anxiety sensitivity: A short-term, accessible physical exercise intervention for women. Women in Sport and Physical Activity Journal, 28, 151-160. https://doi.org/10.1123/wspaj.2020-0004
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DeWolfe, C. E. J., Scott, D., & Seaman, K. A. (2020). Embrace the challenge: Acknowledging a challenge following negative self-talk improves performance. Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, 33, 527-540. https://doi.org/10.1080/10413200.2020.1795951