About Tammy Piers

Tammy is a registered clinical psychologist with a background working in government, hospital, post-secondary educational, and forensic settings. After completing her bachelor work, Tammy pursued a Master’s degree in Psychology with a specialization in cognitive neuroscience at the University of Saskatchewan, publishing her dyslexia-related research, as well as fMRI research focused on the neuroimaging of language processes.

Upon graduation, Tammy worked in medicine at Dalhousie University’s Department of Community Health and Epidemiology, followed by the psychology departments of the Nova Scotia Rehabilitation Hospital and the Nova Scotia Hospital for Mental Health. She then embarked on a career with the Correctional Service of Canada, primarily as a federal correctional officer, and during this time returned to academia to complete a second Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology at Acadia University.

Tammy has been registered with the Nova Scotia Board of Examiners in Psychology since 2018 and served on the Executive of the Association of Psychologists of Nova Scotia from 2020-2024. As well, she is a member of the Canadian Psychological Association and the EMDR International Association (EMDRIA). She began working in private practice in 2018 to focus her assessment and treatment services on trauma-related difficulties and associated sequelae.

While Tammy serves all populations, her current clientele largely consists of military and other first responder populations.