halifax, nova scotia

psychological services for unique people

At Erica Baker, we believe labels are for clothes, not people.

We believe that a diagnosis is only the beginning of a journey.

We also believe that people are not broken, just unique individuals.

Our job is to inform and educate - but only after we identify strengths and needs.

At Erica Baker we help you through the first steps, the next steps, and the steps that follow.

First, let's start with why, and move on from there. Let's go.



Erica Baker Psychological Services Limited, previously Ann Krane & Associates Limited, is a private practice that has been in operation for the past 19 years. Our practice is one of few local practices that specializes in assessment services for individuals with learning and behavioural needs. We pride ourselves on the comprehensiveness of our assessment services, and helping clients, parents, and individuals working closely with our clients, to recognize skills and strengths and to obtain help in required areas.

Dr. Erica Baker is a Registered Psychologist specializing in neuropsychological, psychoeducational, ADHD and vocational assessments. Dr. Baker has a particular interest in assessment and programming for children, adolescents and adults with known or suspected Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Learning Disabilities (LD), and other psychiatric conditions. Erica has a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from McGill University. Her clinical training was completed at two of Canada's top teaching hospitals in Montreal and Toronto.

Erica has worked as an independent contractor at the IWK, Nova Scotia Rehabilitation Centre and Nova Scotia Hospital. Erica routinely conducts medical-legal assessments and works with physicians and other healthcare professionals. She is actively involved on several volunteer boards and committees that assist individuals with TBI, LD, and ADHD.

Dr. Diana Cassie is a Registered Psychologist specializing in Vocational Assessment and Assessments for Verbal and Nonverbal Learning Disabilities (LD) and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Dr. Cassie works with children, adolescents and adults.

Diana graduated with a B.A. from Wellesley College and with a M.A. and Ph.D. in Counselling Psychology from the University of Toronto. Her clinical training in counselling and assessment were completed both at university and community settings. As well, Dr. Cassie has worked locally at Dalhousie University where she provided counselling, assessment, coaching, and advocacy services to students with LD and/or ADHD. She has also worked as an independent contractor performing assessments at the IWK as well as for independent insurers. Dr. Cassie is currently a volunteer on the Board of Directors of an organization that assists individuals with LD and ADHD.

Bonnie Noseworthy, M.A.S.P., Psychologist (Candidate Register) specializes in Psychoeducational and ADHD assessments for children, adolescents and adults.

Bonnie graduated from Mount Saint Vincent University with a Masters in School Psychology. Bonnie brings with her several years of experience working as a Psychologist in the public school system, and at a private non-profit day school for children with learning disabilities where she has worked closely with administrative staff, teachers, and students in the development of program plans for students, assessment of children, and professional development of teachers and staff.

Erica Baker psychological services limited

Our Psychologists:

Dr. Erica Baker

Dr. Diana Cassie

Bonnie Noseworthy, M.A.S.P.

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