A middle-aged man with short, light hair and a trimmed beard wears a green and blue plaid shirt, standing against a plain gray background. He resembles Damon Elgie in his relaxed yet confident pose.

Damon Elgie, Ph.D.

Director of Training 

Adler Community Health Services 

Vancouver

Our responsibility is not just to educate, but to nurture — ensuring every student receives the support, guidance, and real-world experience they need to step into the world as confident, compassionate, and competent therapists.

delgie@adler.edu (604) 786-6306 Connect on LinkedIn

OVERVIEW

Dr. Elgie currently serves as the director of training at Adler Community Health Services (ACHS) Vancouver, where he is responsible for preparing doctoral and master’s level psychological interns for their entry into the professional workforce. Prior to this role, he held the position of clinical team leader with the Ministry of Children and Family Development, where he provided oversight for clinical staff, including psychologists and mental health therapists, within the Community Mental Health team in Tri-Cities, British Columbia.

Dr. Elgie possesses expertise in addressing acute and complex mental health concerns in adolescents, including intervention for substance abuse and psychosis, as well as in adults. In addition to his institutional role, he maintains a part-time private practice in Vancouver, and he has recently extended his services to include a location in Richmond. Dr. Elgie offers in person and online psychotherapy and support to adolescents and adults facing a broad spectrum of mental health challenges.

MEMBERSHIPS + ASSOCIATIONS

  • British Columbia Psychological Association.

LEADERSHIP + ENGAGEMENT

  • Faculty Council, Member.

CURRENT RESEARCH + OPPORTUNITIES

  • Patient and student satisfaction with ACHS Vancouver’s various sites and services.