MindSense is Canada’s trusted leader in trauma-informed medical assessments, focused exclusively on abuse related trauma and complex mental health cases. We provide independent assessment services for law firms, insurers, public agencies, and private institutions, offering a dignified, evidence-informed process that reduces secondary harm and strengthens clarity across every stage of the claim process.
Our work supports survivors, legal professionals, insurers, public agencies, and institutions across Canada - strengthening decision-making while upholding dignity, objectivity, and the highest standards of clinical rigour.
With clinic locations in Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Toronto, Montreal, and Halifax, we are proud to offer accessible services coast to coast.
MD, FRCPC, DABPN, ACBOM
Dr. Carlos Nuñez brings extensive expertise in psychiatry, occupational medicine, independent medical consulting to his role as Chief Psychiatrist at MindSense Canada. Based in Vancouver since 2012, he practices at St. Paul’s Hospital and provides independent assessments and expert testimony in complex psychiatric cases. At MindSense, Dr. Nuñez guides the delivery of trauma-informed assessments nationwide, ensuring each evaluation is thorough, trauma-aware, and grounded in best practices.
A centralized process for abuse assessments, offering clarity and efficiency for referrers and survivors across the spectrum of assessments that they may require.
Access to a nationwide network of psychiatrists, psychologists, and specialists with deep experience in trauma-related assessments.
Reliable, transparent, and compassionate service backed by robust quality assurance processes.
As leaders in trauma-informed medical assessment services, we embed principles of safety, trust, and empowerment into every interaction. Our consultants are trained to approach complex cases with sensitivity and respect, minimizing re-traumatization and ensuring survivors feel supported throughout the process.
Through our unified model, we offer:
We apply a trauma-informed, culturally responsive approach that respects the lived experiences of every individual we serve.
Our panel comprises highly experienced clinicians who are leaders in the field of complex trauma assessment.
Our dedicated service team is here to efficiently guide you through complex cases with clarity, compassion, and a focus on outcomes.
With clinics across six Canadian cities and telehealth available from anywhere, expert care is always within reach.
As part of a global network, we integrate leading international insights and practices into every aspect of our work - including the expertise of our International Chief Psychiatrist, Dr. Michael Robertson.
MindSense focuses exclusively on complex trauma, ensuring a deeply informed and expert-driven approach to every case.
At MindSense, we make the medico-legal process easier for all involved. From booking appointments to delivering detailed, high-quality reports, our centralised team ensures a smooth, efficient experience at every step.
For survivors attending assessments, we provide clear guidance on what to expect and how to prepare, ensuring the experience is as positive as possible. Additional support materials, including videos and fact sheets, are available upon request.
To learn more about MindSense or refer a case, email info@mindsensepsychiatry.ca or call 1 (833) 995-6565.
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We acknowledge that we are operating on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of Indigenous Peoples across Canada. We are grateful to live and work on these lands, and we recognize the enduring presence of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples.