We offer virtual services to youth across Ontario, so whether you’re in Hamilton, Ottawa, Toronto, Uxbridge, or elsewhere in the province you’re able to connect with one of our friendly and experienced therapists. All of our child-therapists are trained in evidence-based practices like CBT, ACT, DBT, and/or EFFT.

Meet Our Team of Child Therapists and Parent Coaches

  • Dr. Felicia Chang, C. Psych.

    PSYCHOLOGIST & CLINIC DIRECTOR

    Hi! I'm Dr. Felicia Chang, a Child, Adolescent, and Family psychologist. I work with youth 10-17 years old and parents.

    Areas of experience: general anxiety, social anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, body image concerns, low self-esteem, perfectionism, difficulties with emotion regulation, parent coaching.

    Types of Therapy provided: CBT, DBT, FBT, E/RP, EFFT

  • Alannah Courte

    Alannah Courte, MSW, RSW

    SOCIAL WORKER/PSYCHOTHERAPIST

    Hi! I’m Alannah, a Registered Social Worker. I work with youth ages 12 and up and parents.

    Areas of Experience: anxiety, social anxiety, depression, emotion dysregulation, self-harm

    Types of Therapy Provided: CBT, DBT, ACT and Collaborative Assessment Management of Suicidality .

  • Dawn Mewhinney, MSW, RSW

    SOCIAL WORKER/PSYCHOTHERAPIST

    Hi, I’m Dawn (she/her). I work with youth (12+) and adults experiencing difficulties related to trauma, anxiety, substance use, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, life transitions, and general life stressors.

    Areas of experience: anxiety, trauma, substance use, school avoidance, self-esteem, interpersonal relationships, life transitions.

    Types of therapy provided: EMDR, CBT, EFT, ACT, DBT, Narrative, Solution Focused, Trauma informed

  • Donna Tyler, MSW, RSW

    SOCIAL WORKER/PSYCHOTHERAPIST

    Hi! I’m Donna, a Registered Social Worker. I work with children/teens 6 -17 years old and parents.

    Areas of experience: general anxiety, social anxiety, separation anxiety, OCD, panic attacks, school avoidance, ADHD, depression, navigating life transitions, parent coaching.

    Types of therapy provided: CBT, DBT, ACT, E/RP, CPS, EFFT

  • Lindsay Bryant, MA

    DOCTORAL CLINICIAN

    Hi! I’m Lindsay, a PhD candidate in psychology who is in the final stages of my training. Under the supervision of Dr. Chang, I work with youth ages 8 - 17 years old and parents.

    Areas of experience: general anxiety, social anxiety, self-injury, suicidality, depression, body image concerns, low self-esteem, perfectionism, difficulties with emotion regulation, parent coaching.

    Types of Therapy provided: CBT, ACT, DBT, EFFT

  • Lauren Hawthorne, MSW

    Lauren Hawthorne, MSW, RSW

    SOCIAL WORKER/PSYCHOTHERAPIST

    Hi! I’m Lauren, a Registered Social Worker and Clinical Therapist. I specialize in family therapy with children ages 6-14 years old and parents.

    Areas of experience: anxiety and excessive worry, OCD, depression, ADHD, emotion dysregulation and/or behavioural challenges, complex and single-incident trauma, parenting challenges as well as relationship concerns (i.e., parent/child conflict).

    Types of therapy provided: CBT, EFFT, EFIT, ACT

  • Dr. Melissa Vloet, C. Psych.

    PSYCHOLOGIST

    Hi! I’m Dr. Melissa Vloet, a Child, Adolescent, Adult and Family psychologist. I work with youth ages 10 and up and parents.

    Areas of experience: anxiety, health concerns (e.g., chronic pain, rumination), habits (e.g., hair pulling, tics, compulsions), difficulties with mood or emotion regulation (including self-harm), adjusting to life changes and/or physical illness, and parent coaching.

    Types of Therapy Provided: CBT, DBT, ACT, SPACE, Comfortability, CBIT, EFFT

  • Dr. Joanna Messenger, C. Psych.

    PSYCHOLOGIST (Supervised Practice)

    Hi! I’m Joanna, a psychologist (supervised practice), working under the supervision of Dr. Chang. I provide therapy to children and teens struggling with Eating Disorders, Anxiety, OCD, Depression, Self-esteem, and Emotion Regulation, using a range of evidence-based treatment modalities, like CBT, DBT, and ACT.

 Get Started in 3 easy steps!

Step 1: Browse our therapist profiles above OR connect with our Intake Team to find the perfect therapist for you.

Step 2: Book an appointment.

Step 3: We email you our digital intake forms and a secure link. Complete the forms and click the link to start your first session from the comfort of your home.

Questions? Contact us at:

Telephone: 905-971-0209
Fax: (289) 667-0101
Email: admin@ontariopsychologyclinic.ca

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