
Meet Our Team of Psychologists, Social Workers, and Psychotherapists
We know itās important for you to find the āright fit.ā Scroll through our therapists to find the best match for you! All of our therapists have years of experience and training in evidence-based therapies, like CBT.
Registered psychologists and social workers with years of experience working with children, adolescents, and parents/families
Child and Adolescent Therapists
-
Dr. Felicia Chang, C. Psych.
PSYCHOLOGIST & CLINIC DIRECTOR
Hi! I'm Dr. Felicia Chang, a Child, Adolescent, and Family psychologist. I work with youth ages 10 - 19 struggling with anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, body image concerns, low self-esteem, perfectionism, and difficulties with emotion regulation.
I also believe parents are a key part of any young personās life and provide support to parents wanting to improve their relationships with their child/teen and to learn strategies to support their childās mental wellbeing.
-
Dr. Melissa Vloet, C. Psych.
PSYCHOLOGIST
Hi! Iām Dr. Melissa Vloet a Child, Adolescent, Adult and Family psychologist. I work with youth struggling with health concerns (e.g., chronic pain, rumination), anxiety, habits (e.g., hair pulling, tics, compulsions), difficulties with mood or emotion regulation (including self-harm), and adjusting to life changes and/or physical illness.
I have a passion for delivering evidence-based treatment that empowers caregivers. I especially enjoy working with caregivers/parents who are interested in strengthening their parenting skills, improving their own self-efficacy and transforming their parent-child relationships.
-
Lindsay Simmons
SOCIAL WORKER/PSYCHOTHERAPIST
HI! Iām Lindsay, a registered social worker. I work with children and teens (ages 7 and up) with general anxiety, separation anxiety, OCD, perfectionism, social anxiety, low self-esteem, panic attacks, challenging behaviours and difficulties with emotion regulation.
In order to best support your child, I use a blend of evidence-based approaches in my work, including: CBT, DBT, ACT, E/RP, and EFFT.
-
Donna Tyler, MSW, RSW
SOCIAL WORKER/PSYCHOTHERAPIST
Hello! Iām Donna Tyler, a Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist. I provide individual therapy to children (ages 6 and up), teens and parents of youth experiencing anxiety, OCD, ADHD, and depression. I also support youth navigating life transitions and provide parenting support.
If your family is ready and willing to make positive changes in your life, I would love to meet with you to help you in your journey!
-
Dawn Mewhinney, MSW, RSW
SOCIAL WORKER/PSYCHOTHERAPIST
Hi, Iām Dawn. I work with youth (ages 12 and up) with a range of difficulties including anxiety, depression, substance use, school avoidance, self-esteem, interpersonal relationships, internet addiction, and life transitions.
I believe psychotherapy is an opportunity for youth to reflect on patterns and behaviours that they may not have paid much attention to but are in fact impacting their emotions, relationships, energy and ability to fully enjoy their life. If you/your child are ready to embark on this journey, so am I!
-
Bea Powers, MSW, RSW
SOCIAL WORKER/PSYCHOTHERAPIST
Hi, Iām Bea. I provide support to youth, young adults, and parents/caregivers, who need a compassionate guide to help them step beyond their usual ways of managing life.
I bring the passion and compassion that I have cultivated over the years, as a parent and educator, into my work as a therapist. I work primarily with children/teens with eating disorders, anxiety, and school avoidance. I would describe my approach as empathic, strengths based, collaborative, and trauma informed.
-
Avery Potvin, M.A.
DOCTORAL CLINICIAN
Hi! Iām Avery, a doctoral clinician working under the supervision of Dr. Chang. I provide therapy to children and teens struggling with Anxiety, Depression, Self-esteem, Relationship difficulties, Disordered eating, and OCD using a range of evidence-based treatment modalities, such as Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP).
I love working with you and take a client-centred appraoch.
-
Joanna Zambrzycka, PhD
DOCTORAL CLINICIAN
Hi! Iām Joanna, a doctoral clinician working towards becoming a registered psychologist 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.
Iām passionate about using a collaborative approach with youth and families, focusing on strengths, and providing a safe space where clients feel heard.
Registered psychologists, social workers, and psychotherapists providing individualized, evidence-based therapy
Adult Therapists
-
Dr. Kelly An, C. Psych.
PSYCHOLOGIST/NEUROPSYCHOLOGIST
Hi! I'm Dr. Kelly An. I provide individual therapy to adults and adolescents (16+) who are experiencing anxiety, low self-esteem, and interpersonal issues. I am passionate about helping others take control of their narratives and kick those negative voices to the curb.
I take a client-centred and humanistic approach in my work, tailoring our sessions to your unique individual needs. My approach draws from evidence-based approaches (e.g., CBT, emotion-focused therapy (EFT), and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)).
-
Fema Jacob, MSW, RSW
SOCIAL WORKER/PSYCHOTHERAPIST
Hi! Iām Fema and I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, panic and/or anxiety attacks, PTSD & trauma, perinatal mental health difficulties, individuals wanting to improve self-esteem, those suffering from grief and loss of relationships, as well as those individuals looking for support with support with general life transitions and stressors.
I draw from various therapeutic techniques including EMDR, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Emotion Focused Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) to create a custom intervention plan for you to reach your goals and develop a deeper understanding of yourself.
-
Dr.Melissa Vloet, C. Psych.
CLINICAL & HEALTH PSYCHOLOGIST
Hi! Iām Dr. Melissa Vloet a Clinical and Health psychologist. I work with people struggling with health concerns (e.g., chronic pain, rumination), anxiety, habits (e.g., hair pulling, tics, compulsions), mood difficulties, emotion dysregulation including self-harm, and adjustment to life changes and/or physical illness.
I deliver personalized, evidence-based psychological care to meet your specific goals. I use an integrative approach, drawing from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), and EFT (Emotion Focused Therapy).
-
Chrissy Court, MSW, RSW
SOCIAL WORKER/PSYCHOTHERAPIST
Hi! Iām Chrissy. I specialize in providing a caring and supportive ear to those that are struggling with Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Pain Management, Trauma, Grief and Loss, Relationships, Addictions and the stress of everyday life.
āI use therapeutic techniques such as CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), Expressive Arts Therapy, Brief Solution-focused Therapy, DBT, Trauma and Resiliency Approaches, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy and Mindfulness.
-
Dawn Mewhinney, MSW, RSW
SOCIAL WORKER/PSYCHOTHERAPIST
Hi, Iām Dawn. I work with adults with a range of difficulties including anxiety, depression, substance use, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, internet addiction, and life transitions.
I believe psychotherapy is an opportunity for you to reflect on patterns and behaviours that you may not have paid much attention to but are in fact impacting your emotions, relationships, energy and ability to fully enjoy their life. If you are ready to embark on this journey, so am I!
-
Hadassah Rais, O.T. Reg. (Ont.); RP
REGISTERED PSYCHOTHERAPIST
Hi! Iām Hadassah. I work with those struggling with eating disorders, anxiety, and grief and trauma related to infertility, pregnancy loss, or perinatal death.
I practice from a holistic, eclectic approach and have extensive training and experience in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Expressive Arts Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Internal Family Systems, Compassion-Focused Therapy, Mindul Self-Compassion, Feminist Psychotherapy, Somatic Experiencing, and other trauma-informed body-based approaches.
To Get Started
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.
Our Admin Support
-
Darlene Gray
ADMIN ASSISTANT
-
Samantha Mora
CLINIC VOLUNTEER
-
Nishara Vathanakumaran
CLINIC VOLUNTEER
Questions? Contact us at:
Telephone: 905-971-0209
Fax: (289) 667-0101
Email: admin@ontariopsychologyclinic.ca
*When using email, please keep in mind the inherent privacy risks associated with this form of communication