Faculty and Supervisors
Core Faculty include registered psychologists who provide supervision on major rotations. Many core faculty sit on the Residency Program Training Committee, and all are involved in teaching didactic seminars.
Adjunct Faculty include psychologists currently working under supervised practice or who are less directly involved in clinical activities or resident supervision, psychometrists and psychological associates, as well as other individuals from a variety of disciplines (e.g., medicine, social work). They are also involved in teaching didactic seminars to psychology residents and in some cases, provide clinical and research supervision.
Core Faculty
Peter J. Bieling, Ph.D., C.Psych. (he/him)
Psychologist, Ontario Structured Psychotherapy Program
West 5th Campus
Tel: 905-522-1155, ext. 35015
Fax: 905-521-6120
E-mail: pbieling@stjoes.ca
Professional Background
I received my Ph.D. in 1997 from the University of British Columbia, and completed my residency at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), in Toronto and then was a post-doctoral fellow under Aaron T. Beck at the University of Pennsylvania. I am a Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences and a Clinical Consultant in the Ontario Structured Psychotherapy Program. My research and clinical interests are in CBT and quality improvement in mental health care service provision. Lately I’m fascinated with what makes CBT really sing and how to teach this to learners.
More About Me
I’m a first-generation European immigrant to Canada, and also recognize that I’ve had a lot of privilege as a result. To try to make up for that I’ve tried to go out of my way to be an ally to people who find themselves in a position where they deserve more power and justice including women fleeing domestic violence and health for first nations. Personally, and unfortunately, I also have an appreciation for really bad reality TV, internal combustion engines, and I’m first in line for any buffet. If you didn’t like me I’d introduce you to my children in order to redeem myself just a little.
Selected Publications
Van Lieshout, R. J., Layton, H., Savoy, C. D., Brown, J. S., Ferro, M. A., Streiner, D. L., Bieling, P. J. ... & Hanna, S. (2021). Effect of online 1-day cognitive behavioral therapy–based workshops plus usual care vs usual care alone for postpartum depression: a randomized clinical trial. JAMA psychiatry, 78(11), 1200-1207.
Pyrke R, McKinnon MC, McNeely H, Ahern C, Langstaff K, & Bieling P. J. (2017). Evidence-based design features improve sleep quality among psychiatric inpatients. Health Environments Research and Design Journal (HERD), 10, 52-63.
Bieling, P. J., Hall, G. B., McCabe, R. E., McKinnon, M., Schmidt, L. (2016). Clinical Psychology Arrives in Hamilton, Psynopsis
Segal Z, Bieling P. J., Young T, MacQueen G, Cooke R, Martin L, Bloch R, Levitan R. (2010) Antidepressant Monotherapy vs Sequential Pharmacotherapy and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, or Placebo, for Relapse Prophylaxis in Recurrent Depression. Archives of General Psychiatry, 67(12):1256-1264.
Christina Gojmerac, Ph.D., C.Psych.
Psychologist
Seniors Mental Health Program
Clinical Neuropsychology Service
West 5th Campus
Tel: 905-522-1155 ext. 39656
Fax: 905-381-5610
Email: cgojmera@stjoes.ca
Professional Background
I received my Ph.D. in 2009 from the University of Toronto and completed my internship at Baycrest Hospital in Toronto, Ontario. I am currently a clinical neuropsychologist at St. Joseph’s Healthcare in the Seniors Mental Health Program and Clinical Neuropsychology Service. My clinical work includes assessment of older adults with cognitive issues (i.e., differential diagnosis) as well as group interventions to improve cognitive and brain health. I also hold an academic affiliation with the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences at McMaster University (Assistant Professor, Part Time). My clinical and research interests are in aging, cognitive psychology, and affective neuroscience.
Selected Publications
Tolsdorf, E.L., Gojmerac, C., Crowson, J., Frey, B.N., Kapczinski, F., and Duarte, D. (2022). Conversion to major neurocognitive disorder after COVID-19 in a woman with bipolar disorder: A 6-year longitudinal case report. Bipolar Disorders, 2022 Feb 16:10.1111/bdi.13192. doi: 10.1111/bdi.13192. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 35174589; PMCID: PMC9111191.
Parlar, M., Spilka, M., Gonzalez, D., Ballantyne, E., Dool, C., Gojmerac, C., King, J., McNeely, H., and MacKillop, E. (2020). “You can’t touch this”: delivery of inpatient neuropsychological assessment in the era of COVID-19 and beyond. Clinical Neuropsychologist, Sept 10: 1-16.
King, J.P., Gojmerac, C.B., & McNeely, H.E. (2015). Psychological Assessment of Borderline Personality Disorder in Geriatric Patients. In A. Hategan, J.A. Bourgeois, & G.L. Xiong (Eds.), Borderline Personality Disorder in Older Adults: Emphasis on Care in Institutional Settings (pp. 51-58), Nova Science Publishers, Inc.
Wiegand, M.A., Troyer, A.K., Gojmerac, C., & Murphy, K.J. (2013) Facilitating change in health-related behaviors and intentions: a randomized controlled trial of a multidimensional memory program for older adults. Aging and Mental Health, 17(7), 806-815.
Sheryl M. Green, Ph.D., C.Psych. (she/her)
Clinical and Health Psychologist
Women's Health Concerns Clinic & Behavioural Sleep Medicine
West 5th Campus
Tel: 905-522-1155 x 33672
Email: sgreen@stjoes.ca
Professional Background
I received my MA from York University, my PhD from the University of Regina (2006) and completed my pre-doctoral residency at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) in Toronto, ON. Following residency, I started work as a psychologist at St. Joseph’s Healthcare and currently provide clinical services within the Women's Health Concerns Clinic and the Firestone Sleep Medicine Clinic. I am an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences at McMaster University and have a cross appointment in the Department of Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour, where I am Co-Director of Clinical Training for the clinical graduate program. My clinical interests include cognitive behavioural based interventions for anxiety, depression, insomnia, and health-related difficulties, as well as DBT informed interventions for emotion dysregulation. Research interests include women’s mental health across the reproductive timeline, developing cognitive-behavioural treatment protocols for specialized populations, and understanding treatment outcomes related to CBT for insomnia. I actively supervise psychology post-docs, residents, graduate students, practicum students, and honors thesis students within McMaster University.
More About Me
I identify as White with Belgian and Czechoslovakian ancestry. I was born in raised in Regina, Saskatchewan and always enjoy returning to visit family and friends. I live with my husband and two daughters in Hamilton, where participating in (and watching live/TV) sports is a big part of our lives. Outside of work, I also enjoy reading (especially short stories), spending time with friends, visiting new places, and cooking/baking.
Selected Publications
Donegan, E., Frey, B. N., McCabe, R. E., Streiner, D., Fedorkow, D., Furtado, M. & Green, S. M. (In Press). Impact of the CBT-Meno protocol on menopause-specific beliefs, dysfunctional attitudes, and coping behaviors, North American Menopause Society-NAMS.
Agako, A., McCabe, R.M., Burckell, L., Barret, E., Silang, K., Frey, B. & Green, S.M. (In Press). A pilot study examining the effectiveness of a short-term dialectical behavioural therapy informed, skills group for emotion dysregulation during the perinatal period. Psychological Services.
Donegan, E., Frey, B. N., McCabe, R. E., Streiner, D., & Green, S. M., (In Press). Intolerance of uncertainty and perfectionistic beliefs about parenting as cognitive mechanisms of symptom change during cognitive behavioral therapy for perinatal anxiety, Behaviour Therapy.
Gobin, K. C., Boyd, J. E., & Green, S. M. (2022). Evaluating cognitive processing therapy for childbirth-related post-traumatic stress disorder (CB-PTSD): A case study. Cognitive and Behavioral Practice. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cbpra.2021.12.004
Green, S. M., Inness, B. E., Furtado, M., McCabe, R. E., & Frey, B. N. (2022). Evaluation of an augmented cognitive behavioural group therapy for perinatal generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) during the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal of Clinical Medicine, 11, 209, https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm11010209
Green, S. M., Furtado, M., Inness, B. E., Frey, B. N., & McCabe, R. E. (2022). Characterizing worry content and impact in pregnant and postpartum women with anxiety disorders during COVID-19. Journal of Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy, https://doi.org/10.1002/cpp.2703
Furtado, M., Frey, B. N., & Green S. M. (2021). Validation of the Intolerance of Uncertainty Scale for perinatal anxiety screening. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 21, 829, https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-021-04296-1
Ballantyne, E. C., King, J.P., & Green, S. M. (2021). Preliminary support for a cognitive remediation intervention for women during the menopausal transition: A pilot study. Frontiers in Global Women’s Health-Women’s Mental Health.
Green, S. M. & Furtado, M. (2021). Cognitive behavioural therapy for sexual concerns in the perimenopause (CBT-SC-Peri): A four session protocol. Frontiers in Global Women’s Health-Women’s Mental Health, https://doi.org/10.3389/fgwh.2021.744748
Cudney, L. E., Frey, B.N., McCabe, R.E., Green, S. M., (2021). Investigating the relationship between objective measures of sleep and self-report ratings of sleep quality in healthy adults: A literature review. Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, https://doi.org/10.5664/jcsm.9708
Agako, A., Ballester, P., Stead, V., McCabe, R. E. & Green, S. M. (2021). Measures of emotion dysregulation: A review. Canadian Psychology/Psychologie canadienne.http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/cap0000307
Agako, A., McCabe, R. E., Donegan, E., Streiner, D., Frey, B. N., & Green, S. M. (2021). The role of emotion dysregulation in cognitive behavioural group therapy for perinatal anxiety: Results from a randomized controlled trial and routine clinical care. Journal of Affective Disorders, 292, 1, 517-525, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jad.2021.05.084
Green, S. M., Donegan, E., McCabe, R. E., Agako, A., Furtado, M.*, Noble, L.*, Streiner, D., & Frey, B. N. (2021). Cognitive behavior therapy for women with generalized anxiety Disorder in the perinatal period: Impact on problematic behaviors. Behavior Therapy, 52 (4) p. 907-919, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.beth.2020.11.004.
Green, S. M., Donegan, E., McCabe, R. E., Fedorkow, D., Streiner, D., & Frey, B. N. (2020). Evaluating objective versus subjective outcomes in vasomotor symptoms following cognitive behavioural therapy. Climateric.
Green, S. M., Donegan, E., Agako, A., McCabe, R. E. Streiner, D., & Frey, B. N. (2020). Cognitive behavioral therapy for perinatal anxiety: A randomized controlled trial. Austrialian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry. https://doi.org/10.1177/0004867419898528
Goldfinger, C., Green, S. M., Furtado, M., & McCabe, R. E. (2019). Examining worry content in a perinatal sample with generalized anxiety disorder. Journal of Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy, https://doi.org/10.1002/cpp.2413
Green, S. M., Donegan, E., Frey, B. N., Fedorkow, D., Streiner, D., Key, B., & McCabe, R. (2019). Cognitive behavioral therapy for menopausal symptoms (CBT-Meno): A randomized controlled trial. North American Menopause Society-NAMS,26, 9, 972-980, https://doi:10.1097/GME.000000000000136
Furtado, M., VanLieshout, R. J., VanAmerigan, M., Green, S. M., & Frey, B. N. (2019). Biological and psychosocial predicators of anxiety worsening in the postpartum period: A longitudinal study. Journal of Affective Disorders, 250, 218-225.
Green, S. M., Key, B. L., & McCabe, R. E. (2015). Cognitive behavioral, behavioral and mindfulness based therapy for menopausal depression: A review Maturitas, 80, 37-
Green, S. M., McCabe, R., & Soares, C. N. (November 2012). The cognitive behavioral workbook for menopause: A step by step program for overcoming hot flashes, mood swings, insomnia, depression, anxiety, and other symptoms. (New Harbinger Publications: Oakland, CA).
Brenda Key, Ph.D., C.Psych. (she/her)
Psychologist
Ontario Structured Psychotherapy Program,
Mood Disorders Program &
Anxiety Treatment and Research Centre
West 5th Campus
Tel: 905-522-1155, ext. 35427
E-mail: bkey@stjoes.ca
Professional Background
I received my Ph.D. from the University of Calgary and completed my pre-doctoral residency training at Calgary Clinical Psychology Residency program. I am psychologist and clinical consultant with the Ontario Structured Psychotherapy Program, West Region and I also work with the Anxiety Treatment and Research Clinic and Mood Disorders Program. My clinical work is focused on the assessment and treatment of clients with anxiety and mood disorders. My research is focused on the evaluation of cognitive behavioural therapies and mindfulness-based therapies for clients with anxiety and mood disorders.
More About Me
I was born in Alberta but grew-up in a small town on Georgian Bay. I returned to Alberta for my graduate training and then came back to Ontario and settled in the ‘Golden Horseshoe’ with my family to start my professional career. I enjoy exploring the many hiking trails and waterfalls in the Hamilton area.
Selected Publications
O’Neil, L., D’Elia, A.., Bower, M., Dennis, B.B., Bhat, M., Litke, K., McCabe, K., Whattam, J., Garrick, L., Chalmers, S., Simons, S., Key, B.L., Goyert, S., Laplante, P., Xia, F., Guyatt, G., Thabane, L., Semaan, Z. (2020). Feasibility of behavioural activation group therapy in reducing depressive symptoms and improving quality of life in patients with depression: the BRAVE pilot trial. Pilot and Feasibility Studies, 6, 61
Key, B. L., Rowa, K., Bieling, P., McCabe, R., & Pawluk, E. J. (2017). Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy as an augmentation treatment for obsessive–compulsive disorder. Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy,24(5), 1–12. DOI: 10.1002/cpp.2076
Molls, S., Key, B.L., Frolic, A. (2015). Investing in compassion: Exploring Mindfulness as a strategy to enhance interpersonal relationships in healthcare practice. Journal of Hospital Administration, 4(6), 31-36.
Jelena King, Ph.D., C.Psych. (she/her)
Psychologist, Schizophrenia & Community Integration Service & Clinical Neuropsychology Service
West 5th Campus
Tel: 905-522-1155 ext. 36299
Fax: 905-381-5610
E-mail: kingj@stjoes.ca
Professional Background
I received my Ph.D. in 2005 from the University of Waterloo, and completed a clinical internship at Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care and a postdoctoral fellowship in the Schizophrenia Program at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health and Psychiatry Department, University of Toronto. I was employed as a psychologist in the Schizophrenia Program at the CAMH from 2006 to 2007 and then joined the Schizophrenia & Community Integration Service and Clinical Neuropsychology Service at St. Joseph’s Healthcare. I am privileged to have spent most of my clinical career working with individuals with schizophrenia and other psychotic-spectrum illnesses who often face significantly more systemic barriers and stigma in the mental health system compared to those struggling with other mental health issues. This has translated into developing greater appreciation for the necessity of advocacy in the work we do as clinical psychologists and is something that I incorporate into my teaching and clinical supervision. My therapeutic approach is CBT and interpersonally informed and I am actively involved in IPT supervision and teaching within the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neuroscience at McMaster University, where I hold a full-time academic appointment.
More About Me
I was born in Eastern Europe and grew up in Toronto. In my spare time, I try to practice self-care that includes reading, gardening, cooking and regular yoga practice that helps me to feel more balanced, healthy, and accessible to my family, friends, students, and clients.
Selected Publications
Goegan, S.A., Hasey, J.P., King, J.P., Losier, B.J., Bieling, P.J., McKinnon, M.C., & McNeely, H.E. (2022). Naturalistic Study on the Effects of Electroconvulsant Therapy (ECT) on Depressive Symptoms. The Canadian Journal of Psychiatry, 6(5):351-360, doi:10.1177/07067437211064020
Ballantyne, E.C., King, J.P., & Green, S.M. (2021). Preliminary Support for a Cognitive Remediation Intervention for Women During the Menopausal Transition: A Pilot Study. Frontiers in Global Women’s Health, doi: 10.3389/fgwh.2021.741539
Tulloch, T. G., King, J. P., Pellizzari, J. R., & McNeely, H. E. (2021). Overview of psychotherapy principles for patients with kidney disease. In: Psycho-nephrology: A guide to principles and practice. Editors: A. Hategan, J. A. Bourgeois, A. Gangji, & T. Woo, Eds. Switzerland: Springer.
McNeely, H. E., Tulloch, T. G., Pellizzari, J. R., & King, J. P. (2021). The role of psychometric assessment of neuropsychological function in kidney disease. In: Psycho-nephrology: A guide to principles and practice. Editors: A. Hategan, J. A. Bourgeois, A. Gangji, & T. Woo, Eds. Switzerland: Springer.
Ballantyne, E.C., King, J.P., & Green, S.M. (2021). Cognitive Remediation for women during the menopausal transition: a pilot study. Maritas, 152: 74-75. doi: 10.1016/j.maturitas.2021.08.027
Losier, B., Jongsma, K., King, J.P. & McNeely, H. E. (2021). Cognitive Assessment in Medical Settings. McMaster Textbook of Internal Medicine. Kraków: Medycyna Praktyczna. https://empendium.com/mcmtextbook/chapter/B31.II.21.29
Parlar, M.E., Spilka, M.J., Wong Gonzalez, D., Ballantyne, E.C., Dool, C., Gojmerac, C., King, J.P, HcNeely, H., & MacKillop, E. (2020). “You can’t touch this”: Delivery of inpatient neuropsychological assessment in the era of COVID-19 and beyond. The Clinical Neuropsychologist, 34(7-8): 1395-1410. doi:10.1080/13854046.2020.1810324. Epub 2020 Sept 10.
King, J. P., Ballantyne, E. & McNeely, H.E. (2020). Stress Awareness and Management in Medical Settings. In: Humanism and Resilience in Residency Training: A Guide to Physician Wellness. Editors: A. Hategan, K. Saperson, S. Harms, H. Waters, Eds. Switzerland: Springer, pp.219- 245.
King, J. P., Ballantyne, E. & McNeely, H.E. (2020). Cognitive and Mindfulness Conceptualization. In: Humanism and Resilience in Residency training: A Guide to Physician Wellness. Editors: A. Hategan, K. Saperson, S. Harms, H. Water. Eds. Switzerland: Springer. pp. 273-296.
Wilkins, L. K., Girard, T. A., Christensen, B. K., King, J.P, Kiang, M., & Bohbot, V. D. (2019). Spontaneous spatial navigation circuitry in schizophrenia spectrum disorders. Psychiatry Research, 278, 125-128.doi: 10.1016/j.psychres.2019.05.032
McNeely, H.E. & King, J.P. (2019). Neuropsychology and the Geriatric Inpatient. In: H. Fenn, A. Hategan, A. & J. A. Bourgeois, Eds. Inpatient Geriatric Psychiatry. Switzerland: Springer.
King, J.P., McNeely, H.E., & Ballantyne, E. (December 2018). Promoting healthier thinking to build resilience. RESPITE; https://respite.machealth.ca/.
Gardizi, E., King, J.P., McNeely, H.E., & Vaz, S.M. (2018). Comparability of the WCST and WCST-64 in the assessment of first-episode psychosis. Psychological Assessment, 31(2), 271-276.http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/pas0000670
Wilkins, L.K., Girard, T.A., Herdman, K.A., Christensen, B. K., King, J.P., Kiang, M., & Bohbot, V.D. (2017). Hippocampal activation and memory performance in schizophrenia depend on strategy use in a virtual maze. Psychiatry Research, 30 (268): 1-8.
McNeely, H.E. & King, J.P. (2017). Neuropsychology in Late Life: In: Hategan, J.A. Bourgeois, C, Hirsch & C. Giroux, Eds. Textbook of Geriatric Psychiatry. Switzerland: Springer.
Michele Laliberte, Ph.D., C.Psych. (she/her)
Psychologist and Clinical Lead, Eating Disorders Clinic
West 5th Campus
Tel: 905-522-1155, ext. 33433
Fax: 905-521-6120
E-mail: mlaliber@stjoes.ca
Professional Background
I received my PhD in clinical psychology in 1994 from Queen’s University. I completed my residency training at Hotel Dieu Hospital in Kingston, Ontario where I went on to set up a group-based CBT treatment program for adolescents with eating disorders. I moved to St. Joseph’s Healthcare in 1996 and in 2000 established an outpatient program for patients with eating disorders where I am now clinical lead. I am also an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences at McMaster University and an associate of the Department of Psychology, Neuroscience, and Behaviour where I supervise both undergraduate and graduate students. I also hold a number of positions at the provincial level: I am on the steering committee for the provincial adult eating disorder programs; the steering committee for Eating Disorders Ontario; and am a clinical advisor for the provincial Eating Disorder Promotion, Prevention and Early Intervention initiative. I have written treatment manuals for CBT group-based treatment of eating disorders which are used across the provincial eating disorders programs, particularly the specialized treatment for Binge Eating Disorder. My research interests are broadly concerned with understanding risk for and treatment of eating disorders, with a particular interest in understanding factors that impact treatment outcomes for individuals with eating disorders.
More About Me
I identify as a White female of both French and Scottish heritage. I was born in Montreal and grew up living internationally, moving to the Caribbean Islands, Europe, Asia and the United States and returning to Canada to go to university. It delights me that I now live in a part of Canada where past generations of my family lived – makes me feel like I have roots! I live just south of Guelph with my husband (and dog!) in an historic limestone farmhouse where we raised our three boys. I am obsessed with gardening, love hiking, dabble in watercolour painting, piano and enjoy spending time with family and friends.
Selected Publications
Ghai, A., Milosevic, I., Laliberte, M., Taylor, V.H., McCabe, R.E. (2014). Body image concerns in obese women seeking bariatric surgery. Ethnicity and Inequalities in Health and Social Care, 7.2, 96-107.
Laliberte, M., Balk, Tweed, S., D., Smith, J. & Ghai, A. (2014). The impact of education on weight control beliefs. Ethnicity and Inequalities in Health and Social Care, 7.2, pp. 86 - 95
Laliberte, M. M., & Lucibello, K. M. (2022). Weight control beliefs in the treatment of binge-eating disorder: Why might they matter? International Journal of Eating Disorders, 1– 6. https://doi.org/10.1002/eat.23713
Laliberte, M., Newton, M., McCabe, R., & Mills, J.S. (2007). Controlling your weight versus controlling your lifestyle: How beliefs about weight control affect risk for disordered eating, body dissatisfaction and self-esteem. Cognitive Therapy and Research., 31, 853-869.
Miller, J.L, Schmidt, L.A., Vaillancourt, T., McDougall, P., & Laliberte, M. (2006). Neuroticism and introversion: A risky combination for disordered eating among a non-clinical sample of undergraduate women. Eating Behaviors, 7(1), 69 – 78.
Naish, K. R., Laliberte, M., MacKillop, J., & Balodis, I. M. (2019). Systematic review of the effects of acute stress in binge eating disorder. European Journal of Neuroscience, 50(3), 2415-2429.
Bruno Losier, Ph.D., C.Psych. , ABPP-CN
Psychologist
Forensic Program
West 5th Campus
Tel: 905-522-1155, ext. 35592
Fax: 905-381-5610
E-mail: losierb@stjoes.ca
Professional Background
I received my Ph.D. in 1999 from Dalhousie University, and completed my internship at Camp Hill Medical Centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia. I have been employed at St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton since 2001.I am currently a staff psychologist in the Forensic Psychiatry Program, West 5th campus, St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton hospital. As a Forensic Psychologist and Clinical Neuropsychologist, I am involved in many aspects of psychological service delivery including court ordered assessment (Not Criminally Responsible, Section 21/22, Fitness to Stand Trial, etc.), risk for recidivism assessment, and various psychological and neuropsychological treatment options. I also hold the rank of associate professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences at McMaster University. I love teaching and my responsibilities have included didactic seminars to both Psychology and Psychiatry residents, as well as supervision of undergraduate and graduate psychology research programs. Additionally, I participate in the undergraduate medical student education programs (eg foundation tutorials). My clinical and research interests include an examination of rTMS technology in the management of severe mental illness, rTMS technology as a cognitive enhancement protocol, and psychological factors influencing jury decision making. As well, a key research focus of mine is Moral Injury in individuals found Not Criminally responsible. I have the privilege of sitting on a number of departmental and program committees (e.g. chair of Psychiatry Grand Rounds committee, Therapeutic Program Coordination Committee), as well as being a frequent examiner for the College of Psychologist of Ontario. Lastly, I published over a dozen peer reviewed journal articles and given numerous presentations at professional conferences.
Selected Publications
Roth, S., Andrews, K., Protopopescu, A., Lloyd, C., O’Connor, C., Losier, B.J., Lanius, R. A., McKinnon, M.C. (2022) Mental Health Symptoms in Public Safety Personnel. Traumatology. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1037/trm0000367.
Johnston, A. Ambrosini, D. and Losier, B. (2021). An investigation on the impact of the illusory truth effect on a juror’s decision-making process: Is it better to be early or late when it comes to critical evidence?. International Journal of Risk and Recovery.
Goegan, S.A., Hasey, G.M., King, J.P., Losier, B.J., Bieling, P.J., McKinnon, M.C., and McNeely, H.E. (2021) Naturalistic Study on the Effects of Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) on Depressive Symptoms. The Canadian Journal of Psychiatry.
Roth, S., Qureshi, A., Moulden, H.M., Chaimowitz, G.A., Lanius, R. A., Losier, B.J., & McKinnon, M.C., (2021) “Trapped in their Shame”: A Qualitative Investigation of Moral Injury in Forensic Psychiatry Patients. Criminal Justice and Behavior.
Perrotta, S. and Losier, B. (2021). Program evaluation Report on the Social Determinant of Health and Equity in a Forensic Psychiatry Program. International Journal of Risk and Recovery.
Emily MacKillop, Ph.D., C.Psych., ABPP-CN (she/her)
Psychologist
Clinical Neuropsychology Service
West 5th Campus
Tel: 905-522-1155, ext. 35411
Fax: 905-381-5610
E-mail: emackill@stjoes.ca
Professional Background
I have been a member of the Clinical Neuropsychology Service at St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton and an Assistant Professor (PT) in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences at McMaster University since 2014. I earned a B.A. from the University of Iowa in 2000 and M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in Clinical Psychology at the State University of New York at Binghamton in 2004 and 2006. I completed a clinical internship in both Clinical and Neuropsychology at the Medical University of South Carolina in 2005-2006, followed by a two-year postdoctoral fellowship specializing in Neuropsychology at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center through Harvard Medical School from 2006-2008. I have been board certified in Neuropsychology through the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP) since 2012. Prior to joining SJHH, I worked in both clinical and neuropsychology roles in independent practice, as a faculty member in the department of psychology at the University of Georgia, and as a staff neuropsychologist for a major medical centre in Atlanta, Georgia. I am passionate about promoting post-graduate training in Neuropsychology in Canada, and am the director of the Neuropsychology postdoctoral fellowship program here at St. Joes, serve as a member on the ABCN Canadian sub-committee, and the co-chair of the AACN Board Certification Promotion committee, and I am also a mentor for AACN. I serve on the SJHH EDI Council and actively acknowledge the many barriers to performing culturally proficient evaluations in Neuropsychological and Psychological assessment. I have an appreciation for a holistic approach to assessment, treatment, and intervention, which actively considers medical, neurological, psychological, cultural, and behavioural factors as collectively impacting the wellness of an individual. My clinical and research interests focus on this perspective in applied clinical contexts, particularly pertaining to interventions and assessment within acute inpatient psychiatry.
More About Me
I'm a first-generation University graduate. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family and two dogs.
Selected Publications
MacKillop, E. J. A., Campbell, M., McCartney, K., Rodrigo, A. H. (accepted for publication).
Examining Positive Outcomes of Therapeutic Interventions in Acute Inpatient Psychiatry with Recreation Therapy as Linchpin to Interprofessional Collaboration. Therapeutic Recreation: Practice and Research Journal of Therapeutic Recreation Ontario, Vol. 16.
MacKillop, E. & McCabe, R.E. (in press). Structuring and delivering group CBT in acute inpatient settings. In Bieling, P.J., McCabe, R.E., & Antony, M.M. (Eds.). Cognitive behavioral therapy in groups, 2nd Edition. New York, NY: Guilford Publications.
Parlar, M., MacKillop, E., Petker, T., Murphy, J., & MacKillop, J. (2021). Cannabis use, age of initiation, and neurocognitive performance: Findings from a large sample of high-risk drinking emerging adults. Journal of the International Neuropsychology Society.
Parlar, M., Spilka, M. Wong Gonzalez, D., Ballantyne, E., Dool, C., Gojmerac, C., King, J., McNeely, H., & MacKillop, E. (2020). “You can’t touch this:” Delivery of inpatient neuropsychological assessment in the era of COVID-19 and beyond. The Clinical Neuropsychologist, 1-16.
Mullally, K., McLachlan, K., Pei, J., MacKillop, E. (2020). Performance validity testing in justice-involved adults with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder. Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society, 1-13.
Gardizi, E., MacKillop, E, & Gaind, G. (2019). Self-Injurious Behaviour in a Patient with Dementia: A Case Report and Literature Review. Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease, 207(1), 6-11.
MacKillop, E. & Chaimowitz, G. (2016). Correctional Settings. In Hategan, A., Bourgeois, J.A.,& Hirsch, C. H. (Eds), On-Call Geriatric Psychiatry, pp. 295-303. Springer International: Switzerland.
Mini Mamak, Ed.D., C.Psych.
Senior Psychologist, Forensic Psychiatry Program
West 5th Campus
Tel: 905-522-1155, ext. 36601
Fax: 905-575-6057
E-mail: mmamak@stjoes.ca
Professional Background
Dr. Mamak received her doctoral degree in 1997 from the OISE at the University of Toronto and completed her internship year at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (previously the Clarke Institute of Psychiatry) in Toronto. She is an Associate Professor (PT) in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences and the Senior Psychologist for the Forensic Psychiatry Program at St. Joseph’s Healthcare. Dr. Mamak is a co-developer of the electronic Hamilton Anatomy of Risk Management (eHARM) and the Aggressive Incidents Scale (AIS), two innovative methods of assessing and documenting risk. Dr. Mamak is also a member of the Ontario Review Board and is on the Board of Advisory for the Canadian Critical Incident Association. Dr. Mamak has significant experience working with offender populations and has worked with both provincial and federal corrections. In addition, she routinely consults with local and national police agencies. Her particular interests are in area of female offending, hostage negotiations, violent offending, and risk prediction.
Selected Publications
Battaglia, A. M., Gicas, K. M., Mamak, M., & Goldberg, J. O. (2022). Mistakes in interpersonal perceptions: Social cognition in aggressive forensic psychiatry patients. Criminal Behaviour & Mental Health, 14. https://doi.org/10.1002/cbm.2228
Battaglia AM, Mamak M, Goldberg JO. The impact of social media coverage on attitudes towards mental illness and violent offending. J Community Psychol. 2022 Jan 30. doi: 10.1002/jcop.22807. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 35098551.
Mamak, M., Prosser A., Vincent, G. M., Maney, S. M., Hart, S. D. (2021). The Use of Risk Assessment Instruments for Sex Offenders. Sex Offender identification, risk assessment, treatment and legal issues. Second edition. Editors: Fabian Saleh, John Bradford and Daniel Brodsky. Oxford University Press published October 2021, New York New York.
Vedelago, L., Balodis, I., McLachlan, K., Moulden, H., Morris, V., Marsden, E., Mamak, M., Chaimowitz, G., MacKillop, J., Amlung M. (2021). Deficits in reward decision-making on the Iowa Gambling Task in justice-involved adults. (Preprint) 10.31234/osf.io/xt59h
Watts, D., Moulden, H., Mamak, M., Upfold, C., Chaimowitz, G., Kapczinski, F. (2021). Predicting offenses among individuals with psychiatric disorders – a machine learning approach. Journal of Psychiatric Research, In press.
Gatner, D.T., Moulden, H.M., Mamak, M., Chaimowitz, G.A. (2021). A Risk of What? Understanding Forensic Psychiatric Inpatient Aggression through a Violence Risk Scenario Planning Lens. International Journal of Forensic Mental Health, DOI: 10.1080/14999013.2021.1899343
Battaglia AM, Gicas KM, Rose AL, Mamak M, Goldberg JO. (2021). Aggressive Personality and Aggressive Incidents: A Pilot Investigation of the Personality Assessment Inventory within Forensic Psychiatry. The Journal of Forensic Psychiatry and Psychology, DOI:10.1080/14789949.2020.1867225
Randi E. McCabe, Ph.D., C.Psych. (she/her/elle)
Clinical Director, Mental Health and Addictions Program
St. Joseph’s Healthcare
West 5th Campus
Tel: 905-522-1155, ext. 33695
Fax: 905-521-6120
E-mail: rmccabe@stjoes.ca
Professional Background
After completing my graduate training in psychology at the University of Toronto and internship at the Toronto General Hospital Eating Disorder Program, I began a post doctoral fellowship at the Anxiety Treatment and Research Clinic at St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton and found my work home. After several years as a staff psychologist in the Anxiety Treatment and Research Clinic, I took on the role of Manager of the Anxiety Treatment Research Clinic, Clinical Neuropsychology Services, Centralized Psychology Services and Eating Disorders Clinic. More recently, I took on a higher leadership role as Clinical Director of a portfolio of programs including CONNECT Central Intake, Mood Disorders Program, Anxiety Treatment and Research Clinic, Eating Disorders Clinic, Clinical Neuropsychology Service, Nunavut Virtual Mental Health Clinic, and the Youth Wellness Clinic as well as the Ontario Structured Psychotherapy Program for the Ontario West Region. I am also a Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences at McMaster University where I am Academic Head of the Anxiety Division and Co-Lead of the Department Mentoring Program. My research interests are primarily in the area of anxiety and cognitive behavior therapy. Current projects that are funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research include the validation of the Diagnostic Assessment Research Tool (DART) and a randomized controlled trial of mindfulness based cognitive therapy vs cognitive behaviour therapy for obsessive compulsive disorder.
More About Me
I was born in Toronto but grew up in a small town called Streetsville, now in the heart of Mississauga. I enjoy yoga, walking my two dogs, hiking, and watching my kids play sports.
Selected Publications
Bieling, P.J., McCabe, R.E., & Antony, M.M. (in press). Cognitive behavioral therapy in groups, 2nd edition. New York, NY: Guilford Publications.
McCabe, R.E., Capobianco, L, & Antony, M.M. (in press). Anxiety and fear-related disorders: Social anxiety and specific phobias. In A. Tasman, M.B. Riba, T.G. Schulze, C.H. Ng, C.A., Alfonso, D. Lecici-Tosevski, S.Kanba, R.D., Alarcon, & D.M.Ndetei (Eds.), Psychiatry fifth edition. Springer.
Schneider, L.H., MacLeod, S., & McCabe, R.E. (in press). Investigating the Psychometric Properties of the Severity Measure for Specific Phobia. Journal of Psychopathology and Behavioral Assessment.
Donegan, E., Frey BN, McCabe, R.E., Streiner, DL, Fedorkow DM, Furtado M, Green (in press). Impact of the CBT-Meno Protocol on Menopause-Specific Beliefs, Dysfunctional Attitudes, and Coping Behaviors. Menopause.
Lenton-Brym, A.P., Provost-Walker, O., Tsekova, V., McCabe, R.E., & Rowa, K. (in press). Positive beliefs about post-event processing in social anxiety disorder. Behaviour Change.
Boyd, J.E., Ouelette, M.J., Puccinelli, C., & McCabe, R.E. (2022). Case formulation, behavior analysis and diagnostic interviews. Reference Module in Neuroscience and Biobehavioral Psychology. Elsevier, https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-818697-8.00197-7
Schneider, L.H., Pawluk, E.J., Milosevic. I., Shnaider, Ph., Rowa, K., Antony, M.M.,Musielak, N., & McCabe, R.E. (2022). The Diagnostic Assessment Research Tool in Action: A preliminary evaluation of a semistructured interview for DSM-5 disorders. Psychological Assessment, 34, 21-29. doi: 10.1037/pas0001059
Agako, A., Burckell, L., McCabe, R.E., Frey, B., Barrett, E., Silang, K. & Green, S. (2022). A pilot study examining the effectiveness of a short-term, DBT informed, skills group for emotion dysregulation during the perinatal period. Psychological Services.
Donegan, E., Frey, B.N. McCabe, R.E., Streiner, D.L., & Green, S. (2022). Intolerance of uncertainty and perfectionistic beliefs about parenting as cognitive mechanisms of symptom change during cognitive behavioural therapy for perinatal anxiety. Behavior Therapy. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.beth.2022.02.005
D’Alessandro, A.M., Ritchie, K., McCabe, R.E., Lanius, R.A., Heber, A., Smith, P.,Malain, A., Schielke, H., O’Connor, C., Hosseiny, F., Rodrigues, S., & McKinnon,M.C. (2022). Healthcare workers and COVID-19-related moral injury: An interpersonally-focused approach informed by PTSD. Frontiers in Psychiatry. doi: 10.3389/fpsyt.2021.784523.
Cudney, L., Frey, B., McCabe, R.E., & Green, S. (2022). Investigating the relationship between objective measures of sleep and subjective ratings of sleep quality in healthy adults: A review. Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, 18, 927-936. Snelgrove, N., Zaccagnini, M., McConnell, M., McCabe, R.E., & Sherbino, J. (2022).
The McMaster Advanced Communication Competencies Model for Psychiatry (MACC Model). Academic Psychiatry, 46, 210-217.
Margaret McKinnon, Ph.D., C.Psych. (she/her/elle)
Homewood Chair in Mental Health and Addictions
Professor and Associate Chair, Research
Department of Psychiatry & Behavioural Neurosciences
McMaster UniversityResearch Lead
Mental Health and Addictions,
St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton
West 5th Campus
Tel: 905-522-1155, ext. 35409
Email: mmckinno@stjoes.ca
Professional Background
Dr. Margaret McKinnon is Full Professor and Associate Chair, Research in Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences at McMaster University, where she holds the Homewood Chair in Mental Health and Trauma. She is also the Research Lead for Mental Health and Addictions at St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton and a Senior Scientist at Homewood Research Institute. Work in Dr. McKinnon’s laboratory focuses on identifying the neural and behavioural correlates of PTSD and trauma-related illnesses and on translating this knowledge to the development and testing of novel treatment interventions aimed at reducing the cognitive and affective sequelae of these conditions. A licensed clinical psychologist and clinical neuropsychologist, Dr. McKinnon has a special interest in military, veteran, and public safety populations (including healthcare workers), and has worked with these groups clinically and in her research program. She has published or in press nearly 150 scientific works. Work in Dr. McKinnon's lab is supported by federal and provincial funding from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, the Canadian Institute for Military and Veterans Health Research, Veterans Affairs Canada, Defence Canada, the PTSD Centre of Excellence, MITACS, and the Workers Safety Insurance Board of Ontario, by a generous donation to Homewood Research Institute from Homewood Health Inc., and by generous gifts from private foundations, including True Patriot Love, the Cowan Foundation, the Military Casualty Support Foundation, the FDC Foundation, and the AllOne Foundation. Dr. McKinnon is a frequent commentator in the media on matters related to PTSD, moral injury, and the impact of trauma on special populations.
Selected Publications
McKinnon, M.C., Palombo, D., Nazarov, A., Kumar, N., Khuu, W., & Levine, B. (2015). Threat of death and autobiographical memory: A study of the passengers of Flight AT236. Clinical Psychological Science, 3(4), 487-502. doi:10.1177/2167702614542280.
Lanius, R., Frewen, P., Nazarov, A., & McKinnon, M.C. (2014). A social cognitive neuroscience approach to PTSD: Clinical & research perspectives. In Lanius, U. F., Paulsen, S.L. & Corrigan, F.M. (Eds). Neurobiology & Treatment of Traumatic Dissociation: Towards an Embodied Self. Springer: New York.
Parlar, M., Frewen, P., Nazarov, A., , C., MacQueen, G., & Lanius, R., McKinnon, M.C. (2014). Altered empathic responding in women exposed to repeated developmental trauma. Brain and Behaviour. 13 MAR 2014, DOI: 10.1002/brb3.215.
Guo, Q., Parlar, M., Truong, W., Hall, G.B.C., Thabane, L.; McKinnon, M.C., Goeree, R., & Pullenayegum, E. (2014). The reporting of observational clinical functional magnetic resonance imaging studies: A systematic review. PLOS ONE. Apr 22;9(4):e94412. doi: 10.1371/ journal.pone.0094412. eCollection 2014.
Guo, Q., Thabane, L., Hall, G.B.C., McKinnon, M.C., Goeree, R., & Pullenayegum, E. (2014). A systematic review of the reporting of sample size calculations and corresponding data components in observational functional magnetic resonance imaging studies. NeuroImage, 86, 172-181.
Nazarov, A., Frewen, P., Parlar, M., Oremus, C., MacQueen, G., & McKinnon, M.C., Lanius, R. (2014). Theory of mind performance in women with posttraumatic stress disorder related to childhood abuse. Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica, 129, 193-201.
King, M.J., MacDougall, A., Ferris, S., Herdman, K., Bielak, T., Smith, J., Abid, M.A., McKinnon, M.C. (2013). Impaired episodic memory for events encoded during manic but not depressed or euthymic mood states in bipolar disorder. Psychiatry Research, 205, 213-219.
McKinnon, M.C., Cusi, A., & MacQueen, G. (2013). Psychological factors that may confer risk for bipolar disorder. Cognitive Neuropsychiatry, 18(1-2), 115-128.
Cusi, A., Nazarov, A., MacQueen, G.M., & McKinnon, M.C. (2013) Theory of mind deficits in patients with mild symptoms of major depressive disorder. Psychiatry Research, 210, 672-674.
Meusel, L.A., Hall, G., Fougere, P., McKinnon, M.C., & MacQueen, G.M. (2013). Neural correlates of cognitive remediation in patients with mood disorders. Psychiatry Research: Neuroimaging, 214, 142-52.
Heather E. McNeely, Ph.D., C.Psych. (she/her)
Clinical Lead
Clinical Neuropsychology Service
Academic Lead
Schizophrenia & Community Integration Service
West 5th Campus
Tel: 905-522-1155, ext. 36422
Fax: 905-381-5610
E-mail: hmcneely@stjoes.ca
Professional Background
I received my Ph.D. from the University of Waterloo in 1999 and then completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the Rotman Research Institute, Baycrest Centre and my clinical licensure in neuropsychology at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) in Toronto. I began my career as a clinician-scientist in the Mood and Anxiety Disorders Program at CAMH. After starting a family in Hamilton I was fortunate to obtain a psychologist position in the Schizophrenia Service at St. Joseph’s in 2005, and eventually went on to become clinical lead for our centralized neuropsychology service (CNS). I am also an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences where I am currently Director of Interprofessional Faculty Development and Academic Lead, Schizophrenia Division. I hold affiliate faculty positions in the Neuroscience Graduate Program and the Department of Psychology, Neuroscience and Behaviour where I supervise several clinical graduate students and sit on a number of dissertation committees. My scholarly activity has focused on program development, quality improvement, and mentorship. I have held a number of educational leadership roles and more recently hospital leadership positions related to implementation of quality care standards for adults with schizophrenia. My research focuses on the interplay between neurobiological, affective and cognitive processes in functional outcomes in persons with schizophrenia and other serious mental illness.
More About Me
I identify as White with Scottish and Irish ancestry. I was born and raised in a small town in the Ottawa Valley, and made my home in Southern Ontario after moving here in 1996 for graduate studies. I am a married mom to 2 teens and live on a hobby farm west of Hamilton with my family, 2 dogs and 12 chickens. I do what I can to protect our natural environment and I love to garden, make preserves, bird-watch and visit family.
Selected Publications
Goegan, S., Hasey, G, King, J, Losier, B, Bieling, P, McKinnon, M, McNeely, H.E. (2022) Naturalistic study on the effects of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) on depressive symptoms. Canadian Journal of Psychiatry; 67(5), 351-360.
Milanovic, M., McNeely, H.E., Qureshi, A., McKinnon, M. & Holshausen, K. (2022). Evidence-based treatments for depression: Effects on neurocognition and adaptations for neurocognitive impairments. In S. McClintock and J. Choi (Eds.), Neuropsychological assessment and treatments for depression. New York, NY: Guilford Press. Guilford Press.
Xiu, B, Andanty, C, Dai,N., Zai, C.C., Graff, A, McNeely, H.E., Daskalakis, Z., De Luca, V. (2021) Association Between the Visual N1-P2 Complex and Neuroticism, Clinical EEG and Neuroscience; Sep 13; 1550059421103993 doi: 10.1177/15500594211039937. Online ahead of print. https://doi.org/10.1177/15500594211039937
Khalesi, Z, Brooke, C, Jetha, M, McNeely, H.E, Goldberg, J.O., Schmidt, L.A. (2021) Revisiting shyness and sociability in schizophrenia: An examination of measurement invariance and mean level differences. Journal of Personality Assessment. 24;1-18. doi: 10.1080/00223891.2021.1895183
Tulloch, T.G., King, J.P., Pellizzari, J.R., McNeely, H.E. (2021) Overview of Psychotherapy Principles for Patients with Renal Disease. In Hategan, A., Bourgeois, J.A., Gangji, A., Woo, T. (Eds) Psycho-nephrology: A Guide to Principles and Practice. Springer, Nature, Switzerland.
McNeely, H.E., Tulloch, T.G., Pellizzari, J.R., King, J.P. (2021) Psychometric assessment of neuropsychological function in kidney disease. In Hategan, A., Bourgeois, J.A., Gangji, A., Woo, T. (Eds) Psycho-nephrology: A Guide to Principles and Practice. Springer, Nature, Switzerland.
Losier, B., Jongsma, K, King, JP, McNeely, HE. (2021). Cognitive Assessment in Medical Settings. McMaster Textbook of Internal Medicine. Eds: Hategan, A, Kates, N. Krakow: Medycyna Pracktyczna. https://empendium.com/mcmtextbook/chapter/B31.II.21.29
Parlar, M.E., Spilka, M.J., Wong Gonzalez, D., Ballantyne, E.C., Dool, C., Gojmerac, C., King, J., McNeely, H., MacKillop, E. (2020). “You Can't Touch This”: Delivery of Inpatient Neuropsychological Assessment in the Era of COVID-19 and Beyond. The Clinical Neuropsychologist, 34(7-8):1395-1410. doi: 10.1080/13854046.2020.1810324. Epub 2020 Sep 10.
McNeely, H.E. & King, J.P. (2019). Neuropsychology and the Geriatric Inpatient. In: Fenn, H., Hategan, A. & Bourgeois, Eds. Inpatient Geriatric Psychiatry.Springer
McNeely, H.E. & King, J.P. (2018). Neuropsychology in Late Life. In: Hategan, A., Bourgeois, J.A., Hirsch, C. & Giroux, C. Eds., Geriatric Psychiatry: A Case-Based Textbook. 2018, Springer.
Gardizi, E., King, J.P., McNeely, H.E., & Vaz, S.M. (2018). Comparability of the WCST and WCST-64 in the assessment of first-episode psychosis. Psychological Assessment, doi: 10.1037/pas0000670
Pyrke RJ, McKinnon MC, McNeely HE, Ahern C, Langstaff KL & Bieling PJ (2017). Evidence-Based Design Features Improve Sleep Quality Among Psychiatric Inpatients. Health Environments Research & Design Journal, Article first published online: January 1, 2017 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/1937586716684758
McInerney, S.J., McNeely, H.E., Geraci, J. Giacobbe, P. Rizvi, S.J., Ceniti, A.K., Cyriac, A., Mayberg, H.S., Lozano, A.M. & Kennedy, S.H. (2017). Neurocognitive Predictors of Response in Treatment Resistant Depression to Subcallosal Cingulate Gyrus Deep Brain Stimulation. Frontiers in Human Neuroscience Vol 11, Article 74
Irena Milosevic, Ph.D., C.Psych. (she/her)
Psychologist
Anxiety Treatment & Research Clinic
West 5th Campus
Tel: 905-522-1155, ext. 32969
E-Mail: imilosev@stjoes.ca
Professional Background
I completed my pre-doctoral residency training at St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton and received a PhD in Clinical Psychology from Concordia University in 2011. I am a psychologist at the Anxiety Treatment and Research Clinic at St. Joe’s, where I am involved in clinical service, research, teaching, and supervision. I also hold an appointment of Associate Professor (FT) in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences at McMaster University, and I am the Psychotherapy Associate Lead for the Psychiatry Residency Program in this department. I am also a member of the Psychology Residency Committee and the Coordinator of the Psychology Residency Seminar Series. My clinical interests include assessment and cognitive behavioural treatment (CBT) of anxiety and related disorders, and my research investigates treatment outcomes and mechanisms in CBT for anxiety and related disorders, as well factors related to the phenomenology of these disorders. I have also been involved in the development and ongoing validation of the Diagnostic Assessment Research Tool (DART), a semi-structured psychodiagnostic interview developed with colleagues at St. Joe’s and McMaster.
More About Me
I was born and raised along the beautiful Adriatic Coast in Croatia and immigrated to Canada in later childhood. I have lived in many places in Ontario, completed my graduate studies in Montreal, QC, and finally settled in Hamilton when I came to St. Joe's to complete my residency. I love life in the Hammer, where I enjoy spending time outdoors with my family, going to local coffee shops, and honing my novice vegetable gardening skills.
Selected Publications
Milosevic, I., Cameron, D. H., Milanovic, M., McCabe, R. E., & Rowa, K. (2022). Face- to-face vs. video teleconference group cognitive behavioural therapy for anxiety and related disorders: A preliminary comparison. The Canadian Journal of Psychiatry, 67(5), 391-402. https://doi.org/10.1177/07067437211027319
Schneider, L. H., Pawluk, E. J., Milosevic, I., Shnaider, P., Rowa, K., Antony, M. M., Musielak, N., & McCabe, R. E. (2022). The Diagnostic Assessment Research Tool (DART) in action: A preliminary evaluation of a semistructured diagnostic interview for DSM-5 disorders. Psychological Assessment, 34(1), 21-29. http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/pas0001059
Abasi, I., Shams, G., Pascual-Vera, B., Milosevic, I., Bitarafan, M., Ghanadanzadeh, S., & Talebi Moghaddam, M. (2021). Positive emotion regulation strategies as mediators in depression and generalized anxiety disorder symptoms: A transdiagnostic framework investigation. Current Psychology: A Journal for Diverse Perspectives on Diverse Psychological Issues. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12144-021-01392-5
Gagné, J-P., Puccinelli, C., Gavric, D., Milosevic, I., McCabe, R. E., Soreni, N.,Alcolado, G., Wong, S.F., & Rowa, K. (2021). In vivo versus imaginal: Comparing therapists’ willingness to engage in both forms of exposure therapy for repugnant obsessions. Current Psychology: A Journal for Diverse Perspectives on Diverse Psychological Issues. Advance online publication. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12144-021-02161-0
Pawluk, E. J., Musielak, N., Milosevic, I., Rowa, K., Shnaider, P., Schneider, L. H., Antony, M. M., & McCabe, R. E. (2021). Psychometric properties of the Diagnostic Assessment Research Tool (DART) Self-Report Screener for DSM-5 mental disorders. Journal of Psychopathology and Behavioral Assessment. Advance online publication. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10862-021-09895-y
Heather M. Moulden, Ph.D., C.Psych.
Psychologist, Forensic Program
West 5th Campus
Tel: 905-522-1155 ext. 35539
Fax: 905-575-6057
E-mail: hmoulden@stjoes.ca
Professional Background
I’m a Clinical and Forensic Psychologist in the Forensic Psychiatry Program at St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton and an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences at McMaster University. I’ve worked with individuals in the forensic/correctional systems for 20+ years, and I have particular interests in sexual violence, risk assessment and forensic rehabilitation. In terms of teaching and training, you may like to know about specific clinical interests emphasized in supervision with me. I like to focus on client feedback, sound therapy skills in the forensic domain (e.g. responsivity issues), and all aspects of sexual aggression assessment and treatment.
More About Me
On a more personal note, I’m a first generation Canadian of European ancestry and I love gardening, travel, and spending time with my family and friends (including four-legged ones).
Selected Publications
Géa, L., Upfold, C., Qureshi, A., Moulden, H. M., Mamak, M., Bradford, J., & Chaimowitz, G. A. (In press). Public perceptions of vulnerable populations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal of Psychiatric Research.
Moulden, H. M., Myers, C., Lori, A., & Chaimowitz, G. (2021). The relationship between and correlates of problematic sexual behavior and major mental illness. Frontiers in Psychology: Forensic and Legal Psychology.
Chaimowitz, G., Moulden, H. M., Upfold, C., Mullally, K., & Mamak, M. (2021). The Ontario forensic mental health system: A population-based review. Canadian Journal of Psychiatry.
Roth, S., Qureshi, A., Moulden, H.M., Chaimowitz, G., Lanius, R., Losier, B., & McKinnon, M. (2021). “Trapped in their shame”: A qualitative investigation of moral injury in forensic psychiatry patients. Criminal Justice and Behaviour.
Watts, D., Moulden, H. M., Mamak, M., Upfold, C., Chaimowitz, G., & Kapczinski, F. (2021). Predicting offenses among individuals with psychiatric disorders – A machine learning approach. Journal of Psychiatric Research.
Gatner, D. T., Moulden, H. M., Mamak, M., & Chaimowitz, G. (2021). At risk of what? Understanding forensic psychiatric inpatient aggression through a violence risk scenario planning lens. International Journal of Forensic Mental Health.
Chaimowitz, G. A., Upfold, C., Géa, L., Qureshi, A., Moulden, H. M., Mamak, M., Bradford, J. M. W. (2020). Stigmatization of psychiatric and justice-involved populations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Progress in Neuropsychopharmacology & Biological Psychiatry.
Moulden, H. M., Mamak, M., & Chaimowitz, G. (2020). A preliminary evaluation of the effectiveness of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy in a forensic psychiatric setting. Criminal Behaviour and Mental Health.
Chaimowitz, G. A., Mamak, M., Moulden, H. M., Furimsky, I., & Olagunju, A. T. (2020). Implementation of risk assessment tools in psychiatric services. Journal of Healthcare Risk Management.
Moulden, H. M., Firestone, P., & Marshall, W.L. (2020). Social competence in men who sexually offend against children: Testing an integrated model. Journal of Sexual Medicine.
Joseph Pellizzari, Ph.D., C.Psych. (he/him)
Professional Practice Lead - Psychology
Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry Service
Bishop Tonnos Palliative Care Program
Charlton Campus
Tel: 905-522-1155 ext. 34258
Email: jpellizz@stjoes.ca
Professional Background
I received my Ph.D. in 2000 from the University of Western Ontario and completed my internship at Victoria Hospital (London Health Sciences Centre). I have always worked in the broad area of psychosomatics and much of this work has been in the acute medical/surgical setting. Over the years, I have been fortunate to collaborate with a number of medical specialties, including respirology, palliative care, critical care, and renal transplant. These collaborations have offered the opportunity to teach and train learners interested in health and rehabilitation psychology. Since the pandemic, I have become very passionate about providing mental health and psychosocial supports to our fellow healthcare worker colleagues. I also have the distinct honour of representing our exceptionally talented psychology group at the corporate level as Professional Practice Lead. I have a part-time appointment with the McMaster Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences (Associate Professor).
More About Me
My parents were Italian immigrants. I grew up in Guelph and lived in London for many years before moving to Hamilton where I now reside with my wife, child, multiple cats, and fish tanks. I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, following my favourite sports teams, obsessing over audio gear, and curating my vinyl record collection.
Selected Publications
Pellizzari, J.R., Tulloch, T.G., & McCabe, R. (in press). Crisis in integrated health settings and life-threatening illnesses. In F.M. Dattilio, D.I. Shapiro, & D.S. Greenaway, (Eds.), Cognitive Behavioral Strategies in Crisis Intervention (4th Ed.). Guilford.
Pellizzari, J.R., Haber, E., Rowa, K., Milosevic, I., & McCabe, R. (2022). Psychologists on the frontline of healthcare worker supports at St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton. Psynopsis: Canada’s Psychology Magazine, 44(2), 16-17.
Pellizzari, J.R. (2022). Psychological aspects of adaptation to critical care nephrology, dialysis, and transplantation for the patient and the caregiver. In A. Hategan, J.A. Bourgeois, A.S. Gangji & T.K.W. Woo (Eds.), Psychonephrology: A Guide to Principles and Practice. (pp. 253-267). Cham, Switzerland: Springer Nature.
Karen Rowa, Ph.D., C.Psych. (she/her)
Director of Training, Psychology Residency Program
Psychologist, Anxiety Treatment and Research Clinic
West 5th Campus
Tel: 905-522-1155, ext. 33656
Fax: 905-521-6120
E-mail: krowa@stjoes.ca
Professional Background
I received my PhD in clinical psychology in 2003 from the University of Waterloo and completed my residency training at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health in Toronto, Ontario. Following that, I completed a 2-year CIHR-funded postdoctoral fellowship at the Anxiety Treatment and Research Clinic (ATRC) at St. Joseph’s Healthcare and then transitioned to my current position as a psychologist at the ATRC. I am also an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences at McMaster University and have a cross appointment in the Department of Psychology, Neuroscience, and Behaviour at McMaster University where I supervise graduate students in the clinical psychology graduate program. I am the Director of Training in the Psychology Residency Program at St. Joseph’s. My research interests, broadly, involve understanding anxiety and related disorders (including Hoarding Disorder) through a cognitive behavioural lens. My goal is to conduct research that has immediate and meaningful implications for individuals with anxiety and related disorders.
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I identify as female and White with mixed European ancestry. I was born and raised in Vancouver, BC but was not able to master skiing until I moved to Ontario as an adult and was introduced to kinder, gentler ski hills. I live in Hamilton with my husband, two kids, and very cute dog. I love to read, hike, laugh, support the Toronto Raptors, spend time with my family and friends, and consume good food and wine.
Selected Publications
Lenton-Brym, A.P., Provost-Walker, V., Tsekova, V., McCabe, R.E., & Rowa, K. (2021). Positive beliefs about post-event processing in social anxiety disorder. Behaviour Change, doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/bec.2021.25
Boyd, J.E., Cameron, D.H., Shnaider, P., McCabe, R.E., & Rowa, K. (2021). Sensitivity and specificity of the PTSD Checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5) in a Canadian Psychiatric Outpatient Sample. Journal of Traumatic Stress,
doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jts.22753
Gagné, J-P., Puccinelli, C., Gavric, D., Milosevic, I., McCabe, R.E., Soreni, N., Alcolado, G., Wong, S.F., & Rowa, K. (2021). In vivo versus imaginal: Comparing therapists’ willingness to engage in both forms of exposure therapy for repugnant obsessions. Current Psychology: A Journal for Diverse Perspectives on Diverse Psychological Issues, doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12144-021-02161-0
Schneider, L. H., Pawluk, E. J., Milosevic, I., Shnaider, P., Rowa, K., Antony, M. M., Musielak, N., & McCabe, R. E. (2021). The Diagnostic Assessment Research Tool (DART) in action: A preliminary evaluation of a semistructured diagnostic interview for DSM-5 disorders. Psychological Assessment, doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/pas0001059
Milosevic, I., Cameron, D. H., Milanovic, M., McCabe, R. E., & Rowa, K. (2021). Face- to-face vs. video teleconference group cognitive behavioural therapy for anxiety and related disorders: A preliminary comparison. The Canadian Journal of Psychiatry, 1-12. DOI: 10.1177/07067437211027319
Pawluk, E. J., Musielak, N., Milosevic, I., Rowa, K., Shnaider, P., Schneider, L. H., Antony, M. M., & McCabe, R. E. (2021). Psychometric properties of the Diagnostic Assessment Research Tool (DART) Self-Report Screener for DSM-5 mental disorders. Journal of Psychopathology and Behavioral Assessment, doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10862-021-09895-y
Ouellette, M.J., Rowa, K., Soreni, N., Elcock, A., & McCabe, R.E. (2021). Exposure to stressful and traumatic life events in hoarding: Comparison to clinical controls. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 77, 2216-2227.
Hassan, R., Rowa, K., McCabe, R.E., Lahat, A., & Schmidt, L.A. (2021). Shyness and anxiety: Protective role of extraversion. Personality and Individual Differences, 178, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.paid.2021.110859
Peter Sheridan, Ph.D., C.Psych.
Psychologist, Forensic Psychiatry Program
West 5th Campus
Telephone: 905-522-1155 ext. 39319
Fax: 905-381-5605
Email: psherida@stjoes.ca
Professional Background
I received my Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from York University in 2006. My clinical and research interests have included the experiences of sexual and gender minority youth, antigay violence, sexual and relationship violence, and professional boundary transgressions. I have worked with both the provincial and federal ministries of corrections. In addition to my role as psychologist in the Forensic Psychiatry Program, I maintain a private practice in Hamilton and Toronto with a focus on assessment for criminal and civil proceedings, treatment for offenders in the community, and intervention for professionals facing censure or discipline by their regulatory bodies. My current research interests include evaluating the efficacy of substance abuse and CBTp interventions for forensic populations.
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I am (at least) 4th generation Canadian with mixed Irish, Scottish, and French Canadian ancestry. Born and raised in Ontario, I enjoy quiet weekends in the Kawarthas with my partner and family, who have learned to trust me with a chainsaw.
Selected Publications
Sheridan, P., Coelho, M., Olagunju, A. T., & Chaimowitz, G. A. (2022). Adapting CBTp in a forensic context. In P. A. Zapf (Ed.), Innovative treatment approaches in correctional and forensic settings. Manuscript in preparation.
Olagunju, A. T., Sheridan, P., Oliveira-Picado, C., & Chaimowitz, G. A. (2022). Semistructured manualized treatment program (SSMTP) for substance abuse disorders in forensic patients with concurrent disorders. Manuscript in preparation.
Prat, S., Sheridan, P., Fraser, C., & McLean, A. (2021, April 14-16). What’s new in forensic sexology? Sexual fantasies, sex dolls, and sex doll brothels [Conference presentation]. 14th Annual Risk & Recovery Forensic Conference, Hamilton, Ontario.
Grimes, K. M. & Sheridan, P. (2019). The implementation of cognitive behavioural therapy for psychosis (CBTp) in a forensic setting: Lessons learned and future directions. International Journal of Risk and Recovery, 2, 18-22.
Sheridan, P., & Grimes, K. M. (2019, April 10-12). Implementation of CBTp for forensic patients [Conference presentation]. 13th Annual Risk & Recovery Forensic Conference, Hamilton, Ontario.
Sheridan, P., Prat, S., Fraser, C., & McLean, A. (2019, April 10-12). And you thought you’d heard everything... What’s new in forensic sexology? [Conference presentation]. 13th Annual Risk & Recovery Forensic Conference, Hamilton, Ontario.
Sheridan, P. (2018, July 23-27). Recognizing and managing transference and countertransference in forensic practice [Conference presentation]. The Forensic Psychiatry Institute 2018, Huntsville, Ontario.
Sheridan, P., Solow, M. L., & Oliveira-Picado, C. (2018, April 11-13). Weed matters: Managing risk of forensic outpatients in chillin’ times [Conference presentation]. 12th Annual Risk & Recovery Forensic Conference, Hamilton, Ontario.
Sheridan, P. (2017, May 26). Mandated treatment: Clinical and ethical quicksand? [Grand Rounds presentation]. North York General Hospital, Toronto, Ontario.
Colleen Merrifield, Ph.D., C.Psych. (she/her)
Psychologist, Ontario Structured Psychotherapy Program
West 5th Campus
Tel: 905-522-1155 x36735
E-Mail: cmerrifi@stjoes.ca
Professional Background
I (she/her) started my St. Joe’s journey in 2010 as a first-time practicum student at the ATRC. I was delighted to return to St. Joe’s in 2014, after completing my residency in Ottawa, to join the psychology team in the ATRC and Mood Disorders Outpatient Clinics. In January 2022, I joined Ontario Structured Psychotherapy, West Region (OSP West) as a clinical consultant. I’m also an Assistant Professor (PT) in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences at McMaster University and maintain a small roster of private practice clients in my spare time. I am licensed to practice with both adolescent and adult populations. I attended grad school at the University of Waterloo, where I was lucky enough to be a recipient of a prestigious Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship.
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 Pandemic, I have been part of SJHH’s COVID-19 Healthcare Worker Support Team and the Coping & Resilience Support (CARS) Mobile Team, where I have been honoured to provide individual and group peer support, coping, and resilience strategies to frontline healthcare workers throughout the pandemic. I very much enjoy working with learners and both teach and supervise at the undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate levels across a number of disciplines. My clinical and research interests focus broadly on assessment and CBT/CBT-based interventions related to anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive, trauma, and stressor related disorders. I was a member of Diagnostic Assessment and Research Tool (DART) Working Group and contributed to the writing and development of the DART (a modular, semi-structured diagnostic interview for assessing mental disorders based on DSM-5 diagnostic criteria). I have published scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals and book chapters and have presented my work at local, national, and international professional conferences.
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Personally, I am a strong advocate for client centered, anti-oppressive, and anti-racist practice and am ally of the 2SLGBTQIA community. Being neurodivergent myself, I welcome learners with differences and strive to adapt my training and supervision to help identify and meet individual needs.
Selected Publications
Danckert, J., & Merrifield, C. (in press). Boredom, sustained attention and the default mode network. Experimental Brain Research.
Merrifield, C., & McCabe, R.E. Specific phobia. In Amy E. Wenzel (Ed.), The SAGE encyclopedia of abnormal and clinical psychology (in press).
Merrifield, C., & McCabe, R.E. Cognitive behavioral group therapy. In Amy E. Wenzel (Ed.), The SAGE encyclopedia of abnormal and clinical psychology (in press).
Merrifield, C., & McCabe, R.E. Alcohol-induced anxiety disorder. In Amy E. Wenzel (Ed.), The SAGE encyclopedia of abnormal and clinical psychology (in press).
Merrifield, C., & Danckert, J. Characterizing the psychophysiological signature of boredom (2014). Experimental Brain Research, 232, 481-491. doi: 10.1007/s00221-013-3755-2
Merrifield, C., Balk, D., & Moscovitch, D. A. (2013). Self-portrayal concerns mediate the relationship between recalled teasing and social anxiety in adults with anxiety disorders. Journal of Anxiety Disorders, 27, 456-460. doi: 10.1016/j.janxdis.2013.05.007
Malkovsky, E., Merrifield, C., Goldberg, Y. K., & Danckert, J. (2012). Exploring the relationship between boredom and sustained attention. Experimental Brain Research, 222, 57-69. doi: 10.1007/s00221-012-3147-z
Moscovitch, D. A., Gavric, D. L., Merrifield, C., Bielak, T., & Moscovitch, M. (2011). Retrieval properties of negative versus positive mental images and autobiographical memories in social anxiety: Outcomes with a new measure. Behavior Research and Therapy, 49, 505-517. doi: 10.1016/j.brat.2011.05.009
Merrifield, C., Hurwitz, M., & Danckert, J. (2010). Multimodal temporal perception deficits in a patient with left spatial neglect. Cognitive Neuroscience, 1, 244-253. doi: 10.1080/17588921003759934
Elena Ballantyne, Psy.D., C.Psych.
Psychologist
Clinical Neuropsychology Service
West 5th Campus
Tel: 905-522-1155 ext. 39366
E-mail: eballant@stjoes.ca
Dr. Ballantyne obtained a B.A. with Honours in Psychology from Queen’s University in 2004. She completed a Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology with a certificate in Clinical Neuropsychology at the Adler School of Professional Psychology in Chicago, Illinois. She completed her residency at St. Joseph’s Healthcare in Hamilton, Ontario and completed her supervised practice and post-doctoral fellowship jointly at St. Joseph’s Healthcare and Bieman-Copland and Associates in St. Catharines, Ontario. She has worked as a licensed Clinical Neuropsychologist since 2014 and her area of practice is with adults and seniors with an emphasis on traumatic brain injury. Her areas of clinical interest include neuropsychological assessment, psychotherapy after brain injury, and menopause in addition to clinical training and teaching. Dr. Ballantyne’s treatment approach is client-centered and integrates cognitive-behavioural therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy.
Selected Publications:
Cummings, J.A., Ballantyne, E.C., & Scallion, L. (2015). Essential processes for clinical supervision: Agenda setting, problem-solving, and formative feedback. Psychotherapy, 52(2):158-163.
Cummings, J.A. & Ballantyne, E.C. (2014). What does bad supervision look like? The Behavior Therapist, 37(8):230-235.
Burns, A.S., Delparte, J.J., Ballantyne, E.C., & Boschen, K.A. (2013). Evaluation of an interdisciplinary program for chronic pain following spinal cord injury. Pain Management & Rehabilitation, 5(10):832-832.
Elmar Gardizi, Ph.D., C.Psych. (he/him)
Psychologist Cleghorn Early Intervention Clinic
West 5th Campus
Tel: 905-522-1155 ext. 33883
Fax: 905-525-2805
Email: egardizi@stjoes.ca
Professional Background
I received my Ph.D. from the University of Windsor in 2015 and completed my internship and postdoctoral training at St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences, McMaster University with primary rotations in the Clinical Neuropsychology Service, Anxiety Treatment and Research Clinic, and the Cleghorn Early Intervention Clinic. I am currently employed as a psychologist at the Cleghorn Early Intervention Clinic where I provide neuropsychological assessment and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) to individuals with first episode psychosis. My research interests primarily focus on the assessment cognitive functioning and outcome in first episode psychosis and traumatic brain injury.
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Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family, reading, travelling, cooking, and staying physically active.
Selected Publications
Gardizi, E., King, J., McNeely, H.E., & McDermid Vaz, S. (2019). Comparability of the WCST and WCST-64 in the assessment of first episode psychosis. Psychological Assessment, 31(2), 271-276.
Gardizi, E., MacKillop, E., & Gaind, G. (2019). Self-injurious behaviour in a patient with dementia: A case report and literature review. The Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease, 207(1), 6-11.
Gardizi, E., Czepita, A., Cole, E., Weatherston, B., Cooper, B., & Archie, S. (2017, May). Examining the predictors and sustainability of recovery for a 5 year early intervention program for psychoses: A research proposal. Poster presented at the Early Psychosis Intervention Ontario Network (EPION), Mississauga, Ontario.
Gardizi, E., Wikkerink, S., & King, J. (2017, May). Specifying cut-off scores and identifying factors influencing validity testing in first episode psychosis using the Reliable Digit Span. Poster presented at the 29th Annual Research Day, Department of Psychiatry & Behavioural Neurosciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario.
Gardizi, E., Hanks, R., Millis, S. R., & Figueroa, M. (2014). Comorbidity and insurance as predictors of disability following traumatic brain injury. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 95(12), 2396-2401.
Gardizi, E., Millis, S. R., Hanks, R., & Axelrod, B. (2012). Analysis of the Postconcussive Syndrome Questionnaire: Measuring the core construct of brain injury symptomatology. The Clinical Neuropsychologist, 26(6), 869-878.
Matilda Nowakowski, Ph.D., C.Psych. (she/her)
Psychologist
Network Clinical Lead (West Region)
Ontario Structured Psychotherapy Program
West 5th Campus
E-mail: mnowakow@stjoes.ca
Professional Background
I received my Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Toronto Metropolitan University in 2014 and my Ph.D. in experimental psychology from McMaster University in 2009. I completed my pre-doctoral residency at St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton (SJHH) as well as a postdoctoral fellowship at the Anxiety Treatment and Research Clinic at SJHH and the Digestive Diseases Clinic at McMaster University Medical Centre. Following my postdoctoral fellowship, I worked at the Chronic Pain Clinic and the Bariatric Clinic at SJHH. In 2021, I transitioned to my current role as the Network Clinical Lead for Ontario Structured Psychotherapy West Region (OSP West), a provincial program aiming to increase access to evidence-based psychotherapy for adults struggling with depression, anxiety, and anxiety-related conditions. I am also an Assistant Professor (PT) in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences at McMaster University and I teach in the Masters of Science in Psychotherapy Program. My clinical and research interests focus on cognitive-behavior therapy for depression, anxiety, and chronic medical conditions.
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I identify as a White, Polish Canadian, straight, woman (she/her). I was born in Poland and immigrated to Canada with my parents when I was 6 years old. I grew up in Hamilton, Ontario. I’m a daughter, niece, friend, teacher, and mentor. Outside of work, I enjoy reading, cooking, cardmaking, attending theatre performances, and practicing yoga and ballet.
Selected Publications
Nowakowski, M.E., & Bieling, P.J. (2022). An overview of group cognitive behavioral therapy: Science and practice. In G.J.G. Asmundson (Ed.), Comprehensive clinical psychology (2nd Edition), New York, NY: Elsevier.
Nowakowski, M.E., McCabe, R.E., & Busse, J.W. (2019). Cognitive-behavioral therapy to reduce persistent postsurgical pain following internal fixation of extremity factures (COPE): Rationale for a randomized controlled trial. Canadian Journal of Pain, 3, 59-68.
Nowakowski, M.E., & McCabe, R.A. (2017). Panic disorder: Treatment. In A.E. Wenzel (Ed.), The SAGE encyclopedia of abnormal and clinical psychology. Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications.
Nowakowski, M.E., Rowa, K. Antony, M.M., & McCabe, R.E. (2016). Changes in anxiety sensitivity following group cognitive-behaviour therapy for social anxiety disorder and panic disorder. Cognitive Therapy and Research, 40, 468-478.
Nowakowski, M.E., McCabe, R., Rowa, K., Surette, M., Moayyedi, P., & Anglin, R. (2016). The gut microbiome: Potential implications for the understanding and treatment of psychopathology. Canadian Psychology, 57, 67-75.
Nowakowski, M.E., Antony, M.M., & Koerner, N. (2015). Modifying interpretation biases: Effects on symptomatology, behavior, and physiological reactivity in social anxiety. Journal of Behavior Therapy and Experimental Psychiatry, 49, 44-52.
Caitlin Davey, Ph.D., C.Psych. (she/her)
Psychologist, Youth Wellness Centre
Psychologist, Ontario Structured Psychotherapy Program – West Region
Tel: 905-522-1155 ext: 36281
Fax: 905-527-8291
E-mail: cdavey@stjosham.on.ca
Professional Background
I completed my Ph.D. in clinical psychology at Toronto Metropolitan University in 2015. I completed my residency at St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton in the following rotations: Mood Disorders Clinic, Eating Disorders Clinic, and Health Psychology (Women’s Health Concerns Clinic and Consultation-Liaison). Following residency, I completed my supervised practice with Six Nations Health Services as well as in a private practice setting. During my supervised practice year, I took my first parental leave and upon returning, I transitioned into a part time psychologist position at the Outpatient Mood Disorders Clinic at St. Joseph’s Healthcare, while also working in a private practice setting. In 2022, I moved into a fulltime position at St. Joseph’s Healthcare where I split my time between the Youth Wellness Centre and the Ontario Structured Psychotherapy Program – West Region. I am also an assistant clinical professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences at McMaster University. My research interests are understanding wellness from Indigenous perspectives, including applying two-eyed seeing approaches, incorporating spirituality in therapeutic contexts, and developing as well as evaluating culturally safe psychotherapeutic interventions for those who identify as Indigenous. I also have interests in quality assurance and program evaluation activities. I aim to conduct research as well as any program evaluation activities using community based, participatory action, and two-eyed seeing approaches.
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I identify as a mixed ancestry Indigenous, straight, woman (she/her). More specifically, I identify as Haudenosaunee (Cayuga nation), Polish, and Scottish. My mother’s side is from Caledonia, ON and my father’s side is from Six Nations of the Grand River, ON. I grew up off-reserve, in Caledonia, ON. I am a mother to two children and a dog, a partner, auntie, daughter, sister, and friend. I love spending time with family, bike riding, walking my dog, tending to my vegetable garden, and watching reality TV.
Selected Publications
Caropreso, L., Saliba, S., Hasegawa, L., Lawrence, J., Davey, C. J., & Frey, B. N. (2020). Quality Assurance Assessment of a Specialized Perinatal Mental Health Clinic. BMC Pregnancy & Childbirth, 20.
Rouse, J., McShane, K. E., Usher, A., & Davey, C. J. (2017). Debriefing and research participation. In A. Wenzel (Ed.), The SAGE encyclopedia of abnormal and clinical psychology. Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications, Inc.
Baskin, C., & Davey, C. J. (2015). Parallel pathways to decolonization: Critical and Indigenous social work. In S. Wehbi & H. Parada (Eds), Re-imagining anti-oppression: Reflecting on practice. Waterloo, ON: Wilfred Laurier University Press.
Key, B., & Davey, C. J. (2015). Interoceptive exposures. In I. Milosevic & R. E. McCabe (Eds.), Phobias: The psychology of irrational fear, an encyclopedia. Santa Barbara, CA: ABC-CLIO.
Key, B., & Davey, C. J. (2015). Relaxation. In I. Milosevic & R. E. McCabe ((Eds.), Phobias: The psychology of irrational fear, an encyclopedia. Santa Barbara, CA: ABC-CLIO.
Davey, C. J., Landy, M., Pecora, A., Quintero, D., & McShane, K. (2015). A realist reviewof brief interventions for alcohol misuse delivered in emergency departments. Journal of Systematic Reviews, 45, DOI: 10.1186/s13643-015-0024-4.
McShane, K., Davey, C. J., Rouse, J., Usher, A., & Sullivan, S. (2015). Beyond ethical obligation to research dissemination and utilization: Conceptualizing debriefing as a form of knowledge translation. Canadian Psychology, 56(1), 80-87.
Baskin, C., & Davey, C. J. (2014). Grannies, Elders and friends: Aging Indigenous women in Toronto. Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 58(1), 46-65, DOI: 10.1080/01634372.2014.912997.
Davey, C. J., Niccols, A., Henderson, J., Dell, C., Wylie, T., Suave, E, Dobbins, M., & Sword, W. (2014). Predictors of research use among service providers targeting Aboriginal women with addictions. Journal of Ethnicity in Substance Abuse, 13, 315-336. DOI: 0.1080/15332640.2014.938211.
Stephanie Waechter, Ph.D., C.Psych. (she/her)
Psychologist, WSIB Mental Health Specialty Program
West 5th Campus
Tel: 905-522-1155 ext: 36452
Fax: 905-318-3534
E-mail: swaechte@stjosham.on.ca
Professional Background
I completed my Ph.D. in clinical psychology at the University of Waterloo in 2015. I completed my residency at St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton in the following rotations: Anxiety Treatment and Research Clinic (ATRC); Dialectical Behaviour Therapy; and the Mood Disorders Program. Following residency, I completed my supervised practice at St. Joe’s between the ATRC and the Women’s Health Concerns Clinic, and then continued at the ATRC in temporary roles. In 2019, I joined the WSIB Mental Health Specialty Program as a full-time psychologist. I am also an assistant clinical professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences at McMaster University. My research interests include cognitive processes in anxiety and related disorders, particularly social anxiety disorder and PTSD. I am also interested in program development and evaluation, and am passionate about supervision and clinical training.
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I identify as white (primarily German ancestry) and female (she/her). I grew up on a farm in rural southwestern Ontario, but I now live near downtown Hamilton. I have two young children, so I spend a lot of time parenting! In my free time I enjoy reading fiction, playing board games, walking, and volunteer work.
Selected Publications
Waechter, S., Moscovitch, D. A., Vidovic, V., Bielak, T., Rowa, K., & McCabe, R. E. (2018). Working memory capacity in social anxiety disorder: Revisiting prior conclusions. Journal of Abnormal Psychology, 127(3), 276–281. https://doi.org/10.1037/abn0000341
Bielak, T., Moscovitch, D.A., & Waechter, S. (2018). Out of my league: appraisals of anxiety and confidence in others by individuals with and without social anxiety disorder. Journal of Anxiety Disorders, 57, 76-83. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.janxdis.2018.05.005
Waechter, S., Rowa, K., Milosevic, I., Shnaider, P., Antony, M.M., McCabe, R.E. (2017). Social anxiety and the accuracy of memory for childhood teasing frequency. Journal of Cognitive Psychotherapy, 31, 151-157. DOI: 10.1891/0889-8391.31.3.151
Waechter, S. & Stolz, J.A. (2015). Trait anxiety, state anxiety, and attentional bias to threat: Assessing the psychometric properties of response time measures. Cognitive Therapy and Research, 39, 441-458. DOI: 10.1007/s10608-015-9670-z
Waechter, S., Nelson, A. L., Wright, C., Hyatt, A. & Oakman, J. (2014). Measuring attentional bias to threat: The reliability of dot probe and eye movement indices. Cognitive Therapy and Research, 38, 313-333. DOI: 10.1007/s10608-013-9588-2
Elizabeth Pawluk, Ph.D., C.Psych (she/her)
Psychologist
Anxiety Treatment & Research Clinic
West 5th Campus
Tel: 905-522-1155, ext. 39874
E-Mail: epawluk@stjoes.ca
Professional Background
I received my PhD in clinical psychology from Toronto Metropolitan University in 2016 and completed my psychology residency at the London Clinical Psychology Consortium in London, Ontario. Following my graduate training I completed a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Clinical Psychology at the Anxiety Treatment and Research Clinic (ATRC) at St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton and McMaster University. In my position as a staff psychologist at the ATRC, I am actively engaged in clinical work, research, and supervision. My primary research focus is on the development and validation of the Diagnostic Assessment Research Tool (DART; McCabe et al., 2017) and I am also interested in the study of worry.
I have a teaching and leadership role within the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences at McMaster University. I am an Assistant Professor and direct the Masters of Sciences in Psychotherapy Program and the Clinical Behavioural Sciences Graduate Diploma Program. I teach a course on psychotherapy research and supervise students in their training in cognitive behavioural therapy.
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I identify as a white female with mixed European and Ukrainian ancestry. I spent my childhood in western Canada between Alberta and British Columbia before moving to Ontario in my adolescence. I live with my husband and child and I enjoy spending time outdoors and trying new recipes.
Selected Publications
Zheng, S., Marcos, M., Stewart, K. E., Szabo, J., Pawluk, E. J., Girard, T. A., & Koerner, N. (2022). Worry, intolerance of uncertainty, negative urgency, and their associations to paranoid thinking. Personality and Individual Differences. Advance online publication.
Pawluk, E. J., Koerner, N., Kuo, J. R., & Antony, M. M. (2021). An experience sampling investigation of emotion and worry in people with generalized anxiety disorder. Journal of Anxiety Disorders, 84.
Pawluk, E. J., Musielak, N., Milosevic, I., Rowa, K., Shnaider, P., Schneider, L. H., ... & McCabe, R. E. (2021). An Evaluation of the Diagnostic Assessment Research Tool (DART) Screener for DSM-5 Disorders. Journal of Psychopathology and Behavioral Assessment, 34(1). 21-29.
Schneider, L. H., Pawluk, E. J., Milosevic, I., Shnaider, P., Rowa, K., Antony, M. M., Musielak, N., & McCabe, R. E. (2021). The diagnostic assessment research tool in action: A preliminary evaluation of a semistructured diagnostic interview for DSM-5 disorders. Psychological Assessment, 34(1). 21-29.
Malivoire, B. L., Stewart, K. E., Tallon, K., Ovanessian, M., Pawluk, E. J, & Koerner, N. (2019). Negative urgency and generalized anxiety disorder symptom severity: The role of self-reported cognitive processes. Personality and Individual Differences, 145, 58-63.
Malivoire, B. L., Marcos, M., Pawluk, E. J., Tallon, K., Kusec, A., & Koerner, N. (2018). Look before you leap: The role of negative urgency in appraisals of ambiguous and unambiguous scenarios in individuals high in generalized anxiety disorder symptoms. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, 48, 217-240.
Pawluk, E. J., Koerner, N., Tallon, K., & Antony, M. M. (2017). Unique correlates of problem-solving effectiveness in individuals with generalized anxiety disorder. Cognitive Therapy and Research, 41, 881-890.
Key, B. L., Rowa, K., Bieling, P., McCabe, R., & Pawluk, E. J. (2017). Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy as an augmentation treatment for obsessive compulsive disorder. Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy, 24, 1109-1120.
Pawluk, E. J. & Koerner, N. (2016). The relationship between negative urgency and generalized anxiety disorder symptoms: The role of intolerance of negative emotions and intolerance of uncertainty. Anxiety, Stress, & Coping, 29, 606-615.
Pawluk, E. J., & Koerner, N. (2013). A preliminary investigation of impulsivity in generalized anxiety disorder. Personality and Individual Differences, 54, 732-737.
Taylor Hatchard, Ph.D., C.Psych. (he/him)
Associate Director of Clinical Training, Psychology
Residency Program
Psychologist, Youth Wellness Centre
Tel: 905-522-1155 ext: 36249
Fax: 905-527-8291
E-mail: thachar@stjoes.ca
Professional Background
I completed my undergraduate and graduate training in Ottawa, initially at Carleton University (B.A. Honours, 2012) and received my Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at the University of Ottawa in 2018. I completed my residency at the University of Ottawa’s Centre of Psychological Services and Research (CPSR), where I provided assessment and treatment services to youth and adults across a wide range of mental health concerns. Following residency, I moved to Hamilton and completed my supervised practice year as a psychologist in the Mood Disorders Program and the Youth Wellness Centre (YWC) at St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton, later transitioning into a fulltime role at the YWC in 2019. Concurrently, I am also a full-time assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences at McMaster University and have a specific research interest in increasing access to care and evidence-based treatments for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. For example, I am currently leading a proof-of-concept pilot of a new minority stress-based CBT intervention, Transcending, for transgender and gender diverse youth.
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I identify as gay, male (he/him), feminine, and white, with English, French, and Irish ancestry. I am also a partner, cat dad, son, brother, uncle, teacher, mentor, and friend. I grew up in Atlantic Canada in the village of Perth-Andover, N.B., and will always be a small-town boy at heart. Outside of work, I love plants and gardening, painting (e.g., oil, expressionist), and watching reality TV (e.g., RPDR, real housewives, etc.).
Selected Publications
Penta, S., Correia, S., Schneider, M., Holshausen, K., Mutschler, C., Haefer, S., Ferdossifard, A., Wilson, R., Hewitt, J., Roth, S.L., Boylan, K., & Hatchard, T. (Accepted). Sex and gender in treatment response to dialectical behavior therapy: Current knowledge, gaps, and future directions. The Cognitive Behavioural Therapist.
Patel, H., Siegel, M., Hatchard, T., Veltman, A., McKinnon, M.C., Syan, S.K., Merrifield, C., Archie, S., Wolf, J., & Nicholson, A.A. (2022). The influence of minority stress on the neurobiological correlates of executive functioning. Quantitative Imaging in Medicine and Surgery. DOI: 10.21037/qims-22-206
Hatchard, T., *Penta, S., *Correia, S., *Browne, O.J., *Haefner, S., *Tissera, T., Mioduoszewski, O., & Smith, A.M. (2022). Increased gray matter following mindfulness-based stress reduction in breast cancer survivors with chronic neuropathic pain: Preliminary evidence using voxel-based morphometry. Acta Neurologica Belogica. DOI: 10.1007/s13760-022-01877-5
Nicholson, A.A., Siegal, M., Wolf, J., Narikyzhy, S., Roth, S.L., Hatchard, T., Schneider, M.A., McKinnon, M., Lanius, R., Heber, A., Smith, P., & Lueger-Schuster, B. (2022). A Systematic Review of the Neural Correlates of Minority Stress: Towards a Minority Mosaic Framework with Implications for Mental Health Risk and Resiliency. European Journal of Psychotraumatology, DOI: 10.1080/20008198.2021.2002572
Hatchard, T., Byron-Alhassan, A., Mioduszewski, O., Holshausen, K., *Correia, S., Leeming, A., Ayson, G., *Chiasson, C., Fried, P., Cameron, I., & Smith, A. (2021). Working overtime: Altered functional connectivity in working memory following regular cannabis use in young adults. International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction, 19, 1314-1329. DOI: doi.org/10.1007/s11469-020-00226-y.
Smith, A.M., Leeming, A., Fang, Z., Hatchard, T., Mioduszewski, O., Schneider, M.A., *Ferdossifard, A., Shergill, Y., Khoo, E., & Poulin, P. (2021). Mindfulness-based stress reduction alters brain activity for breast cancer survivors with chronic neuropathic pain: preliminary evidence from resting-state fMRI. Journal of Cancer Survivorship, 15, 518-525. DOI: doi.org/10.1007/s11764-020-00945-0
Hatchard, T., Mioduoszewski, O., Khoo, E.L., Romanow, H., Shergill, Y., Tennant, E.M., Leeming, A., Fang, Z., Poulin, P., & Smith, A.M. (2021). Reduced emotional reactivity in breast cancer survivors with chronic neuropathic pain following Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR): an fMRI pilot investigation. Mindfulness, 12, 751-762. DOI: doi.org/10.1007/s12671-020-01546-9.
Mioduoszewski, O., Hatchard, T., Fang, Z., Khoo, E.L., Small, R., Tennant, E.M., Romanow, H., Shergill, Y., Schneider, M.A., *Browne, N.., Poulin, P., & Smith, A.M. (2020). Breast Cancer Survivors Living with Chronic Neuropathic Pain Show Improved Brain Health Following Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction: A Preliminary Diffusion Tensor Imaging Study. Journal of Cancer Survivorship, 14, 915-922. DOI: doi.org/10.1007/s11764-020-00903-w.
Phillips, J.L., Norris, S., Talbot, J., Birmingham, M., Hatchard, T., Ortiz, A., Owoeve, O., Batten, L. & Blier, P. (2020). Single, repeated, and maintenance ketamine infusions for treatment-resistant depression: a randomized controlled trial. Reprinted in FOCUS, 18, 236-243. DOI: doi.org/10.1176/appi.focus.18206
Phillips, J.L., Norris, S., Talbot, J., Hatchard, T., Ortiz, A., Birmingham, M., Owoeve, O., Batten, L. & Blier, P. (2020). Single and Repeated Ketamine Infusions for Reduction of Suicidal Ideation in Treatment-Resistant Depression. Neuropsychopharmacology, 45, 606-612. DOI: doi:10.1038/s41386-019-0570-x.
Phillips, J.L., Norris, S., Talbot, J., Birmingham, M., Hatchard, T., Ortiz, A., Owoeve, O., Batten, L. & Blier, P. (2019). Single, repeated, and maintenance ketamine infusions for treatment-resistant depression: a randomized controlled trial. American Journal of Psychiatry, 176, 401-409. DOI: 10.1176/appi.ajp.2018.18070834.
Khoo, E-L., Small, R., Cheng, W., Hatchard, T., Glynn, B., Skidmore, B., Hutton, B., & Poulin, P. (2019). Comparative evaluation of a group-based Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for the treatment and management of chronic pain: A systematic review and network meta-analysis. Evidence-Based Mental Health, 22, 26-35. DOI: 10.1136/ebmental-2018-300062.
Hatchard, T., Mioduszewski, O., *Fall, C., Byron-Alhassan, A., Fried, P., & Smith, A.M. (2017). Neural impact of low-level alcohol use on response inhibition: an fMRI investigation in young adults. Behavioural Brain Research, 349, 12-19. DOI: 10.1016/j.bbr.2017.04.032.
Hatchard, T., Mioduszewski, O., *Zambrana, A., O’Farrell, E., *Caluyong, M., Poulin, P.A. & Smith, A.M. (2017). Neural changes associated with mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR): Current knowledge, limitations, and future directions. Psychology and Neuroscience, 10, 41-56. DOI: dx.doi.org/10.1037/pne0000073.
Tyler Tulloch, Ph.D., C.Psych. (he/him)
Psychologist
Kidney Urinary Program
King Campus
Tel: 905-522-1155 ext. 38208
Fax: 905-573-4852
E-Mail: ttulloch@stjoes.ca
Professional Background
I received my Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Ryerson University, now Toronto Metropolitan University, in 2019. As part of this process, I completed my residency at St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton where I worked in a number of areas, including the Behavioural Medicine Consultation & Liaison Service, Chronic Pain Clinic, Behavioural Sleep Medicine Program, Anxiety Treatment and Research Clinic, Mood Disorders Program, and Women’s Health Concerns Clinic. During this residency year, I gained experience working with patients with a broad range of chronic health problems and gained an even greater appreciation for the overarching impact that physical health issues have on mental health and other important areas of functioning. Since completing my Ph.D., I have worked as a clinical health psychologist at St. Joe’s in a newly created position within the Kidney Urinary Program. This represents the first full-time psychologist position in a kidney urinary program in the province of Ontario, and I have been fortunate to have grown into this role with the support of a wonderful and dedicated interdisciplinary team. My work involves supporting patients across the wide spectrum of chronic kidney disease progression as they cope with the many physical, emotional, and social challenges that arise along the way. I am also an assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences at McMaster University where I am currently collaborating with interdisciplinary colleagues from nephrology, respirology, and nursing on research examining the role of cognitive behavioural therapy in reducing hospital readmission after discharge.
More About Me
I identify as a gay male (pronouns he/him) of predominantly Scottish and Swedish background if I search back far enough, but culturally, I am Canadian through and through. I like a good strong black coffee and enjoy finding new ways of making it at home. My most recent addition to this skill set was learning to make Turkish coffee, which was a game changer! I grew up in Timmins, the “City with a Heart of Gold”, surrounded by lakes and forests, as well as mosquitoes and black bears. Here, I learned to play the viola and joined the Timmins Symphony Orchestra for several years. As a student, I spent a few summers working 3500 feet underground in a gold mine hauling ore in a small tram. These days, I like to remain above ground and my hobbies include running, gardening and attempting to keep my house plants alive. I live with my partner and a few cockatiels who are trying their best to whistle catchy tunes like September by Earth, Wind & Fire.
Selected Publications
Pellizzari, J. R., Tulloch, T. G., & McCabe, R. (accepted). Crisis in integrated health settings and life-threatening illnesses. In F. M. Dattilio, D. I. Shapiro, & D. S. Greenaway (Eds.), Cognitive behavioral strategies in crisis intervention (4th ed.): Guilford.
Tulloch, T. G., King, J. P., Pellizzari, J. R., & McNeely, H. E. (2022). Overview of psychotherapy principles for patients with kidney disease. In A. Hategan, J. A. Bourgeois, A. Gangji, & T. Woo (Eds.), Psychonephrology: A guide to principles and practice: Springer.
McNeely, H. E., Tulloch, T. G., Pellizzari, J. R., & King, J. P. (2022). The role of psychometric assessment of neuropsychological function in kidney disease. In A. Hategan, J. A. Bourgeois, A. Gangji, & T. Woo (Eds.), Psychonephrology: A guide to principles and practice: Springer.
Hart, T. A., Noor, S. W., Tulloch, T. G., Sivagnanasunderam, B., Vernon, J. R. G., Pantalone, D. W., Myers, T., & Calzavara, L. (2019). The Gender Nonconformity Teasing Scale for gay and bisexual men. Psychology of Men & Masculinity, 20(3), 445-457.
Rooney, B. M., Tulloch, T. G., & Blashill, A. J. (2018). Psychosocial syndemic correlates of sexual compulsivity among men who have sex with men: A meta-analysis. Archives of Sexual Behavior, 47(1), 75-93.
Tulloch, T. G., Stratton, N. L., Ing, S., Petrovic, B., & Hart, T. A. (2018). HIV and sexually transmitted infections. In T. Hadjistavropoulos & H. D. Hadjistavropoulos (Eds.), Fundamentals of health psychology (2nd ed.). Toronto, ON: Oxford University Press.
Tulloch, T. G., Rotondi, N., Ing, S., Myers, T., Calzavara, L. M., Loutfy, M. R., & Hart, T. A. (2015). Retrospective report of developmental stressors, syndemics, and their association with sexual risk outcomes among gay men. Archives of Sexual Behavior, 44, 1879-1889.
Hart, T. A., Tulloch, T. G., & O’Cleirigh, C. (2014). Integrated cognitive behavioral therapy for social anxiety and HIV prevention for gay and bisexual men. Cognitive and Behavioral Practice, 21, 149-160.
Hebert, E. A., Dugas, M. J., Tulloch, T. G., & Holowka, D. W. (2014). Positive beliefs about worry: A psychometric evaluation of the Why Worry-II. Personality and Individual Differences, 56, 3-8.
Jenna Boyd, Ph.D., C.Psych
Psychologist
Anxiety Treatment and Research Clinic
West 5th Campus
E-mail: boydj@stjoes.ca
Phone: 905-522-1155 ext. 32749
Professional background
My name is Dr. Jenna Boyd (she/her) and I am a Psychologist at the Anxiety Treatment and Research Clinic (ATRC) at St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton and an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences, McMaster University. I received a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from McMaster University and completed my pre-doctoral residency at St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton. My role involves clinical service, research, and teaching. My clinical interests include assessment and cognitive behavioural treatment (CBT) for anxiety, trauma and stressor related, and obsessive-compulsive related disorders. My main are of research interest is PTSD, where I aim to contribute to impactful research that has a direct impact on care provided to individuals suffering from the long-lasting and significant sequala of trauma.
More About Me
I identify as a cisgender woman with mixed European ancestry. I grew up and have lived in Hamilton (and surrounding area) for most of my life (save for a brief stint in Guelph, ON., for my undergrad). I live with my partner and two cats and spend my free time baking, eating my way through Hamilton restaurants, enjoying the Hamilton trail networks and travelling when I can.
Selected Publications
Boyd, J.E., Cameron, D.H., Shnaider, P., McCabe, R.E., & Rowa, K. (2022). Sensitivity and specificity of the PTSD Checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5) in a Canadian psychiatric outpatient sample. Journal of Traumatic Stress, 35(2), 424-433.
Shnaider, P., Boyd, J.E., Duncan, C., & McCabe, R.E. (2021). The relationship between emotion regulation difficulties and PTSD outcomes during group Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD. Psychological Services, In Press.
Boyd, J.E., O’Connor, C., Protopopescu, A., Jetly, R., Lanius, R.A., McKinnon, M.C. (2020). The contributions of emotion regulation difficulties and dissociative symptoms to functional impairment among civilian inpatients with posttraumatic stress symptoms. Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy, In Press.
Boyd, J.E., O’Connor, C., Protopopescu, A., Jetly, R., Rhind, S.G., Lanius, R.A., & McKinnon, M.C. (2019). An open-label feasibility trial examining the effectiveness of a cognitive remediation program, Goal Management Training, in individuals with posttraumatic stress disorder. Chronic Stress, 3, 1-13.
Boyd, J.E., Protopopescu, A., O’Connor, C., Neufeld, R.J.W., Jetly, R., Hood, H.K., Lanius, R.A., & McKinnon, M.C. (2018). Dissociative symptoms mediate the relation between PTSD symptoms and functional impairment in military members, veterans, and first responders with PTSD. European Journal of Psychotraumatology, 9, 1463794.
Boyd, J.E., Lanius, R.A., & McKinnon, M.C. (2018). Mindfulness-based treatments for posttraumatic stress disorder: A review of the treatment literature and neurobiological evidence. Journal of Psychiatry and Neuroscience, 41, 7-25.
Kerri Bojman, Psy.D., C.Psych. (she/her)
Psychologist, Borderline Personality Disorder Services
West 5th Campus
Tel: 905-522-1155 ext. 35230
Email: kbojman@stjosham.on.ca
Professional Background
I received my PsyD degree in clinical psychology from Memorial University in 2017. I completed my residency training in Halifax, Nova Scotia, with major rotations in the Borderline Personality Disorder Treatment Program and Eating Disorder Program. I then moved to Toronto where I worked for several years at an adherent DBT clinic providing treatment to adolescents and adults with borderline personality disorder, emotion dysregulation, and comorbid disorders. I also provided clinical supervision and consultation in this setting. I accepted my current position in the Borderline Personality Disorder Services at St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton in 2021, where as part of my role I provide training, supervision, and consultation regarding DBT to students and/or clinicians. My research interests include investigating relationships between emotions, emotion regulation, and behaviour. I am also interested in program development and evaluation, and the dissemination of evidence-based interventions. I am a DBT-Linehan Board of Certification, Certified ClinicianTM, a designation that indicates my competence in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT).
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I am a second-generation Canadian woman (she/her) with European ancestry. I was born and raised in Mississauga, Ontario, and have family members living in North America, Europe, and Australia. I am passionate about new adventures and travel, live performance, cross-country running, great cups of coffee, and spending time with family and friends.
Selected Publications
Carter-Major, J. C, Bojman, K. M., & Kelly, A. C. (2018). Self-compassion focused interventions in obesity. In S. E. Cassin, S. Sockalingam, & R. Hawa (Eds.), Psychological Care in Severe Obesity: A Practical Approach. Cambridge University Press.
Samantha Longman-Mills, Ph.D., C.Psych (she/her)
Psychologist, WSIB Specialty Clinic – Mental Health Program
West 5th Campus
Tel: 905-522-1155 ext: 35412
Fax: 905-381-5639
E-mail: slongman@stjosham.on.ca
Professional Background
I completed my Ph.D. in Clinical psychology at The University of the West Indies, Jamaica (honours, 2012). Thereafter, I pursued postdoctoral studies in substance use research at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), Toronto and also postdoctoral studies in Global Mental Health: Trauma and Recovery at Harvard University, Cambridge. Upon transitioning to Canada, I completed my supervised practice year with Altum Health (UHN) WSIB Specialty Clinic. I later took up a full-time role at the WSIB Specialty Clinic at St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton in 2020. I am also a part-time Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences at McMaster University. My Research interests include the trauma related disorders, depression, anxiety and black experiences.
More About Me
I identify as a black, straight, woman (she/her). I am mother to a beautiful girl, wife, sister, auntie, daughter and friend. My favorite exercise option is cycling, I love flowers, gardening and watching all things HGTV.
Selected Publications:
Longman-Mills, S., Whitehorne-Smith P., Mitchell C., Shields L., Abel, W. (2021). Culture and Mental Health in Jamaica. In Moodley R, Lee E, Editors. The Routledge International Handbook of Race, Culture and Mental Health. Routledge; pp.399-410.
Abel W, Longman-Mills, S, Martin JS, Oshi D, Whitehorne-Smith P. (2017). Does Ganja Cause Mental Illness? Perspectives from a Population-based Assessment of Mental Health Literacy in Jamaica. West Indian Medical Journal, doi: 10.7727/wimj.2017.209
Irons-Morgan M, Abel W, Longman-Mills, S, Martin J, Mitchell C, Whitehorne-Smith P. (2017). Psychological Autopsy of Cases of Suicide for the Year 2012. West Indian Medical Journal Open, doi:10.7727/wimj.2017.190
Longman-Mills, S, Mitchell C. (2017). Alcohol misuse in adulthood following experiences of psychological maltreatment during childhood. International Public Health Journal, 9(1):43-9.
Powell-Booth K, De La Haye W, Longman-Mills, S. (2016). Impact of cannabis on the neurocognitive performance of Jamaican adolescents. Mental Health Addiction Research, 1(4):71-3.
Ceïde ME, Williams NJ, Seixas A, Longman-Mills, SK, Jean-Louis G. (2015). Obstructive Sleep Apnea Risk and Psychological Health among Non-Hispanic Blacks in the Metabolic Syndrome Outcome (MetSO) Cohort Study. Annals of Medicine, 47(8):687-93.
Longman-Mills, S, Abel W, De La Haye W.(2015). Substance Abuse during Adulthood Subsequent to the Experience of Physical Abuse and Psychological Distress during Childhood. West Indian Medical Journal Open, 2(1):7-10.
Longman-Mills, S, Whitehorne-Smith P, De La Haye W. (2015). Substance Abuse and Its Relationship with Household Dysfunction and Psychological Distress among University Students. West Indian Medical Journal Open, 2(1):3-6.
Longman-Mills, S, Haye WDL, Hamilton HA, Brands B, Wright MdG, Cumsille F, et al. (2015). Psychological maltreatment and its relationship with substance abuse among university students in Kingston, Jamaica. Texto & Contexto – Enfermagem, 24:63-8.
Longman-Mills, S, Williams YMG, Rodriguez MOM, Baquero MRG, Rojas JDG, Amaya CJd, et al. (2015). The association between adult drug abuse and childhood maltreatment in students attending seven universities in five countries in Latin America and one country in the Caribbean. Texto & Contexto – Enfermagem, 24:26-32.
Gough H, Longman-Mills, S, De La Haye W, Mann R, Brands B, Hamilton H, et al. (2015). Family relations, peer influence, spirituality and drug use among students in one university in Kingston, Jamaica. Texto & Contexto – Enfermagem,24:184-9.
Adrijana Krsmanovic, Ph.D., C.Psych. (she/her)
Psychologist, Pain Clinic
Assistant Professor, McMaster University
Tel: 905-522-1155 ext. 38610
E-mail: akrsmano@stjosham.on.ca
Professional Background
I received my Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Queen’s University in 2020. For my pre-doctoral residency, I was at Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia, where I worked in various health psychology rotations, including pain, oncology, cardiology, liver/kidney transplant, and GI clinic. I am currently working as a psychologist in the Pain Clinic at St. Joe’s, and I’m a part-time assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences at McMaster University. My clinical interests include assessment, treatment, and consultation with individuals with chronic pain and chronic illness. My research focuses on understanding the biopsychosocial impact of chronic conditions on a person’s well-being and quality of life.
Selected Publications
Davidson, J. R., Dawson, S., & Krsmanovic, A. (2019). Effectiveness of group cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) in a primary care setting. Behavioral Sleep Medicine, 17(2), 191-201. https://doi.org/10.1080/15402002.2017.1318753
Tripp, D. A., Nickel, J. C., Krsmanovic, A., Pontari, M., Moldwin, R., Mayer, R., Carr, L. K., Yang, C. C., & Nordling, J. (2016). Depression and catastrophizing predict suicidal ideation in tertiary care patients with interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome. Canadian Urological Association Journal, 10(11-12), 383-388. https://doi.org/10.5489/cuaj.3892
Krsmanovic, A., Tripp, D. A., Nickel, J. C., Shoskes, D. A., Pontari, M., Litwin, M. S., & McNaughton-Collins, M. F. (2014). Psychosocial mechanisms of the pain and quality of life relationship for chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS). Canadian Urological Association Journal, 8(11-12), 403-408. https://doi.org/10.5489/cuaj.2179
Tripp, D. A., Nickel, J. C., Katz, L., Krsmanovic, A., Ware, M. A., & Santor, D. (2014). A survey of cannabis (marijuana) use and self-reported benefit in men with chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome. Canadian Urological Association Journal, 8(11-12), E901-E905. https://doi.org/10.5489/cuaj.2268
Jennifer Hewitt, Ph.D., C.Psych.
Psychologist
Anxiety Treatment and Research Clinic
West 5th Campus
Tel: 905-522-1155, ext. 35382
Fax: 905-521-6120
Email: jhewitt@stjoes.ca
Professional Background
I earned a B.Sc. from Western University, and received my Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology in 2014 from Lakehead University. I went on to complete my pre-doctoral residency training at St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton. I am currently working as a psychologist at the Anxiety Treatment and Research Clinic at St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton, and hold a part-time appointment as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences at McMaster University. My clinical work is focused on the assessment and cognitive behavioural treatment of patients with anxiety and related disorders. Research interests include the development, evaluation, and dissemination of transdiagnostic behaviour therapy in the adolescent population, and developmentally adapted Cognitive Processing Therapy. I actively supervise psychology residents, psychiatry residents, psychology practicum students, and CBS students within McMaster University.
More About Me
I identify as a white, straight woman (she/her), with mixed European ancestry. I was born and raised in a small beach town on the shores of Lake Huron. I moved to the Hamilton area to complete my residency, and now live in the Niagara area with my husband, two boys, my dog (a Great Dane), and my cat. Throughout my university years, I enjoyed rock climbing, sky diving, and bungy jumping, but these days I spend most of my spare time camping, hiking, and gardening.
Selected Publications
Penta, S., Correia, S., Schneider, M., Holshausen, K., Mutschler, C., Haefer, S., Ferdossifard, A., Wilson, R., Hewitt, J., Roth, S.L., Boylan, K., & Hatchard, T. (Accepted). Sex and gender in treatment response to dialectical behavior therapy: Current knowledge, gaps, and future directions. The Cognitive Behavioural Therapist.
Ouellette, M.J., Mutschler, C., Roth, S.L., McCabe, R.E., Tissera, T., Patel, H., Boyd, J.E., Nicholson, A.A., Hewitt, J., Lopez, J., Jeffs, L., Schneider, M., McKinnon, M.C., & Hatchard, T. (Revisions Submitted). The Transcending Protocol: A cognitive-behavioural framework for minority stress among transgender and gender diverse (TGD) youth. Submitted to Journal of LGBTQ Issues in Counseling.
Hatchard, T., Mutschler, C., Boyd, J., Hewitt, J., Syan, S.A., Elcock, A., Rowa, K., & McCabe, R. (Submitted). Does age effect treatment? Outcomes for transition-aged youth with anxiety and related disorders in general adult disorder specific CBT groups. Submitted to Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy.
Gros, D. F., Merrifield, C., Hewitt, J., Elcock, A., Rowa, K., & McCabe, R. E. (2021). Preliminary Findings for Group Transdiagnostic Behavior Therapy for Affective Disorders Among Youths. American Journal of Psychotherapy, 74, 36-39. doi: 10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.20200003
Katherine Jongsma, Ph.D., C.Psych. (she/her)
Clinical Neuropsychology Service
West 5th Campus
Tel: 905-522-1155 ext. 39367
Fax: 905-381-5610
Email: kjongsma@stjoes.ca
Professional Background
I received my Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Windsor in 2019. I completed my pre-doctoral residency and postdoctoral fellowship at St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton (SJHH) in the Clinical Neuropsychology Service (CNS). Following my postdoctoral fellowship, I worked at a WSIB Specialty Clinic in Altum Health through the University Health Network. In 2022, I transitioned back to SJHH to my current role as a part-time neuropsychologist in the CNS. At this point, I focus on outpatient neuropsychological assessments. I am registered in Clinical Neuropsychology and Clinical Psychology with adults and older adults. My main research interests are performance validity testing, somatic symptom disorder treatment, intimate partner violence, and pornography use.
More About Me
I am a second-generation Canadian woman with European ancestry. I was born and raised in Brampton, Ontario. I live in Ancaster with my husband and our young child. I enjoy playing with my toddler, trying out new restaurants, hiking, cooking, baking, and watching nerdy TV shows.
Selected Publications:
Jongsma, K. & Timmons Fritz, P. (2022). The role of pornography use in intimate partner violence in different-sex couples: A prospective longitudinal study. Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 37. doi:10.1177/08862605211055145 journals.sagepub.com/home/ji
Losier, B., Jongsma, K., King, J., & McNeely, H. (2020). Cognitive Assessment in Medical Settings. In A. Hategan & N. Kates (Eds.), McMaster Textbook of Internal Medicine. Medycyna Praktyczna. https://empendium.com/mcmtextbook/chapter/B31.II.21.29
Erdodi, L., Jongsma, K., & Issa, M. (2017). The 15-item version of the Boston Naming Test as an index of English proficiency. The Clinical Neuropsychologist, 31, 168-178. doi:10.1080/13854046.2016.1224392
Danielle Rice, Ph.D., C.Psych. (Supervised Practice) (she/her)
Psychologist
Mood Disorders Treatment and Research Centre,
West 5th Campus
E-mail: drice@stjoes.ca
Professional Background
I completed my undergraduate training at the University of Waterloo (2012) and my graduate training at McGill University (Masters in Psychiatry, 2015; Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, 2022). I also completed a Certificate in Health Policy Development from St. Mary’s University, Sobey School of Business (2019). I completed my residency at St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton in 2022 and am currently completing my supervised practice year as a Psychologist in the Mood Disorders Treatment and Research Clinic where I hold a full-time position in the Outpatient Program.
I am also a full-time assistant professor position in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences at McMaster University and have specific research interests in measurement-based care in mental health, evidence synthesis and meta-research, and the development and evaluation of interventions for individuals with mental health and addictions concerns including those with co-occurring chronic health conditions. I am committed to engaging in program evaluation and health policy work as it relates to improving the timely access and improved quality of mental health care in Canada.
More About Me
I grew-up in a small rural town outside London, Ontario. After having spent much of the last 10 years moving between Ontario and Quebec for school and work, during my residency year my family put roots down in the Hamilton area because of its work opportunities, trails, waterfalls, and relatively short distance from my core group of girlfriends. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time outside, eating copious amounts of chocolate, travelling, and watching reality TV.
Selected Publications:
Thombs, B. D., Rice, D. B., Markham, S., & Ziegelstein, R. C. (2023). Depression screening in pregnancy and postpartum: Just do something?. General Hospital Psychiatry, 82, 14-18.
Sun, Y., Wu, Y., Fan, S., Dal Santo, T., Li, L., Jiang, X., Li, K., Yutong, W., Tasleem, A., Krishnan, A., He, C., Bonardi, O., Boruff, J.T., Rice, D.B., et al., (2023). Comparison of Mental Health Symptoms Prior to and During COVID-19: Evidence from a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of 134 Cohorts. BMJ. 380
Thombs, B.D., Markham, S., Rice, D.B., & Ziegestein, R. (2021). Uncertainties: Does Depression Screening in Primary Care Improve Mental Health Outcomes? BMJ. 374:n1661.
Rice, D.B., Skidmore, B., & Cobey, K.D. (2021). Dealing With Predatory Journal Articles Captured in Systematic Reviews. Systematic Reviews. 10:175.
Rice, D.B., Raffoul, H., Ioannidis, J.P.A., & Moher, D. (2021). Academic Criteria for Promotion and Tenure in Faculties of Medicine: A Cross-Sectional Study of the Canadian U15 Universities. FACETS. 6(1), 58-70.
Rice, D.B., Raffoul, H., Ioannidis, J.P.A., Moher, D. (2020). Academic Criteria For Promotion and Tenure in Biomedical Sciences Faculties: A Cross-Sectional Analysis of an International Sample of Universities. BMJ. 369:m2081
Sabrina Kaur Syan, PhD, PhD, CPsych
Psychologist
Concurrent Disorders and Young Adult Substance Use Program
St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton, West 5th Campus
Email: ssyan@stjoes.ca
Professional Background:
I received my PhD in Clinical Psychology from McMaster University and completed my residency at St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton. Prior to this, I completed a PhD in Neuroscience at McMaster University. I am currently the Clinical Lead of the Young Adult Substance Use Program (YASUP) and a Psychologist within the Concurrent Disorders Program. I am also the Addiction Psychology Lead for the Peter Boris Centre for Addictions Research and an Assistant Professor (PT) in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neuroscience at McMaster University. My research interests include using clinical, behavioural, and neuroimaging measures to predict treatment outcome and better understand treatment trajectories. My goal is to conduct research that helps us better understand and improve clinical outcomes.
More About Me:
I’m a second generation Canadian of Punjabi ancestry. I was born and raised in Mississauga, Ontario. Outside of work, you can find me cooking, tending to my vegetable garden, binge watching reality tv, and trying to convince my husband the Leafs will not win the Stanley cup this year.
Selected Publications:
Morris, V., Syan, S. K., MacKillop, J., & Amlung, M. (2022). Resting state functional connectivity in alcohol users and co-users of other substances. Psychiatry Research: Neuroimaging, 321, 111461.
Syan, S. K., McIntyre-Wood, C., Minuzzi, L., Hall, G., McCabe, R. E., & MacKillop, J. (2021). Dysregulated resting state functional connectivity and obesity: A systematic review. Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews, 131, 270-292.
Syan, S. K., González-Roz, A., Amlung, M., Sweet, L. H., & MacKillop, J. (2021). Delayed reward discounting as a prognostic factor for smoking cessation treatment outcome: a systematic review. Nicotine and Tobacco Research, 23(10), 1636-1645.
Syan, S. K., Minhas, M., Oshri, A., Costello, J., Sousa, S., Samokhvalov, A. V., ... & MacKillop, J. (2020). Predictors of premature treatment termination in a large residential addiction medicine program. Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment, 117, 108077.
Syan, S. K., Owens, M. M., Goodman, B., Epstein, L. H., Meyre, D., Sweet, L. H., & MacKillop, J. (2019). Deficits in executive function and suppression of default mode network in obesity. NeuroImage: Clinical, 24, 102015.
Adjunct Supervisors
2023/2024 Residents
Ashleigh Parker
University of Victoria
Katie Finch
University Waterloo
Sonja Chu
University of Toronto, Scarborough
Emily Levitt
McMaster University
Ken Kelly-Turner
Concordia University
Ilvy Goosens
Simon Fraser University
Jennifer Ip
Toronto Metropolitan University
2022/2023 Residents
Nicole Carmona
Toronto Metropolitan University
Deanna Klymkiw
Toronto Metropolitan University
Ryan Ferguson
University of Ottawa
Keisha Gobin
York University
Larah Maunder
Queens University
Ola Mohammed Ali
Western University
Rebecca Venditelli
University of Victoria
2021/2022 Residents
Christina Dimech
York University
Alessandra Gallo
Toronto Metropolitan University
Bailee Malivoire
Toronto Metropolitan University
Christina Mutschler
Toronto Metropolitan University
Danielle Rice
McGill University
Aislinn Sandre
McGill University
Shauna Solomon-Krakus
University of Toronto, Scarborough
Katie Stewart
Toronto Metropolitan University
Sabrina Syan
McMaster University