Dr. Nicole Law is a Neuropsychologist working with children and teens at our Burlington and St. Catharines offices.

Areas of Practice

Dr. Law provides neuropsychological and psychoeducational assessment for kids and teens with various conditions, including traumatic brain injury, stroke, brain tumors, epilepsy, learning disabilities, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

Training & Experience

She completed her Ph.D. in Psychology at the University of Toronto. She recently completed a 2 year post-doctoral fellowship in Clinical Neuropsychology, receiving the bulk of her training within the Epilepsy Surgery Program and the Division of Haematology/Oncology at the Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids). A core component of her fellowship included completing multiple research projects investigating pediatric brain and behaviour relations in disease models (i.e. epilepsy, brain tumors). She is current a Staff Psychologist with the Halton Catholic School Board.

Licensing

• College of Psychologists of Ontario - Neuropsychologist (Autonomous)

Authorized Areas of Practice

• Clinical Neuropsychology

Populations

• Children
• Teens

Languages

• English

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Karen Walters is a Social Worker, Psychotherapist, licensed by the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW). She provides psychotherapy to teens (12+) and adults at our St. Catharines office and online.

Karen has over 10 years of experience providing programming to adults and teens in the areas of education, mental health, and healthcare. She has worked for over 5 years in clinical hospital environments. She is skilled at developing a warm, empathic, trusting, collaborative therapeutic relationship with clients and works from an anti-oppressive stance. Her therapeutic work incorporates aspects of cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and mindfulness.

Karen completed her Masters of Social Work degree at Laurier University. As part of her masters degree, she completed her clinical practicum internship with youth and adolescents with mental health concerns, behavioural concerns, She has also completed training in education and obtained her Canadian Teacher Secondary Program Certificate in 2003. Over the past several years, she has completed trainings in the areas of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy and Indigenous cultural training.

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Jackie Iwanski is a Social Worker, Psychotherapist providing psychotherapy to teens (13+) and adults at our St. Catharines office and online. ###Areas of Practice Jackie’s primary areas of practice pertain to anxiety, depression, parenting support, social skills training, behavioural issues, and stress management.

In addition to working with teens and young adults, Jackie provides strategies and support to parents and families who are looking to learn ways to support their child’s mental health needs and behaviours.

She uses a variety of therapy approaches, including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), dialectic behaviour therapy (DBT) skills training, emotion coaching, and solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT).

Jackie is dedicated to challenging her clients to lean into discomfort and equipping them with the necessary skills to create meaningful change in their lives. No two individuals are alike. Jackie strives to tailor your work together to address the challenges that are unique to you. Her training and experiences enable her to pull from several different theoretical frameworks to tailor a model that suits you, your needs, and personality. She believes in meeting you where you are truly at and give you the space you need to safely unpack your experiences.

Training & Experience

Jackie has a Master of Social Work from the Western University in London, Ontario and a Bachelor of Social Work from Toronto Metropolitan University in Toronto, Ontario.

Populations

• Teens
• Adults ###Locations
• St. Catharines
• Online ###Registration
• Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers

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Jeffrey Sica is a Registered Psychotherapist working with teens and adults at our St. Catharines office.

Areas of Practice

Jeffrey provides treatment and support to teens and adults presenting with complex mental health conditions, addictions, gender identity concerns, depression, and anxiety.

In therapeutic delivery, Jeffrey has led clinical teams in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and provides evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Prolonged Exposure (PE) Therapy and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for trauma, as well as others.

Jeffrey currently provides clinical supervision for Qualifying Registered Psychotherapists and Masters students as well as teaching workshops in DBT, CPT and other evidence-based therapies.

Training & Experience

Jeffrey Sica has been in the field of mental health and addictions for the past 20 years.

A Registered Psychotherapist since 2015, Jeffrey has completed a Masters of Science in Psychology in 2019 focusing on researching experiences of youth in the Niagara region with the intention of improving services available and addressing gaps in existing supports. In addition to working at Brookside Psychologists, Mr. Sica is a Program Manager at Quest Community Health Center overseeing primary health care and interdisciplinary teams and previously was a Director of Youth and Family Services at Community Addiction Services of Niagara (CASON). He also previously worked at the Niagara Health System’s New Port Center and as a case manager at the Brain Injury Community Re-entry in St. Catharines.

He has completed the Non-Profit Leadership Development certification program through Goodman School of Business & Brock University in 2018.

Locations

• St. Catharines
• Online

Licensing

• College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario – Registered Psychotherapist

Populations

• Older teens
• Adults (up to 70 years)

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Ruth (Kathleen Ruth) McLean is a registered psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario working with adults, seniors, and couples at Brookside Psychologists’ St. Catharines office.

In addition to her work at Brookside, Ruth has worked as a Clinical Team Lead at Lifemark Health Group and as a virtual psychotherapist at MindBeacon. For 19 years she worked as a Clinical Services Manager at Odyssey Health Services where she managed a team of psychologists, physicians, behavioural therapists, and psychometrists across Canada. She provided training and ongoing support to therapists.

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Lee-Anne Gray, Psy.D. is a psychologist, educator, and author licensed in California since 2004, and licensed by the College of Psychologists of Ontario. She is certified in EMDR, a trauma treatment, as well as a national speaker in self-compassion, mindful awareness, LGBTQ+ youth, gender, sexuality, trauma, assessment, special education, and gifted individuals. Dr. Gray is formerly a professor at UCLA. She was a forensic expert for the Public Defender of Orange County, California and conducted evaluations of incarcerated LGBTQ+ youth. She has also conducted hundreds of Adult ADHD assessments for Kaiser Permanente in Fremont, California.

With warmth, sincerity, and authenticity, she welcomes people who seek to heal wounds of the past and achieve peak levels of performance. She has experience and training in the areas of trauma, LGBTQ+, biracial/Indigenous/people of color, giftedness, and work stress. She empathizes, validates, and normalizes many common human experiences and aims to decrease pathologization of these experiences. She brings a lighthearted yet clinically sophisticated approach to mental health care, and aims to help people see results in short order. If you’ve experienced trauma, neglect, invalidation, microaggressions, abuse, assault, or simply feeling anxious and/or depressed, you may be able to heal these experiences by seeking out Dr. Gray for compassionate care.

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Dr. Christina Gojmerac is a Neuropsychologist working with adults and seniors at our Burlington office.

Areas of Practice

Dr. Gojmerac’s clinical and research interests are in aging, cognition, and mental health. Her primary areas of practice include neurocognitive assessment and cognitive rehabilitation of adults and seniors. She has experience with a broad range of clients, including those with neurological conditions (e.g., acquired brain injury, dementia, stroke, Parkinson’s Disease, Multiple Sclerosis) and those with psychiatric conditions (e.g., depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia).

Training & Experience

Dr. Gojmerac obtained her Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Toronto. In addition to providing clinical supervision and clinical services at our practice, she works full-time as a Neuropsychologist at St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton in the Seniors Mental Health Program and the Clinical Neuropsychology Service. She also holds an appointment of Assistant Professor in the Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences Department at McMaster University. Her previous clinical positions have include both pre-doctoral and post-doctoral psychology positions at Baycrest Health Sciences.

Licensing

• College of Psychologists of Ontario – Psychologist (Autonomous)

Authorized Areas of Practice

• Clinical Neuropsychology

Populations

• Adults (up to 70 years)
• Seniors (70+)

Languages

• English

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Jennifer Edwards is a Registered Psychotherapist working with teens 14+, adults, and seniors at our St. Catharines office and online.

Areas of Practice

Jennifer Edwards’s primary practice areas include anxiety, depression, addictions, stress, and interpersonal difficulties.

Training & Experience

Jennifer completed a Masters of Education in Counselling and Psychotherapy at the University of Toronto’s Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE/UT) in 2020. She previously obtained an Honours Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Brock University in 2016. Jennifer is also GAIN-Q3 MI ONT certified, a SMART Recovery Facilitator, and has completed Indigenous Cultural Safety training.

In addition to providing services at Brookside Psychologists, Jennifer has also provided counselling and served as Dialectic Behaviour Therapy (DBT) team lead at Community Addiction Services of Niagara (CASON). Jennifer employs Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Compassion-Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness therapeutic techniques in her practice to deliver individualized care.

Locations

• St. Catharines
• Online ###Licensing
• College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario – Registered Psychotherapist

Populations

• Teens (14+)
• Adults

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David is a Registered Psychotherapist proving counselling to teens, adults, seniors, couples, and families.

Areas of Practice

David provides psychotherapy to children (8+), teens, adults presenting with anxiety, depression and other mood disorders, addictions, Borderline personality disorder, dissociative identity disorder, self-harm, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), personality disorders, chronic pain, and relationship issues.

He uses a variety of therapeutic approaches, including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), solution-focused therapy (SFT), experiential therapy, and dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) skills training.

Training & Experience

David completed his Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University.

Working over 14 years in community mental health organizations, David has experience working with individuals of all ages in different capacities. Most of his professional work experience is with teens, adults, and seniors. Having worked for The Oak Centre Clubhouse in Welland, Ontario to currently working for Canadian Mental Health Association – Niagara Branch as a Community Support Worker. For almost 11 of those 13-years Mr. Sider lived in Kingston, Ontario where he worked as a Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist., supporting individuals with severe and persistent mental illness rediscover themselves and what they value, while focusing on coping strategies, and making personal changes to obtain their holistic goals.

Populations

• Children (8+)
• Teens
• Adults
• Seniors
• Couples
• Families ###Locations###
• Online ###Licensing Body###
• College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario - Registered Psychotherapist

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Ms. Owyn Persia is a registered psychotherapist providing counselling to kids, teens, adults, parents, and families at our St. Catharines office and online.

Owyn completed her Masters of Science degree in Clinical Mental Health Counselling at Niagara University in 2020 and her B.A. in Psychology at Brock University.

In addition to her work at Brookside Psychologists, Owyn has provided psychotherapy and counselling to a range of clients at the Family Counselling Centre, the Canadian Mental Health Association, and Pathstone Mental Health. Owyn provides trauma-informed care and is trained in crisis and trauma response as well as suicide risk assessment and intervention.

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Jordan Van Hoffen is a Registered Psychotherapist working with adults at our St. Catharines office.

Areas of Practice

Jordan provides psychotherapy using a variety of approaches, including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT) and others. He has training and experience providing treatment to adults presenting with anxiety, depression, learning difficulties, ADD/ADHD, and relationship difficulties.

Training & Experience

Jordan completed his M.Ed. degree in Counselling at the University of Toronto - Ontario Institute for Studies in Education. He previously completed his B.A.(Hon.) degree in Psychology at Brock University in 2013 as well as an Applied Behaviour Analysis program at St. Lawrence College in 2011. ###Populations * Adults (up to 70 years) ###Locations * St. Catharines * Online ###Licensing * College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario – Registered Psychotherapist

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Lauren Kremble is a registered psychotherapist providing counselling to teens and adults at our St. Catharines office. ###Practice Areas: She provides counselling to teens and adults presenting with a range of issues, including anxiety, depression, behavioural issues, complex mental health, and addictions.

Training & Experience:

Lauren completed her master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counselling at Niagara University. She previously completed her bachelor degree in Psychology at Brock University. Her previous internship training was completed at Brookside Psychologists, CBT Niagara, and at Pathstone Mental Health, where she co-facilitated group and individual psychotherapy for clients ranging from 7 to 17 years old presenting with a range of mental health conditions. Her primary therapeutic approaches include cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) skills training, and solution-focused therapy.

Licensing:

• Lauren is a registered psychotherapist licensed by the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. She is in good standings as a member with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA).

Populations:

• Teens
• Adults

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Ms. Ringstead is a registered psychotherapist who provides psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and young adults at our St. Catharines office.

Areas of Practice

Ms. Ringstead provides psychotherapy to children (6+), teens, and young adults (up to 25). Her primary areas of practice include anxiety, depression, ADHD, Autism, parenting support, social skills training, school concerns, behavioural issues, and stress management..

In addition to working with children and youth, Ms. Ringstead provides strategies and support to parents who want to learn ways to support their child’s mental health needs and behaviours. She uses a variety of evidence-based interventions, including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), dialectic behaviour therapy (DBT) skills training, emotion coaching, and solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT).

Training & Experience

Ms. Ringstead completed her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology with Yorkville University and an Honours Bachelor Degree in Child and Youth Studies at Brock University.

She has worked with children, families, and high-risk youth for the last 12 years within various clinical, community, and educational settings.

Licensing

Ms. Ringstead is licensed to provide psychotherapy by the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario.

Populations

• Children (6+)
• Teens
• Young adults (up to 25)

Languages

• Bilingual in French and English

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