Primary Areas:

• Anger management;
• Divorce;
• Insomnia/sleep issues;
• Men’s issues;
• Posttraumatic Stress Disorder/Trauma;
• Depression;
• Anxiety.

Populations:

• Adults
• Teens
• Couples ###Locations:
• Burlington
• Online throughout Ontario ###Licensing Body: College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) – Registered Psychotherapist ###About:

Reza Rejahiyan is a registered psychotherapist licensed by the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. He provides psychotherapy to adults, teens, and couples presenting with a range of conditions.

Reza is a dedicated therapist who provides a safe, respectful, non-judgmental, and supportive atmosphere where clients will feel valued and heard. He is passionate about healing people who have been through traumatic and stressful life experiences. He helps clients from various socioeconomic, linguistic, and cultural backgrounds. Through his multicultural competence and knowledge of the cultural nuances of immigrant communities, he offers highly effective interventions to culturally diverse clients.

He is competent in treating conditions such as posttraumatic stress disorder, depression, and anxiety. He has experience with several psychotherapy modalities, including cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT), mindfulness, solution-focused brief therapy, emotion-focused therapy, narrative therapy, dialectic behaviour therapy (DBT) skills training, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and existential therapy. Reza can help clients with various and unique therapy needs.

Reza comes with over ten years of experience in medical practice, which compliments his Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University.

He is fluent in English, Farsi, and Dari.

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Dr. Tiffany Leung is a Psychologist (Supervised Practice) who provides psychotherapy and assessment to adults in Burlington and online. Her services are supervised by Dr. Carol-Anne Hendry, Psychologist, and Dr. Samantha Daniel, Psychologist.

Dr. Leung completing her doctoral studies in Clinical Psychology at Lakehead University.

Areas of practice:

• Posttraumatic Stress Disorder/Trauma
• Borderline Personality Disorder
• Antisocial Personality Disorder
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Anger
• Women’s Health
• Sexual Health
• Burnout

Training:

• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, Lakehead University
• Residency training at Saskatoon and Area Psychology Residency Program

Approach:

Dr. Leung’s psychotherapy approach incorporates cognitive-behavioural (DBT, CBT, ACT) and attachment-based (IPT, emotion-focused) modalities. She offers a trauma-informed holistic approach to therapy, aiming to help clients foster a meaningful life. She is committed to providing services from an anti-oppressive lens; understanding that context, history, and collective experience bears relevance for one’s mental health and how we navigate the world.

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Kimberlee Friesen is a Registered Psychotherapist providing counselling to adults at our Burlington office.

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Dr. Shahrami is a clinical psychologist providing treatment and diagnostic assessment.

Dr. Shahrami works with children, older teens, and adults with a wide range of mental health conditions such as anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), depression, life stress, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), ADHD, and autism spectrum disorder. He also works with First Responders and WSIB claimants.

Dr. Shahrami’s main approach is cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT), but he also uses other approaches such as eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), motivational interviewing, and solution focused therapy.

He completed a doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology (Psy.D) at the California Southern University. He has about 30 years experience providing psychological treatment and assessments in both hospital and private settings.

Dr. Shahrami believes that the best treatment outcomes come when his clients feel like he is flexible, non-judgmental, open, and supportive. He listens well and uses humour and real-life examples to help clients understand how their beliefs and behaviours affect their outcomes.

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Jenna Burnham is a Registered Psychotherapist providing psychotherapy to teens and adults at our Burlington office.

Areas of Practice

Jenna provides psychotherapy to teens and adults with regard to depression, anxiety, trauma, autism, ADHD, addictions, and complex mental health. She incorporates mindfulness, dialectic behaviour therapy (DBT) skills training, and cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) in her work.

Training & Experience

Jenna completed her Master of Arts degree in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University. In addition, she has completed a bachelor of arts degree in Communication Studies from McMaster University.

Jenna is a student member of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. Jenna has completed training in mindfulness and self-compassion at McMaster University Continuing Studies, Trauma Informed Care, and Cultural Considerations for Assessing Indigenous Youth and their Families.

Jenna has worked at the Reach Out Centre for Kids (ROCK) as a specialized consultation program assistant, where she gained exposure to working with teens, parents, and dealing with complex family dynamics. She previously worked with autistic children to facilitate activities of daily living. She has volunteered at Solasta Psychology Services, where she assisted with clinical file reviews and report writing for psychoeducational assessments.

Populations

• Teens
• Adults ###Locations
• Burlington
• Online ###Licensing Body
• College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario

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Carolyn Golden is a registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist providing psychotherapy to children, teens, adults, couples, and families. ###Areas of Practice### Carolyn Golden has an extensive amount of crisis-oriented and outpatient experience for over 15 years. She has training in trauma informed psychotherapy approaches, including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), and emotionally focused therapy (EFT).

Among other specialties like mood disorders, substance use disorder, and suicidal ideation, Carolyn is a trauma specialist with extensive training in a variety of settings (police services, child welfare, mental health clinics). Carolyn takes pride in providing evidence-based interventions.

Carolyn participated as a research assistant in the Canadian Incidence Study of Reported Child Abuse and Neglect, 2008 (CIS-2008). She has published a peer reviewed book chapter and articles on these topics. Carolyn has also taken on leadership and training opportunities, including acting as a field instructor for social work students, doing presentations on research findings and mental health in the workplace, and lecturing as an Instructor through Wilfrid Laurier University’s faculty of social work for professional development.

Training & Experience

Carolyn has a Masters in Social Work from the University of Toronto and a certificate in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (Level 1 and Level 2) through Wilfrid Laurier University.

Locations:

• Burlington
• Online

Registration:

• Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW)

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Rachel is a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. She provides psychotherapy to adults and couples at Brookside Psychologists’ Burlington office. She is passionate about providing support and assistance to individuals through their struggles and empowering them to make positive life changes.

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Dr. Lesley Miller is a psychologist licensed by the College of Psychologists of Ontario. She provides psychotherapy and diagnostic assessment to adults for a range of conditions.

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Dr. Lana Rappaport is a Psychologist (Supervised Practice) providing online counselling and assessment for adults. ###Practice Areas: Dr. Rappaport works with people presenting with mood and anxiety disorders (i.e., depression, anxiety, OCD, bipolar etc), trauma-related disorders and borderline personality disorder, as well as supportive counselling and/or relational psychotherapy to address issues related to relationships, self-esteem, life stress, and gender identity. Dr. Rappaport offers best practices through an integrative framework of Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy - CBT, Dialectical-Behavioural Therapy - DBT, Interpersonal Process Therapy - IPT, Emotion-Focused Therapy - EFT, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - ACT. She also provides diagnostic, psychological assessments to adults.

Training & Experience:

Dr. Rappaport received her Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology (Psy.D) from Adler University, British Columbia. Since 2014, she has held clinical training positions at Pacific Community Resources Society – Youth Services in Surrey (a suburb of Vancouver), the Mood Disorders Association of British Columbia, Wisemind Centre, Brookside Psychologists, and Dr. Mariyam Ahmed and Associates (working with youth to geriatric populations with a range of complex disorders). She has also facilitated and co-facilitated cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) and dialectic behaviour therapy (DBT) groups. She has also obtained clinical and research experience at a variety of settings in Montreal and Vancouver, including: The Centre for Clinical Research in Health (CCRH) at Concordia University, Jewish Community Centre of Greater Vancouver Inclusion Services Outreach, and Maimonides Centre for Research in Aging (Montreal). Through her diverse experiences, she has developed a passion for understanding the unique capacity of each individual.

Dr. Rappaport is a member of the Canadian Psychological Association and College of Psychologists of Ontario.

Licensing:

• College of Psychologists of Ontario - Psychologist

Populations:

• Adults

Languages:

• English (Verbal & Written)
• French (Verbal & Written)

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Dr. Rebecca Vendittelli is a psychologist and neuropsychologist providing neuropsychological assessment and treatment to adults and seniors presenting with a range of conditions.

Dr. Vendittelli completed doctoral studies in Clinical Neuropsychology at the University of Victoria.

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Zoey Divecha is a Registered Nurse Psychotherapist who provides psychotherapy to adults at our Burlington office and online.

She works with each client individually to address a range of conditions and issues. She is competent in provision of cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT), dialectic behaviour therapy (DBT) skills training, cognitive processing therapy (CPT), trauma-informed care, and mindfulness. She has experience working with a range of conditions and issues, including anger management, anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, chronic illness, domestic abuse, eating disorders, grief, infertility, infidelity, psychosis, self-harming, insomnia, stress, suicidal ideation, and trauma.

As a registered nurse, Zoey can provide her clients with medication education and psychoeducation regarding interactions between health conditions and mental health.

Zoey completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Ryerson University (now the Toronto Metropolitan University) in 2012. Over the past several years, she has completed training related to psychotherapy in the areas of cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT), dialectic behaviour therapy (DBT) foundations, and cognitive processing therapy (CPT). She is certified in Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing by the Canadian Nurses Association.

In addition to her work at Brookside Psychologists, Zoey is employed as a mental health therapist at William Osler Health System where she provides individual and group therapy (CBT) in the adult day treatment program. She also works with clients with mental health diagnoses and eating disorders in the inpatient psychiatric unit of Credit Valley Hospital. She previously provided mental health support to adults with substance abuse and trauma related issues at the Homewood Health Centre.

Zoey is a member of the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario.

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Don Webers is a Registered Psychotherapist who provides video counselling with adults. ###Areas of Practice### Don works with people with a variety of complex mental health issues including: addictions, trauma, depression, anxiety, and personality disorders.

Don has worked primarily with adults and older adult populations, presenting with a variety of behavioural and emotional needs, including post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, and eating disorders. He has experience with several psychotherapy modalities, including dialectical behavioural therapy, cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT), cognitive processing therapy (provider status), motivational interviewing, solution-focused therapy, and mindfulness. Mr. Webers has a client-centred therapy and trauma-informed approach that utilizes evidence based therapies to assist clients to reach their goals.

Training & Experience

Don completed his Honors Bachelor of Arts degree at Wilfrid Laurier University and Addiction Careworker Diploma at McMaster University. In addition, he has *20 years of extensive inpatient experience working with a variety of mental health disorders.

He is a Canadian Certified Addiction Counselor through the Canadian Addiction Counsellor Certification Federation (CACCF).

Populations:

• Adults ###Locations:
• Online ###Licensing Body:
• College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) – Registered Psychotherapist

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Andrea Brown is a registered psychotherapist providing counselling to adults.

Areas of Practice:

Andrea Brown works out of our Burlington office and provides therapy to adults throughout Ontario by video. She provides psychotherapy to adults presenting with a range of conditions, including posttraumatic stress disorder, depression, addictions, abuse, and anxiety. She has experience with several psychotherapy modalities, including cognitive processing therapy (CPT), cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). Andrea has a client-centred therapy and trauma-informed approach that uses evidence-based therapies to assist clients to achieve their goals.

Training and Experience:

Andrea completed her Master of Science in Psychotherapy from McMaster University. She completed her PhD in Applied Social Psychology** from the University of Guelph. In addition to her work at Brookside Therapy, Andrea works in the Trauma & Recovery Research Unit at McMaster University, where she conducts trauma-focused research with public safety personnel, healthcare providers, and military members/veterans. Since 2015, Andrea’s research focus has been on mental and addictions research and evaluation, with a specialty on healthcare workers, military sexual trauma (MST), and posttraumatic stress disorder. She holds the position of part-time Assistant Professor in the Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences Department at McMaster University.

Populations:

• Adults

Locations:

• Burlington
• Online

Licensing Body:

• College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) – Registered Psychotherapist

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Dr. Erica Tatham is a psychologist and neuropsychologist providing treatment and diagnostic assessment for a range of mental health and brain-related conditions. She works with adults and seniors in Burlington and online.

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Dr. Ammari is a Psychologist and Neuropsychologist working with adults and seniors at our Burlington and Owen Sound offices.

Areas of Practice

Dr. Ammari’s primary area of practice pertains to neuropsychological assessment of acquired brain injury (e.g., stroke, brain tumours, traumatic brain injury, etc.), dementia, and mental health conditions. Additionally, she also provides psychotherapy to support adults with various challenges, including anxiety, depression, chronic pain, and traumatic brain injury.

Training & Experience

Dr. Ammari completed her Ph.D. degree in Clinical Psychology at York University in 2016. Since 2011, Dr. Ammari has completed training and clinical experience in both assessment and treatment at the Baycrest Geriatric Health Care System (Neuropsychology, Memory Intervention, and Clinical Rehabilitation), West Park Healthcare Centre in Toronto (Neuropsychology and Cognitive Health Program), the Rotman Research Institute of Baycrest, Toronto Western Hospital (Epilepsy and Movement Disorders), the Hamilton Program for Schizophrenia, and the York University Psychology Clinic.

Licensing

• College of Psychologists of Ontario - Psychologist & Neuropsychologist (Autonomous)

Authorized Areas of Practice

• Clinical Psychology
• Clinical Neuropsychology

Populations

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

Languages

• English

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