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Dr. Tali Burstein is a Clinical Psychologist, registered with the College of Psychologists in the provinces of Ontario and British Columbia. Dr. Burstein provides services to adults and older adolescents.

Dr. Burstein is very passionate about her work. She takes an empathic and collaborative approach to help her clients overcome struggles and live more meaningful lives. She takes great care in tailoring her treatments to the unique needs of each client, utilizing evidence-based techniques to help clients meet their therapeutic goals. Dr. Burstein specializes in the treatment of:

• Anxiety disorders (social anxiety, generalized anxiety, illness anxiety, panic disorder and specific phobias)
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder
• Low mood, depression, and burnout
• Substance use problems
• Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and related symptoms
• Insomnia/difficulties with sleep
• Post-trauma distress
• Hair pulling and skin picking

Dr. Burstein offers Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness-based interventions.

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Dr. Sharon Chan is registered to provide services to children, adolescents, families, and adults with the College of Psychologists of Ontario (CPO) with a specialization in Clinical Psychology.

Training/Work Experience: Dr. Chan received a clinical doctorate from the School and Clinical Child Psychology program at the University of Toronto and a master’s degree in Experimental Lifespan Psychology from the University of Victoria. In addition to working at MindFit, Dr. Chan also works as a clinical psychologist in the Outpatient Psychiatry Department at the Hospital for Sick Children.

Dr. Chan is experienced in providing comprehensive and psychodiagnostic assessments, evidence-based intervention, as well as consultation in community, school, university, hospital, and private settings. She has acquired her clinical training in sites such as the Garry Hurvitz Centre for Community Mental Health (formerly the SickKids Centre for Community Mental Health), the Toronto District School Board, the Toronto Catholic District School Board, the University of Toronto/OISE Psychology Clinic, Broadview Psychology, and the Centre for Interpersonal Relationships. In recent years, Dr. Chan has been involved in the development and evaluation of an evidence-based social skills group for young adults and has led Dialectical Behaviour Therapy groups for children and parents of youth and young adults.

Presenting Concerns: Dr. Chan has significant experience with complex cases and sees children, adolescents, families, and adults with a variety of presenting concerns including:

• Anxiety-related disorders: social anxiety disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, specific phobia, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, selective mutism, performance anxiety, separation anxiety

• Emotional and behavioural dysregulation Neurodevelopmental disorders: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactive Disorder, Learning Disability, Autism Spectrum Disorder

• Trauma-related disorders: Post-traumatic stress disorder, adjustment disorder, relational trauma, complex trauma, traumatic invalidation

• Mood disorders: Bipolar Disorder and Depressive disorders

• Personality Disorders: Borderline Personality Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder, Avoidant Personality Disorder

• Relational and parent child attachment issues: attachment-related difficulties, family conflict, family communication difficulties Trichotillomania and Excoriation disorder

• Gender and identity issues

• Disordered eating and body image challenges

• Suicidal behaviour, communication, gestures, ideation

• Non-suicidal self-injury

• High risk behaviour

• School refusal, oppositionality, aggression

Approach: Dr. Chan’s clinical work is guided by a belief in the intrinsic good of others and in the resiliency of the human spirit to thrive in spite of adversity. Working from a foundation of genuine positive regard for her clients, her goal is to empower individuals in becoming active agents of change in their own lives while supporting them through this journey. Sharon draws from a rich background of relational and skills-focused techniques to offer an evidence-based therapeutic process that best fits the individualized needs of her clients. Her therapeutic modalities include:

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) for children, adolescents, adults, and families
• Trauma informed therapies (e.g., DBT Prolonged Exposure, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy)
• Exposure and Response Prevention
• Habit Reversal Training
• Emotion Focused Therapy
• Integrative therapy
• Attachment-based therapy
• Psychodynamic therapy
• Collaborative problem solving
• Gender-affirmative care
• Client-directed therapy
• Family therapy
• Behavioural coaching
• Motivational interviewing

Dr. Chan’s doctoral dissertation focused on understanding the psychology around perceived social status, ingroup and outgroup constructs, and their roles in the development and perpetuation of prejudice. As such, her research background brings a heightened sensitivity towards working with vulnerable populations through a unique multicultural and developmental lens.

Outside of MindFit: Dr. Chan enjoys language learning, sampling dessert menus, turning everyday objects into arts and craft projects, hunting for uncommon collectibles with an interesting story, and fussing over a very spoiled house cat named Toast.

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Dr. Esther Direnfeld is a registered clinical psychologist and clinical neuropsychologist in the Province of Ontario. She is registered to provide services with adolescents and adultswith the College of Psychologists of Ontario (CPO).

Dr. Direnfeld works with adolescents and adults with a wide range of challenges, including:

• ADHD
• Anxiety
• Depression/low mood
• Emotion-Regulation Challenges (e.g., anger, frustration)
• Low Self-esteem
• Adjustment to major life changes
• Sleep difficulties

Dr. Direnfeld uses a warm, collaborative, evidence-based, and strengths-based approach to her work. She incorporates her knowledge of brain functioning to help individuals understand their challenges and Workout (treatment) recommendations. She has extensive experience collaborating with schools and medical teams to implement recommendations. Dr. Direnfeld strives to foster a safe, non-judgemental, and supportive space to allow Members (clients) to work on their individual goals and develop skills and strategies to get and stay in emotional shape.

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Leah is a registered social worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW).

Leah uses an evidence-based approach that is non-judgmental and client centered. Her approach is collaborative and tailored to your individual needs. She uses an integrative approach that typically incorporates cognitive behavioural therapy as well as elements of acceptance commitment therapy, dialectical behavioural therapy, motivational interviewing, self-compassion, and mindfulness. Her goal is to provide you with tools that can help you make changes that have a positive impact on your wellbeing and day-to-day functioning.

Leah has significant experience helping individuals with:

• Anxiety
• Low mood/depression
• Stress/burnout
• Adjustment/life transitions
• School/work
• Relationships
• Grief/Loss
• Self-esteem/self-worth
• Perfectionism
• Anger
• OCD
• Insomnia

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Kelsey Donald is a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology candidate at Yorkville University and a mental health and addictions counsellor. She provides support to children, adolescents, and adults under the supervision of Dr. Kim Edwards, C.Psych.

Kelsey works with people of all ages facing a wide range of challenges including:

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Body-focused repetitive behaviours (e.g., skin-picking, hair-pulling)
• Low mood/depression
• Emotion-regulation Challenges (e.g., anger, frustration)
• Low self-esteem
• Adjustment to major life changes
• Interpersonal challenges
• Substance use

Kelsey uses a warm, collaborative, evidence-based, and strengths-based approach to her work. Kelsey strives to foster a safe and supportive space to allow Members (patients) to work on their individual goals and develop skills and strategies to get and stay in emotional shape.

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Dr. Kim Edwards is the Founder and Head Coach of MindFit and a registered clinical and health psychologist in the Province of Ontario and State of New York.

Dr. Edwards specializes in:

• repetitive behavior disorders (e.g., tics, Tourette Syndrome, hair-pulling and skin-picking) -. neuropsychiatric disorders (e.g., ADD/ADHD and OCF),
• anxiety / phobias,
• challenging behaviours/emotion-regulation difficulties,
• low mood / depression,
• chronic pain and somatic symptoms,
• specific issues with relationships, jobs, and transitions to new roles, and
• coping with stress, uncertainty, loneliness, and COVID-19.

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Dr. McKenzie Vanderloon is registered to provide services to children and adolescents with the College of Psychologists of Ontario (CPO) with a specialization in School and Clinical Psychology. She is also in the process of seeking registration with the CPO to work with adults and currently provides services to adults under the supervision of Dr. Kim Edwards, C.Psych.

Dr. Vanderloon is passionate about providing assessments and treatment for children, adolescents, and adults with the following presenting concerns including:

• Anxiety
• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
• Tic Disorders/Tourette Syndrome
• Depression
• Body-focused behaviours
• Low mood/low self-esteem
• ADHD
• Adjustment to major life changes
• Emotion regulation/behavioural challenges
• Somatic symptoms/functional neurological symptoms, and chronic pain

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Dr. Hancock specializes in anxiety, trauma, and challenges with behaviour and emotion regulation. She is passionate about working with parents on enhancing parenting practices (e.g., validation, rewards/consequences) and the parent-child relationship, as well as on developing a deeper understanding of child development and behavioural or emotional difficulties.

Moreover, Dr. Hancock has significant expertise in helping individuals with:

• Low mood/depressionGrief and loss
• Neuropsychiatric disorders (e.g., ADHD and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
• Chronic health conditions, chronic pain, and somatic symptoms (e.g., functional abdominal pain)
• Relationship and family difficulties and other general life stressors

Dr. Hancock’s approach is collaborative and focuses on building trusting relationships with the children and adolescents she works with to develop self-understanding and skills to meet their goals. She uses evidence based treatments and personalizes strategies to make therapeutic material meaningful for youth. Dr. Hancock’s clinical practice integrates cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), trauma-focused therapies, mindfulness, and attachment frameworks.

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Dr. Laura Katz is registered to provide services to adults with the College of Psychologists of Ontario (CPO) with specialization in Clinical, Health and Rehabilitation Psychology.

Dr. Katz specializes in helping individuals cope with chronic pain, pelvic pain and chronic health issues. She also works as a psychologist at the Michael G. DeGroote Pain Clinic at McMaster University where she has developed numerous interdisciplinary chronic pain programs. Additionally, she has significant expertise in helping individuals with:

• Anxiety disorders (social anxiety, generalized anxiety)
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder
• Low mood and depression
• Difficulties with sleep
• Life-related stressors and transitions
• Relationship, job and academic difficulties
• Coping with COVID-19, uncertainty and loneliness
• Emotion regulation difficulties

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Dr. Kathleen Lee is registered to provide services to children and adolescents with the College of Psychologists of Ontario (CPO) with specialization in Clinical and Health Psychology.

Dr. Lee completed her Ph.D. from the University of Toronto and a 1-year clinical residency at the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario in Ottawa, Canada. In addition to working at MindFit, Dr. Lee is an Assistant Professor at McMaster University and works as a health psychologist in the Pediatric Chronic Pain Clinic at McMaster Children’s Hospital where she provides patient care and engages in teaching, supervision and program development.

Dr. Lee has significant experience supporting youth with complex needs across a broad range of areas:

• anxiety and phobias
• depression and low mood
• difficulties coping with stress
• adjustment to life stressors and/or medical events
• chronic pain and somatic symptoms (e.g., headaches, nausea)
• emotion regulation challenges
• OCD
• tic disorders
• body-focused repetitive behaviours
• ADHD

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Dr. Soeun Lee is a Clinical and Health Psychologist (Supervised Practice) and a Coach at MindFit. Soeun provides services to children, adolescents and parents under the supervision of Dr. Kim Edwards. C.Psych.

Dr. Soeun Lee works with children, adolescents, and parents facing a wide range of challenges including:

• Tic Disorders (e.g., Tourette Syndrome)
• Body-focused repetitive behavior disorders (e.g., Trichotillomania (hair-pulling), Excoriation disorder/dermatillomania (skin-picking))
• Neuropsychiatric disorders (e.g., ADD/ADHD and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder)
• Anxiety
• Depression/low mood
• Chronic pain, somatic symptoms, and functional neurological disorder (FND)
• Sleep challenges
• Emotion regulation difficulties
• Adjustment to major life changes
• Interpersonal challenges

She has extensive experience offering individual, group, and parent sessions and is trained in a variety of therapeutic modalities including cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy.

Soeun aims to provide youth and their families with practical and effective strategies to cope well in the present and the future. She uses an empathetic, strengths-based, and non-judgmental approach in therapy and works collaboratively with Members to ensure they meet their goals.

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Becca McClure is a Registered Social Worker (MSW). She provides support to children, adolescents, and adults under the supervision of and/or in consultation with Dr. Kim Edwards, C.Psych.

Becca works with people of all ages facing a wide range of challenges including:

• Anxiety
• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
• Body-focused repetitive behaviours (e.g., hair-pulling, skin-picking)
• Tourette Syndrome and other tic disorders
• ADHD
• Low mood/Depression
• Emotion-regulation Challenges (e.g., anger, frustration)
• Low self-esteem
• Adjustment to major life changes
• Interpersonal challenges

Becca uses a collaborative, evidence-based, and strengths-based approach to her work. She frequently integrates self-compassion practices into Programs (treatment plans) and Workouts (appointments), as well as in her own life. She is a passionate believer that we can all work on being kinder, gentler, and more understanding when faced with stress and personal failures (instead of judging and criticizing ourselves). Becca aims to foster a safe and supportive space to allow Members (patients) to work on their individual goals and develop skills and strategies to get and stay in emotional shape.

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Michelle McVittie is a Coach at MindFit and a Child Life Specialist. Michelle provides services to parents/caregivers under the supervision of Dr. Kim Edwards, C.Psych.

Michelle provides support to parents of youth facing a broad range of challenges including:

• Anxiety and OCD
• ADHD
• Emotion regulation challenges
• Tics/Tourette syndrome
• Self-esteem
• Low mood
• Coping with stress
• Selective mutism
• Eating disorders

She offers a variety of short-term (generally 3-5 sessions) parenting programs including:

• Keys to Parenting Youth with Anxiety, OCD, and/or Tics/Tourette Syndrome
• More Collaboration, Less Meltdowns: Parenting Strong-Willed and Spirited Youth
• Parenting in a Pandemic: Tips and Tricks
• Raising Confident and Resilient Youth
• “Am I doing it right?” Bolstering Your Parent Toolbox
• Self-Care and Self-Compassion for Parents and Caregivers
• Parenting Your Teen with Love and Connection

These programs focus on helping parents ditch guilt and shame, calm the chaos, give themselves a break (self-care), bolster parent confidence, and teach parents tools/strategies to support their child’s well-being.Michelle uses a collaborative, evidence-based, and strengths-based approach when working with parents. Her programs are infused with practical examples, resources, tips, and everyday scenarios.

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Dr. Newton works with children, adolescents, and parents/caregivers to provide effective, evidence-based psychological assessment and treatment for a wide range of common challenges including:

• Anxiety disorders (e.g., generalized and social anxiety)
• Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
• Behaviour and emotion regulation
• Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviour Disorders (e.g., hair pulling, skin picking)
• Tic Disorders (e.g., Tourette Syndrome)
• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
• Depression/low mood difficulties
• Navigating life changes and transitions (e.g., grief and loss)
• Self-esteem and self-concept concerns
• Sleep difficulties
• Social Skills training

Dr. Newton aims to ensure youth, adolescents, young adults, parents, and caregivers feel supported, accepted, and valued. She is passionate about providing individuals with a toolbox of strategies to thrive on the journey to getting and staying MindFit.

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Greig Perantinos is a Registered Social Worker (MSW). He identifies as someone living with Tourette Syndrome and is passionate about supporting people living with similar repetitive behaviours with effective management tools. Greig provides services to children, adolescents and adults.

Greig works with people of all ages facing a wide range of challenges including:

• Tourette Syndrome and other tic disorders
• Body-focused repetitive behavior disorders
• Hair pulling (trichotillomania)
• Skin-picking (excoriation disorder/dermatillomania)
• ADD/ADHD
• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
• Emotional regulation difficulties (e.g., anger, rage, frustration)
• Anxiety
• Depression/low mood
• Sleep challenges
• Adjustment to major life changes
• Interpersonal challenges

Greig provides Comprehensive Behavioural Intervention for Tics (CBIT), a nonpharmacological evidence-based intervention for tic disorders that incorporates Habit Reversal Training, psychoeducation about tics, relaxation techniques, and lifestyle changes that can help reduce tics.

He is a volunteer for Tourette Canada (President of the Toronto Chapter), where he runs a monthly peer support group for people living with Tourette and their caregivers.

Greig uses a collaborative, strengths-based, client-centered approach to his work, incorporating mindfulness-informed and cognitive behavioural techniques.

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Heather Senst is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying). She provides support to children, adolescents, and adults under the supervision of Dr. Kim Edwards, C.Psych

Heather is currently completing a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology at Yorkville University. She was formerly a Vice President, Creative Head of a major Canadian media company.

Heather works with children, adolescents, adults, and parents facing a wide range of challenges including:

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Body-focused behaviours
• Low mood/low self-esteem
• ADHD
• Adjustment to major life changes
• Emotion regulation/behavioural challenges
• Obsessive compulsive disorder

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Sharon is a registered social worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers (OCSWSSW) and a member of the Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW). Sharon provides services to children, adolescents and adults.

Sharon uses an evidence- and strengths-based, non-judgemental, structured, and compassionate approach to assist members at the MindFit “gym” to get and stay in good mental and emotional shape. Sharon believes workouts should be engaging and fun, so humour is important during session and individual workouts! Sharon sees children, adolescents, and adults with a variety of presenting concerns including:

• anxiety
• attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
• childhood trauma
• depression
• difficulties coping with stress
• emotion-regulation and distress tolerance challenges
• low mood
• obsessive compulsive disorder
• trauma
• trichotillomania (hair pulling)
• tic disorders / Tourette syndrome

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Dr. Sangeeta Tanwar is a Clinical Psychologist, registered with the College of Psychologists in the provinces of Ontario and a member of the Ontario Psychological Association. Dr. Tanwar is registered to provide services to adults. She also sees children, adolescents and families under the supervision of Dr. Kim Edwards, C. Psych.

Dr. Tanwar provides evidence-based treatments primarily Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and motivational enhancement models of therapy. She believes in empowering Members (clients) with the requisite skills to reach their goal of a productive life. She is passionate about working collaboratively with her Members (clients) in setting goals and planning treatment strategies. She works towards providing selective tools and imparting skills for leading a more fulfilling life.

Dr. Tanwar has significant expertise in helping individuals with:

• Anxiety disorders (social anxiety, generalized anxiety, illness anxiety, panic disorder and specific phobias)
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder
• Low mood, depression, and burnout
• Post-trauma distress
• Emotion regulation
• Stress management and coping skills
• Eating disorders
• Life transitions and adjustments
• Parenting
• Relationship issues
• Insomnia/difficulties with sleep
• Hair pulling and skin picking

Dr. Tanwar is fluent in English, Hindi, Urdu and conversational in Punjabi.

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Dr. Tippin provides assessments and treatments to adults facing a variety of difficulties including:

• Depression
• Anxiety/Worry
• Stress
• Panic attacks
• Phobias
• Sleep challenges
• Difficulties adjusting to life’s demands and challenges
• Chronic health issues (including chronic pain and cardiovascular problems)
• Dr. Tippin uses a warm, structured, collaborative, and evidence-based approach to his work.

Dr. Tippin strives to foster a safe and supportive space to allow Members (patients) to work on their individual goals and develop skills and strategies to get and stay in emotional shape.

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