Koren Hobbs
Koren Hobbs is a Registered Dietitian with the College of Dietitians of Ontario. Koren graduated with her Bachelor’s of Science from Queens University followed by her Bachelor of Applied Science in Nutrition from Ryerson University. She completed her Graduate Dietetic Internship Program from The Moncton Hospital in New Brunswick.
Since 2014, Koren has been working in Ontario as a dietitian providing Outpatient Eating Disorder treatment for Adults and Paediatric clients and their families. Koren is experienced working with eating disorders, disordered eating and general healthy eating. She has received ongoing training in Cognitive Based Therapy (CBT), Family Based Therapy (FBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Emotion Focused Family Therapy (EFFT). Koren is passionate about helping individuals develop a healthy relationship with food, through a weight neutral, anti-diet approach.
Anja Dobri
Anja (she/her) is a Registered Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW). She completed her Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Toronto and her Master in Social Work from New York University (NYU).
Anja has over 15 years of experience working with teenagers and adults in various settings including community-based mental health organizations, the youth justice system, an arts organization, and private practice. She has experience treating anxiety, depression, emotion regulation, grief and loss, life transitions, trauma, interpersonal and family conflict, and other issues. She utilizes multiple evidence-based treatment approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, and mindfulness approaches.
Anja works in a collaborative fashion, building on people’s strengths to help them reach their goals. Her non-judgemental approach is filled with empathy, compassion, and humour.
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Koren Hobbs
Koren completed her Master’s of Arts in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University and provides psychotherapy services as a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) under the supervision of Dr. Carolyn James, C. Psych and Dr. Kelty Berardi, Ph.D., C. Psych. In addition to previous training in CBT, FBT, and DBT, Koren has received additional specialized training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). Koren is a dedicated and compassionate therapist who ensures a well-rounded and adaptable therapeutic experience. She is committed to a collaborative and holistic therapeutic model that integrates physical, psychological, and emotional health.
Koren’s therapeutic practice focuses on helping adults navigate life challenges and transitions, manage depression and anxiety, process grief, and address relationship distress. Through her empathetic and integrative approach, Koren strives to empower clients to achieve greater emotional well-being and personal growth. Koren Hobbs is available to provide therapy to both individuals and couples, offering tailored support to meet your unique needs.
Susan Russell
Susan is a Registered Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. She holds an undergraduate degree in Social Development Studies at the University of Waterloo (1992), a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Toronto (1995) and a Postgraduate Fellowship Certificate in Family Systems at C.M. Hincks Institute, currently known as SickKids Centre for Community Mental Health (1996). Susan is a Certified Play Therapist with the Canadian Association for Play Therapy, a Foundational Level I Theraplay Practitioner and an EMDRIA Approved EMDR Trained clinician (EMDR Certification in progress). Susan is also a co-developer of a children’s anxiety program (2005) which incorporates components of yoga, CBT and expressive arts.
Susan has over 25 years’ experience in a hospital outpatient clinic assessing and treating children and adolescents struggling with symptoms of depressed mood, anxiety, emotion dysregulation, suicide ideation, self-harm, trauma, grief and loss, separation and divorce, selective mutism, OCD, ADHD and ODD. She uses an eclectic evidence-based approach to therapy blending CBT, DBT, family, play, sand and attachment-based therapies, expressive arts and mindfulness techniques to help clients achieve their goals.
Susan strongly believes that early intervention in a child’s life is essential to their growth and development. Through the therapeutic relationship, and with parents’ support and involvement, children and adolescents can learn to regulate their emotions, increase their self-esteem and confidence and develop a sense of mastery to navigate life’s many challenges. Susan strives to create a safe and nurturing environment for all her clients by meeting them at their level to understand, validate and support them in an empathetic, non-judgmental and playful way.
Tyler Tompsett
Tyler is a Registered Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW). Tyler completed a Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHSc) at Ontario Tech University, followed by a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) at McGill University and a Masters of Social Work (MSW) at the University of Toronto.
Tyler has extensive experience working with children, youth, families, and adults. In addition, Tyler has experience using a wide range of treatment modalities, such as, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness, Solution Focused Therapy and Strength Based Therapy.
Tyler’s area of focus includes mental health, depression, anxiety, ADHD, OCD, PTSD, grief, relationship issues, disability and 2SLGBTQI+. Tyler has a passion for advancing the importance of inclusive education. Tyler is approachable, caring and dedicated to the wellness of all clients.
Maryam Javed
Maryam is a Clinical Associate at Durham Psychological Wellness Centre who brings over five years of experience supporting mental health in clinical, community, and research settings across Canada and the UK. She is currently undergoing the process of registering with the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario (CPBAO) and her clinical work at DPWC is being supervised by Dr. Carolyn James, Ph.D., C. Psych (for adults) and Dr. Kelty Berardi, Ph.D., C. Psych (for children and adolscents).Maryam has supported children, adolescents, and adults in hospital-based community mental health settings as well as schools and private practice, helping clients navigate challenges including trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and difficulties with relationships and self-esteem. She brings a warm, compassionate, and playful style to therapy, creating a space where clients feel safe, supported, and understood. Her goal is to make therapy collaborative, approachable, and tailored to each person’s unique needs.
Jessica Shock
Jessica is a registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Services Workers (OCSWSSW). She works with youth, adolescents, and adults facing a range of difficulties, including mood and anxiety disorders, trauma, emotional dysregulation, relationship challenges, and life transitions. Jessica has worked with individuals and families in various school, inpatient and outpatient mental health settings.
Jessica obtained her Master of Social Work from the University of Windsor and her undergraduate degree in Child and Youth Care from Humber College. Prior to this, Jessica received her advanced diploma in Child and Youth Work from Humber College. While completing her undergraduate and master’s degree, Jessica worked in various inpatient and school-based children mental health settings. Jessica has training in various evidence-based treatments, such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing (MI), mindfulness and harm reduction.
Jessica truly focuses on building a therapeutic relationship that celebrates individual strengths and collaborates with clients to foster their mental well-being while working on the courage to face life’s difficulties. She works with individuals to build practical coping strategies while focusing on building inner clarity of your life experiences. Jessica understands that therapy is not a one size fits all approach, due to this she uses various modalities to help you reach your goals. She will support you in your personal journey by offering compassion, goal-oriented treatment that builds on your strengths to allow you to discover your best self.
Jincy Joy
Jincy is a social worker registered with Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW). Jincy earned her Masters Degree in Social Work from Osmania University, India followed By Certificate Course in Social Work at Ryerson University, now Toronto Metropolitan University.
Jincy has been practicing counselling for 8 plus years with various population and different ages groups. Her practice focuses on providing services to individuals, couples and families from ages 7 and up. Her work with children involves working with parents as well. Her approaches for therapy include Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour therapy skills (DBT), Solution Focused Brief therapy (SFBT) and Systemic and Structural Family Therapy to work with couples and families. Jincy has a special interest inworking with teens, young adults, and families.
Jincy is ardent in supporting and working with her clients in every possible way to help them move towards their desired outcome. She has expertise treating anxiety, depression, grief, conflicts, and relationship and family issues. Jincy enjoys her work and looks forward to providing her services to the best of her ability.
Natasha Gordon
Natasha is a compassionate and dedicated Social Worker and Psychotherapist with a focus on providing comprehensive mental health support to individuals. Natasha earned her Master of Social Work from the University of Windsor and Bachelor of Social Work from Wilfrid Laurier University. She is currently registered with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW).
Natasha specializes in working with children, youth and young adults facing a spectrum of challenges, including mood and anxiety disorders, emotional dysregulation, interpersonal relationship issues, and stress management. Natasha has experience in various settings, primarily in school based mental health settings including elementary, secondary and post-secondary. With a commitment to cultural competency, Natasha has experience working with multicultural and ethnic populations.
Drawing from a diverse range of therapeutic modalities, Natasha employs a person-centered approach complemented by training and experience in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) Dialectical Behaviour Therapy Skills (DBT) and Exposure therapy.
Through individualized and collaborative treatment planning, Natasha aims to facilitate meaningful change and promote overall well-being for her clients. Natasha is passionate about empowering clients to navigate life’s challenges and achieve their therapeutic goals. She believes in utilizing the therapeutic relationship as a vehicle for growth and healing. As such, she aims to create a supportive and safe therapeutic environment characterized by genuineness, non-judgmentalism, compassion, and empathy.
