Clinical Associates

Angelopoulos, Maria PhD
Dalhousie University

Psychology Department
QEII Health Sciences Centre
(902) 473-8342
maria.angelopoulos@nshealth.ca

adult mental health, psychotherapy
(interpersonal, dynamic, CBT approaches), personality, clinical supervision, adjustment to illness

Howes, Janice PhD
Western Ontario University

Psychology Department
QEII Health Sciences Centre
(902) 473-8639
janice.howes@nshealth.ca

cancer, life-threatening illness; coping with medical illness; post-traumatic stress disorder; cognitive psychology; adjustment problems

Aubie, Cheryl PhD
University of Windsor

Eating Disorders Clinic
QEII Health Sciences Centre
(902) 473-1560
cheryl.aubie@nshealth.ca

eating disorders, body image,
emotional intelligence, group therapy

Jefferson, Steven PhD
University of New Brunswick

Psychology Department
QEII Health Sciences Centre
(902) 473-4795
steve.jefferson@nshealth.ca

pathological gambling, mathematical foundations of statistical procedures used in the social sciences

Balch, Marcie, PhD
UNB

Psychology Professional Practice Leader, IWK Health Centre
marcie.balch@iwk.nshealth.ca

Mood, anxiety, teen parent-child relationships, teens with BPD features (suicidal, self-harm, emotion dysregulation)

Battista, Susan PhD 
Dalhousie University

Student Wellness Coordinator
Faculty of Law, Western University
sbattis2@uwo.ca

concurrent disorders, substance abuse, anxiety

Jewer, Chimène MSc
Acadia University

Psychologist, Mental Health Services, Canadian Armed Forces
Chimene.Jewer@forces.gc.ca

clinical psychology, assessment, counselling/psychotherapy, depression, anxiety, adjustment issues, workplace stress, trauma, personality, cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), dialectical-behaviour therapy (DBT) skills training, mindfulness

Beattie, Tricia PhD
University of New Brunswick, Fredericton

IWK Health Centre,
Neuropsychology Service
(902) 470-6364
tricia.beattie@iwk.nshealth.ca

clinical child neuropsychology, neurodevelopmental disorders, rehabilitation psychology

Boehm, Rebecca PhD
University of Saskatchewan

Mindful Therapies
(Private Practice) rebecca@mindfultherapies.org

workplace stress, burnout and wellness, positive psychology, mindfulness, women's health, addictions and trauma

Kayfitz, Adam PhD
University of Windsor

IWK Mental Health and Addictions Program 
Dartmouth Community Mental Health
(902) 460-3919
adam.kayfitz@iwk.nshealth.ca

attachment based and emotion focused treatments for internalizing/externalizing child and adolescent mental health prooblems; use of emotion focused family therapy as a primary modality; use of psychodynamic, emotion focused, solution focused, cognitive behavioural therapies for individual clients

Bradley, Kristina, PhD    University of Ottawa

IWK Health Centre Kristina.Bradley@iwk.nshealth.ca

child and adolescent mental health, mental health promotion, prevention, iCBT, psychotherapy processes, health behaviour change, and health services research

Carter, Sherri L. PhD
University of Windsor

Psychology Department,
Nova Scotia Rehabilitation Centre
(902) 473-1367
sherri.carter@nshealth.ca

clinical neuropsychology, stroke, dementia/caregiver support, cognitive rehabilitation, cognitive complaints, outcome evaluation, ecological validity supervision

Lefebvre, Celeste PhD 
Dalhousie University

Youth Forensic Services
IWK Health Centre
(902) 491-2444
celeste.lefebvre@iwk.nshealth.ca

forensic psychology, risk assessments and treatment of youth and adults who have engaged in sexual, violent or or general criminal offenses. Current research involves the development of a comprehensive database for the examination of the demographic, psychological and risk profile of Nova Scotian youth who have engaged in criminal behaviour. Past research has also involved investigating the use of event-related brain potentials (ERPs) in clinical and forensic contexts

Lowe-Pearce, Crystal PhD 
Dalhousie University

Clinical Neurosciences and Rehabilitation Care
IWK Health Centre
(902) 470-8153
Crystal.LowePearce@iwk.nshealth.ca

assessment and evaluation of children, adolescents and young adults; cognitive and learning assessments; developmental disabilities, learning disabilities and ADHD; rehabilitation; social skills and self-advocacy; functional behaviour analysis

MacNeil, Sheila PhD
University of New Brunswick, Fredericton

Canadian Forces Health Services Centre (Atlantic)
Mental Health Services

Sheila.MacNeil@forces.gc.ca

PTSD, sexual health, couples and sex therapy, pain management, and suicide prevention

McAfee, Susie PhD 
University of New Brunswick

Clinical Psychologist at IWK Community Mental Health; Private Practice (LifeCentre Psychology)
(902) 869-5388
susie.mcafee@iwk.nshealth.ca

adolescence (mental health, resilience, thriving, social relationships, emotional competence); Acceptance & Commitment Therapy; prevention and early intervention, community-based initiatives; parenting; emotion-focused therapy; perinatal mental health

McInerney, Robert J. PhD 
University of Victoria

Dr. Robert J. McInerney & Associates Ltd.
(Private Practice)
(902) 266-8311
robertm@uvic.ca

neuropsychological and psychoeducational assessment of children, teens, and adults.  Acquired and traumatic brain injuries, fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, ADHD, learning disabilities

Connors, Laura PhD
York University

Community Mental Health (Dartmouth Site)
IWK Health Centre
Laura.Connors@iwk.nshealth.ca

treatment, program development, and evaluation in pediatric eating disorder populations; Development and evaluation of Emotion-focused family therapy (EFFT) parent workshops; adolescents’ self-report and perceptions of their mental health symptoms and agency in treatment

McLaughlin, Elizabeth PhD
Dalhousie University

Pediatric Health Psychology
IWK Health Centre
(902) 470-8410
elizabeth.mclaughlin@iwk.nshealth.ca

chronic illness, pediatric psychology, diabetes

Coolican, Jamesie PhD 
Dalhousie University

Feeding Clinic
IWK Health Centre
(902) 470-8411
jamesie.coolican@iwk.nshealth.ca

assessment and treatment of children with feeding difficulties, parent training

Ply, Elaine PhD
Texas Woman’s University

Registered Psychologist
Elaine.Ply@dal.ca

ethics, trauma, supervision, wellness/self -care

Quon, Elizabeth PhD
Concordia University

IWK Health Centre, Dartmouth site elizabeth.quon@iwk.nshealth.ca

child and adolescent mental health, anxiety, eating disorders, sleep

Ross, Michael PhD 
University of Saskatchewan

Private Practice
michaelrossphd@gmail.com

assessment and intervention for persons with PTSD, Anxiety, Depression and/or Pain related difficulties.  I am woking in a multidisciplinary rehabilitation clinic providing services  to injured workers, motor vehicle collision survivors and those preparing to return to work.

Farquhar, Jamie C., PhD
Concordia

Co-Director, Coastal Psychology
jamie.farquhar@coastalpsych.ca

Evidence-based treatment of eating disorders and body image disturbances as well as common comorbid conditions: anxiety disorders, mood disorders, posttraumatic stress disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, personality disorders and maladaptive perfectionism

Fougere, Amber PhD
Monash University

Lesley Hartman & Associates Inc.
amber@lesleyhartman.ca

dialectical behaviour therapy for Boderline Personality Disorder; forensic risk assessment and treatment; PTSD

Sullivan, April PhD 
York University

Adolescent Intensive Services
Mental Health and Addictions Program
IWK Health Centre
(902) 491-2327
April.Sullivan@iwk.nshealth.ca

assessment and treatment of adolescents in day/residential mental health setting

Freeman, Paul PhD 
Manitoba University

Community Mental Health Services-Dartmouth
Nova Scotia Hospital
(902) 466-1835
paul.freeman@nshealth.ca

application of mindfulness, Acceptance and Committment Therapy and CBT approaches to depression and anxiety disorders, psychotherapy supervision and training

Uman, Lindsay PhD 
Dalhousie University

Community Mental Health (Dartmouth Site)
IWK Health Centre
(902) 460-3918
Lindsay.Uman@iwk.nshealth.ca; 
drlindsayuman@gmail.com 

psychological interventions for pediatric pain and anxiety, systematic reviews, health psychology, child and adolescent mental health, Community Mental Health, Health Psychology, Pediatric Pain Management

Wetmore, Ann MEd 
Acadia University

Private Practice
(902) 425-5588
awetmore@dal.ca

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, distance treatment/education, performance enhancement under stress, coping with difficult medical diagnosis, psychological preparation for surgery, rural care psychology issues, rural mental health care, trauma, coping in performance situations, dealing with complex medical diagnoses

Woodworth, Rosalind PhD
University of Tasmania

Intensive Outreach Pilot- Mental Health and Addictions Program, IWK
Rosalind.Woodworth@iwk.nshealth.ca

Family-based treatment of children and adolescents with disruptive behaviour disorders; outreach services for families with complex needs; diagnostic and psychoeducational assessments; ADHD and learning challenges; program evaluation and development; peer-supervision

Gorodzinsky, Ayala PhD
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Pediatric Complex Pain Service
IWK Health Centre
Ayala.Gorodzinsky@iwk.nshealth.ca

physical and psychological pain management strategies, relationship between family dynamics and pain experiences and management, predictors and consequences of painful perioperative experiences