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Clinical Associates

While clinical associates are eligible primarily for supervision of clinical practica, these positions are NOT eligible for primary dissertation supervision.ÌýReviews of applications for clinical associate appointments will be scheduled twice yearly, in the spring and in the fall. Please contact clinprog@dal.caÌýfor application materials.

Current Clinical Associates

Aubie, Cheryl PhD
University of Windsor

Eating Disorders Clinic
QEII Health Sciences Centre
cheryl@wavelengthpsychotherapy.ca

eating disorders, body image,
emotional intelligence, group therapy

Joyce, Ann Marie PhD
HÂþ»­ University

ODC Specific Care Clinic/Community Mental Health and Addictions
IWK Health Centre
ann.joyce@iwk.nshealth.ca

clinical psychology, developmental psychopathology.Ìý ADHD, anxiety, autism, OCD

Balch, Marcie, PhD
University of New Brunswick

Community Mental Health and Addictions
IWK Health Centre
marcie.balch@iwk.nshealth.ca

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

Kayfitz, Adam PhD
University of Windsor

Bedfore Couple and Family Therapy
dr.adam@bedfordtherapy.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, ACT, cognitive behavioural therapies for individual clients

Beattie, Tricia PhD
University of New Brunswick, Fredericton

Neuropsychology Service
IWK Health Centre
tricia.beattie@iwk.nshealth.ca

pediatric neuropsychological assessment, neurodevelopmental disorders (assessment and intervention)

Kelln, Brad PhD
Calgary University

East Coast Forensic Hospital
brad.kelln@nshealth.ca

violence risk assessment, psychological assessment, internet pornography problems, sexual offending

Bishop, Scott PhD
HÂþ»­ University

CRUX Psychology
info@cruxpsychology.ca

psychoanalytic psychotherapy

Kelly, Brynn PhDÌý
University of Southern California

Eating Disorders Specific Care
IWK Health Centre
Brynn.Kelly@iwk.nshealth.ca

evidence-based treatments, disruptive behaviour disorders, eating disorders, trauma, peer relations

Bradley, Kristina, PhDÌýÌýÌýÌý
University of Ottawa

Community Mental Health and Addictions
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

Lefebvre, Celeste PhDÌý
HÂþ»­ University

Youth Forensic Services
IWK Health Centre
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

Butler, Beverly PhD
HÂþ»­ University

Genest MacGillivrary Psychologists
beverly.butler@gmpsychologists.ca

clinical neuropsychological assessment and rehabilitation of adults after traumatic brain injury (including concussion), stroke, and other neurological, psychiatric or medical conditions

Lowe-Pearce, Crystal PhDÌý
HÂþ»­ University

Clinical Neurosciences and Rehabilitation Care
IWK Health Centre
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

Carter, Sherri L. PhD
University of Windsor

Psychology Department
Nova Scotia Rehabilitation Centre
sherri.carter@nshealth.ca

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

Love, Laura PhD
York University

Community Mental Health and Addictions (Bedford/Sackville Clinic)
IWK Health Centre
laura.love@iwk.nshealth.ca

Emotion-focused family therapy (EFFT), Caregiver support, family systems, eating disorders

Chitty, Dorothy PhD
University of Manitoba

EIBI Clinical Leader, EIBI program
IWK Children's Heath
Dorothy.Chitty@iwk.nshealth.ca

preschool children with autism spectrum disorder and ther families

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

Chorney, Daniel PhDÌý
West Virginia University

Chorney and Associates
drchorney@gmail.com

child and adolescent mental health, parent management training, cognitive-behavioural treatment of anxiety disorders, insomnia treatment

McInerney, Robert J. PhDÌý
University of Victoria

Dr. Robert J. McInerney & Associates Ltd.
robertm@uvic.ca

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

Clark, Sharon PhDÌý
HÂþ»­ University

Community Mental Health and Addictions
IWK Health Centre
Sharon.clark@iwk.nshealth.ca

mental health delivery using the Choice and Partnership Approach, mental health intervention with marginalized youth, program evaluation, attachment-based interventions including the Connect Parents Groups for caregivers of adolescent youth

McLaughlin, Elizabeth PhD
HÂþ»­ University

Pediatric Health Psychology Service
IWK Health Centre
Elizabeth.McLaughlin@iwk.nshealth.ca

assessment and treatment of youth with acute and chronic medical conditions

Cohen, Jacqueline PhDÌý
University of New Brunswick

Advanced Practice Lead
Mental Health and Addictions Program, Nova Scotia Health

jacquie.cohen@nshealth.ca

borderline personality disorder; dialectical behaviour therapy; cognitive-behavioural therapy; post-traumatic stress disorder; obsessive-compulsive disorder; mental health of individuals from historically, persistently, or systemcially marginalizedÌý groups; social justice advocacy; bias in psychology training

McNeill, Bonnie PhD
Queen's University

Dr. Daniel Chorney and Associates Psychological ServicesÌý
drbonniemcneill@gmail.com

child, adolescent and young mental health, OCD, anxiety disorders, cognitive-behavioural therapy, acceptance and committment therapy, personality assessment

Coolican, Jamesie PhDÌý
HÂþ»­ University

Feeding Clinic
IWK Health Centre
jamesie.coolican@iwk.nshealth.ca

assessment and treatment of children with feeding difficulties, parent training

Newcomb-Anjo, Sarah PhD
Concordia University

Psychologist (Candidate Register)
NS Operational Stress Injury Clinic, Nova Scotia Health

Sarah.Newcomb-Anjo@nshealth.ca

cognitive behavioural therapy, case conceptualization driven CBT, posttraumatic stress disorder, operational stress injuries, anxiety disorders, CBT for psychosis, trauma-focused treatment, psychodiagnostic assessment, psychotherapy supervision and training, developmental psychopathology

DeFreitas, Colin PhD
Simon Fraser University

Canadian Forces Health Services Centre (Atlantic)
Mental Health ServicesÌý
colin.defreitas@forces.gc.ca
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psychosis, personality disorders, psychotherapy (CBT, DBT, psychodynamic)

Patry, Brigitte PhD
University of Victoria

Psychology Department
Nova Scotia Rehabilitation Centre
brigitte.patry@nshealth.ca

clinical neuropsychology, cognitive rehabilitation, traumatic brain injury

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DeFreitas, Vanessa PhD
Simon Fraser University
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Acquired Brain Injury Program, Nova Scotia Rehabilitation & Arthritis Centre
Vanessa.DeFreitas@nshealth.ca
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clinical neuropsychology, acquired brain injury, stroke, cognitive rehabilitation, patient and family psychoeducationÌýÌý

Scattolon, Yvette PhDÌý
University of New Brunswick, Fredericton

Eating Disorders Clinic,
Nova Scotia Health
Yvette.Scattolon@nshealth.ca

eating disorders

Durdle, Heather PhDÌý
Windsor University

CHOICES Adolescent Treatment Program
IWK Health Centre
heather.durdle@iwk.nshealth.ca

substance use, problem gambling, smoking cessation, brief motivational interventions, group treatment

Shepherd, Tiffany PhD
Simon Fraser University

Primary Health Care
Nova Scotia Health
Tiffany.Shepherd@nshealth.ca

Disease-based distress; chronic disease self-management; health behaviour change; acceptance and commitment therapy

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Emberly, Debbie PhD
HÂþ»­ University

Advanced Practice Leader, Research, Evaluation Outcomes IWK Mental Health and Addictions Program
debbie.emberly@iwk.nshealth.caÌý

Outcome and progress monitoring; health system change and evaluation; quality improvement; patient and family experience of care and outcomes

Starzomski, Andrew PhDÌý
University of British Columbia

Professional Practice Leader,ÌýPsychology (Mental Health)
East Coast Forensic HospitalÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý
andrew.starzomski@nshealth.ca

violence risk assessment, psychological assessment, psychology in the criminal justice system, positive psychology

Farquhar, Jamie C., PhD
Concordia University

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

Sullivan, April PhDÌý
York University

Registered Psychologist
IWK Health Centre
April.Sullivan@iwk.nshealth.ca

child and adolescent mental health

Gamberg, Susan PhDÌý
McGill University

Eating Disorder Program, Mental Health and Addictions Program
Nova Scotia Health
susan.gamberg@nshealth.ca

eating disorders and body image; personality disorders; multicultural competencies; psychotherapy supervision and training

Uman, Lindsay PhDÌý
HÂþ»­ University

Community Mental Health and AddictionsÌý
IWK Health Centre

Lindsay.Uman@iwk.nshealth.ca;Ìý
drlindsayuman@gmail.com

Pediatric Pain Assessment and Management (Acute & Chronic); Mental Health (with focus/specialty in assessment/treatment of Anxiety Disorders and OCD); Reseach (with expertise in systematic reviews)

Gillespie, Joanne PhDÌý
Western University

Pediatric Health Psychology Service
IWK Health Centre
joanne.gillespie@iwk.nshealth.ca

pediatric psychology, preparation for medical procedures, medical anxiety, coping with chronic illness, food allergy,Ìýenuresis/encopresisÌý

Wetmore, Ann MEdÌý
Acadia University

awetmore@dal.ca

trauma & post-trauma responses, rural mental health care & mobile service delivery, coping in performance situations, dealing with complex medical diagnoses

Higgins, Kristin PhD
HÂþ»­ University

Multi-Organ Transplant Program
Nova Scotia Health
KristenS1.Higgins@nshealth.ca

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Jefferson, Steven PhD
University of New Brunswick

Psychology Department
Nova Scotia Health
steve.jefferson@nshealth.ca

treatment of insomnia

Woodworth, Rosalind PhD
University of Tasmania

Family Intensive Outreach Service/Adolescent and Children's Intensive Services
IWK Health Cente
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

Jerrott, Susan PhDÌý
HÂþ»­ University

Community Mental Health—Clinical Training Director
IWK Health Centre
susan.jerrott@iwk.nshealth.ca

mood disorders, suicide, supervision in psychology

Yazbek, Aimée PhD
University of New Brunswick, Fredericton
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Preschool Pediatric Psychology Service, IWK Health Centre
Aimee.Yazbek@iwk.nshealth.ca
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neurodevelopmental disorders, infant and preschool assessment and consultation, rehabilitation psychology

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

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