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Counselling & Psychotherapy for Veterans and Their Families

Support & Advocacy

If you are a Canadian armed forces Veteran, Veteran Affairs Canada may cover the cost of psychology services. We offer a wide range of mental health services, support and information for Veterans and their families.

Our psychologists treat a range of issues, such as anger difficulties, anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorderrelationship difficulties, substance abuse, and problems re-integrating into civilian life.

The most important thing to realize is that you are not alone – help is often just a phone call away.

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Support for Spouses and Families of Veterans

Caring for yourself and your family

Our psychologists provide support to spouses and families of Veterans presenting with a range of psychological and mental health issues. For example, we can help a Veteran parent struggling with marital difficulties or supporting a child with learning disabilities. For families living in remote areas, telepsychology or video counselling is available.

Assessment & Advocacy

Removing barriers and providing support

Sometimes it can be difficult to navigate the mental health system in Ontario, especially when we need help right away.

Our administrative staff can help you navigate and find the supports you need. We work closely with Veterans Affairs Canada, providing VAC-funded assessments and psychotherapy.

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Meet Our Psychologists and Therapists

Dr. Narmeen Ammari

Psychologist & Neuropsychologist (Adults, Seniors) - Burlington & Online

Primary Areas: Brain injury; Stroke; Dementia/Alzheimers; Depression; & Chronic pain. Populations: Adults Seniors [...]

Dr. Elmar Gardizi

Psychologist & Neuropsychologist (Adults, Seniors) - All Locations

Primary Areas: Brain injury; Dementia; & Stroke. Schizophrenia & psychosis; Depression. Populations: Adults Senior [...]

Holly Raymond, MSW, RSW

Social Worker, Psychotherapist (Kids 6+, Teens, Adults, Couples, Families) Burlington & Online

Primary Areas: Mental Health; Addictions; Grief; Self-Harm/Suicidal Ideation; Relationships; Stress; Trauma; Sexual Concerns; [...]

Andrea Brown, M.Sc.

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) (Adults) - Burlington & Online

Primary Areas: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder/Trauma; Depression; Anxiety. Populations: Adults Locations: Burlington Onli [...]

Cara Morison, M.A.

Psychologist (Adults, Couples) - Burlington & Online

Primary Areas: Couples & Relationships; Depression; Anxiety; Pain; Trauma. Licensing Body: College of Psychologists of On [...]

Dr. Cheval Chez-Roy Birchwood

Psychologist (Adults) - St. Catharines & Online

Primary Areas: Anger management; Behavioural disorders; Anxiety; Depression; & Addictions. Locations: St. Catharines [...]

Andrea Paschert, RN, CNP(Q)

Certified Nurse Psychotherapist (Qualifying) (Teens, Adults) - St. Catharines & Online

Primary Areas: Anxiety; Depression; Trauma; Grief; Addictions. Populations: Teens (10+) Adults Seniors (65+) Licensi [...]

Jennifer Edwards, M.Ed.

Registered Psychotherapist (Teens, Adults, Seniors) - St. Catharines & Online

Primary Areas: Anxiety & Stress; Depression; Addictions; & Interpersonal difficulties. Locations: St. Catharine [...]

Dr. Christina Gojmerac

Neuropsychologist (Adults, Seniors) - All locations

Primary Areas: Stroke; Memory & aging; Dementia; Brain injury; & Schizophrenia. Populations: Adults Seniors [...]

Reza Rejahiyan, MACP

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) (Adults) - St. Catharines & Onlines

Primary Areas: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder/Trauma; Depression; Anxiety. Populations: Adults Locations: Burlington Onli [...]

Dr. Carol-Anne Hendry

Psychologist (Children, Teens, Adults) - Burlington & Online

Primary Practice Areas: Trauma; Eating disorders; Relationship difficulties; Self-esteem; & Anxiety. Populations: Chi [...]

Dr. Anita Hibbert

Psychologist (Adults) - St. Catharines & Online

Areas: Trauma & PTSD; Anxiety disorders; Depression; Bipolar disorder; Emotion dysregulation. Populations: Adults Loca [...]

Lauren Kremble

Master's Psychotherapy Internship Student (Teens, Adults) - St. Catharines

Primary Areas: Depression; Anxiety; Complex mental health; Addictions. Populations: Teens Adults Locations: St. Catha [...]

Sarah Husain, M.Ed.

Psychologist (Kids, Teens) - Burlington & Online

Primary Areas: Anxiety; Depression; Trauma; Grief; ADHD; Social Skills; Behaviour difficulties; Parenting. Populations: [...]

Dr. Areeba Adnan

Psychologist & Neuropsychologist (Adults, Seniors) - Online

Areas: Brain injury; Stroke; Dementia; Depression; Anxiety; ADHD. Populations: Adults Seniors Location: Bur [...]

Dr. Taylor Hatchard

Psychologist (Adults) - Burlington & Online

Areas: Depressive Disorders; Anxiety Disorders; Posttraumatic Stress Disorder; & Emotion Regulation. Populations: Adults [...]

Dr. Samantha Longman-Mills

Psychologist (Adults) - Online

Primary Areas: Anxiety; Self -Esteem; Depression; Bipolar Disorders; Chronic Pain; Trauma; Personality Disorders; & Retu [...]

Michele Vernet, MSW, RSW

Social Worker, Psychotherapist (Adults, Seniors) - Burlington & Online

Primary Areas: Anxiety; Depression; Trauma; Addictions; Compassion Fatigue; Chronic Pain; Grief. Populations: Adults [...]

Dr. Jean Dennis

Psychologist (Children, Teens, Adults) - St. Catharines & Online

Primary Areas: Brain injury & concussion; Gender identity; Autism; Learning disabilities; & Depression. Populations: [...]

Sabrina Moosa, MACP

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) (Teens & Adults) - St. Catharines & Online

Primary Areas: Anxiety; Depression; Trauma; Grief. Populations: Teens (10+) Adults Seniors (65+) Licensing Body: C [...]

Sheryl Johns, M.Ed.

Registered Psychotherapist (Teens, Adults, Seniors) - St. Catharines & Online

Primary Areas: Life transitions; Depression; Grief; Anxiety & Stress Management; Trauma; Relationship issues. Populations: [...]

Carolyn Golden, MSW, RSW

Social Worker, Psychotherapist (Kids, Teens, Adults, Couples, Families, Seniors) - Burlington & Online

Primary Areas: Anxiety; Depression; ADHD; Suicidal Ideation; Stress; Trauma; Grief; Substance Use/Addiction; Relationship [...]

Dr. Samantha Daniel

Psychologist (Adults) - Burlington & Online

Primary Areas: Perinatal mental health; Trauma; Anxiety; Depression; Relationship difficulties; Self-Esteem. Location: Bur [...]

Whitney Ringstead, MACP

Registered Psychotherapist (Kids, Teens, Young Adults) - St. Catharines & Online

Primary Areas: Anxiety; Depression; ADHD; Autism; Parenting support/strategies; School concerns; Behavioural issues. Populat [...]

Don Webers

Registered Psychotherapist (Adults) - Online

Primary Areas: Complex mental health; Addictions; Posttraumatic stress disorder; Personality disorders; Depression; Anxiety. Po [...]

Jordan Van Hoffen, M.Ed.

Registered Psychotherapist (Adults) - St. Catharines & Online

Primary Areas: Depression; Anxiety; Stress; Pain; Trauma. Populations: Adults Locations: St. Catharines Online [...]

Jeffrey Sica, M.Sc.

Registered Psychotherapist (Teens, Adults) - St. Catharines & Online

Primary Areas: Complex mental health; Addictions; Gender identity; Depression; Anxiety. Populations: Teens Adults Locat [...]

David Sider, MACP

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) (Children 10+, Teens, Adults) Online

Primary Areas: Anxiety; Depression; Drug and alcohol abuse; Self-harm/suicidal ideation; ADHD; & Pain Locations: [...]

Dr. Lana Rappaport

Psychologist (Adults) - Online

Primary Areas: Borderline personality disorder; Depression; Anxiety; OCD; Trauma/PTSD Populations: Adults Locations: [...]

Karen Catney

Doctoral Psychology Practicum Student (Kids, Teens, Adults) - Burlington

Primary Areas: Autism; Developmental Disabilities; Fetal Alcohol Syndrome; Learning Disabilities; ADD/ADHD; Depression; Anxiety [...]

Dr. Lesley Miller

Practice Director, Neuropsychologist & Clinical Psychologist - All Locations & Online

Primary Areas: Traumatic brain injury; Anxiety disorders; Chronic pain; Depression; & Gender identity. Locations: [...]