Dr. Rob Aidelbaum received his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Toronto and completed his predoctoral residency at Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences. He has experience working with adults presenting with a range of complex issues, including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, bipolar disorder, psychosis, interpersonal issues, and other difficulties. His focus is the delivery of scientifically-backed psychological services. Dr. Aidelbaum’s approach to treatment follows the Cognitive Behavioural framework. Still, he will frequently draw upon techniques and strategies from other orientations, such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. Working under the supervision of Dr. Michael Best, Dr. Aidelbaum is providing comprehensive assessment services which integrate client history, presenting mental health concerns, personality, cognitive performance, and current functional impacts. Dr. Aidelbaum is also actively involved in clinical research focused on clarifying and rehabilitating cognitive aspects of mental illnesses, which continually informs his clinical practice.

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Dr. Best completed his Ph.D. in clinical psychology at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario. Following completion of his Ph.D. he completed his clinical residency at the Aaron T. Beck Center for Recovery Oriented Cognitive Therapy under the mentorship of Dr. Aaron T. Beck, developer of cognitive behavioural therapy. Following completion of this residency training, Dr. Best joined the Graduate Department of Psychological Clinical Science at the University of Toronto where he supervises and trains graduate students in the delivery of cognitive behavioural therapy. Dr. Best is director of the Therapeutic Interventions for Psychosis lab which conducts research to improve the effectiveness of CBT for psychosis. Additionally, Dr. Best is Director of the Clinical Research and Evaluation Center at the University of Toronto, an interdisciplinary research centre focused on improving psychotherapy for a broad range of difficulties. Dr. Best has experience treating a wide range of issues from a cognitive behavioural approach including depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety, phobias, personality disorders, relationship difficulties, stress, work performance, and grief. Dr. Best’s speciality is working with people experiencing serious mental health conditions such as schizophrenia, psychotic disorders, and bipolar disorder to reduce symptoms, distress, and help people recover so that they can live the life they want to live. Dr. Best also has a particular interest in working with first responders, as well as members of the Royal Canadian Mountain Police and Canadian Armed Forces. ​

Dr. Best is an active psychotherapy researcher who is currently conducting multiple large-scale clinical trials of psychotherapies for serious mental health conditions. He has published countless research articles and book chapters on serious mental health conditions and is actively involved in improving treatment approaches. He is a Diplomate of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy and is Certified by the Canadian Association of Cognitive and Behavioural Therapies. He is a Review Editor for the journal Frontiers in Psychiatry, newsletter editor for the Canadian Association of Cognitive and Behavioural Therapies, and serves on the executive committee of the North American Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Psychosis Network.

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Dr. Leung completed her PhD in clinical psychology at Queen’s University, and is a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist. Dr. Leung provides both assessment and treatment. Central to her approach is a striving for collaboration and genuineness within the therapeutic relationship. She works with adults presenting with a variety of difficulties including anxiety, depression, trauma, psychosis, anger, and emotion dysregulation. She offers treatment to first responders, members of the military, and members of the RCMP, as well as their family members. Although Dr. Leung primarily adopts a cognitive-behavioural framework, she flexibly integrates other therapeutic modalities as indicated. Concurrent to her work at Best Psychological Services, Dr. Leung is a staff psychologist with the Forensic Program at Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences, where she provides services to individuals with severe mental illness who have been in contact with the law. Other relevant experience includes a residency at St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton, previous employment with Kingston Health Sciences Centre, and training placements at a variety of sites (e.g., private clinics, community-based programs, hospital services) in Kingston, Ontario.

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Ian is a registered psychologist in Ontario, Prince Edward Island, and Saskatchewan with more than 40 years of clinical experience. He completed his Bachelor of Arts degree at McGill University and his master’s degree at Yeshiva University in New York City. He completed a second master’s in human resource management at the University of Regina and has been a sessional lecturer at both University of Regina and the University of Prince Edward Island.

Ian provides assessment and treatment services for a variety of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, addictive disorders, bipolar disorder, psychosis, personality disorders, suicidal thoughts, relationship issues, and life transitions. Ian’s therapeutic approach is based in evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.

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Stephanie McCall, MSW, RSW, is a clinician with over 20 years of experience supporting individuals with psychosis, anxiety and depression. She draws on evidence-based approaches—including CBT for Psychosis (CBTp), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Mindfulness—to help clients strengthen emotional regulation, self-awareness, and nervous system health in a safe, collaborative space.

In addition to her clinical practice, Stephanie is a certified yoga teacher (RYT-500) with specialized training in Trauma-Sensitive Yoga and Yin Yoga. When it supports a client’s goals, she incorporates body–mind practices that foster resilience and grounding. ​ Stephanie views well-being as reconnecting with what brings balance and vitality. She draws inspiration from movement, time in nature, and creative practices—resources she shares with clients to enhance their journey toward well-being.

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Leanne is a Registered Social Worker with a Master of Social Work from the University of Toronto. She has over 20 years of experience working in the field of mental health. Leanne utilizes Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Dialectic Behaviour Therapy (DBT) interventions to support adolescents and adults with issues such as psychosis, emotion regulation and mood issues. Leanne strives at every step of the journey to ensure clients feel heard and understood and that they leave sessions with a sense of hope, possibility, and a plan to work towards change together. ​

Leanne has training in CBT through the Adler School of Professional Psychology and Best Psychological Services. As well, she trained in Level 1 Dialectical Behaviour Therapy through the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health. Her experience in community mental health has spanned across several Early Intervention Psychosis Programs and Assertive Community Treatment Teams, supporting individuals and their families in their recovery with mental illness.

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Dr. Orjiakor completed his doctoral training in clinical psychology at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. He also completed a master’s program in forensic psychology at Cardiff Metropolitan University, United Kingdom. Dr Orjiakor completed clinical postings in diverse settings including the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Aro, correctional facilities, general hospitals, and education settings (primary to tertiary levels). He is currently a post-doctoral researcher in the Clinical Laboratory for Personality, Psychopathology, and Psychodiagnostics at the University of Toronto Scarborough where he conducts research into the assessment of personality disorders. He is also a member of faculty in the Department of Psychology, University of Nigeria. ​

Dr. Orijakor is completing his supervised practice under the supervision of Dr. Michael Best and has experience in CBT for anxiety, depression, and antisocial behavior problems. He also has experience using cognitive behavioral therapy to help people living with chronic health conditions manage the physical and psychological impacts of such conditions. He has over 5 years experience working with Project PinkBlue- a leading cancer advocacy group in Africa where he supports cancer patients and provides psychotherapy and research services.

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Linda has over 20 years of experience providing professional mental health supports to clients and she brings a warm and compassionate presence to her work. She has worked extensively with clients who live with major mental illnesses such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health. Recently retired from her position there, she is keen to work within a private practice context to continue to utilize her experience and knowledge in helping couples understand the impact of mental illness within their lives and to support healing and acceptance. ​

Linda creates a safe environment in which difficult feelings can be processed towards making meaningful changes to create a more fulfilled life. If you are stuck in unhelpful relationship interpersonal cycles; need clarity on life transitions, family, or struggling with a difficult past, she can support you. ​

Linda works from a strengths-based, collaborative and trauma-informed perspective. She employs an integrative model incorporating adult attachment theory, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), dialectical therapy (DBT), and emotional focused couple therapy (EFCT) to support you in your emotional healing.

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Dr. Romanowska completed her doctoral training at the University of Toronto. She subsequently completed her clinical residency at Vancouver Coastal Health in Vancouver, BC, focusing on assessment and cognitive intervention in neuropsychology, rehabilitation, health psychology, and psychiatric settings. She is currently in supervised practice under the supervision of Dr. Michael Best.

Dr. Romanowska’s focus is providing comprehensive, client-centered psychological assessment services that integrate numerous aspects of functioning and wellbeing. She has extensive clinical training and experience providing assessment and treatment to adults with a range of mental health and cognitive concerns, including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, psychosis, trauma, neurological and neurocognitive disorders, acquired brain injuries, ADHD, and medical adjustment.

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Greg is a Registered Nurse and Registered Psychotherapist with over 35 years of experience in the mental health field. Greg provides cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), compassion focused therapy (CFT), and mindfulness-based therapies. In addition to his clinical work, Greg is also an active trainer and supervisor of clinicians learning compassion focused therapy for the Compassionate Mind Foundation. Prior to joining the Canadian Centre for CBT, Greg worked at Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences, providing psychotherapy to individuals experiencing serious and persistent mental health conditions. Greg has extensive experience working with individuals who have not experienced a full remission of symptoms through other treatment approaches.

Greg’s therapy approach is compassionate and individualized to each client’s unique goals. In addition to the broad therapeutic approaches outlined above, Greg also provides a number of specialized treatment approaches to assist clients who are experiencing difficulties such as Hearing Voices, Psychosis, Anxiety, Panic Disorder, Depression, Bipolar Affective Disorder, Trauma, Emotion Regulation, Difficulties with Distress Tolerance, and Relationship issues.

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Dr. Woolridge completed her doctoral training in clinical psychology at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario. She is currently completing her supervised practice under the supervision of Dr. Michael Best and Dr. Pauline Leung. Dr. Woolridge completed her clinical psychology residency at the Substance Use and Concurrent Disorders and Community Mental Health Programs at The Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre. She has completed clinical training in a wide variety of settings, including family health teams, university clinics, community-based programs, and hospital services. Dr. Woolridge is also currently a post-doctoral researcher in the Therapeutic Interventions for Psychosis Laboratory at the University of Toronto Scarborough, where she conducts research on social well-being and clinical interventions for psychosis. ​

Dr. Woolridge provides assessment and treatment for adults with a wide range of presenting concerns, including depression, anxiety, emotion regulation difficulties, substance use concerns, post-traumatic stress disorder, and psychosis. She has experience working with military, RCMP and first responder populations. She primarily practices from a Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT) approach, while integrating elements of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). She adopts a collaborative, client-centered approach to therapy that emphasizes clients’ individual strengths, values, and goals.

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Helen (MA Counselling Psychology) is a Registered Psychotherapist who has worked under the supervision of Dr. Mike Best and at the University of Toronto’s Therapeutics Interventions for Psychosis Lab (TIP Lab) for the past two years. She has training in CBT and CFT through the Best Psychological Services, and is passionate about utilizing a person-centered and strengths-based approach to help empower clients to address their therapeutic goals.

Helen’s previous work experience includes delivering Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution Focused Therapy (SFT), and Narrative and Mindfulness approaches to address a plethora of client issues. She is committed to walking alongside her clients and fostering an environment that prioritizes collaboration, safety, and trust.

Helen is an avid reader and film enthusiast, when not absorbed in a story you can find her either outside running or at home baking.

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Long is a Registered Social Worker with a Master’s degree in Social Work and over 20 years of experience working in the mental health field. Long is an accommodating psychotherapist who will listen to your concerns, provide emotional support, and help you develop the treatment plan that works for you. Trained in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), Long incorporates dialectical behavioural therapy, cognitive processing therapy, mindfulness-based stress reduction, and acceptance and commitment therapy strategies into his practice. He believes that building a trustworthy therapeutic relationship is an essential step in effective psychotherapy. Everyone has strengths; Long will assist you in identifying your key strengths and working towards your personal goals. Long’s specialty is supporting clients who experience anxiety, depression, psychosis, bipolar disorder, life stress, relationship issues, and intercultural conflicts. His experience in mental health spans across hospital clinics, community mental health, and private practice. Before joining the Canadian Centre for CBT, Long worked at Shoniker Clinic, providing psychotherapy services to adolescents and young adults with complex and persistent mental health conditions.

Long’s professional and multicultural experiences have provided him with strong cross-cultural communication skills and an excellent understanding of the human psyche. Long is committed to providing the highest quality evidence-based therapy through an empowering and anti-oppressive framework.

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