Dr. Irving then held a two-year clinical/research postdoctoral fellowship in the Mood and Anxiety Disorders Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Clinic at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) (2011-2013); her research focused on understanding the mechanisms that underpin change in mindfulness-based therapies and the prevention of depressive relapse. 

Following her postdoc she helped found the award winning Integrated Care Pathway for Depression and Alcohol in the CAMH Addiction Medicine Service as the Psychology Lead. Dr. Irving is currently a Consulting Psychologist in the Translational Addictions Research Lab (TARL) at CAMH. She is an Adjunct Lecturer in the Departments of Psychiatry and Psychological Clinical Science at the University of Toronto.

Dr. Irving enjoys working with students and trainees and has taught workshops on CBT, burnout prevention in health care, and addictions treatments at health centres across Canada and in the United States. She has an interest in working with individuals in professions that are considered high-risk for burnout and adults who have a recent diagnosis of ADHD.

Dr. Richard emphasizes a collaborative and evidence-based approach to help clients attain their treatment goals using cognitive behavioural therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, mindfulness, psychoeducation, and skills training (e.g., self-regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, goal management). Dr. Richard completed her Ph.D. in Psychology at the University of Toronto and the Rotman Research Institute at Baycrest Health Sciences, specializing in clinical neuropsychology and cognitive neuroscience. She has clinically trained and worked at leading academic hospitals including the Toronto Western Hospital, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, and Princess Margaret Cancer Centre.

Dr. Richard has conducted grant-funded research, primarily in the areas of neurocognitive functioning, health-related quality of life, and cognitive rehabilitation for individuals with acquired brain injuries or illness. She is a published peer-reviewed author, and has lectured in the Departments of Psychology and Rehabilitation Sciences at the University of Toronto. She is a member of the College of Psychologists of Ontario, Canadian Psychological Association, Canadian Academy of Psychologists in Disability Assessment, and Canadian ADHD Resource Alliance.

Dr. Ng is the Psychology Practicum Director at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, a staff psychologist at CAMH, and an Adjunct Lecturer at the University of Toronto. She has led the development of several innovative treatment streams at CAMH for the treatment of trauma and work-related issues. She enjoys mentoring students and residents in CBT, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and Emotion-Focused Therapy.

Dr. Davidson specializes in the assessment and treatment of adults presenting with stress, generalized anxiety, panic, social anxiety, disordered eating, and difficulties regulating emotions.

She works within a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) framework, and also draws from Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) and mindfulness-based approaches.

Dr. Houshmand draws upon evidence-based theories including cognitive behavioural therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, motivational interviewing, and dialectical behavioural therapy. In addition, she welcomes the integration of creative forms of expression and mindfulness in her practice. Dr. Houshmand has provided workshops on addressing microaggressions in therapy, anti-oppressive mental health care, as well as on perinatal mood issues for expectant parents. She received her Ph.D. from McGill University where her research on microaggressions.

Dr. Fodor specializes in helping clients improve emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness, as well as treating mood, anxiety, substance use, and concurrent disorders. She is also passionate about improving overall health and well-being and has spearheaded the development of a lifestyle clinic at a primary care centre, as well as a new health and wellness group at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH). As a result, she has extensive experience working with individuals to manage stress, reduce burnout, address sleep difficulties, improve diet and exercise, and increased mindfulness.

Maryam is also trained in providing Cognitive Processing Therapy for clients with complex PTSD. She additionally works with individuals who are trying to navigate through the grief and stress associated with a divorce or separation, as well as other interpersonal problems.

Specifically, Ivy Cho has completed placements at Baycrest Health Sciences, Princess Margaret Cancer Center, Toronto Western Hospital, Center for Addiction and Mental Health, and the UTSC Health and Wellness Centre.  Ivy’s approach to therapy emphasizes a non-judgmental, collaborative approach tailoring the treatment to the client. She is trained in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and frequently draws from other techniques including mindfulness-based cognitive therapy and self-compassion therapy.  

During her postdoctoral fellowship she conducted research within the inpatient Addiction Services and focused on launching standardized CBT groups within the outpatient service. Dr. Vandervoort is currently a Staff Psychologist at the Concurrent Outpatient Medical and Psychosocial Addictions Support Service at CAMH. She recently founded the Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Cannabis Use Group in this service. She provides clinical supervision to psychology practicum students and psychology residents. She also regularly teaches principles of CBT for substance use disorders to medical fellows and psychiatry residents at CAMH.

Dr. Reid also worked with Drs. Irving and Vandervoort on the Integrated Care Pathway for Depression and Alcohol, offering both individual and group treatment. She is a registered Psychologist in Clinical and Health Psychology for Adults and Older Adults with the College of Psychologists in Ontario.

At Mind Balance, her focus is on the assessment and treatment of generalized and social anxiety disorders, depression, trauma, and concurrent disorders. She is also interested in helping individuals better manage workplace or caregiver stresses. Dr. Reid is a trained yoga teacher who started practicing yoga and meditation in 1996. She is a certified MBCT facilitator and is additionally trained in MBSR.