About Me

Hello!  I’m Vanessa.  I’m a Registered Clinical and School Psychologist with the College of Psychologists of Ontario.  I received my Doctorate degree in School and Clinical Child Psychology from the Ontario Institute of Studies in Education (OISE) at the University of Toronto.  I completed my residency at Hamilton Health Sciences.  I have trained and worked in a variety of hospital, community-based, school and private practice settings including Mackenzie Health, Kinark Child and Family Services, SickKids Hospital, Ron Joyce Children’s Health Centre and McMaster Children’s Hospital.  I have extensive experience in providing complex psychological assessment, diagnosis, consultation and treatment for children and adolescents with diverse cultural and clinical presentations (e.g., learning and intellectual disabilities, autism, ADHD, mood/anxiety, OCD, self-harm).

 

In my private practice, I provide virtual consultation and treatment to children from early school age to late adolescence who present with a range of social emotional and behavioural needs and mental health difficulties. I also provide parent coaching and consultation to help parents gain a deeper understanding into their child's emotional needs, empowering them with the skills and confidence to support their child’s well-being.