Faculty of Health Sciences
Clinical Behavioural Sciences

CBS MEMBERS

ACCEPTANCE AND COMMITMENT THERAPY (ACT)

Peter Walsh, RN, BScN, MEd, Counsellor, McMaster University

BEHAVIOURAL STUDIES

 

Chuck Meister, MA, Assistant Professor (PT) Dept. of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences, McMaster University, Chair, Behavioural Studies, Autism Spectrum Disorders - School Support Program, McMaster Children's Hospital.

Eleni Hapidou, PhD., C. Psych., Associate Professor, Dept. of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences, McMaster University.

Joel Hundert, PhD., C. Psych., BCBA, Director Behaviour Institute

Wanda Smith, PhD., C.Psych, Assistant Clinical Professor, Dept. of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences, McMaster University.

Jane Summers, PhD., C.Psych., Assistant Professor (PT), Clinical Director, Behaviour Therapy Consultation Service, Clinical Supervisor, Hamilton-Niagara Regional Autism Intervention Program,McMaster Children's Hospital, Hamilton Health Sciences

CLINICAL SUPERVISION

Randi McCabe, PhD., C. Psych, Associate Professor, Dept. of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences, McMaster University.

Debbie Nifakis, EdD, Chair, CBS Program, Associate Clinical Professor, Dept of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences

COGNITIVE BEHAVIOURAL STUDIES

Susan Chudzik, MSc, C. Psych Assoc, Chair, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Co-morbidity Team Coordinator, Mood Disorders Program, St. Joseph's Healthcare Centre for Mountain Health Services. Assistant Professor (PT), Dept of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences, McMaster University.

Sharon Berry, R.N., Mood Disorders Program, St. Joseph’s Healthcare, Centre for Mountain Health Services.

Peter Bieling, PhD., Associate Professor, Dept. of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences, McMaster University.

Lisa Bourque, Psy.D., C.Psych., Assistant Professor (PT), Dept. of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences, McMaster University.

Linda Cox, MSW, RSW, Assistant Professor (PT), Dept. of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences, McMaster University.

Mary Lou Doxtdator, Assistant Professor (PT), Dept. of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences, McMaster University.

Karen Francis, PhD., C.Psych., Child and Youth Mental Health Program, HHSC.

Joel Goldberg, PhD, CPsych, Associate Professor (PT), Dept. of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences, McMaster University, Associate Professor, Dept of Psychology, York University.

 

Sheryl Green, Ph.D., C.Psych. Assistant Professor (PT), Dept. of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences, McMaster University,

Florence Knight, MSW, RSW, Assistant Professor (PT), Dept of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences, McMaster University.

Marilyn Korzekwa, MD, FRCPC, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences, McMaster University

Michele Laliberte, PhD., C.Psych, Assistant Professor (PT), Dept. of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences, McMaster University.

Joelle LeMoult, M.A., Psychology Fellow, Anxiety Treatment and Research Centre,
St. Joseph's Healthcare, Hamilton

Andrea Liss, MSW, RSW Assistant Professor (PT), Dept. of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences

Associate Member, Dept. of Family Medicine, McMaster University

Katie McCabe, MSW, RSW, Assistant Professor (PT), Dept. of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences, McMaster University.

Randi McCabe, PhD., C. Psych, Associate Professor, Dept. of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences, McMaster University.

Angela McHolm, PhD., C. Psych., Child Advocacy & Assessment Program (CAAP), Assistant Professor (PT), Dept. of Psychiatry & Behavioural Neurosciences, McMaster University; Associate Faculty, Dept. of Psychology, University of Guelph.

Margaret McKinnon, PhD, CPsych, Psychologist, Mood Disorders Program and Assitant Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences, McMaster University

Laura O’Neill, MSW, RSW, Assistant Professor (PT) Dept. of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences, McMaster University.

Joe Pellizari,

Paulo Pires, PhD., C.Psych, Child and Youth Mental Health Program, McMaster Children’s Hospital, Hamilton Health Sciences, Assistant Professor (PT), Dept. of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences, McMaster University.

Karen Rowa, PhD., C. Psych, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences, McMaster University.

Adrienne Sloan, RN, BSN, CPMHN (C), MHC Hamilton Family Health Team

Wanda Smith, PhD., C.Psych, Assistant Clinical Professor, Dept. of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences, McMaster University.

Terri Ann Tabak, MSW, RSW, Assistant Professor (PT), Dept of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences, McMaster University.

Debbie Wilkes-Whitehall,MD,CCFP,FCFP,CGPP, Dip CBS, Family Physician, Medical Director Niagara Eating Disorder Outpatient Program, Medical Advisor for New Port Centre, Assistant Part-Time Clinical Professor, Dept of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences, McMaster University.

Heather A. Wheeler, Ph.D. Psychologist Assistant Professor, Dept. of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences, McMaster University Adjunct Professor, Dept. of Psychology, Centre for Mental Health Research, University of Waterloo

COMMUNITY HEALTH:  PLANNING AND PREVENTION

Henk VanDooren, MSW, Chair, Community Health, Planning and Prevention, Assistant Professor (PT), Dept. of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences, McMaster University.

Donald Jaffray, BA, Assistant Professor (PT), Dept. of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences, McMaster University.

 

FAMILY THERAPY STUDIES

Kristy Keeber, BA, MSW, Chair Family Studies, Assistant Clinical Professor, (PT), Dept. of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences, McMaster University.

Peter Evans, MA, RMFT, Registered Family Therapist, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences, McMaster University. 

Paulo Pires, PhD., C.Psych, Child and Youth Mental Health Program, McMaster Children’s Hospital, Hamilton Health Sciences, Assistant Professor (PT), Dept. of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences, McMaster University.

Paul A. Ricketts M.A. R.M.F.T., Private Practice.  Assistant Professor (PT) Department of Psychiatry & Behavioural Neurosciences, Faculty of Health, McMaster University

Marlene Traficante, BA, BSW, MSW, Assistant Professor (PT), Dept. of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences, McMaster University.

GERIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH

Louise Seaton, RN, Chair, Geriatric Mental Health Studies Area, Niagara Geriatric Outreach Program, St. Joseph's Healthcare, Hamilton.

Gail Elliot, MA, Assistant Director, McMaster Centre for Gerontological Studies. 

Gail Knight, RN, Director of Care, Oakwood Park Lodge

William Sulis, BSc, MA, MD, PhD, FRCPC, Associate Clinical Professor, Dept. of Behavioural and Neurosciences, McMaster University.

Neil Tarswell, BSW, MSW, RSW, , Clinical Lecturer, Dept. of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences, McMaster University.

Jackie Tangness, Assistant Director of Care Oakwood Park Lodge R.N.

Ann Tassonyi, RN, B.Sc.N., Psychogeriatric Resource Consultant, Alzheimer Society of the Niagara Region & Niagara Geriatric Mental Health Outreach Program.

Diana Watson, REGISTERED NURSE[UK] B.A.[GERON/SOC],MSW/RSW, Case Manager, Hamilton Niagara Haldimand Brant Community Care Access Centre, Hamilton Branch

GROUP STUDIES

Linda Cox, MSW, RSW, Chair, Group Studies Area, Assistant Professor (PT), Dept. of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences, McMaster University.

Marilyn Korzekwa, MD, FRCPC, Assistant Professor, Dept of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences, McMaster University

Peter Kondra, MD, MSc, FRCPC, Assistant Clinical Professor, Dept. of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences, McMaster University, Consultant Provincial Schools Branch Ministry of Education and Hamilton Family Health Team.

Robert Lang, MSW, RSW, CBS Dip., Assistant Clinical Professor, Dept. of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences, McMaster University.

Brenda Mills, Clinician, Dept. of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences, McMaster University, Coordinator, Child & Youth Mental Health, Hamilton Family Health Team.

Liliana Monti, MD, FRCPC, Assistant Clinical Professor, Dept. of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences, McMaster University.

Deirdre Querney, RSW, MSW, CPGC, Alcohol Drug & Gambling Services.

Laura Sergeant, MSW, RSW, Assistant Professor (PT), Dept of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences, McMaster University.

Adrienne Sloan, RN, BSN, Mental Health Counsellor, Hamilton Family Health Team

 

INTERPERSONAL PSYCHOTHERAPY

David Smith, MSW, RSW, Assistant Clinical Professor and IPT Module Coordinator, Dept. of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences, McMaster University.

Leslie Born, MSc, PhD, Assistant Professor (PT), Department of Psychiatry & Behavioural Neurosciences.

Colleen Clairmont, MSW, RSW, Assistant Clinical Professor, Dept. of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences, McMaster University.

Ruth Harris, RN, CPMHN(C), Assistant Professor, Dept of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences, McMaster University.

Steve Webb, MD, FRCPC, Assistant Professor (PT), Dept. of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences, McMaster University.

Debbie Wilkes-Whitehall, M.D., C.C.F.P., F.C.F.P., C.G.P.P., Dip C.B.S., Assistant Clinical Professor, Dept. of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences, McMaster University.

MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEWING

 

Debbie Bang, RN, BScN, MHSc (Health Promotion), Chair, Motivational Interviewing, Assistant Clinical Professor, School of Nursing, McMaster University.

Helen Harris, HHSC, Manager Dept Social Work, Charlton Campus

Anna Jendzio, Program Coordinator, Hamilton Health Sciences

Men's Withdrawal Management Centre

 

Holly Raymond MSW RSW, Manager Hamilton ACTT 2

Schizophrenia and Community Integration Service

 

ORGANIZATIONAL STUDIES

John W. Marshall, IPMA, CPP, Chair, Organizational Studies, Assistant Professor (PT), Dept of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences, McMaster University.

 

Nancy Fenton, RD, PhD, Assistant Professor (PT), Dept. of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences, McMaster University.

Monique Armstrong, BA, Managing Partner, OK, So Now What?

Marilyn Hunt, RN, BA, BEd, MEd, Clinical Assistant Professor, Dept. of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences and Sessional Tutor, School of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University.

Basilia Iatomasi, MEd, RSW, Counsellor, Mohawk College.

Niky Melichar, BA, MA, Assistant Professor (PT), Dept. of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences, McMaster University.

Mary Anne Sersen, BASc, MEd, Organizational Development Specialist, Hamilton Health Sciences.

Mickey Walker, Assistant Professor (PT), Dept of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences, Practitioner of Change and Organization Development Specialist, Dofasco.

Susan Ward, RN MBA Business Development Manager, Bay Area Health Trust.

PSYCHODYNAMIC PSYCHOTHERAPY

Adele Wolpert-Zur, M.S.W. RSW, Chair, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Studies Area, Assistant Clinical Professor, Dept. of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences, McMaster University.

Gayle Bigelow, MD, Assistant Clinical Professor, Dept. of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences, McMaster University.

James A. Bourgeois, M.D. Professor and Vice Chair, Education Consultation-Liaison Service 
Department of Psychiatry & Behavioural Neurosciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University

Alan Eppel, MB, FRCPC, Associate Clinical Professor, Dept of Psychiatry & Behavioural Neurosciences, McMaster University.

Janet Fletcher, MSW, RSW, Special Immunology Clinic, Hamilton Health Sciences, Assistant Professor (PT) Dept of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences, McMaster University.

Debbie Nifakis, EdD, Chair, Clinical Behavioural Sciences, Associate Clinical Professor, Dept. of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences, McMaster University.

Pauline S. Pytka, BA, MD, FRCPC, Assistant Clinical Professor (PT), Dept. of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences, McMaster University.

Priyanthy Weerasekera MD, M.Ed, FRCPC, Associate Professor & Postgraduate Psychotherapy Coordinator
Department of Psychiatry & Behavioural Neurosciences, McMaster University.

SELECTED STUDIES IN ACQUIRED BRAIN INJURY

Esther McEvoy, BHSc, OT Reg(Ont), Chair, Selected Studies, ABI Slow to Recover Program, Hamilton Health Sciences

John Davis, Ph.D., C.Psych., ABPP, Psychologist and Clinical Director, Brain Injury Community Re-Entry (Niagara)

Joanne Tee, MA, MSW, RSW, CPRP, Acquired Brain Injury Program, SJH.

Eugene Uchida, Community Intervention Coordinator, Crisis Management Team, Acquired Brain Injury Program, Hamilton Health Sciences.

Diana Velikonja, PhD, Assistant Professor (PT) Dept of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences, McMaster University, Neuropsychologist and Chair of Research for the ABI Program, Acting Chief of Psychology at Hamilton Health Sciences.