Toronto Psychologists & Therapists - Associates

Dr. Carolina McBride is the founder and Director of the Cognitive and Interpersonal Therapy Centre, which has been in operation since 2003. She completed her PhD in 1999 from the University of Ottawa, and received most of her clinical training at the Toronto General Hospital and the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH). She worked at CAMH from 2000 until 2014 in the Interpersonal Therapy Clinic and was the Director of the Internship Program in Clinical Psychology from 2006 to 2009. Dr. McBride is active in teaching and has been an assistant professor at the University of Toronto, as well as an adjunct professor at Ryerson University, the University of Waterloo, and Wilfrid Laurier University. She is currently an adjunct professor at the University of Toronto. Dr. McBride has several peer-reviewed papers in academic journals, and during her time at CAMH was involved in various government funded research grants examining personality, attachment and depression. Dr. McBride is a certified clinician in Interpersonal Therapy and a CACBT-ACTCC-certified clinician in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, as well as a supervisor and trainer with ISIPT.  She is also certified as a Heart-Math practitioner, a biofeedback approach to help improve wellbeing and increase resilience to stress. Dr. McBride is a licensed member of the College of Psychologists of Ontario (CPO), and a member of the Ontario Psychological Association (OPA) and Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT). She is a certified diplomate of the Academy of Cognitive Therapists as well as a member of the International Society of Interpersonal Psychotherapists.

Hello, I’m Dr. Devina Daya, a licensed Clinical Psychologist. My scope of practice includes the assessment and treatment of anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, as well as trauma and other adverse experiences. I work with various interpersonal stressors, including grief and loss, life transition and interpersonal conflict and sensitivities. My practice is grounded in a compassionate approach to therapy in a safe, warm and non-judgemental space.

I incorporate evidence-based treatment approaches that are tailored to your presenting concerns. This includes cognitive, behavioural, mindfulness and interpersonal/attachment focused therapy. Together these approaches can be an effective way to manage difficult thoughts, regulate emotions, address unhelpful behaviours, and strengthen your relationships and connections with others. I look forward to helping you achieve your goals and supporting your wellness journey.

Dr. Lisi  received her PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of British Columbia (Okanagan) in 2021. She completed her pre-doctoral residency at the University of Manitoba's department of Clinical Health Psychology as well as a a post-doctoral fellowship at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. Her research, which has been SSHRC-funded throughout her graduate career, focuses on distress regulation, social relationships, as well as the use of digitally-mediated methods of communication. Throughout her graduate training and residency, she has worked with adults who were experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma-related stressors, and health-related issues. She has numerous experiences co-facilitating group therapy across a variety of concerns. She primarily uses Cognitive Behaviour Therapy with her clients, but also incorporates elements of other evidence-based frameworks, as is appropriate. She also has extensive training in providing comprehensive cognitive assessments. Dr. Lisi fosters a warm, open, and nonjudgmental space for clients to share their experiences and work towards their goals.Dr. Lisi provides Psychological services to CITC clients as an independent contractor to CITC. 

I’m a clinical psychologist with over 13 years of experience helping individuals work through life’s complexities and challenges. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, isolated, or stuck, my hope is to provide the guidance and support you need to move toward healing and growth. 

I have extensive experience working with adults to manage a variety of concerns including anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, stress and trauma, life transitions, relationship difficulties, sleep issues, grief, and chronic pain. Every person has a unique set of concerns and circumstances, so I tailor our sessions to meet your individual needs and goals. 

I use an integrative approach to therapy, drawing from evidence-based treatments including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, and Schema Therapy. We’ll work together to identify and change problematic life patterns with the aim of empowering you with a set of strategies to enhance and support lasting well-being. 

I believe therapy should be supportive and collaborative. I strive to create an environment where your concerns are met with curiosity, compassion, and care, and where you feel empowered to make meaningful changes in your life. With experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds, I’m committed to providing culturally sensitive care. 

I completed my Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at the University of British Columbia. I received training at settings including the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), UBC Hospital, and St. Paul’s Hospital (Vancouver), and worked in private practice settings with various client populations. I’ve taught CBT workshops for health professionals and internationally trained therapists. Prior to my career in Psychology, I completed a Masters in Community Health and Epidemiology at the University of Toronto and worked in research in psychiatric epidemiology and mental health services. I am a member of the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario and the Ontario Psychological Association.

I am an Occupational Therapist, Psychotherapist, registered with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario, a certified trainer and supervisor with the International Society for Interpersonal Psychotherapy and an Associate Member (# 20171123) of the Canadian Association for Couple and Family Therapy. Clinically, I have worked at CAMH, UHN, Mount Sinai Hospital, and in Chicago at Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center. My clinical experience spans a range of settings, including inpatient, emergency and crisis psychiatry, as well as outpatient mental health programs. I co-founded the first Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) clinic in Canada at CAMH (at the former Clarke Institute of Psychiatry). I have taught IPT locally, nationally and internationally. In 2021, I had the privilege of co-teaching IPT and introducing couple and family therapy in Ethiopia as part of the Toronto Addis Ababa Academic Collaboration. My university teaching experience includes a position as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Occupational Therapy at Rush University in Chicago and an instructor at Ryerson University, Chang School. My therapeutic approach is informed and developed through self-reflection, experience, and education. In my psychotherapy practice, I employ a systems approach that explores how individuals are both shaped by and shape their environment. In couple therapy, a systems approach enables partners to discover how members are impacting each other in positive and negative ways as well as how they are impacted by their environment. I engage clients in a collaborative approach in psychotherapy. My education in rehabilitation has been an asset in working with individuals, couples and families who are confronting life transitions due to illness or disability, including dementia. After graduating with an occupational therapy bachelor’s degree, I worked full time and obtained psychotherapy training in group therapy, IPT, and psychodynamic psychotherapy. My graduate education includes an MEd (Master of Education in Counselling) at OISE, followed by an MSc and PhD at the Institute of Medical Science at the University of Toronto, researching memory. Most recently, I completed the Advanced Certificate in Couples and Family Therapy at the University of Guelph. As you can tell, I am a life-long learner. I provide psychotherapy services to CITC clients as an independent contractor to CITC.

Dr. Niki Fitzgerald completed her PhD in Clinical Psychology at the University of Windsor, where she also earned her Master’s degree. She trained in both Canada and the United States, including the State University of New York (SUNY) – Upstate Medical University, Detroit Receiving Hospital, the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) in Toronto, as well as various organizations in the Windsor area. She has worked at the Psychological Trauma Program/Work, Stress, and Health program at CAMH since 2006 where she is involved in assessment, treatment, and supervision of students and interns. Dr. Fitzgerald has worked in a number of therapeutic orientations, including cognitive behavioural (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), interpersonal (IPT), psychodynamic, and experiential. In addition, she has training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). She is a certified diplomate of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy.

She currently serves on the Accreditation Panel of the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) and is the Director of Training of the CPA-Accredited Clinical Psychology Residency Program at CAMH. She previously served on the Board of Directors of the Ontario Psychological Association (OPA). Dr. Fitzgerald is a licensed member of the College of Psychologists of Ontario (CPO) and holds Lecturer Status in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Toronto.

Dr. Fitzgerald’s primary areas of clinical interest are trauma, depression and anxiety and understanding the patterns that maintain these problems in living. In addition, she has extensive experience working with first responders as a clinician as well as a clinical facilitator of the Road to Mental Readiness program (R2MR).

Dr. Fitzgerald provides Psychological services to CITC clients as an independent contractor to CITC.

I am a Registered Psychotherapist with a Master of Psychology degree from Adler Graduate Professional School and a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy from the University of Toronto. I bring acceptance, empathy, warmth, and compassion to my work with clients, creating a safe place for them to become more aware and understanding of their inner experiences, relationships, and behaviours. Using an integrative approach, I draw from cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and psychodynamic therapy approaches to provide psychotherapy that is attuned to each client’s needs and promotes self-acceptance, self-compassion, and emotional growth. Developing more awareness and acceptance of one’s emotions, rather than escaping difficult feelings, is something I value deeply, and I have personally witnessed the freedom this creates to choose healthy and effective responses to daily challenges. My clients and I work together to help clarify their goals and values, and to identify and remove their blocks to living a meaningful and fulfilling life. I work with adults and adolescents with a wide variety of mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive disorder, as well as individuals dealing with significant life stressors, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, and major life transitions. I also have extensive experience working with people coping with serious medical conditions, such as cancer and strokes. I have trained and worked at Mount Sinai Hospital, the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), and Sunnybrook Hospital. I am a registered member of the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario and the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario.

Hello, I'm Maliha Ibrahim (She/They), MFT, PhD, a licensed registered psychotherapist in Ontario (RP) with 15 years of experience helping individuals, couples, and families navigate the complexities of life. My approach to therapy is grounded in empathy, systemic psychology, and a deeply collaborative approach to helping my clients achieve their goals.

I specialize in climate psychology, couples and family work, intergenerational trauma, social justice and multicultural therapy as well as management of chronic conditions like mood disorders, anxiety, PTSD, eating disorders. I also specialize in affirmative gender and sexuality work with Queer individuals, gender or sexual minority groups. I utilize a lot of relational and systemic approaches like Attachment-based family therapy, Gottman Therapy, Internal Family Systems and Emotionally-focused couples therapy for couples and families while using a blend of cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), DBT, narrative therapy, mindfulness, and psychodynamic approaches with individuals. My aim is to create a safe and supportive environment where you feel comfortable exploring the patterns in your thoughts, emotions and behaviours, alongside the context around you and your world, allowing us to work together to accelerate positive change.

My focus is also on increasing clinician competencies. Therefore, I teach graduate and doctoral students of counseling psychology and facilitate individual and group supervision for therapists in training. My practice is also informed by recent research evidence and I have published in over 20 peer-reviewed research journals, written several books chapters in the area of interventions for depression, suicidality, attachment and family therapy, trauma-focused therapies, planetary health, resilience and mental health in minority populations. I have also worked as a senior research consultant and advisor for eminent organizations, including UNICEF, CAMH and the WHO while also working in coordination with several University research centers (University of Toronto, York University, Simon Fraser University, Dalhousie University, University of California (UCLA) and Drexel University, Philadelphia to name a few) on various mental health projects. I look forward to connecting with you.

I completed my Doctor of Psychology degree at New York University, graduating in 2000. Following that, I returned to Canada, providing a wide range of clinical services to clients of all ages in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. Since moving to Toronto, in 2003, I divided my services between the Toronto District School Board, various clinical settings, and various volunteer organizations. The latter have included the Dorothy Ley Hospice and L'Arche. My most recent clinical assignment involved a supervisory position at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH). I have extensive training in the treatment of anxiety disorders, mood disorders (depression/bipolar), personality disorders, behaviour disorders (ADHD and anger control problems), autism disorders, and psychotic disorders. I am primarily trained in cognitive-behaviour therapy and psychodynamic psychotherapy. I frame cognitive-behaviour therapy as changing thinking and psychodynamic therapy as changing awareness. I conceptualize all such perspectives as overlapping and inseparable. Pursuant to such oneness, I have an interest in integrating psychology and spirituality, with a specific focus around helping clients work through the moral emotions of guilt, envy, resentment, and suspicion, drawing on principles of self-compassion, forgiveness, gratitude, and trust. All the while faithfully asserting the higher principles of liberation theology, passionately promoting the protection and expression of people of all creeds, colours, identities, ages, and stages.

In my practice, I offer client-centered treatment that is tailored to the individual’s unique needs, strengths, and challenges. My approach includes an integration of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, as well as an incorporation of strategies from Mindfulness, Collaborative Problem-Solving, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, the Positive Parenting Program (Triple P), and the Coaching for Confidence Program as appropriate. I enjoy working collaboratively with children, adolescents, adults, parents, and/or families on issues concerning anxiety, depression, adjustment to illness, behaviour problems, stress management, relationship issues, enuresis/encopresis, feeding difficulties, chronic pain, and sleep. I also provide psychoeducational and diagnostic assessments for questions regarding cognitive, learning, attention, and/or socio-emotional difficulties. My overall goal in therapy and assessment is to work closely with my clients to help them gain a better understanding of themselves and provide them with the tools they need to improve their sense of well-being and confidence to thrive in their lives.

I received my Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology (CPA and APA accredited) from Concordia University in 2014 and C.Psych in 2015. Prior to moving to Toronto in 2018, I was a clinical psychologist and assistant professor with the Department of Clinical Health Psychology at the University of Manitoba. I am currently a registered clinical psychologist with the College of Psychologists of Ontario (CPO) and am affiliated with several professional associations. I provide psychological services to CITC clients as an independent contractor to CITC.