Ontario

GUELPH
Homewood Health Centre
Integrated Mood and Anxiety Program (IMAP)
Profession: Psychiatry, Psychology, & Nursing
Member: Canadian Psychiatric Association, Ontario Psychiatric Association, American Psychiatric Association, Anxiety Disorders Association of America
Population Served: Adults age 18 to 54, with a primary diagnosis of depression, anxiety disorders (generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, panic disorder, agoraphobia) and/or bipolar disorder (not in a manic phase or rapid cycling); individuals with a diagnosis of schizo-affective disorder may be appropriate for the program, if the individual is stabilized and depression is the focus.
Treatments: The program offers a full range of biological and psychotherapeutic treatments. Group work, as the primary approach, provides a supportive environment to facilitate recovery. Therapeutic groups explore themes of loss and grief, self-esteem, communication, stress, sleep enhancement, anger, leisure and recreation, relationships, anxiety management, and men’s and women’s issues. Family work and discharge planning are an integral part of the program.
Fees: No
Referral: Physician or therapist referral
Current Research: Ongoing outcome measures
Address:
Integrated Mood & Anxiety Program
Homewood Health Centre
150 Delhi Street
Guelph, Ontario N1E 6K9
Contact Info:
Telephone: (519) 824-1010 ext.2250
Fax: (519) 824-8751
E-mail: abdoalis@homewood.org
Web Site: www.homewood.org

HAMILTON
Anxiety Treatment and Research Centre 
St. Joesph’s Healthcare Hamilton
Profession: Psychiatry, Psychology, & Nursing
Member: Canadian Psychiatric Association, Ontario Psychiatric Association, American Psychiatric Association, Anxiety Disorders Association of America, ONTRAC, CASA
Population Served: Adults, specializing in the assessment and treatment of anxiety disorders including panic disorder/agoraphobia, generalized anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, OCD spectrum disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder and specific phobia
Treatments: Medication, Cognitive behavioural therapy, Group Sessions
Fees: No
Referral: Physician referral, Self-referral for research studies
Current Research: Social Phobia – cognitive behavioural study, Childhood anxiety disorders – treatment study
Address:
Anxiety Disorders Clinic
St Joesphs Hospital
Hamilton, ON L8N 4A6
Contact Info:
Telephone: (905) 522-1155 ex. 33697
Web Site: http://anxiety.stjoes.ca

Centre for Anxiety, Attention Deficit and Trauma
Profession: Cognitive Behavioural Therapist
Member: Registered Nurses Association of Ontario, Ontario College of Nurses, Anxiety Disorders Association of America
Population Served:Children, Adolescents and Adults with anxiety disorders (Panic, Agoraphobia, Social Anxiety, Phobias, OCD, PTSD, GAD, separation anxiety, selective mutism, attention deficit disorder)
Treatments: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Fees: Yes
Referral: Self referral
Current Research: Therapy study for children with anxiety, Adult ADHD Treatment Study
Address:
1057 Main St. W
Suite L02
Hamilton, ON, L8S 1B7
Contact Info:
Telephone: 289-396-4242
Website (clinic): www.anxietyADDtreatment.com
Email: info@anxietyADDtreatment.com

KINGSTON
Frank J. Jarrett, M.B.CHB, FRCP(C), MCRPsych, DPM
Profession: Psychiatrist
Member:Canadian Medical Association/Ontario Medical Association
Population Served:Adults, specializing in the assessment and treatment of
anxiety disorders including panic disorder/agoraphobia, generalized
anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, OCD spectrum disorders,
and specific phobia
Treatments:Medication, Cognitive behavioural therapy
Fees: No
Referral:By Physician only
Address:
Anxiety Disorders Clinic
Hotel Dieu Hospital
166 Brock St.,
Kingston, Ontario K7L 5G2
Contact Info:
Telephone: (613) 544-3400 ext. 2551

LONDON
Joanna McBride, M.A., C.Psych.Assoc.
Profession: Psychological Associate
Member: College of Psychologists of Ontario, Ontario Association of Psychological Associates, Academy of Cognitive Therapy, Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies, Canadian Association of Cognitive and Behavioural Therapies, International OCD Foundation, London Regional Psychological Association
Population Served: Adults, specializing in the assessment and treatment of anxiety disorders including panic disorder/agoraphobia, generalized anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, OCD spectrum disorders, social phobia, post-traumatic stress disorder, specific phobia, body dysmorphic disorder, depression
Treatments: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
Fees: Yes
Referral: Self or Physician referrals accepted by phone or fax
Address:
Archways Centre for CBT
Springbank Medical Centre
Suite 205-460 Springbank Drive
London, Ontario N6J 0A8
Contact Info:
Telephone: (519) 472-6612
Toll Free: 1-855-806-7555
Fax: (519) 472-3489
Email: info@archways.ca
Website: www.archways.ca

Ian D. Shulman, Ph.D., C.Psych.
Profession: Psychologist
Member: Canadian Psychological Association, The College of Psychologists
of Ontario, The Ontario Psychological Association
Population Served: Adolescents, children, adults and couples, specializing
in the assessment and treatment of anxiety disorders including obsessive
compulsive disorder, panic disorder/agoraphobia, excessive worry, extreme
shyness, trauma-related issues and specific phobias. Assessment and
treatment of depression and unexplained medical symptoms. Oppositional and explosive behaviour, managing ADD/ADHD across the life span. Educational and psychological assessments conducted to understand school-related issues (academic and emotional challenges).
Treatments: Cognitive behavioural therapy; Group programs specifically for people who are afraid of flying
Fees: Yes. Covered under most extended health benefit plans.
Referral: Self and Physician referral
Address:
SHIFT Cognitive Therapy and Assessment
466 Speers Road, Suite 220
Oakville, Ontario L6K 3W9
Contact Info:
E-Mail: ishulman@shiftct.com
Web Site: www.shiftct.com
Telephone: (905) 849-1288
Fax: (905) 849-1589
Twitter: @drianshulman

OTTAWA
Jacques Bradwejn, F.R.C.P.(C), D.A.B.P.N.
Profession: Psychiatrist
Member: Medical Council of Canada, College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario, Corporation Professioelles des Medecins du Quebec, CCNP, Society for Biological Psychiatry
Population Served: Adults, adolescents and geriatrics, specializing in the assessment and treatment of anxiety disorders including panic disorder/agoraphobia, generalized anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, OCD spectrum disorders, social phobia, post-traumatic stress disorder, and specific phobias
Treatments: Medication
Fees: No
Referral: Self and Physician referrals
Current Research: Neurobiology and genetics of anxiety, Pharmacological and psychological treatment of anxiety, Alternative medicine
Address:
Royal Ottawa Hospital
1145 Carling Avenue
Ottawa, Ontario K1Z 7K4
Contact Info:
Telephone: (613) 722-6521 ext. 6546
Fax: (613) 798-2973
E-Mail: jbradwej@rohcg.on.ca

Diana Koszycki, Ph.D., C.Psych.
Profession: Psychologist
Member: College of Psychologists of Ontario, Ordre des Psychologues du Quebec Canadian College of Neuropsychopharmacology, Society for Biological Psychiatry, Canadian Psychological Association
Population Served: Adults, adolescents and geriatrics, specializing in the assessment and treatment of anxiety disorders including panic disorder/agoraphobia, generalized anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, OCD spectrum disorders, social phobia, post-traumatic stress disorder, and specific phobias
Treatments: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Assertiveness Training, Social Skills Training, Interpersonal Psychotherapy
Fees: None for participants in research studies
Referral: Self and Physician referrals
Current Research: Neurobiology and genetics of anxiety disorders, psychological treatment of anxiety and depression, mindfulness-based interventions, spiritually-based interventions
Address:
University of Ottawa
145 Jean-Jacques Lussier
Ottawa, Ontario K1N 6N5
Contact Info:
Telephone: (613) 562-5800, ext. 4091
E-Mail: dkoszyck@uottawa.ca

TORONTO
Peter Farvolden, Ph.D., C.Psych.
Profession: Psychologist
Member: College of Psychologists of Ontario (3508), Ontario Psychological Association, Canadian Psychological Association, Anxiety Disorders Association of America, Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy
Population Served: Children, adolescents, adults, and couples. Assessment and treatment of anxiety disorders and depression
Treatments: Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) for anxiety and depression, Interpersonal therapy (IPT) for depression
Fees: Yes
Referral: Self or Physician referral
Current Research: Behavioural inhibition and personality, Web-based self-help
Address:
181 University Ave, Suite 1101
Toronto , ON
M5H 3M7
Contact Info:
Telephone: (416) 363-4228
Fax: (416) 363-9444
E-Mail: drfarvolden@cbtassociates.com
Web Site: www.cbtassociates.com

Donna Ferguson, Psy.D., C. Psych.
Profession: Psychologist
Member: Ontario Psychological Association, Canadian Psychological Association
Population Served: Adults, specializing in the assessment and treatment of anxiety disorders including panic disorder/agoraphobia, generalized anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, OCD spectrum disorders, social phobia, post-traumatic stress disorder, and specific phobia
Treatments: Cognitive Behavioural Treatment, Assertiveness Training, Social Skills Training
Fees: Yes
Referral: Self and Physician referrals
Address:
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Psychological Trauma Program
455 Spadina Avenue, Suite 200
Toronto, ON M5S 2G8
Contact Info:
Telephone: (416) 937-2164
Website: www.dfpsych.com
E-Mail: donnaferguson2@gmail.com

Neil Rector, Ph.D., C. Psych.
Profession: Psychologist
Member: Canadian Psychological Association, Canadian Association of the Advancement of Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies, Academy of Cognitive Therapy, Association for the Advancement of Behavioural Therapy, Anxiety Disorders Association of America, Ontario Psychological Association, American Psychological Association Division 12 – Clinical, British Psychological Society Division – Clinical
Population Served: Adults (18-64); Areas of clinical expertise include depression, anxiety, phobias, OCD and Related Disorders, and stress-related problems. Specializes in clients that experience co-occurring anxiety and depression as well as clients who have tried other treatments but achieved less than optimal outcomes.
Treatments: Cognitive Behavioural Treatment
Fees: Yes
Referral: Self and Physician referrals
Address:
200 St. Clair West (Suite 212, 2nd floor)
Toronto, ON, M4V 1R1
Contact Info:
Telephone: (416) 432-4587
Website: http://www.foresthillcbt.com
E-Mail:info@foresthillcbt.com

START (Stress, Trauma, Anxiety, Rehabilitation and Treatment) Clinic for the Moodand Anxiety Disorders
Clinic Director: Martin A. Katzman BSc, MD, FRCPC
Population Served: Specializes in the assessment and treatment of people suffering from various mood and anxiety disorders, chronic pain and attention deficit disorders
Treatments: Individual and Group Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness meditation, Pharmacotherapy and Alternative Medical Treatments (Naturopathic etc).
Address:
32 Park Road
Toronto, Ontario
M4W 2N4
Contact Info:
Tel: (416) 598 9344
Fax: (416) 598 8198
Email: mkatzman@startclinic.ca
Website: www.startclinic.ca

Katharina Manassis, M.D., FRCP(C)
Profession: Psychiatrist, Professor, Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto; Psychiatrist, Anxiety Disorders Program, Hospital for Sick Children
Population Served: Children and adolescents, specializing in the assessment and
treatment of anxiety disorders including panic disorder/agoraphobia, generalized
anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, OCD spectrum disorders, social
phobia, post-traumatic stress disorder, separation anxiety disorder, and specific
phobia
Treatments: Medication, Cognitive behavioural treatment
Fees: No
Referral: Physician referral. Catchment area for treatment is Downtown Toronto (some
consultation outside of this area). Age restriction is 4-17 years of age. Parents
must accompany their child to the assessment.
Waiting list is approximately 3 months. Referral goes to intake coordinator,
Veronica Romano.
Current Research: Outcome evaluation of CBT group therapies, cognitive and genetic
antecedents of child anxiety
Address:
Anxiety Disorders Program
Hospital for Sick Children
555 University Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M5G 1X5
Contact Info:
Telephone: (416) 813-6582
Fax: (416) 813-5326

Book(s):
For parents:

  • “Keys to Parenting Your Anxious Child, 2nd Edition” (Barron’s Educational, 2007).

For children’s mental heath professionals:

  • Manassis K (Coming soon) Case Formulation in Child and Adolescent Mental Health. Guilford, New York, N.Y.

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