Clinicians

Dr.  Boyd is a registered Clinical Psychologist. She completed her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at McMaster University in 2019 and her residency at St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton at the Anxiety Treatment and Research Clinic, Mood Disorders Program, and Community Psychiatry Clinic. She specializes in the treatment of trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, and mood disorders. Dr. Boyd is also a staff psychologist at the Anxiety Treatment and Research Clinic at St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton

Jennifer Denney is a registered Clinical Psychological Associate in Supervised Practice. She received a Masters of Psychology from the Adler Professional School of Graduate Studies in Toronto. She provides CBT for adults with a range of presenting concerns including anxiety disorders (social anxiety, panic, generalized anxiety/excessive worry, specific phobias), obsessive compulsive disorder and related disorders, trauma, depression and related issues including stress, low self-esteem and relationship concerns.

Dr. Hatchard is a registered Clinical Psychologist and works with adolescents and adults. He specializes in mood and anxiety disorders, and emotion regulation difficulties. Dr. Hatchard also works as a staff psychologist at St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton at the Youth Wellness Centre and is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences at McMaster University. 

Dr.  Key is a registered Clinical Psychologist with expertise in the treatment of adults with anxiety, depression, insomnia and general stress.  She has specialized training in cognitive behavioural therapy, mindfulness based stress reduction and mindfulness based cognitive therapy. She is an assistant professor at McMaster University and the former chair of communications for the Canadian Association for Cognitive and Behavioural Therapies.   

Katie McCabe is a registered Social Worker with specialized training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.  She is also a credentialed member of the Canadian Association of Cognitive and Behavioural Therapies.Currently, in addition to her role at the HCCBT, she holds positions as a social worker at the Mood Disorders Program at St. Joseph’s Healthcare and as a part time assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences at McMaster University.

Dr. Merrifield is a registered Clinical Psychologist who specializes in anxiety, depression, and related difficulties. She is licensed to practice with both youth (13-17) and adults (18+). She is also a Staff Psychologist at St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences at McMaster University, and a Clinical Consultant for the Ontario Structured Psychotherapy (OSP) Program – West Region, a provincial program focused on increasing access to evidence-based psychotherapy for depression, anxiety, and anxiety-related conditions for Ontarians. 

  Sophia Roth, Ph.D. (c), is a Psychology Resident specializing in youth and young-adult mental health. They enjoy working with young adults experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, relationship issues, and issues related to identity. They have a particular interest in working with folks from the 2SLGBQIA+ community and other individuals looking to gain a better understanding of themselves within their social context. 

Dr. Schneider is a registered Clinical Psychologist with specializations in Clinical and Health Psychology for adults. Dr. Schneider has experience providing cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and related therapies (mindfulness, acceptance-based approaches) to help adults struggling with a wide variety of concerns such as depression, anxiety, chronic pain, and trauma. In addition to his role at the HCCBT, Dr. Schneider holds a position as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Anxiety Treatment and Research Clinic at St. Joseph's Hospital.

Christina Sguazzin is a registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO), as well as a Canadian Certified Counsellor with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA). She received a Master’s of Education in Counselling Psychology at the University of Ottawa. She has training and experience using a variety of trauma-informed, 3rdgeneration cognitive behavioural therapies, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and specializes in mood and anxiety disorders, stress/crisis, trauma, addictions, chronic pain, and returning to work.

Dr.  Stead is currently a Psychologist in Supervised Practice. She completed her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at McMaster University in 2021, and her residency at the Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre in the Transitional Age Youth Service of the Substance Use and Concurrent Disorders Program, the Youth Outpatient Program, and the Community Mental Health Program. Dr. Stead specializes in the treatment of co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders, emotion dysregulation, trauma, and anxiety disorders. Dr. Stead is also a staff psychologist with the Concurrent Disorders Outpatient Programs at St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton.