The Hamilton Centre for Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
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Welcome to the Hamilton Centre of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. 

We  are a multidisciplinary team including psychologists and social workers. 

 All therapists have received specialized training in cognitive behaviour therapy. 

Dr. Randi McCabe

Dr. Randi McCabe

Dr. Randi McCabe

Dr. Randi McCabe

​Dr. McCabe is a registered Clinical Psychologist. She is the  Director of the Anxiety Treatment and Research Clinic and Psychologist-in-Chief at St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton. She is also a Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences at McMaster University where she is the CBT Anxiety Module Coordinator for the Postgraduate Psychiatry Psychotherapy Program. 

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Prabhnoor Bhons

Dr. Randi McCabe

Dr. Randi McCabe

Prabhnoor Bhons is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). She completed her Master of Science in Psychotherapy from McMaster University in Hamilton. Prabhnoor has experience working with individuals experiencing various mood, anxiety, and anxiety-related concerns. 

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Jenna Boyd

Dr. Jenna Boyd

Dr. Randi McCabe

Jennifer Denney

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-trau

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

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Jennifer Denney

Jennifer Denney

Dr. Elmar Gardizi

Jennifer Denney

Jennifer Denney is a registered Clinical Psychological Associate. 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)

Jennifer Denney is a registered Clinical Psychological Associate. 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.

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Dr. Elmar Gardizi

Dr. Elmar Gardizi

Dr. Elmar Gardizi

Dr. Elmar Gardizi

Dr. Gardizi is a registered Psychologist in the province of Ontario, with a specialization in the practice of clinical neuropsychology and clinical psychology with adults and seniors. He received his Honours Bachelor of Science with a major in Neuroscience and minors in Psychology and Biology from the University of Toronto. 

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Raha Hassan

Dr. Elmar Gardizi

Dr. Elmar Gardizi

Raha Hassan is a PhD Candidate in McMaster’s Clinical Psychology program who is clinically supervised by Dr. Randi McCabe. She has experience treating individuals with various anxiety, anxiety-related, trauma, and mood disorders.

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Dr. Taylor Hatchard

Dr. Taylor Hatchard

Dr. Taylor Hatchard

Dr. Taylor Hatchard

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 Psy

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. 

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Dr. Jenny Hewitt

Dr. Jenny Hewitt

Dr. Taylor Hatchard

Dr. Taylor Hatchard

Dr. Hewitt is a registered Clinical Psychologist specializing in CBT for adults and adolescents with anxiety and mood-related concerns. She has over 10 years of experience in private practice and hospital settings.


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Dr. Brenda Key

Dr. Taylor Hatchard

Dr. Brenda Key

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

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.   


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Zahra Khalesi

Dr. Colleen Merrifield

Dr. Brenda Key

  Zahra Khalesi is a PhD Candidate in McMaster University’s Clinical Psychology program. She has experience treating individuals with various anxiety and anxiety related disorders, mood disorders, insomnia, and complex disorders such as psychosis and schizophrenia.

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Katie McCabe

Katie McCabe

Dr. Colleen Merrifield

Dr. Colleen Merrifield

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 H

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.


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Dr. Colleen Merrifield

Dr. Colleen Merrifield

Dr. Colleen Merrifield

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 Neuroscien

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. 

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Dr. Sophia Roth

Dr. Luke Schneider

Dr. Luke Schneider

  Dr. Sophia Roth is a registered Clinical Psychologist (Supervised Practice) 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 fro

  Dr. Sophia Roth is a registered Clinical Psychologist (Supervised Practice) 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. 

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Dr. Luke Schneider

Dr. Luke Schneider

Dr. Luke Schneider

Dr. Luke Schneider

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, anx

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.

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Christina Sguazzin

Dr. Luke Schneider

Christina Sguazzin

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 an

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.

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Dr. Victoria Stead

Dr. Victoria Stead

Christina Sguazzin

Dr.  Stead is a registered Clinical Psychologist. 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 Heal

Dr.  Stead is a registered Clinical Psychologist. 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.

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Lindsay Szota

Lindsay Szota

Dr. Victoria Stead

Lindsay Szota

Lindsay Szota received her Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology in 2017 from the University of Western Ontario. Her graduate research focused on predictors of negative thinking styles in depression.

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Briar Inness

Dr. Victoria Stead

Lindsay Szota

 Briar Inness is a PhD Candidate in Clinical Psychology at McMaster University, who is supervised by Dr. Randi McCabe. She has experience treating individuals with anxiety and related concerns, women’s health concerns, mood disorders, chronic pain, and insomnia.  

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Bethany Easterbrook

Bethany Easterbrook

Bethany Easterbrook

   Bethany Easterbrook is a PhD Candidate in McMaster University’s Clinical Psychology program. She has experience treating adults and adolescents with various trauma, anxiety, mood, and emotion regulation difficulties.

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Melodie Biray

Bethany Easterbrook

Bethany Easterbrook

 Melodie Biray is a registered Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. She received a Master of Social Work Degree at the University of Toronto’s Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work. She has experience utilizing multiple evidence-based cognitive behavioural interventions, including Cognitiv

 Melodie Biray is a registered Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. She received a Master of Social Work Degree at the University of Toronto’s Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work. She has experience utilizing multiple evidence-based cognitive behavioural interventions, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness, and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy. She uses a trauma-informed approach and tailors interventions to meet each client’s unique needs.

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Bethany Easterbrook



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