Associates

Dr. Jenny Demark is a Clinical Psychologist experienced in working with children and youth with autism spectrum disorder, developmental/ intellectual disabilities, learning disabilities, attention disorders, anxiety, and/or disruptive behaviour. Her goal is to improve the quality of life for children and their families by completing thorough assessments and using positive, evidence-based interventions.

Dr. Demark conducts comprehensive psychological assessments to understand the cognitive, adaptive, memory, attention, academic, social, behavioural, and emotional functioning of children and youth. Her written reports provide parents and educators clear information about children’s strengths and needs, diagnoses (if applicable), community resources, and recommendations to support skill development and growth.

Dr. Demark’s intervention services include therapy for children and youth to teach them appropriate coping skills for anger, sadness, frustration, and worries. She also consults with parents as they manage children’s challenging behaviours. Her approach is based on behavioural, cognitive-behavioural, and dialectical-behavioural treatments, applying the principles of Prepare, Teach, and Motivate to a variety of situations (e.g., non-cooperation, temper tantrums, aggression, self-injury, school refusal, worries, executive functioning challenges, etc).

Dr. Demark is a registered psychologist with the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario.

Conrad Leung is a Registered Behaviour Analyst registered with the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario (CPBAO) and a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA), who uses the principles and research of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) to produce meaningful changes in the lives of children and their families.

His focus is on treating children with or without developmental disabilities who exhibit severe problem behaviours such as self-injury, aggression, or feeding challenges, and teaching them (and their parents) the skills needed to adopt socially acceptable behaviours. His hands-on approach has been proven to work with children on the autism spectrum, those who have been diagnosed with developmental and learning disabilities, as well as typically developing children. Conrad provides training and consultative services to behavioural organizations, and behaviour analysts seeking to build capacity in the assessment and treatment of severe problem behaviour.

Conrad has experience working in the field of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) in clinical settings including the Provincial Autism Program, school boards, group and residential care, and within the community. Conrad is a graduate of the University of Ottawa (B.A. Psychology), St. Lawrence College (Autism and Behaviour Science), and possesses a Masters in Applied Disability Studies from Brock University. In addition to Conrad's work with Fundamentals, he is an Associate Consultant with FTF Behavioural Consulting.

Dr. Linda Reinstein provides comprehensive psychological, psycho-educational, and developmental assessments for pre-schoolers, school-aged children and teens presenting with:

· Developmental concerns

· Learning/academic difficulties and differences

· Behavioural and attention concerns

· Social and school-related adjustment issues

· Gifted abilities

· Transition to University

Goals of assessment are to develop a new framework for understanding strengths and challenges. Based on this newly informed understanding, a roadmap of evidence-based and positive strategies, resources, and recommendations is provided based, each based on the child’s unique profile of strengths and needs in order to support parents and children make meaningful changes in their lives.

As part of the assessment process, Dr. Reinstein is available to collaborate with parents, medical professionals, other health care professionals, and educators on issues related to parenting, learning strategies, behaviour change strategies, skill development, and using practical and positive solutions to improve the quality of life at home, school, and in the community.

Having worked in hospital, school, community mental health, and private practice settings since 2000, Dr. Reinstein brings a broad range of experience in understanding, assessing, and consulting about complex developmental, learning, and behavioural issues.

Dr. Reinstein is a Child Clinical and School Psychologist who is registered with the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario.

Susan graduated with a degree in Psychology in 1995 from Carleton University and has worked within the field of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) for over 28 years in a variety of environments such as schools, daycares, group homes and most recently in a clinical setting at the Autism Intervention Program, Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario, as a Senior Therapist. Over her career, she has worked with typically developing children as well as children and adults with special needs.

Specializing in the reduction of problem behaviours such as aggression, tantrums, non-cooperation, and feeding issues, Susan utilizes positive, evidence-based strategies to teach children functional communication and socialization skills in order to replace their reliance upon negative behaviours. Parents play an active and essential role in the generalization of their child’s new skills and will be taught how to manage their behaviour on an on-going basis.

Susan also focuses on skill acquisition and is able to help your child learn tasks such as independence in routines, dressing, grooming & hygiene, toileting and communication. Parents will participate in teaching their child the desired skill and learn how to apply this new expertise to up-coming goals for their child.

Susan provides behavioural services for children under the supervision of Dr. Linda Reinstein, Clinical Psychologist. Fees for behavioural services may be eligible for reimbursement through third-party insurance plans.

Alyssa is a Registered Behaviour Analyst registered with the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario (CPBAO) and a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA), with a masters and bachelors degree through University of Ottawa (M.Ed. Teaching & Learning, B.A Psychology) and a graduate certificate in Autism & Behavioural Science through St. Lawrence College.

Alyssa provides behaviour analytic (ABA) services to children, adolescents, and adults who present with behavioural challenges and/or fundamental skill deficits. She has provided ABA services in a variety of roles since 2014 including in-home, school, daycare, community, and clinical settings.

Throughout planning and implementation of ABA services, Alyssa focuses on skill development while prioritizing the learner’s physical and emotional safety, autonomy, and individuality. By synthesizing highly motivating therapeutic conditions, Alyssa ensures that learners are active and willing participants while they develop skills to be effective in their daily lives and achieve their goals.

Keeva MacLeod is a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). Keeva provides psychotherapy services and psychometry services to children and youth under the supervision of Dr. Demark. This supervision is part of her registration process with the College of Psychologists of Ontario. Fees for psychotherapy sessions may be eligible for reimbursement through third-party insurance plans.

Keeva strives to create a warm, collaborative, nonjudgmental space in which clients can explore their challenges and grow. Keeva incorporates cognitive-behavioural therapy, mindfulness-based approaches and person-centered therapy into her practice, offering an integrative approach that aligns with the client's unique needs, goals, and life circumstances. Some of her practice areas include anxiety, depression, learning disabilities, attention disorders, life transitions and low self-esteem.

Keeva received a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree in Psychology from York University and a Master of Education in Counselling Psychology degree from the University of Ottawa. She is completing the Doctor of Education in Counselling Psychology, School Field at the University of Toronto.

Christine Park is a Registered Behaviour Analyst registered with the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario (CPBAO), and a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA) who focuses on supporting children with developmental disabilities using the principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA). She is dedicated in providing effective programming in a safe and compassionate manner to her clients and ensures generalization can occur in various environments.

Christine has over 10 years of experience working in the field of ABA and early child development in different educational settings in both Montreal and Ottawa. She completed her Masters in Special Education (Specialization in Applied Behaviour Analysis) at Arizona State University. She is a graduate of Carleton University (B.Sc. in Neuroscience and Mental Health), Algonquin College (Autism and Behavioural Science & Early Childhood Education).

Dr. Nicole Varshney is a registered clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience providing psychological services to children, adolescents, and families. She offers assessment, therapy, and consultation, using a holistic and individualized approach tailored to each family's unique needs. Dr. Varshney provides a warm and compassionate environment to support parents through the parenting journey, while also helping children and teens to learn to navigate obstacles that arise as they mature and develop. She strives to meet families where they are and help youth and parents reach their full potential. This can involve strategies to manage mental health problems, improve relationships, enhance communication, and foster meaningful living, while considering factors such as temperament, culture, and family structure.

Dr. Varshney specializes in assessing and providing science-based psychological treatment for teenagers and school-aged children. Her services address a range of issues, including Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), anxiety and worry, depression, parent-child conflict, behavioural problems, school issues, ADHD, Autism, emotional regulation difficulties, and adjustment to major life stressors. Her approach focuses on techniques from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and incorporates Mindfulness-Based methods, attachment approaches, Emotionally Focused Family Therapy (EFFT), and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT). For younger children, she employs a play-based approach to ease their comfort.

Passionate about supporting families from different cultural backgrounds, Dr. Varshney is highly sensitive to the role that culture plays in child development and mental health, and she adapts her therapeutic approach to account for this.

Dr. Varshney obtained her PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of Ottawa in 2003. Prior to this she completed her MSc in cognitive psychology from McGill University and her BSc from Brandon University in Manitoba. She has been in private practice for over 15 years, and recently worked in schools as a staff psychologist with the Ottawa Catholic School Board (OCSB). Prior to private practice, she was a psychologist in the Youth Psychiatry Program at the Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre working with inpatient and outpatient adolescents. There, she trained doctoral psychology students and was a Clinical Professor at the School of Psychology at the University of Ottawa.

For more information, visit: drnicolevarshney.com.

Lindsay Drennan is a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA) since 2012 and is a Registered Behaviour Analyst registered with the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario (CPBAO). She is fluently bilingual and can offer services in French and English. She uses the principles and research of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) to produce positive behaviour change and meaningful social outcomes.

Lindsay’s focus is to work with children with or without developmental disabilities to help the child and their family implement strategies that fit with their lives, their schedules and their values. Her hands-on approach ensures personalized positive behavior change strategies. Lindsay uses Behavioural Skills Training to teach positive replacement skills to the child and transfer the teaching and the coaching to the parents.

Lindsay has over 13 years experience working in the field of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) in clinical settings including the Provincial Autism Program at CHEO, school boards, group and residential care, and within the community. Lindsay has a master’s in Special Education from the University of Southern Queensland and completed her ABA course work at the Florida Institute of Technology, then becoming certified as a BCBA.