Psychologist Therapist Counselling Hamilton
Supervising Psychologist:
Dr. Jennifer Barbera Ph.D Clinical Psychologist
Psychologist Dr. Jennifer Barbera offers psychology services in Hamilton, and online across Ontario. Dr. Barbera completed an honours BA in psychology, a masters degree in counselling psychology, and a PhD in counselling psychology from the University of Toronto in 2013. She has completed graduate coursework in assessment & diagnosis, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), process experiential therapy, Addiction, Personality, and additional training in DBT, ACT, EFT, IFS, self-compassion training, memory reconsolidation, EMDR, and many others.
Dr. Jennifer Barbera PhD, C. Psych, has over 24 years of counselling experience in community settings such as homeless shelters, walk-in clinics, university student centers, private practice, and hospital settings. She gained over 4500 hours of clinical & counselling work under the supervision of other psychologists, before becoming autonomously licensed as a psychologist with the College of Psychologists of Ontario as a registered clinical and counselling Psychologist in 2014.
Dr. Jennifer Barbera decided to become a psychologist after working in homeless shelters & community organizations and realizing that she most enjoyed assisting individuals in a counselling capacity to better understand themselves and find greater contentment in their lives. She enjoyed helping to put people at ease through her calm, encouraging, non-judgemental and empathic attitude. She had been working in human services since completing her BA in Psychology in 2002 and then decided to return for an additional 6 years of graduate school between 2007 & 2013 and then a year of licensing to become registered as a psychologist.
Dr. Barbera’s C. Psych’s approach is constantly evolving and is eclectic to suit the unique needs and preferences of each individual and couple. She continues to grow her knowledge & experience through extensive clinical work, additional training, and supervisory experience as she supervises Psychology Graduate students completing a psychology practicum. Contact us to send your application for a psychology practicum.
Dr. Barbera C. Psych contracts clinical and/or counselling services from clinicians working towards registration as a Psychological Associate, however, she is not currently looking for any new associates.See below to learn more about the clinicians who contract their therapeutic services to Dr. Barbera c. psych when she cannot directly see everyone who requests psychological services from her. Dr. Barbera c. psych still personally reviews each intakes, assist with therapy planning (including a formal service plan), and monitors and maintains the health file, including overseeing ongoing progress monitoring and important therapy feedback.
Dr. Jennifer Barbera C. Psych
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Paula Boanta Psych Assoc
Dr. Amanda Robinson C. Psych
Paula Boanta Psych Assoc
Paula Boanta completed a psychology practicum with Dr. Barbera c. psych in 2017. Paula has been contracting her therapeutic services to Dr. Barbera c. psych since 2018.
Paula completed over 6000 hours of supervised psychological services and registered as a Psychological Associate in Supervised Practice. She was working under Dr. Barbera C. Psych and Dr. Robinson C. Psych's clinical supervision (a requirement by CPO for registration), and has become autonomously licensed.
Paula works with individual adults.
Her primary area of focus includes: trauma, including PTSD and childhood abuse, anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, OCD and alcohol and substance use.
She uses CBT, ACT, DBT, IFS and EMDR.
Jenn Struth MPsy
Dr. Amanda Robinson C. Psych
Paula Boanta Psych Assoc
Jenn Struth completed a psychology practicum with Dr. Barbera c. psych in 2019. Jenn has been contracting her therapeutic services to Dr. Barbera c. psych since 2019.
Jenn completed almost 6000 hours of supervised psychological services. She is anticipated to register as a Psychological Associate in Supervised Practice in fall 2024. She works under Dr. Barbera C. Psych's clinicial supervision (a requirement by CPO for registration).
Jenn works with individual adults and some couples.
Her primary area of focus includes: trauma, including PTSD and childhood abuse, anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, OCD, alcohol and substance use and relationship conflict.
She uses CBT, ACT, DBT, IFS and EMDR.
Dr. Amanda Robinson C. Psych
Dr. Amanda Robinson C. Psych
Dr. Amanda Robinson C. Psych
Dr. Amanda Robinson is an autonomously licensed clinical and counselling psychologist. Prior to becoming autonomously licensed in 2021, Dr. Robinson C. Psych completed two years of supervised practice (a requirement by CPO for registration).Dr. Robinson C. Psych has been contracting her therapeutic services to Dr. Barbera c. psych since 2019.
Dr. Robinson works with individual adults.
Her primary area of focus includes: trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, OCD, alcohol and substance use and health.
Dr. Robinson C. Psych uses CBT, ACT, DBT, IFS and Psychodynamic approaches. She contracts her services to Dr. Barbera C. Psych in Hamilton, and Dr. Carmen Weiss C. Psych in Burlington.
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Destiny Taylor Mpsy
Peter Thomson Scarlett RP, RSW
Destiny Taylor Mpsy
Destiny Taylor completed a psychology practicum with Dr. Barbera c. psych in 2021-2022. Destiny has been contracting her therapeutic services to Dr. Barbera c. psych since 2022.
Destiny completed a Masters degree in Psychology, and is now completing 6000 hours of supervised psychological services in order to register as a Psychological Associate in Supervised Practice. She works under Dr. Barbera C. Psych and Dr. Robinson C. Psych's clinicial supervision (a requirement by CPO for registration).
Destiny works with individual adults.
Her primary area of focus includes: trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, OCD and alcohol and substance use.
Destiny uses CBT, ACT, DBT, EFT & IFS dialogue.
Jena Hattle MPsy
Peter Thomson Scarlett RP, RSW
Destiny Taylor Mpsy
Jena Hattle completed a psychology practicum with Dr. Barbera c. psych in 2022-2023. Jena has been contracting her therapeutic services to Dr. Barbera c. psych since 2023.
Jena has a Masters degree in Psychology. She is completing 6000 hours of supervised psychological services in order to register as a Psychological Associate in Supervised Practice. She works under Dr. Barbera C. Psych's clinicial supervision (a requirement by CPO for registration).
Jena works with individual adults and adolescents.
Her primary area of focus includes: trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, OCD, alcohol and substance use and adjustment issues.
She uses CBT, ACT, DBT, IFS dialogue and EFT.
Peter Thomson Scarlett RP, RSW
Peter Thomson Scarlett RP, RSW
Peter Thomson Scarlett RP, RSW
Peter Thomson is an autonomously licensed Social Worker and Psychotherapist. Peter Thomson has been contracting his therapeutic services (primarily EMDR for trauma & PTSD) to Dr. Barbera c. psych since 2014.
Peter Thomson works with individual adults and adolescents.
His primary area of focus includes: trauma, including first-responder PTSD, anxiety, depression, grief, and low self-esteem.
Peter Thomson uses CBT, ACT, and EMDR. He contracts his services to Dr. Barbera C. Psych in Hamilton, and has his own private practice.
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Joelle Braccio Mpsy Candidate
Joelle Braccio Mpsy Candidate
Joelle Braccio Mpsy Candidate
Joelle Braccio completed a psychology practicum with Dr. Barbera c. psych in 2022-2023. Joelle has been contracting her therapeutic services to Dr. Barbera c. psych in Hamilton since 2023. She also contracts her services to a private practice in the Kitchener/Waterloo area.
Joelle is in the final stages of completing a Masters degree in Psychology. Once complete, she will be completing 6000 hours of supervised psychological services in order to register as a Psychological Associate in Supervised Practice. She works under Dr. Barbera C. Psych and Dr. Robinson C. Psych's clinicial supervision (a requirement by CPO for registration).
Joelle works with individual adults and couples.
Her primary area of focus includes: trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, OCD and alcohol and substance use and relationship conflict.
Joelle uses CBT, ACT, DBT, EFT & IFS
Reachel Hamill MPsy Candidate
Joelle Braccio Mpsy Candidate
Joelle Braccio Mpsy Candidate
Raechel Hamill is currently completing a 900 hour psychology practicum with Dr. Barbera c. psych & Associates. Reachel is in the process of completing a Masters degree in Psychology. She works under Dr. Barbera C. Psych and Dr. Amanda Robinson C. Psych's clinicial supervision (a requirement by the university program that Raechel is enrolled in).
Reachel works with individual adults and adolescents in-person in Hamilton. She also has some virtual appointments.
Raechel’s primary area of focus includes: trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, OCD, alcohol and substance use and adjustment issues.
She uses CBT and ACT, and is starting to use DBT, IFS and EFT strategies.
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Qualities to look for in a psychologist or therapist
Therapist qualities that facilitate therapy:
* Non-judgemental
* Empathic
* Knowledgeable
* Well-trained
* Experienced
* Sticks to areas of competency
* Calm dealing with crisis
* Flexible & open minded
* Warm & supportive
* Practices work-life balance
* Compassionate
* Stays in "Self" during therapy sessions
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