Psychologist Therapist Counselling Hamilton

Psychologist 
Dr. Jennifer Barbera
Psychologist 
Dr. Jennifer Barbera
  • HOME
  • SERVICES FAQ
  • SELF-HELP
  • PSYCHOLOGIST CONTACT
  • THERAPIST BIOS
  • THERAPY 101
  • PSYCHOLOGY RESOURCES
  • HANDOUTS
  • PSYCHOLOGY BLOG
  • DEPRESSION
  • TRAUMA and PTSD
  • INSOMNIA
  • ANXIETY
    • PSYCHOTHERAPY
    • COUNSELLING SERVICES
    • COUPLES COUNSELLING
    • HOME
    • SERVICES FAQ
    • SELF-HELP
    • PSYCHOLOGIST CONTACT
    • THERAPIST BIOS
    • THERAPY 101
    • PSYCHOLOGY RESOURCES
    • HANDOUTS
    • PSYCHOLOGY BLOG
    • DEPRESSION
    • TRAUMA and PTSD
    • INSOMNIA
    • ANXIETY
    • SERVICES
      • PSYCHOTHERAPY
      • COUNSELLING SERVICES
      • COUPLES COUNSELLING
  • HOME
  • SERVICES FAQ
  • SELF-HELP
  • PSYCHOLOGIST CONTACT
  • THERAPIST BIOS
  • THERAPY 101
  • PSYCHOLOGY RESOURCES
  • HANDOUTS
  • PSYCHOLOGY BLOG
  • DEPRESSION
  • TRAUMA and PTSD
  • INSOMNIA
  • ANXIETY

Psychology Services: Meet our team

Supervising psychologist:

Dr. Jennifer Barbera 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 23 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 Registered Psychotherapists, previous Psychology Graduate students working towards registering as Psychological Associates, and a current psychology graduate student. 


We have a comprehensive & close-knit team, where a high level of close supervision is provided  on  an  ongoing  basis. This  means Dr. Barbera c. psych is not looking for additional associates at this time.​ She usually accepts one grduate student a year in March. Contact us to send your apllication for a psychology practicum. She only supervises those who use the same therapeutic modalities and work in the same office to ensure a high quality of supervision for all supervised psychological services. 

psychologist Dr. Jennifer Barbera provides psychological assessment, therapy and counselling

Dr. Jennifer Barbera C. Psych

Therapist Bios (Jenn, Paula & Melissa)

image275

Paula Boanta Mpsy, clinical therapist

Melissa Mandozzi, registered Psychotherapist

Paula Boanta Mpsy, clinical therapist

Paula Boanta has worked with psychologist Dr. Barbera providing supervised psychology services since 2017. She was a previous graduate intern therapist. Paula is a bilingual therapist speaking both English & Romanian. She holds a Bachelors degree in Psychology, Neuroscience and Behaviour & a Masters degree in Clinical/Counselling Psycholo

Paula Boanta has worked with psychologist Dr. Barbera providing supervised psychology services since 2017. She was a previous graduate intern therapist. Paula is a bilingual therapist speaking both English & Romanian. She holds a Bachelors degree in Psychology, Neuroscience and Behaviour & a Masters degree in Clinical/Counselling Psychology. Paula graduated in June 2019 & has been working as a clinical therapist since. She has experience assisting individuals with a variety of concerns such as anxiety, trauma, depression, OCD, social anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, addiction, post-traumatic stress disorder & workplace injury. Paula also has experience with assessment & diagnosis. As a therapist, Paula provides a very empathic & supportive therapeutic relationship to explore & better understand oneself. Paula uses a variety of approaches including CBT, ACT, DBT, EFT, Mindfulness and Internal Family Systems. She has experience working with individuals referred through the WSIB and Veteran Affairs. Paula is currently completing her 5 years of post-masters work towards registering as a psychological associate in supervised practice. Paula works with both adults & adolescents in Hamilton or online. Outside of the office Paula enjoys hiking in nature, traveling to new destinations, & drawing, which has been a passion of hers since childhood. 

Appointment inquiry
image276

Jenn Struth Mpsy, clinical therapist

Melissa Mandozzi, registered Psychotherapist

Paula Boanta Mpsy, clinical therapist

Jenn Struth has worked as a therapist with Psychologist Dr. Barbera in Hamilton since June 2019. Jenn completed a Masters degree in Psychology from  Adler.  Jenn is now providing supervised psychology services and completing her 5 years of post-masters work towards registering as a Psychological Associate in supervised practice. As a ther

Jenn Struth has worked as a therapist with Psychologist Dr. Barbera in Hamilton since June 2019. Jenn completed a Masters degree in Psychology from  Adler.  Jenn is now providing supervised psychology services and completing her 5 years of post-masters work towards registering as a Psychological Associate in supervised practice. As a therapist, Jenn likes to work collaboratively with her clients creating a safe, empathic, and nonjudgmental space to assist them in reaching their goals. Jenn prefers to fit the approach to the needs and personality of each individual client utilizing techniques from CBT, ACT, DBT, EFT, and Internal Family Systems. Jenn is also EMDR trained. She has experience using these approaches to assist individuals with concerns such as: *depression 

*anxiety 

*stress 

*worry

* PTSD & trauma

* panic 

*substance use 

*low self-esteem and 

*relationship conflict. 

Jenn works with adults, adolescents & couples.

Appointment inquiry
image277

Melissa Mandozzi, registered Psychotherapist

Melissa Mandozzi, registered Psychotherapist

Melissa Mandozzi, registered Psychotherapist

​Melissa has worked with Psychologist Dr. Barbera, providing supervised psychology services since 2015. Melissa  is  a  Registered  Psychotherapist.  She has a Bachelors degree in Psychology as well as a Masters degree in mental health counselling with a number of years of experience providing counselling to others for concerns with anxie

​Melissa has worked with Psychologist Dr. Barbera, providing supervised psychology services since 2015. Melissa  is  a  Registered  Psychotherapist.  She has a Bachelors degree in Psychology as well as a Masters degree in mental health counselling with a number of years of experience providing counselling to others for concerns with anxiety, stress, depression, trauma & PTSD, social anxiety, low self-esteem, addiction, and workplace injury. Melissa attends much of the same clinical training as Dr. Barbera, including advanced EMDR, EFT, CBT, treating first responders, & IFS. Prior to beginning to practice as a therapist, Melissa spent nearly a decade working in the community, providing support to those in poverty by way of the Good Sheppard organization, as well as volunteering in crisis support with the sexual assault center of Hamilton. Melissa works with both adults & adolescents and has a passion to help individuals discover their true Selves by guiding them to self-compassion, confidence, and understanding. She is devoted to the individuals she works with which is evidenced by the healing that transpires in the therapy room. Outside of providing therapy, Melissa enjoy’s hiking with her husband, spending time with family & traveling in search of new destinations & cultural experiences. 

Learn more

Therapist Bios (Audrey, Kim, Samantha):

image278

Audrey Gutierrez, Mpsy. Clinical therapist

Samantha Taggart M.A Graduate Intern April 2020 to Aug 2021

Kim Friesen Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Audrey Gutierrez has worked with Dr. Barbera providing supervised psychology services since 2018, first as a graduate intern therapist and currently as Post Masters Clinical Therapist. Audrey is a bilingual therapist, speaking both French and English fluently who is originally from Montreal, QC where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree m

Audrey Gutierrez has worked with Dr. Barbera providing supervised psychology services since 2018, first as a graduate intern therapist and currently as Post Masters Clinical Therapist. Audrey is a bilingual therapist, speaking both French and English fluently who is originally from Montreal, QC where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree majoring in Psychology with a double minor in Behavioral Sciences and Sociology, from McGill University. Additionally, she obtained a master’s in clinical/Counselling Psychology. While living in Montreal, she gained experience working with teenagers in a community outreach center, working the crisis and intervention line for an E.A.P and conducting psychiatric assessments for the schizophrenic population., Audrey has lived in Ontario for over ten years and has gained a range of experience as a counsellor assisting with a variety of challenges which include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • anxiety, 
  • depression, 
  • complex trauma, 
  • grief, 
  • suicidal ideation,
  • relationship conflict, 
  • marital issues, 
  • post traumatic stress disorder, 
  • OCD, 
  • low self esteem and 
  • emotional regulation. 

Audrey prefers an eclectic approach to therapy, utilizing several therapeutic modalities such CBT, DBT, ACT, IFS and trauma informed. Regardless of the approach used in therapy, Audrey strongly believes in creating a warm, supportive, safe and judgment free space in session. She also strives to create a trustworthy relationship and therapeutic bond with her clients. Audrey works with adults and couples. In her free time, Audrey enjoys swimming, traveling, cooking and just having fun with her husband and three children.

Appointment inquiry
therapist Kim Friesen provides counselling and therapy

Kim Friesen Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Samantha Taggart M.A Graduate Intern April 2020 to Aug 2021

Kim Friesen Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Kim Friesen worked for over 10 years in the health care field as well as working in various capacities in a women’s transitional home. She completed a practicum placement as a therapist in psychologist Dr. Barbera's practice, where she provided supervised psychology services from September 2019 to April 2020. Kim  is  a  Registered  Psych

Kim Friesen worked for over 10 years in the health care field as well as working in various capacities in a women’s transitional home. She completed a practicum placement as a therapist in psychologist Dr. Barbera's practice, where she provided supervised psychology services from September 2019 to April 2020. Kim  is  a  Registered  Psychotherapist (Qualifying).  She graduated with a Master’s degree in counselling and psychotherapy in June 2020. Previously she was an intern therapist at a counselling agency as part of her undergrad in Sexuality, Marriage and Family Studies. In addition, she has an Addictions Careworker Diploma through McMaster University in Hamilton Ontario.  As a therapist, Kim likes to work collaboratively with her clients creating a safe, nonjudgmental space to assist them to reach their goals. She prefers to fit the approach to her clients and uses:

* CBT

* DBT 

*EFT 

*ACT

* and Internal Family Systems. 

Kim works with adults, adolescents & couples. 

Appointment inquiry
image279

Samantha Taggart M.A Graduate Intern April 2020 to Aug 2021

Samantha Taggart M.A Graduate Intern April 2020 to Aug 2021

Samantha Taggart M.A Graduate Intern April 2020 to Aug 2021

Samantha is currently completing her Masters degree in Psychology at Adler Graduate Professional school, and is in line to graduate by August 2021. Samantha completed her undergraduate degree in 2019, a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, from the University of Western Ontario. As a new therapist, Samantha is motivated to provide a therapeuti

Samantha is currently completing her Masters degree in Psychology at Adler Graduate Professional school, and is in line to graduate by August 2021. Samantha completed her undergraduate degree in 2019, a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, from the University of Western Ontario. As a new therapist, Samantha is motivated to provide a therapeutic modality that best fits the client’s needs and cultivate a warm, supportive therapeutic environment. She is working under the supervision of psychologist Dr. Barbera C. Psych in Hamilton Ontario.  Samantha can provide counselling and therapy for issues related to stress, works-life balance, low-mood, anxiety, low self-esteem,  relationship conflict, decision conflict and sleep disruption and trauma. Samantha uses a combination of CBT, ACT, DBT & mindfulness, as well as an EFT & IFS informed approach.​​ Samantha  works with adults, adolescents & couples. Available for supervised psychology services starting in September, 2020.

Appointment inquiry

Therapist bios (Marta, Amanda, Thomson):

image280

Marta Evans registered Psychotherapist

Dr. Amanda Robinson Psychologist (supervised practice)

Dr. Amanda Robinson Psychologist (supervised practice)

Marta Evans has worked with psychologist Dr. Barbera providing supervised psychology services since 2014. Marta is a registered Psychotherapist & Canadian Certified Counsellor with a Masters degree in Counselling Psychology. Marta has spent over 20 years assisting people in the mental health, cancer care, & healthcare fields & has experie

Marta Evans has worked with psychologist Dr. Barbera providing supervised psychology services since 2014. Marta is a registered Psychotherapist & Canadian Certified Counsellor with a Masters degree in Counselling Psychology. Marta has spent over 20 years assisting people in the mental health, cancer care, & healthcare fields & has experience in helping children, youth, adults and families with a variety of concerns including anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship difficulties, parenting, trauma, life changes, grief, and health issues. Marta has completed post-grad training in Narrative Therapy, Addictions, & trauma work such as EMDR & IFS. Marta believes that therapy should be centered on you and your goals, and collaboration and transparency are important values that she brings into the therapy room. Marta works with adults & adolescents.Outside of the office, Marta is mom to two adult sons and two rescue cats. You can often find her buried behind a book, hiking in nature, or traveling to faraway places. In addition to the 5+ years that Marta has worked with Dr. Jennifer Barbera, she also runs her own private counselling & psychotherapy practice in Hamilton Ontario. 

image281

Dr. Amanda Robinson Psychologist (supervised practice)

Dr. Amanda Robinson Psychologist (supervised practice)

Dr. Amanda Robinson Psychologist (supervised practice)

Dr. Amanda Robinson joined Dr. Barbera's practice to provide psychology services in Hamilton in December, 2019. Amanda is a Registered Psychologist in supervised practice. She completed her Master’s & Ph.D in Clinical Psychology at the University of Windsor, in Windsor, Ontario. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the Univers

Dr. Amanda Robinson joined Dr. Barbera's practice to provide psychology services in Hamilton in December, 2019. Amanda is a Registered Psychologist in supervised practice. She completed her Master’s & Ph.D in Clinical Psychology at the University of Windsor, in Windsor, Ontario. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of New Mexico. She has held positions as a therapist at the Centre for Psychological Services & Research at the University of Ottawa, the Ottawa Institute for Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, on the inpatient treatment team at Windsor Regional Hospital, the Borderline Personality Disorder & Emotional Dysregulation program at Hôtel-Dieu Grace Healthcare – Tayfour Campus, Dr. Plotnick & Associates accident rehabilitation practice, Ahmad & Associates Neuropsychology Wellness Centre, the Psychological Services & Research Centre at the University of Windsor, the Anxiety & Mood Disorders team at St. Joseph’s Health Care London. Dr. Robinson was trained in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy through the programs offered by Dr. Linehan’s Behavioral Tech. She has experience in providing psychological services to clients in areas related to anxiety, depression, trauma a&abuse, personality disorders, emotion regulation, relationship difficulties, sexuality, sexual concerns, reproductive health, adjustment difficulties, life transitions, health concerns, & addictive behaviours. She takes a supportive and relational approach that integrates her training in modern psychodynamic therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, schema therapy, ACT, DBT, sex therapy, & mindfulness. Dr. Robinson's research on gambling disorder & addictive behaviours, & fibromyalgia has been presented at conferences, published in academic journals, & has received government-funded research grants.

image282

Thomson Scarlett Psychotherapist & Social Worker

Dr. Amanda Robinson Psychologist (supervised practice)

Thomson Scarlett Psychotherapist & Social Worker

Thomson Scarlett, completed his Masters degree in Mental Health Counseling and has worked with psychologist Dr. Barbera, providing supervised psychology services in Hamilton since 2014. Thomson has twelve + years counselling experience from working with psychiatric & dual diagnosed individuals, as well as individuals in a private practice

Thomson Scarlett, completed his Masters degree in Mental Health Counseling and has worked with psychologist Dr. Barbera, providing supervised psychology services in Hamilton since 2014. Thomson has twelve + years counselling experience from working with psychiatric & dual diagnosed individuals, as well as individuals in a private practice setting. Thomson is a Registered Psychotherapist with the CRPO and a Registered Social Worker with the OCSWSSW. He has specific therapy and counselling experience assisting individuals with depression, stress, anxiety, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, communication skills, anger management, work adjustment issues & self-esteem. He works with adults. Thomson uses a combination of CBT, EMDR & IFS. He works in Hamilton and Etobicoke.

Hamilton Psychology Services

image283

Contact us to see how we can assist you:

Find out more about what makes our therapy services unique

Qualities to look for in a psychologist or therapist

important qualities to look for in a therapist or counsellor

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

Find out more about therapy and finding a therapist

Our therapy office at 67 Frid St Hamilton

  • HOME
  • SERVICES FAQ
  • SELF-HELP
  • THERAPIST BIOS
  • PSYCHOLOGY RESOURCES
  • PSYCHOLOGY BLOG
  • DEPRESSION
  • TRAUMA and PTSD
  • INSOMNIA
  • ANXIETY

Psychologist Dr. Jennifer Barbera

67 Frid Street, Hamilton, Ontario L8P 4M3, Canada

905-407-5758

Copyright © 2020 Psychologist - All Rights Reserved.

Powered by GoDaddy Website Builder