Areas of Care

Psychology

Overview

More than 30 psychologists and three psychometrists are part of the team that helps patients manage both physical and emotional recovery.

Psychology Services at The Ottawa Hospital help patients who are living with short-term or long-term illnesses, physical trauma, emotional challenges or mental illness. Psychology services are available to both inpatients and outpatients.

Psychologists work closely with other members of the care teams to support patients’ overall health through assessment, diagnosis, treatment and consultations.  

In addition to direct patient care, psychologists also help improve hospital programs, take part in research, and support training for future psychologists.

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Where you’ll find us

Psychology services are integrated into the following units, clinics and services.  Expand to see a list of team members. 

Acute Care Inpatient Neuropsychology Service

  • Dr. Faisal Al-Yawer, C.Psych.
  • Dr. Lori Della Malva, C.Psych.
  • Dr. Octavio Santos, C.Psych.
  • Dr. Lisa Walker, C.Psych.

Psychological Consultation Services for Inpatients (PCSI)

  • Dr. Lucia Farinon, C.Psych.
  • Dr. Rebecca Lewinson, C.Psych. (Supervised Practice)

Administrative inquiries

613-737-8039

  • Dana Dupuis
  • Dr. Daniella Sandre, C. Psych.
  • Dr. Faisal Al-Yawer, C. Psych.
  • Dr. Bryce Mulligan, C.Psych.
  • Dr. Nazanin Sadaat, C. Psych. (Supervised Practice)
  • Kelly Wilkinson (Psychometrist)

On Track: The Champlain First Episode Psychosis Program

  • Dr. Mary Marquardt, C.Psych. (Neuropsychology)
  • Dr. Christine Boisvert, C. Psych.

Regional Centre for the Treatment of Eating Disorders

  • Dr. Natasha Demidenko, C.Psych.
  • Dr. Christina Tomei, C.Psych.
  • Dr. Sebastien Dewez, C.Psych.
  • Dr. Justine Joseph, C.Psych.
  • Dr. Suzanne Bell, C.Psych
  • Dr. Shaina Gabriel, C. Psych.
  • Rachelle Humes (Psychometrist)
  • Dr. Stefanie Ciszewski, C.Psych.
  • Dr. Louise Overington, C.Psych.
  • Dr. Patricia Poulin, C.Psych.
  • Dr. Rose Robbins, C.Psych.
  • Dr. Cheryl Harris, C.Psych.

Rehabilitation Psychology

  • Dr. Stefanie Ciszewski, C.Psych.
  • Dr. Bryce Mulligan, C.Psych.
  • Dr. Vasilis Pallikaras, C.Psych.
  • Dr. Ivan Valdivia, C. Psych.
  • Dr. Jani Lamarche, C. Psych. (Supervised Practice)
  • Dr. Jennifer Leckey, C. Psych. (Supervised Practice)
  • Curtis Gough (Psychometrist)

Neuropsychology

  • Dr. Nesrine Awad Shimoon, C.Psych. (Robin Easey Centre)
  • Dr. Aziza Byron-Alhassan, C.Psych.
  • Dr. Steve Joncas, C.Psych. (Behavioural Rehabilitation Service)
  • Dr. Laura Rees, C.Psych.
  • Dr. Nazanin Saadat, C. Psych. (Supervised Practice)

Administrative inquiries

613-737-7350 ext. 75317

  • Dr. Rozen Alex, C.Psych.
  • Dr. Chelsea Moran, C. Psych.
  • Dr. Heather Tulloch, C.Psych.
  • Alanna Chu
  • Lynne Potvin
  • Katherine-Ann Piedalue
  • Sabrina Adamo

Education and training

All psychologists hold doctoral degrees, are licensed by the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario and are authorized to practice in a number of competency areas including clinical neuropsychology, clinical psychology, rehabilitation psychology and/or health psychology. 

Internship

The Department of Psychology at The Ottawa Hospital offers the Pre-Doctoral Internship in Clinical Psychology.

Internship guide booklet

Dr. Stefanie Ciszewski, Ph.D., C.Psych. 
Training Director

Contact us

Psychology Services

The Ottawa Hospital - General Campus 
Suite 7300
501 Smyth Road, Ottawa, ON  K1H 8L6


Dr. Amanda Pontefract, C.Psych. 
Profession Leader


Dr. Stefanie Ciszewski, C. Psych. 
Professional Practice Coordinator, Training