Our Psychologists
Our psychologists maintain general clinical practices built upon extensive training and experience working in private practice, hospital, community mental health, residential treatment, education and multidisciplinary rehabilitation settings.
Dr. John VanDeursen
Dr. John VanDeursen is the Director and senior clinical psychologist at Main St. Psychological Centre (Ph.D. Clinical Psychology, University of Saskatchewan). He works with a wide range of presenting concerns and people of all ages providing both treatment (individual, couples and families) and assessment services (including psychological and psychoeducational assessments as well as third party independent psychological examinations). He particularly has a longstanding special interest working with adolescents/young adults and their families. His practice includes work in the areas of adjustment (home, school, work) mental health, addictions and relationship based difficulties; as well as work with people having sustained injuries (general injuries, complex disabilities, chronic pain, and brain injuries).
Dr. Loren Bush
Dr. Loren Bush received his doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University New England. He has worked with a wide range of clients across the developmental life span in a variety of clinical settings. Dr. Bush has worked with children, families, adolescents and adults presenting with a multitude of clinical issues. These include, but are not limited to: depression, anxiety, grief and loss, trauma, self-esteem and relationship concerns. He provides psychological assessment, individual, family and group therapy in the private sector. In addition, Dr. Bush has a professional interest in Sport and Performance Psychology, where he enjoys working with individuals in efforts to enhance personal performance by fostering the mental skills necessary for optimal success.
Dr. Lawrence Dong
Dr. Lawrence Dong is a Clinical and School Psychologist. He has practiced in a variety of settings from community-based agencies to institutions providing psychotherapy, psychological assessments and consultations. Client populations have included children, adolescents and adults, as well as families. Treatment issues that have been addressed are wide ranging, from mood issues and substance abuse to cultural and learning issues. Dr. Dong has had a lengthy history with high risk populations. Currently, Dr. Dong works for the school board, is in private practice and consults to children’s mental health centres.
Dr. Helen Lathrop
Dr. Helen Lathrop completed her Doctorate of Psychology in Clinical Psychology at Nova Southeastern University in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. She was licensed in Virginia and worked in private practice in Virginia for over 10 years providing psychological assessment and treatment for children, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics. She arrived in Canada in 2006 and has been working both in private practice and for the Toronto District School Board. She is registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario. Dr. Lathrop treats all ages of clients and a wide range of psychological issues including: depression, anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem problems, and pressures associated with chronic illness.
Dr. Laura Young
Dr. Laura Young completed her Ph.D. in clinical psychology at the University of Victoria. She has worked previously in community mental health centres, university-based clinics, and psychiatric, general, and children’s hospitals. She provides therapy and assessment to adults, children, adolescents, and families presenting with a wide variety of concerns, including depression and mood issues, stress and anxiety, relationship concerns, family conflict, self-esteem issues, substance use, trauma, and attention or learning difficulties. She finds relationships to be a particularly important focus for therapy, as adjustment difficulties, mental health concerns, and unhealthy patterns can develop and be maintained in close relationships and can also be changed and improved in relationships.
Dr. Quynn Morehouse
Dr. Quynn Morehouse completed her doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University New England. Currently, Dr. Morehouse works in both private practice and at Sheridan College. She works with adolescents and adults who present with a wide range of issues, including by not limited to the following: anxiety, depression, grief/bereavement, sexual orientation/gender issues, trauma/abuse, sport/performance psychology, and relationship/interpersonal issues. She works collaboratively with clients, helping them move forward towards their personal goals, and utilizes an individualized treatment approach that best suits her clients.
