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. Bruce Christensen
Dr. Bruce Christensen received his doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from Vanderbilt University. He also completed specialized internship and postdoctoral programs in Neuropsychology at the Long Island Jewish Medical Center and the Rotman Research Institute, respectively. His clinical focus is to provide Neuropsychological Assessments for adults with cognitive, intellectual, psychiatric and or neurological problems. Dr. Christensen also has substantial experience providing these types of assessments across several different legal settings. He is also an active researcher and currently an Associate Professor and Vice Chair for Research in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences at McMaster University.
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. Sandra Doyle-Lisek
Dr. Sandra Doyle-Lisek completed her Doctorate of Psychology in Clinical Psychology at the Chicago School of Professional Psychology. She has worked in a wide variety of inpatient and outpatient settings providing psychological assessments, as well as individual, group and family therapy to children, adolescents and adults. She treats a wide range of emotional and psychological issues including depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress reactions, eating disorders, substance abuse, stress management, family conflict, difficulties with learning and attention, and problems with self-esteem. She currently works in the Eating Disorders Program at North York General Hospital, and in private practice.
Dr. Kristine Laderoute
Dr. Kristine Laderoute earned her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from York University. Her clinical experience spans various client populations, treatment approaches and clinical settings. She provides services to adults, including individual therapy, couples therapy, assessment and consultation. Her therapeutic approach aims to help clients both alleviate distress and acquire a deeper understanding of themselves that will facilitate lasting change. She has a special interest in treating trauma/PTSD, generalized anxiety/worry and eating disorders, and also has experience treating depression, panic, phobias, obsessive compulsive disorder, social anxiety, substance abuse, low self-esteem, lack of assertiveness, maladaptive perfectionism, stress/ burnout, grief/loss and interpersonal problems. She currently works exclusively in private practice.
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.
