Meet Our Team
Dr. Roxana Sterniczuk, Ph.D., R.Psych.
Registered Psychologist
Co-Founder & Principal Director
Adjunct Assistant Professor, Dept. Psychology, University of Calgary
Licensed Practice Areas: Clinical Psychology, Neuropsychology, and Rehabilitation Psychology
Focus: Neuropsychological assessment, cognitive concerns (memory, executive function), brain injury, insomnia, stress, chronic pain, and life transitions
Insurance: Various + WCB + Disability Claims
Limited Working Proficiency in Polish
Full Bio:
Regarding education, she completed her Master's and Doctoral degrees at the University of Calgary, in the area of Psychology with a specialization in Behavioral Neuroscience. She expanded her clinical research training during a 2-year Post-Doctoral Fellowship at Dalhousie University in the areas of Psychology, Psychiatry, and Geriatric Medicine. Dr. Sterniczuk also holds a Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from Dalhousie University, and she has specialized residency training in Clinical Neuropsychology from the University of Toronto affiliate, Baycrest Health Sciences.
She has 16 years of combined clinical and research expertise in the fields of sleep, aging, dementia, and brain health. Her clinical focus involves the assessment, prevention, and treatment of cognitive challenges, in adults and older adults. Additionally, she specializes in treating insomnia, as well as helping people manage stress and challenging life circumstances, including brain injury, chronic pain, and disability from work.
Dr. Sterniczuk provides consulting and contract services to local and national treatment providers focused on sleep health. She has also published her work in numerous peer-reviewed scientific journals and has been invited to contribute her knowledge to educational textbooks in the fields of circadian and geriatric medicine. She welcomes research opportunities pertaining to brain health and aging, including exploration of the relationships between sleep and circadian rhythms, cognitive functioning, and risk of dementia.
Outside of the clinic, she jumps at any opportunity to travel and explore new foods, cultures, and historical sites. You can also find her skiing in the mountains, lost in a good book, and taking long walks with her two dogs.
Dr. Karen J. Coe Ph.D., R. Psych. BCN
Registered Psychologist
Licensed Practice Areas: Clinical/Counselling Psychology and Rehabilitation Psychology
Focus: Assessments with a primary focus on ADHD, concussion, trauma, chronic pain, PTSD, and work disability
Insurance: Various + Disability Claims
Full Bio:
As a result of an accident Dr. Coe underwent three spinal surgeries and years of rehabilitation for her back and neck. Dr Coe resolved to use her clinical psychology skills combined with applied neurosciences training to optimize her recovery. The outcome of her journey was a heightened sensitivity to the impact of a major injury in all areas of a person’s life and the multiple adjustments required to optimize functioning and manage chronic pain. She rekindled a passion for clinical assessment and the importance of well-informed intervention strategies for a targeted plan to achieve mental health and lifestyle goals. Dr. Coe believes a comprehensive assessment provides insight and data to determine with a diagnosis (if appropriate) and/or evaluation of the client’s current functioning and what is required to address the gap from where they are currently to what is feasible and optimal. Assessment can be applied to mental health concerns, wellness, optimizing career success and major life transitions resulting in a blueprint to guide the client’s decision making including best use of their resources (i.e., physical, mental, cognitive capacity, social networks, and family support) for success. Simply put, assessment is essential to determining what is needed for Return-To-Work, to identify mental health disorders and to achieve exceptional career satisfaction.
Dr. Coe graduated with her Ph.D. with a specialization in Clinical Psychology from the University of Calgary and holds a master’s degree in psychology with a focus on Cognitive Psychology. Karen’s interest in cognitive strategies and stress management for optimal performance has been a foundation for her work in many areas. Her interest in applied neuroscience led her to advanced training in Neurofeedback to accelerate client outcomes for self-regulation and sustained behavioral change. Her practice is focused on adults and adolescents.
Dr. Coe has worked in clinical settings, private practice, as well as held senior management roles in Human Resources and Organization Development with major corporations and consulting firms. She is entrepreneurial and previously built a successful Calgary-based executive search and management consulting business focused on talent. Her knowledge of workplace and occupational stress has been gained working in diverse corporate, operational, and remote field settings. She is a sought-after award-winning public speaker at various conferences, keynote addresses as well as for special interest groups. The National Press have interviewed her as well as for various publications.
Dr. Coe is a member of the Association of Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, Canadian ADHD Resource Alliance as well as Provincial Psychological Associations. Karen is a proud member of a globe-trotting military family with roots in Ottawa. Professionally she is especially interested in ADHD, concussion, trauma, chronic pain, PTSD, and work disability. At play Karen enjoys strength training, ping pong, yoga, swimming as well as travelling with a curiosity for diverse cultures and their cuisine. As a dog lover she is typically found out exploring new areas on dog walks as well as training her rescue dog as a Therapy Dog – fun for both!
Dr. Leah Chadwick, Ph.D., R.Psych
Registered Psychologist
Focus: Anxiety, trauma, brain injuries, health-related concerns, stress management
Insurance: Various
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Dr. Chadwick's clinical focus is health and mental health in adults, including the assessment and treatment of anxiety and related disorders, trauma- and stressor-related disorders, concussion/brain injuries, and health-related issues (e.g., chronic pain, sleep problems, health behaviour change). She uses evidence-based methods that have demonstrated their effectiveness through research. These methods include providing strategies and teaching skills to help clients manage their distress, get unstuck, and successfully navigate life’s many challenges. While working with Dr. Chadwick, you can expect an individualized mental health treatment plan customized to fit your life and meet your unique needs. Her empathetic and active approach inspires hope and helps clients experience the relief and freedom they deserve.
Dr. Chadwick has published her research in numerous peer-reviewed scientific journals and has been invited to present her findings at national and international conferences. Her research primarily focuses on the recovery of post-concussive symptoms after mild traumatic brain injury and has received support from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, the Canadian Traumatic Brain Injury Research Consortium, and the Foundation for Rehabilitation Psychology.
In her free time, Dr. Chadwick is often found enjoying outdoor activities, travelling, and spending time with loved ones.
Rania ElSouri, M.A., R.Psych.
Registered Psychologist
Licensed Practice Areas: Clinical/Counselling Psychology
Focus: Chronic pain, eating disorders, depression, trauma, anxiety and stress-related disorders, conflict management, and borderline personality disorder
Insurance: : Various + Disablility Claims
Languages:Arabic fluency; Limited proficiency in Spanish
Full Bio:
Rania is a Registered Psychologist in Alberta, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland & Labrador, and can practice in Quebec, and New Brunswick, with specialized training in Clinical/Counselling and Rehabilitation Psychology....She offers comprehensive psychological assessments and therapy, with expertise in working with first responders, veterans, and BIPOC clients especially when presentations differ from “typical” clinical profiles.
Her approach is egalitarian, multicultural, harm-reduction, and client-centred, believing every person’s story is unique and deserves to be heard without judgment. Rania draws from ACT, CBT, EMDR, DBT, Narrative, and Solution-Focused therapies to help clients manage trauma, anxiety, depression, substance use, eating disorders, and more.
She creates safe spaces where clients can navigate challenges together like co-pilots finding the best route forward. Outside of work, you’ll find her outdoors year-round, traveling, painting, or caring for animals.
Jesse Rabinovitch, M.C., R. Psych
Registered Psychologist
Licensed Practice Areas: Clinical/Counselling Psychology
Focus: Concussion, headaches, chronic pain, peak performance, life transitions, workplace issues, anxiety and stress-related disorders, depression and related disorders, conflict resolution
Insurance: : Various + Disability Claims
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Born and raised Calgarian, former competitive athlete, and avid mountain enthusiast. Jesse Rabinovitch is a Registered Psychologist with the College of Alberta Psychologists. He has specialized training to practice in the area of Clinical/Counselling Psychology and over 10 years of professional experience. Jesse has wide-ranging skills working with both adults and adolescents in individual, family, and couples counselling. Over the past decade, Jesse worked in various professional settings, including, hospitals, schools, clinics, as well as private practice.
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Using solution-focused, person-centered, and cognitive-behavioral therapy modalities, Jesse strives to equip you with the tools needed to sustain excellence. By creating a professional relationship rooted in compassion, trust, and understanding, we will embark on our working alliance and identify the obstacles unique to your situation. Our next step will be supporting you with the identification and implementation of effective solutions to overcome these obstacles. Developing and implementing a champion mindset will have you thriving in all areas of life and embracing the best version of yourself.
Zabrina Kwan, M.A., R. Psych
Registered Psychologist
Focus: Stress, anxiety, depression, life transitions, trauma, interpersonal challenges.
Insurance: : Various + Disability Claims + Motor Vehicle Claims
Language: Cantonese fluency
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Zabrina is a Registered Psychologist with the College of Alberta Psychologists. She has worked with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and cultures and is passionate about supporting individuals in the areas of stress, anxiety, depression, life transition, trauma, interpersonal challenges, and many other issues. ...
She provides a safe, caring and confidential environment for individuals to become empowered to create positive changes in their lives such as increasing their overall personal functioning and performance.
Problems can sometimes arise in life and individuals may need some assistance to get back on track. We will work together to explore your thoughts, feelings, beliefs and behaviours that you want to change in order to meet your goal. In your journey, we will develop strategies that fit your unique situation. Zabrina uses a variety of counselling approaches such as EMDR (eye movement desensitization reprocessing), cognitive-behavioural therapy, solution focused therapy, and interpersonal therapy.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the constant pressure to balance your career, family responsibilities, and cultural expectations? Are you feeling the burden of external pressures and putting other people's needs before your own? As a Chinese living in Canada, Zabrina is keenly aware of the challenges in navigating both cultural identities while honouring our traditions. Zabrina is here to support you at your pace
Outside of work, Zabrina enjoys travelling and exploring new culture and cuisine. She enjoys drawing, reading and listening to music. She is passionate about lifelong learning.
Justin-Claude (JC) Dumont, M.A.
Registered Provisional Psychologist
Licensed Practice Areas: Clinical Psychology; Rehabilitation Psychology; Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Focus: Addictions, anger management, anxiety, depression, existential crisis, grief, stress management, self-esteem building, trauma, and workplace conflict.
Insurance: : Alberta Blue Cross
French fluency
Full Bio:
JC Dumont is a registered provisional psychologist with the College of Alberta Psychologists (CAP) and a Canadian Certified Counsellor with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA)....He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Neuroscience, as well as a Master of Arts degree in Counselling Psychology. Over the course of his career, JC has conducted over 12,000 hours of clinical practice and worked with over 4,000 clients, including first responders and veterans, couples and families, as well as adolescence and adults. He has learned the key role of personal transformative experiences in understanding human nature. Just as he assists his clients on a path of self-discovery and development, he takes time to learn more about himself by participating in personal growth courses and engaging in philosophical studies.
His practice is guided by the principles of humanistic psychology, evolutionary psychology, and cognitive-behavioural therapy. Since working as a mental health therapist, JC has learned that while stories change, the lessons learned stay the same. Indeed, while our experiences are unique, the lessons we learn reflect both our unique individuality and shared humanity. Based on what he has learned from his own experiences and that of others’, JC is able to provide clients insights into the behavioural habits, emotional reactions, and patterns of thought that entrap them.
By making clear observations, providing timely insights, and attempting to heal old wounds, JC helps clients recognize the causes of the difficult situations they face. Our minds try to protect us from the harshness of reality by projecting an image of how we wish to be perceived, rather than who we truly are. As a result, we unmistakably miss our true essence! However, just as the brain must be grounded in reality to heal and function optimally, the mind requires silence to think clearly. Therefore, a common goal in session is to distinguish fact from fiction, and illusion from reality. In short, JC assists his clients in recognizing their human potential and points them toward the tools they need to embody what they can be.
Sandra Wiebe, MACP, C.C.C
Counselling Therapist
Focus: Anxiety, depression, life transitions/menopause, interpersonal challenges, nutrition.
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Ms. Wiebe has completed her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University. She also holds a Communications Degree from Mount Royal University and is an experienced entrepreneur. ...
Ms. Wiebe engages in a trauma-informed, collaborative approach to support each client in safety and change. Treatment is individualized based on each client’s unique life experiences and diversity factors. She provides holistic care by integrating lifestyle and nutrition principles into traditional talk therapy. Her approach focuses on highlighting her clients' strengths, leveraging their resources, and helping them achieve their desired outcomes, by committing to small goals for lasting change.
Ms. Wiebe has specific training in interventions such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction. She also has completed certifications in Integration of Nutrition and Mental Health (CIMHP).
In her private time, Ms. Wiebe prefers to be in nature as much as possible from the forest to the mountains and preferably near water. She values time with her friends and family, being active, and creative, and exploring new places and experiences.