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Our Team About Us Dr. Laidlaw & Associates provides individual and group treatment to adults 19 years of age and older. We work with various population groups including first responders (e.g., Police, Firefighters, Paramedics, Correctional Officers, and Military Personnel). Primary issues include depression, anxiety, and reactions to trauma and abuse (e.g., Acute Stress, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and Occupational Stress Injury). Therapeutic models include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Mindfulness. CONTACT US Dr. Laidlaw & Associates Dr. Paulette Laidlaw PhD., CPsych. Practice Owner Dr. Laidlaw is a clinical, counseling, and rehabilitation psychologist. She provides individual treatment (counseling and assessment) to adults 19 years of age and older who are experiencing difficulties related to their psychological and/or emotional health or well-being. READ MORE Oliver Vertes MSc, RP Oliver is a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). In addition to his undergraduate, and graduate work, he has completed additional training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Existentialism, trauma, Grief and Loss, anxiety, depression, Critical Incident Stress Management, and a variety of other life transitional issues. READ MORE Katie Chown MA, R. Kin., RP Katie Chown is a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) and a professional member of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA). She completed a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology (Hons.) READ MORE Rachel Spekking RP (Qualifying) Rachel Spekking is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). READ MORE Arlene Kerr-Martin Arlene is no longer accepting new clients. ​ Arlene Kerr-Martin is a Registered Social Worker / Psychotherapist with a Master of Social Work degree from The University of Western Ontario. She is registered with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW), the Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing International Association (EMDRIA) and EMDR Canada. READ MORE READ MORE Chinar Mehta MSc, RP Chinar completed her Master of Science degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Lewiston, New York. She is a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. READ MORE Justine Fram MA, RP Justine Fram is a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) and a member of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA). READ MORE Cara Springle RP (Qualifying) Cara Springle is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). READ MORE Alicja Podgorski Alicja is no longer accepting new clients. Alicja holds an Honours MSc Clinical Psychology candidate at Leiden University, with a pre-MSccertificate from the University of Groningen, a BA in Psychology from York University and a Diploma in Social Service Work from Sheridan College. READ MORE Administrative Team Ornella Pam Kathryn Knight MACP, RP Clinical Director Kathryn Knight is a Registered Psychotherapist with a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology degree from Yorkville University. She works with first responders in both individual and group therapy and with other adults experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, and grief. Ornella joined Dr. Laidlaw & Associates in January of 2022. Ornella is part of the administration team and is responsible for assisting in the day-to-day duties in the office. Pam joined Dr. Laidlaw & Associates in April 2021 as the Office Admin and has the responsibility for assisting in all the aspects of the day-to-day office administration. ​ READ MORE READ MORE

First Responders What Is PTSD? Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety disorder that can occur after you have been through a traumatic event. A traumatic event is something horrible and scary that you see or that happens to you. During this type of event, you think that your life or others’ lives are in danger. You may feel afraid or feel that you have no control over what is happening. Signs of PTSD PTSD symptoms are grouped into four clusters. You may not exhibit all the symptoms, but you do need to have some symptoms in all categories to be diagnosed with PTSD. READ MORE PTSD Testing & Treatment Dr. Laidlaw offers personality, intellectual, developmental and vocational assessments. READ MORE PTSD for First Responders Because our therapists have experience working with first responders, we understand how your needs differ from the general population. READ MORE WSIB WSIB recognizes PTSD as a workplace injury. For more information regarding the WSIB policy, visit their website . READ MORE Perceived Injustice The term “perceived injustice” was coined by a researcher who demonstrated that when a person feels they have been treated poorly, it can prolong the symptoms of PTSD, and make it harder it to return to work. READ MORE Resiliency READ MORE Resilience is the ability to cope with ongoing disruptive change and maintain good health and energy even when under constant pressure. It involves the capacity to bounce back easily from setbacks... Defining First Responders First responders are trained professionals who are the first to arrive at the scene of an emergency or crisis. They include... READ MORE

Organizations We Have Worked With We have delivered several workshops designed specifically for: ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Hamilton Paramedic Services (Hamilton) Hamilton Fire Services (Hamilton) County of Simcoe Paramedic Services (Simcoe) City of Greater Sudbury Fire & Paramedic Services (Sudbury) Manitoulin-Sudbury District Services Board Paramedic Services Ontario Fire Chiefs Administrative Assistants Association (Gravenhurst) Human resources subcommittee of the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police Burlington Fire Department (Burlington) Guelph Fire Department (Guelph); Halton Paramedic Services (Halton Region) Niagara EMS (Niagara) Ontario Provincial Police (province-wide) Criminal Injuries Compensation Board (Toronto) Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technology (Saskatoon) Alberta Corrections Educators’ Association (Banff) MADD - Mother’s Against Drunk Driving (Toronto) ​ ​ Numerous victim services units across Ontario; Bereaved Families of Ontario Peel District School Board (Mississauga) The Canadian Centre for Bereavement Education & Grief Counseling (Toronto) Bethlehem Housing & Support Services (St. Catharines) Addictions Institute/Studies Forum Inc. (Virgil) ​ ​ Our workshops are customized to address specific audiences or needs with ongoing input from the client. Workshops that we have developed include: Taking care while giving care: Identifying and coping with work-related stress​ Stressful event support for supervisors/management Dealing with volatile clients or those with mental health issues Death notification with professionalism and compassion Crisis intervention and ethics in helping Defusing and debriefing 101 Promoting first-responder resilience and post-traumatic growth Suicide risk assessment/awareness Dealing with complicated grief and trauma bereavement Cumulative stress, burnout or PTSD: What is it really? The PTSD (or suicide) epidemic: Fact or Fiction? Living in the shadow of evil: How to survive encounters with the everyday sociopath Contact Us To schedule an appt or receive an intake please contact the number below. Tel: (905) 635-7770 Fax: 905-635-7904 3190 Harvester Rd #101, Burlington, ON L7N 3T1

Oliver Vertes Oliver Vertes MA, RP 905-635-7770 Oliver is a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). In addition to his undergraduate, and graduate work, he has completed additional training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Existentialism, trauma, Grief and Loss, anxiety, depression, Critical Incident Stress Management, and a variety of other life transitional issues. As a psychotherapist, he is heavily influenced by existentialism, Jungian psychology, and Joseph Campbell’s work relating to finding your values and living your meaning-driven life. Although he focuses primarily on ACT and Existentialism, he integrates perspectives and practices from other modalities, such as Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and Solution Focused Therapy.

Resiliency Resilience is the ability to cope with ongoing disruptive change and maintain good health and energy even when under constant pressure. It involves the capacity to bounce back easily from setbacks, overcome adversities, and adapt to a new way of working and living when an old way is no longer possible. Resilience goes beyond simply enduring difficult circumstances. It also involves the ability to navigate challenges without resorting to harmful behaviors. Building coping strategies through therapy can help build resilience, giving you the strength and strategies to face your job as a first responder as well as manage mental disorders such as post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Who Are Our First Responders First responders are trained professionals who are the first to arrive at the scene of an emergency or crisis. They include paramedics, emergency medical technicians, firefighters, police officers, and other rescue workers. Their job is to assess the situation, provide medical assistance, and ensure the safety of everyone involved.

Katie Chown Katie Chown 905-635-777 0 Katie Chown is a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) and a professional member of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA). She completed a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology (Hons.) with a Minor in Religious Studies from McMaster University before going on to receive a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University. Katie has worked as an educator, counsellor, and clinical technician in various academic and healthcare settings. Katie is experienced in providing counselling services to adults in individual, couples, and family settings. Katie provides a compassionate and non-judgmental space, offering flexible and accessible therapy. She prioritizes developing clients' self-awareness and takes a relational, psychodynamic, and holistic approach. Collaboration is encouraged in her work. Therapeutic modalities that she integrates include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-based Therapy, and Internal Family Systems (IFS).

Chinar Mehta Chinar Mehta 905-635-7770 Chinar has completed her Master of Science degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Lewiston, New York. She is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. She is a professional member of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA) and the American Counseling Association (APA). Her modalities in counselling and psychotherapy include but are not limited to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness-Based Interventions, and Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT).

Contact Us Our Location 3190 Harvester Road, Suite 101 Burlington, ON. L7N 3T1 Tel: 905-635-7770 Fax: 905-635-7904 ​

Ornella Ornella 905-635-7770 administration@laidlawpsych.ca Ornella joined Dr. Laidlaw and Associates in January of 2022. Ornella is part of the administration team and is responsible for assisting in the day-to-day duties in the office. Ornella brings to the team over 30 years of small business ownership and has dealt with clients for many of those years. Her outgoing personality is an asset to our office. ​

EMDR Therapy EMDR Therapy I'm a paragraph. Click here to add your own text and edit me. It’s easy. Just click “Edit Text” or double click me to add your own content and make changes to the font. Feel free to drag and drop me anywhere you like on your page. I’m a great place for you to tell a story and let your users know a little more about you. ​ This is a great space to write long text about your company and your services. You can use this space to go into a little more detail about your company. Talk about your team and what services you provide. Tell your visitors the story of how you came up with the idea for your business and what makes you different from your competitors. Make your company stand out and show your visitors who you are.