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| HANK FRAZER PH.D., C.PSYCH. |
Shortly after graduation in 1980, Dr. Frazer founded his practice specializing in anxiety disorders – panic
disorders with agoraphobia, in particular. The practice quickly grew to a complement of several trained professionals. In addition
to receiving numerous referrals from local family physicians and psychiatrists, the practice has received thousands of referrals
through word of mouth as result of the excellent service provided to residents of the Durham, Markham, and Scarborough communities
for the past 34 years. Over that time, Dr. Frazer and Consultants have conducted more than 300,000 interviews/sessions and have
assisted many individuals, couples, and families with a variety of psychological difficulties. They have provided support to police
officers and civilians from the Durham Regional and Toronto Police services, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), and the Canadian
Security Intelligence Service (CSIS). This practice had an exclusive contract with salaried personnel from General Motors of Canada,
and we assisted our clients to cope with job stress, loss and grief due to plant closures, and concerns related to changes in the
workforce. Dr. Frazer’s practice has also completed assessments for the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB), as well as
Independent Psychological Evaluations (IE’s) for the insurance industry for those suffering from disability resulting from motor
vehicle or workplace accidents. Dr. Frazer is a registered psychologist who has seen children, adolescents, and adults for individual, couples, and family therapy. He enjoys seeing children with anxiety disorders, behavioral difficulties, and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Adolescents have received support for anxiety, depression, relationships, family conflict, academic, and peer-related difficulties. For more than 30 years, Dr. Frazer has treated adults suffering from panic attacks, social phobia, obsessive compulsive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder or excess worry, agoraphobia, specific phobias, depression, bipolar illness, adult ADHD, posttraumatic stress disorder, pain disorders, trauma and loss caused by motor vehicle accidents, personality disorders including borderline personality disorder, grief-related to thedeath/loss of loved ones or marital separations, and has extensive experience conducting marital therapy. Dr. Frazer has also seen children and adults for sports performance enhancement. Dr. Frazer has trained psychologists under supervised practice and enjoys supervising staff. Since 1980, he has utilized a cognitive behavioral orientation combined with a psychodynamic approach. He holds a strong belief that attachment and early learning lead to experiences which relate to one’s current problems, and often contribute to anxiety disorders, depression, and relationship difficulties. He also uses metacognitive therapy techniques to further enhance treatment. Dr. Frazer encourages collaboration with family physicians and psychiatrists because of the occasional requirement for medication, which is often a useful adjunct to successful treatment. |
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| LORETTA TAMBOSSO ED.D., C.PSYCH. |
Dr. Loretta Tambosso has been a Registered Psychologist in good standing with the College of Psychologists
of Ontario since 1992. She completed her Doctorate of Education in Applied Psychology from the University of Toronto in 1991. Her
doctoral dissertation was “The Role of Cognitions in Eliciting Anxiety in Agoraphobics.” Dr. Tambosso has worked in the practice of Dr. Hank Frazer since 1983, initially as a counsellor, and then later as a psychologist beginning in 1992. She specializes in the psychotherapeutic treatment of adults and couples, using a primarily cognitive behavioural model augmented by attachment theory and metacognitive therapy. Her clinical work focused initially on the treatment of anxiety disorders, including panic disorders with and without agoraphobia, obsessive-compulsive disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and social phobia. Her practice has since expanded to include the treatment of depression, personality disorders, relationship difficulties, early childhood issues, grief counselling, as well as stress and anger management. Dr. Tambosso has conducted assessments and provided treatment for clients of insurance companies and the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB). In addition, Dr. Tambosso has provided rehabilitation counselling for individuals on disability, assisting them to recover and return to work. Assessment and treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder and the sequelae of traumatic workplace and motor vehicle accidents is a special interest for Dr. Tambosso. She has received training in Traumatic Incident Reduction as well as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) for the treatment of trauma. Dr. Tambosso's professional duties include the supervision of non-registered therapists. |
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| MARLENE KIRBY-SCHUGT M.A. |
Marlene Kirby-Schugt is a psychotherapist with more than 30 years of clinical experience. She works with
clients on issues that include: anxiety disorders, depression, trauma, sexual abuse, as well as family and couple relationship
issues. She currently sees adults, adolescents, and couples. Marlene uses primarily cognitive-behaviour therapy, but also utilizes a
variety of treatment modalities such as emotion-focused therapy and mindfulness-based techniques. Marlene has worked in private practice with Dr. Hank Frazer & Consultants for the past 25 years. Prior to joining the practice, she worked at the Toronto General Hospital after she completed her Master's Degree in Counselling Psychology in 1981 at Lesley University Graduate School in Cambridge, Massachusetts. At the hospital, she worked in the Anxiety Disorders Clinic and received training in cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT), and provided individual and group therapy to anxiety sufferers. Marlene also contributed to research as a primary CBT therapist. Marlene has continued her education through workshops and training sessions to expand her theoretical knowledge and clinical skills. She has an interest in Zen Buddhism and has trained in Metta Meditation, which has enhanced her CBT and general therapeutic skills. Marlene has adopted an eclectic approach to her work with patients, which facilitates their ability to gain insight, become enlightened by their personal power to learn new adaptive patterns, and finally, embrace change. |
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| GARY CHALLIS PH.D., C.PSYCH. |
Dr. Challis holds a Ph.D in Psychology from Carleton University and has practiced as a Registered Psychologist for the past 22 years in the Toronto, Scarborough and Whitby areas. He obtained his B.Sc. from the University of Toronto and his M.Sc. from the University of Calgary. Dr. Challis has completed diagnostic, personality and rehabilitation assessments, and has worked with patients from across a spectrum of disorders and disabilities. He has worked in various professional capacities including as a psychologist within a Provincial Psychiatric Hospital and as Director of Quality Management and Program Evaluation. He has worked within rehabilitation psychology and has provided supervision for graduate students and professionals seeking registration within the College of Psychologists. Dr. Challis has worked full-time within our practice for the past 20 years as a registered clinical psychologist providing therapy, treatment planning, and psychological assessments. His areas of interest and practice include depression, anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), grief, Motor Vehicle Accident assessment and rehabilitation, chronic pain, anger, and stress, as well as couple and individual relationship therapy. Dr. Challis concurrently holds the position of Director of Research, Professor and Dean of Faculty for the Adler Graduate Professional School. He is a member of the College of Psychologists of Ontario (#2578) and a member of the Canadian Psychological Association. | ||
| JOEL ROSENBERG ED.D. |
Joel has been an active member of Dr. Hank Frazer's practice since 1996. He works with clients in adolescence through older adulthood. Joel's preferred treatment modality combines cognitive-behavioural, psychodynamic, and supportive approaches - which is tailored to address the needs of each individual client. Joel's experiences in Boston area hospitals have prepared him to work in the areas of behavioural medicine and cardiology. Joel has 15 years of experience working in the areas of depressive and anxiety disorders. He also works with couples in marital therapy. Joel has special interest in anger management and uses a combination of evidenced-based cognitive-behavioural and imagery techniques to assist clients. Joel teaches stress management skills which employ imagery and self-hypnosis. Pain Management is another area where imagery and self-hypnosis can be effective. Throughout his 19 years in the practice, Joel has worked with a variety of client groups including law enforcement officers and their family members whom he has helped to cope with the unique challenges faced by this population. | ||
| JEFF FRAZER PH.D., C. PSYCH |
Dr. Frazer completed his M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis on Neuropsychology at the
University of Victoria. Prior to that, Dr. Frazer received a B.Sc. in psychology from Queen's University. Dr. Frazer has been trained in both assessment and treatment for psychological and behavioural issues, as well as neuropsychological (brain-based) deficits, disorders, and injuries. He has been active in this practice for the past 3 years. Dr. Frazer is competent to provide psychotherapeutic intervention for a variety of psychological issues in adults, including but not limited to anxiety, mood disorders, chronic pain, eating disorders, relationship issues, adjustment issues, grief, as well as personality disorders. Dr. Frazer primarily utilizes cognitive-behavioural and interpersonal approaches to treatment, but has also been trained to implement a variety of empirically-supported techniques from diverse theoretical orientations depending on client needs. Through Dr. Frazer’s specialized training in the field of neuropsychology, he is competent in the areas of assessment, diagnosis, and management of a multitude of neurological and neuropsychological deficits and difficulties; specifically focusing on the relationship between underlying brain functioning and/or pathology, and resulting cognitive and behavioural outcomes. Changes in brain functioning may be due to a number of causes (e.g., genetics, developmental issues, neurological changes, physical injury), and reasons for referral for a neuropsychological evaluation might include, for example: traumatic brain injury, cerebrovascular disease (e-g-, stroke), brain turners, mild cognitive impairment, dementia, multifocal CNS disorders (e.g., Multiple Sclerosis), movement disorders (e.g., Parkinson's Disease), Epilepsy, brain infection (e-g., meningitis), developmental disorders (e.g., ADHD, PAM), Learning Disorders), and sports-related injury (e.g., concussions). Typically, referral questions involve return to work decisions, potential for cognitive recovery, behavioural management strategies, driving safety, cognitive competency to manage important activities of daily living, recommendations regarding cognitive rehabilitation, and compensation for functional deficits (including school- or work-based interventions). Dr. Frazer is currently competent to conduct neuropsychological assessments for individuals who are 16 years of age and older. A neuropsychological assessment involves a thorough evaluation of brain functioning, and the provision of appropriate recommendations based on the referral question, the client's presenting concerns, their specific life circumstances, and empirical research. Brain functioning is determined by underlying brain structures and systems, and is assessed objectively using standardized tests and qualitatively on the basis of clinical judgment, knowledge and experience. Domains assessed include general intellectual ability, academic skills and knowledge, attention, motivation, visuospatial abilities, memory, executive functions, language, motor skills, mood, and personality. |
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