Dr. Dee Gavric is a registered clinical psychologist with the College of Psychologists of Ontario and is the co-director of the Waterloo CBT Clinic. She completed her Masters and Ph.D. at the University of Waterloo and her pre-doctoral residency at the Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre. Prior to co-founding the Waterloo CBT Clinic, she worked at the Anxiety Treatment and Research Clinic at St. Josephs Healthcare Hamilton.
Dr. Gavric provides consultation, assessment, and cognitive behaviour therapy to adults and adolescents, and has a particular interest in the treatment of anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, posttraumatic stress, insomnia, depression, and related difficulties. Dr. Gavric works collaboratively with her clients in order to develop a treatment plan tailored to their unique needs and goals. She is committed to providing evidence-based treatments in a supportive and trusting environment. Dr. Gavric offers daytime appointments Monday through Friday.
Dr. Gavric is actively involved in supervising and training other professionals in CBT at the clinic as well as in her role as an adjunct faculty member in the Psychology Department at the University of Waterloo. She has presented her research at national and international conferences and published articles on anxiety and related disorders in peer-reviewed journals. She is a founding member of the Canadian Association of Cognitive Behavioural Therapies (CACBT), the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA), and the Ontario Psychological Association (OPA).
Dr. Erin Fallis is a clinical psychologist registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario and is co-director of the Waterloo CBT Clinic. She received her Masters and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Waterloo. She completed her pre-doctoral residency at the The Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre, training primarily in the Mood and Anxiety Disorders Program. She has worked in private practice since 2015.
Dr. Fallis provides consultation, assessment, and therapy services to adults and couples. She uses cognitive behavioural therapy to assist individuals experiencing depression, anxiety and anxiety disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), stress-related difficulties, insomnia, and interpersonal issues. In her work with couples, Dr. Fallis uses Gottman Method Couples Therapy to help clients address concerns such as communication difficulties, relationship dissatisfaction, and infidelity. Dr. Fallis’ approach to therapy is warm, respectful, and collaborative. She works with each client to understand their personal strengths, difficulties, and treatment goals in order provide individualized treatment using strategies supported by research. Dr. Fallis offers daytime appointments Monday through Thursday.
Dr. Fallis is a member of several professional organizations including the Canadian Association of Cognitive and Behavioural Therapies (CACBT), the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA), and the Ontario Psychological Association (OPA). She has conducted and published research focused on understanding couples’ sexual satisfaction and functioning.
Dr. Jennifer Boyd is a registered clinical psychologist with the College of Psychologists of Ontario. She has worked in private practice in Waterloo Region since 2013 and co-founded Waterloo CBT Clinic in 2018. Prior to working in private practice, Dr. Boyd completed her Bachelor of Science in Psychology at the University of Toronto, and her Masters and PhD in Clinical Psychology, both at the University of Waterloo. She completed her pre-doctoral residency at The Ottawa Hospital.
Dr. Boyd provides cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) to treat a range of concerns, including anxiety disorders, depression, trauma, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and body image concerns. She also assists individuals who have experienced a physical injury, illness, or chronic pain in adjusting and coping with changed life circumstances. Dr. Boyd recognizes that each individual comes to treatment with unique history, life circumstances, and problem areas. She works collaboratively with her clients to come to a clear understanding of problem areas, and to develop a treatment plan with their specific goals in mind. Dr. Boyd offers in-person daytime appointments Monday through Thursday.
Dr. Boyd is a member of a number of professional associations including the Ontario Psychological Associate (OPA), the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) and the Canadian Association of CBT (CACBT). Dr. Boyd regularly updates her knowledge by attending conferences, workshops, and engaging in consultation with her colleagues.
When not at work, Dr. Boyd spends her time reading, painting and gardening.
Dr. Ashley Hyatt, C.Psych. is registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario. Dr. Hyatt completed her Bachelor of Arts at the University of Waterloo, and her Masters and Ph.D. in Clinical and Counselling Psychology, both at the University of Toronto, OISE. Dr. Hyatt has worked with diverse clients in a variety of professional settings. She completed her pre-doctoral residency at the Centre for Addictions and Mental Health (CAMH).
Dr. Hyatt provides consultation, assessment, and cognitive behavioural therapy to adolescents and adults. She has experience assisting clients working through trauma, depression, anxiety, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), stress, emotion regulation, and insomnia. Dr. Hyatt values collaboration and prioritizes working to empower clients. She creates a unique treatment plan tailored to each individual’s personal experiences and difficulties to help clients achieve their treatment goals. She seeks to create a safe therapeutic environment for all by conveying warmth and prioritizing the therapeutic relationship. Dr. Hyatt offers virtual daytime appointments Monday through Wednesday, Thursday afternoons and Friday mornings.
Dr. Hyatt also has a research background exploring how Indigenous traditional knowledge improves mental health outcomes of Indigenous peoples. She advocates for including cultural approaches to decolonize mental health treatments and promote healing and mental wellness.
Dr. Anna Bowers is a clinical and school psychologist registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario. She completed her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at the University of Waterloo and Masters degree in School Psychology at the University of British Columbia. Dr. Bowers received her Ph.D. in School and Clinical Child Psychology from the University of Toronto and completed her pre-doctoral residency at the SickKids Centre for Community Mental Health. She has worked as a registered psychologist in private practice since 2020 and at the Waterloo Catholic District School Board since 2022.
Dr. Bowers provides assessment and therapy services for children and adolescents. She uses cognitive behavioural therapy to address concerns including anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), emotion dysregulation, and social and behavioural difficulties. Dr. Bowers uses play-based and creative approaches to engage children in therapy. She is passionate about understanding the unique strengths, challenges, and circumstances of her clients and developing a treatment plan that helps them reach their goals. Dr. Bowers also provides parent coaching to enhance the capacity of parents to support their children using behaviour and emotion-focused strategies. Dr. Bowers offers late afternoon/evening appointments Mondays and Thursdays.
Sam Katerji is a registered psychotherapist who completed her B.A. in Honours Psychology from the University of Waterloo and her M.A. in Counselling Psychology from McGill University. She has provided psychotherapy at Wilfrid Laurier University’s student wellness centre, private practice, Collingwood General Hospital’s out-patient mental health clinic, and a CBT clinic for an indigenous community. Sam uses cognitive behavioural therapy and other evidence-based treatments with adolescents and adults and has a particular interest in the treatment of generalized anxiety, social anxiety, and depression. She collaboratively works with clients to articulate the problem, to be present with it in a safe therapeutic environment, and to take small achievable steps toward more effective living. Sam offers evening appointments Wednesdays and morning appointments Saturdays.
Emma is a registered psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. She completed her Masters of Science in Psychotherapy at McMaster University and completed her clinical training at the Anxiety Treatment and Research Clinic at St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton.
Emma provides cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) for adolescents and adults navigating challenges such as excessive worry, specific fears or phobias, social anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), panic, depression, perfectionism, and difficulties with assertiveness. Emma creates a warm and supportive therapy environment and fosters trusting, nonjudgemental relationships with clients. She works collaboratively with clients to help them reach their goals. She provides evidence-based treatments to help clients learn skills, tools, and strategies to make meaningful changes in their lives. Emma offers evening appointments Tuesday through Thursday and daytime appointments on Saturdays.
When you call or email our clinic, Maureen will likely be the first person you speak with. Maureen recently retired from the University of Waterloo after 31 years of administrative service there. She brings to the Waterloo CBT Clinic over 14 years of experience in client administration from her time at the Centre for Mental Health Research and Treatment at UW. She always has a smile on her face and enjoys helping everyone that comes through our door. In her spare time, Maureen loves to travel to new places with her husband, read good books, and spend time with family, friends and especially her son. Curling and pickle ball are new experiences she is currently exploring.
Juneau can often be found in Dr. Gavric’s office and likes to snooze under the desk. He’s a calm dog but can be nervous when meeting new people; we are actively using CBT skills to help him work on his anxiety and build his confidence! In his spare time, Juneau loves to run around at the park, socialize with his doggy friends, and go on all the adventures!