Meet Our Team
Dr. Andrew Payne, C. Psych.
Dr. Andrew Payne received a Ph.D. in clinical psychology from McGill University. He is on the permanent registry with the College of Psychologists of Ontario with competency in the areas of clinical, health, and rehabilitation psychology. He has extensive experience in both diagnostic assessment and treatment with a variety of client populations. Dr. Payne focusses on the treatment of mood, anxiety, and trauma-related disorders and draws from a range of therapeutic approaches including cognitive behavioural therapy, cognitive processing therapy, emotion focussed therapy, schema therapy, and progressive exposure. He also has extensive experience assisting clients in navigating insurance systems and vocational rehabilitation programs including those administered by VAC and short and long-term disability providers. Dr. Payne will work with you to tailor interventions to your individual needs and provide the best opportunity for improvement and personal growth through understanding how issues with the nervous system, patterns of thinking, and emotional dysregulation can impact functioning and quality of life.
Dr. Kim Payne, C. Psych., C-CAT (MB), CMLE (O)
Dr. Kim Payne received a Ph.D. in clinical psychology from McGill University. She is a member of the Ontario Psychological Association, the National Academy of Neuropsychology, the Canadian Society of Medical Evaluators, the Canadian Academy of Psychologists in Disability Assessment, and is on the permanent registry with the College of Psychologists of Ontario with competency in the areas of clinical, health, rehabilitation, and neuropsychology. She is co-founder of the Ottawa Psychology Group; a group of psychologists providing assessment and treatment services to Ottawa and the surrounding area. Dr. Payne has extensive experience working with personal injury and provides services including psychological and neuropsychological assessments, evaluations for motor vehicle accident clients and insurers, private disability insurers, the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board, and psychological opinion for use in legal proceedings. Dr. Payne has qualified as an expert witness at trial and arbitration proceedings. She is certified to undertake Catastrophic Impairment Determinations for mental behavioral impairment C-CAT (MB) and in Medicolegal Expertise in Ontario CMLE (O) through the Canadian Academy of Psychologists in Disability Assessment and Canadian Society of Medical Evaluators.
Dr. Maureen O'Connell, C. Psych.
Dr. Maureen O'Connell received a PhD in clinical psychology from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. She has advanced training in assessment, treatment and consultation with individuals, couples, and families. She currently provides assessment and treatment services with a focus on treatment of depression, anxiety, and trauma-related conditions. She is on the permanent registry with the College of Psychologists of Ontario with competencies in clinical and rehabilitation psychology in adults and seniors. She has extensive experience with first responders, individuals who are survivors of violence and accidents, current and former members of the military, and individuals who are survivors of childhood adversity. She utilized an integrative approach to psychotherapy, primarily drawing upon cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) and interpersonal psychodynamic approaches to find the best fit for each client.
Dr. Allison Eades, C. Psych.
Dr. Allison Eades (she/her/hers) is a psychologist registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario. She provides English and French psychotherapy, psychodiagnostic assessment, and neuropsychological assessment with adults and older adults to address concerns related to: workplace injuries, motor vehicle accidents, concussion, normal aging versus mild cognitive impairment or dementias, psychological symptoms (mood, anxiety, early psychosis), caregiver burnout, as well as stress related to life-stage transitions. She earned her PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of Toronto and her MA in Clinical Psychology (with geropsychology emphasis) from the University of Colorado Colorado Springs, and has also completed specialized clinical placements at prominent training sites in the US and Canada including the Center for Addiction and Mental Health, Baycrest Health Sciences, and London Health Sciences Center.
Ms. Melanie Robarts, M.C., CCC., RP
Melanie Robarts received her Masters in Counselling from Athabasca University. She is a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). She provides insightful evidence-based professional psychotherapy to individuals struggling with physical conditions both acute and chronic and how it relates to their mental health for over 10 years. In addition she has experience with youth and adults who struggle with self-harm, depression, anger, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts. These struggles include but not limited to anxiety, depression, trauma and other significant mental health challenges.