Our Team
Dr. Valerie Caldeira, Registered Psychologist
I am a registered psychologist (College of Psychologists of British Columbia #2163) who specializes in treatment for children, adolescents, and adults. I provide evidence-based treatment for clients with various presenting mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, stress, managing life transitions, chronic pain, and relationship challenges.
I know it can be overwhelming and stressful to begin therapy so it is my goal to make you and/or your child feel as comfortable as possible. I am a friendly and energetic psychologist who believes strongly in client-centered, collaborative formulations and treatment plans that are founded on evidence-based practice. My primary therapeutic orientation is Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT). I also have training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) and I integrate strategies from these approaches when appropriate.
I completed a PhD in Clinical Psychology at the University of Victoria. I also hold a Masters of Science in Clinical Psychology from the University of Victoria and a Bachelors of Arts in Psychology from the University of British Columbia. I have over 10 years of clinical experience and have worked in community mental health clinics, inpatient and outpatient hospital settings, university psychology clinics, youth detention centres, and private practice clinics.
I am a consultant for CBT Connections where I train clinicians in therapy that is guided by up-to-date research. I also provide workshops on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to various audiences, including youth/adults, parents, and school faculty. I have published research articles and presented at national and international conferences on topics related to family conflict and building happier and healthier families.
Dr. Aisha Christiansen, Registered Psychologist
I am a registered psychologist (College of Psychologists of British Columbia #2735), with expertise in working with pre-teens and adolescents, young adults, adults, and families. I provide treatment for a variety of mental health concerns including anxiety, depression/low mood, low self-esteem, relationship/social difficulties, managing emotions, and life stressors.
I love helping clients/families to improve their mental health, develop greater psychological resilience, and tap into individual strengths. I work with clients to collaboratively identify treatment goals and build skills to use outside of therapy. My therapeutic style is warm and friendly, and I balance taking a gentle yet direct approach, tailored to your/your child’s needs. I use evidence-based treatments, and primarily practice Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to help my clients understand and shift their thoughts and behaviours, manage emotions, and sustain positive change. I also use strategies from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing, and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT).
I received my Ph.D. and M.A. in Clinical Psychology from Simon Fraser University, and my B.Sc. Honours in Psychology from the University of British Columbia. I have over 7 years of clinical experience, including a pre-doctoral residency with the Calgary Clinical Psychology Residency program, where I primarily worked with adolescents, families, and young adults. My training also included local placements at outpatient mental health clinics, inpatient hospitals, forensic clinics, and a university clinic.
I value staying up to date with current research and expanding my training when I can. In addition to my clinical work, I have published research articles and presented at national and international conferences on topics related to strengths and resilience in adolescents.
Dr. Leia Kopp
I specialize in treatment for children, adolescents, families, and adults. Working primarily from a cognitive-behavioural orientation, I offer evidence-based treatment for a variety of difficulties including anxiety, depression, stress and adjustment to life transitions, trauma, grief and loss, and chronic health conditions. My therapeutic style is client-centered, collaborative, and strength-based. I am sensitive to the unique lived experience of all individuals and strive to create a safe and inclusive therapeutic space for everyone.
I hold a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology (University of Ottawa) and completed my pre-doctoral residency with the Department of Clinical Health Psychology, Max Rady College of Medicine/University of Manitoba, in Winnipeg, Manitoba. I also hold a M.A. in Social Psychology (Wilfrid Laurier University, 2013) and B.A. with Honours in Psychology (Thompson Rivers University, 2011). I have published several empirical research articles in peer-reviewed journals with my most recent research project for my Ph.D. dissertation focused on preschoolers’ cognitive development.
Dr. Audra Roemer, Registered Psychologist
I am a registered psychologist (College of Psychologists of British Columbia #2574), with expertise in working with children, adolescents, families, couples, and adults. I provide evidence-based treatment for clients with various presenting mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, stress, low self-esteem, managing life transitions, chronic pain/health conditions, and parenting and relationship challenges.
I offer an open, non-judgemental, empathetic approach to make you and/or your child feel as comfortable as possible. I am a friendly and direct psychologist who believes strongly in client-centered, collaborative formulations and treatment plans that are founded on evidence-based practice. I am flexible in my approach in order to find a treatment plan that works best for you. I primarily practice Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). I also incorporate strategies from Motivational Interviewing, and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT).
I completed a PhD in Clinical Psychology at the University of Victoria. I also hold a Masters of Science in Clinical Psychology from the University of Victoria and a Bachelors of Arts in Psychology from the University of British Columbia. I have over 10 years of clinical experience and have worked in community mental health clinics, inpatient and outpatient hospital settings, and university psychology clinics.
Yookyung (Carol) Lee, MA
I offer evidence-based treatment for clients with various presenting mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, behavioural difficulties, emotional dysregulation, and parent and peer-related difficulties. I have experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families from diverse cultural backgrounds and communities with a wide range of needs.
My primary therapeutic orientation is Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT). I also integrate Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), and Emotion Focused Family Therapy (EFFT). I am committed to providing culturally-sensitive and empathic care to all clients, recognizing social, cultural, and systemic factors that contribute to individual lived experience and treatment.
I am in my final year of my Ph.D. in the Clinical Developmental Psychology program at York University. I also received my B.Sc. degree in Biopsychology from the University of British Columbia, M.Sc. degree in Psychoanalytic Developmental Psychology from University College London, and M.A. degree in Clinical Developmental Psychology from York University. I completed South Island Pre-Doctoral Residency Program in Victoria, BC, during which I provided services to children and youth under 19 years of age and their families in multidisciplinary community mental health centre, including psychological assessments, individual and group treatments, and clinical consultations. I have also completed clinical training in a school board, a university psychology clinic, and private practices. My research focuses on cross-cultural differences and the impact of acculturative experiences in maternal sensitivity and I have presented at international conferences and published in peer-reviewed scientific journals. In my spare time, I like to try new recipes, do puzzles, and learn about different cultures.
Dr. Natasha Korva, Registered Psychologist
I specialize in evidence-based treatment with adolescents and adults, and provide intervention for challenges with anxiety, acute stress and trauma, adjustment to life stressors and transitions, emotion regulation, behaviour management, and low mood. I value a genuine approach to working with my clients, and I make every effort to provide a setting where individuals feel they can safely engage in therapy. My interventions are client-centered and collaborative, and I remain flexible in my therapeutic approach to meet a client’s specific intervention needs. My primary therapeutic orientation is Cognitive Behavioural therapy (CBT), but I also incorporate strategies from other orientations when appropriate to maximize benefits from therapy. These orientations include Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI).
I am a registered psychologist (College of Psychologists of British Columbia #2854). I received my Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Ottawa, and I earned my M.A. in Psychology from Carleton University, and my B.A. Honours in Psychology from the University of British Columbia. I have over five years of clinical experience, including a pre-doctoral residency with the British Columbia Mental Health and Substance Use Services (BCMHSUS) Residency program. I have also provided psychological services in a number of diverse settings including secondary schools, correctional settings, forensic outpatient clinics, a forensic psychiatric hospital, a private practice clinic, and a university clinic. Some of my favourite things include soccer, Italian food, and dogs.
Dr. Gabriel Brooks
I provide evidence-based treatment for a variety of mental health concerns experienced by adults of all ages. I have specialized training to treat stress, low mood/depression, social anxiety, generalized anxiety, health anxiety, panic attacks, and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
My therapeutic approach is primarily informed by Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI). I will also integrate aspects of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and mindfulness into treatment. My style takes a non-judgemental, client-centered, and values-based approach that emphasizes collaboration with you to develop our treatment plan.
I completed my Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at the University of British Columbia (UBC), where I also completed my M.A. and B.A. in Psychology. I have over six years of clinical experience across a range of settings. These include hospitals, community mental health services, and university and private practice clinics. I completed my pre-doctoral residency in clinical psychology with Fraser Health, where I trained at Royal Columbian Hospital and the Surrey Mental Health and Substance Use Centre. My Ph.D. research was focused on gambling-related beliefs and the gamblification of video games. I live on the North Shore with my wife and daughter, and in my spare time, I can be found hiking local trails, putting together travel plans, or playing my favorite video game.
Hannah Mohun, MSc.
I specialize in the treatment of children, teens, and young adults who experience anxiety, mood challenges, chronic pain, and difficulty adjusting to life stressors, including medical illnesses. My treatment approach is based on cognitive-behavioural therapy, and integrates elements from emotion-focused family therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, short-term dynamic therapy, self-compassion, and play therapy (for younger children).
I appreciate that each person’s situation is unique and recognize the impact that our society and its systems can have on an individual. I work collaboratively with my clients and adapt my approach to your past experiences, current difficulties, and future goals. My therapeutic style is friendly, compassionate and non-judgmental.
I completed my Master’s degree and am currently a Ph.D. candidate in Clinical Psychology at the University of Victoria. I completed my pre-doctoral residency with the Saskatchewan Health Authority, completing rotations in pediatric health psychology and developmental assessments. My graduate training also included placements at pediatric hospitals, a community mental health clinic, an adolescent psychiatric centre, and a university clinic. When not working, I enjoy cooking, exploring BC’s beautiful islands, and spending time in nature with a furry friend or two.
Pauline Song-Choi, Registered Psychologist
I am a registered psychologist (College of Psychologists of British Columbia #2911) who provides evidence-based treatment for clients experiencing different mental health concerns like depression, anxiety, OCD, relationship difficulties, trauma, emotion dysregulation, and adjustment to life stressors. I work with folks across the lifespan, including children (7 years old and up), youth, and adults. My main goals are to help my clients develop a sense of confidence in their own ability to navigate through mental health challenges and to find personal ways to live an engaged and meaningful life. My style is warm, genuine, empathic, and I always enjoy it when humour finds its way into a session.
My treatment approach is mainly based on Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), but I also integrate strategies from other orientations when it makes sense to do so. These orientations include Motivational Interviewing (MI), Emotionally Focused Family Therapy (EFFT), Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). I believe collaboration and client-centred care are integral to both the therapeutic relationship and successful therapy, and I truly value feedback from clients so that we can ensure that the treatment plan is meeting your needs. I believe each of us has a unique story and immense resilience. I strive to provide culturally-attuned care for people of colour, and I consider it integral to my practice to consider all the intersecting identities that my clients hold.
I am in the final year of my PhD in Clinical Psychology at the University of Victoria, where I also completed my MSc in Clinical Psychology. I obtained my BASc in Child, Youth, and Family, at the University of Guelph. I completed my pre-doctoral residency in Clinical Psychology at the Edmonton Consortium within Alberta Health Services, where I completed rotations in adult mental health, pediatric health psychology, and youth forensics. Throughout my training, I have worked with children and adults in community mental health clinics, in-patient and out-patient hospital settings, and very specialized mental health services/clinics. My PhD research is a collaborative community project that focuses on amplifying the voices and stories of racialized youth who have accessed public mental health care in Victoria, BC. When I’m not working, you can find me wrapped in blankets reading a good book, googling a dog to adopt, or enjoying the waves down at the beach.