Dr. Queenie Lo, Ph.D., C.Psych.
Psychologist
Dr. Lo graduated with her doctorate from the School and Clinical Child Psychology program (APA and CPA accredited) at OISE/University of Toronto in 2007.
During her predoctoral internship and postdoctoral fellowship at Sickkids Centre for Community Mental Health (previously known as the Hincks-Dellcrest Centre), she further received intensive theoretical and clinical training in attachment-based therapy, play therapy, and adult psychotherapy. She completed the licensing requirements of the College of Psychologists of Ontario in 2009 and granted a certificate of autonomous practice as Registered Psychologist, with declared competency to work with children, adolescents, and adults.She worked in a variety of settings including the hospital, the school board, and community based out-patient program. She held part-time appointments as Psychologist at St. Catharines General Hospital, as well as at Toronto Catholic District School Board. She currently continues to be Consultant Psychologist for a trauma program in Toronto. She regularly provides clinical supervision for psychology students and post-doctoral fellows.
Dr. Lo has a particular interest in personality functioning and the betterment of psychological well-being. She believes the best outcomes are achieved through working collaboratively with the patient. When working with children, working with the parents and families is often an integral part of the therapeutic process. From her nine years of graduate and post-doctoral education and training in Clinical Psychology and ten years of practice, she has recognized the undeniable uniqueness and complexity of the emotional and relational experiences for each individual, whether a very young child or an adult, which manifest as a variety of subjective satisfaction/distress and thought and behavioural patterns. This insight highlighted her belief in the necessity of ongoing assessment and comprehensive understanding of the patient’s needs, facilitated by sound theoretical knowledge, empirical evidence, and clinical skills, in optimizing outcome.
Dr. Bronwyn Lamond
Psychologist (Supervised Practice); Markham Location Only
Dr. Lamond received her doctorate in School and Clinical Child Psychology (CPA accredited) in 2023. She completed her predoctoral residency at the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) where she received intensive training in assessment for autism spectrum disorder, treatment for eating disorders, family therapy, and individual psychotherapy. Dr. Lamond has also trained at SickKids, the Toronto District School Board, the OISE Psychology Clinic, Family Psychology Centre, and other private practices. Prior to training as a psychologist, Dr. Lamond received a Master’s degree in Child Study and Education from OISE/University of Toronto, during which she trained and was certified as an elementary and special education teacher. As part of the registration process with the College of Psychologists of Ontario, Dr. Lamond’s clinical work will be supervised by two practicing psychologists who are members of the CPO. All her clinical work at our clinic will be supervised by Dr. Queenie Lo.
Dr. Lamond has training and experience in a number of evidenced-based treatments, including Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Emotion-Focused Family Therapy (EFFT), Solution-Focused Family Therapy, Family-Based Treatment for Eating Disorders, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) skills, and parent management training. She provides therapy for children, teens, parents, and families experiencing a range of difficulties, using an integrative, collaborative approach, recognizing that goals and needs may change over time. She seeks to understand the complexity of her clients’ lives, and their presenting concerns, by approaching each interaction with non-judgmental curiosity. Dr. Lamond believes that working with family systems is key to supporting child development and functioning, therefore she often works with parents as part of the treatment process.
Dianna Scimeca, B.Sc., MA., BCBA
Psychological Associate (Supervised Practice)/Psychometrist; Markham Location Only
Dianna works under the direct supervision of psychologist Dr. Queenie Lo.
Dianna received her BA in Psychology at York University and her Masters in Psychology at University of Nevada Reno. Dianna is Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA) and has significant experience providing consultations and treatment to children and adolescents with ASD and other behavioural concerns using principle of Behavioural Analysis. She has worked within the schools, community-based outpatient clinics, and private clinics. She was also Teaching Instructor at Seneca College in the area of Autism and Behavioural Science.
Since 2013, she has joined the Psychology Department at Durham District School Board as Psychometrist providing psychoeducational assessments under supervision of Psychologists. Dianna is in the process of registering with the College of Psychologists of Ontario as Psychological Associate.
Mary McArthur, MSc APID, BCBA
Psychometrist; Markham Location Only
Mary McArthur has been working as a psychometrist with a school board for the past 4 years. She holds a Masters of Science in Applied Psychology of Intellectual Disabilities, a Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Behaviour Analysis and a Postgraduate Certificate in Organizational Behaviour Management. She is also a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA). Prior to joining the school board, she had worked in a clinical setting and in developmental services.