About Us Registered Psychologist in Quinte West, Trenton
Our Psychological Practice
Our practice, led by Cynthia Lee, M.A., C.Psych., allows us to offer a diverse spectrum of services to all clients, including direct access to psychological assessments and recommendations for care. Our team covers all aspects of psychological and psychotherapeutic treatment, including clinical intervention to children, adolescents, and adults. We provide individual, couple's and family therapy, as well as addictions counselling, urgent care services and much more.
Our Treatment Focus
Our team is here to help. We work directly with our clients to provide the necessary treatments, tailored to your unique needs. This includes finding the best way to provide our services, whether that be online, over the phone, or in-person.
Our Patient Promise
To put it simply, we are here for you! Our goal is to help you improve your quality of life through proven psychiatric processes. Everything we do is private and confidential.
Trauma-Informed Care
We understand how hard it can be to live with trauma. It can have a serious impact on your day to day functioning, and can even effect the people around you. At CDL & Associates, we understand that you need to feel safe and supported, that's why we offer more services than many registered psychologists. Our team has specialized training in trauma-focused therapies, including Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE), as well as assessments meant to identify and diagnose trauma disorders.
Meet Our Team
Cynthia Lee, M.A., C. Psych.
Cynthia Lee is a registered psychologist with the College of Psychologists of Ontario and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario (CPBAO). She is licensed to provide psychological services across all of Ontario, including assessment and clinical intervention to adults. She has a vast resume consisting of practical experience in various clinical environments, including inpatient, outpatient, hospital emergency departments, chronic pain clinics, rehabilitation clinics, federal correctional institutions, and a military hospital.
She has a passion for people, understanding their life experiences, and helping them improve their lives. She provides extensive and in-depth assessments that provide formal diagnosis, and treatment interventions meant to target and relieve symptoms. She is thoroughly trained in Adlerian Theory, and uses a transtheoretical approach to client treatment, including the use of other evidence-based interventions.
Elizabeth Richardson, RN, CPMHN (C)
Elizabeth is a Registered Nurse and practicing Psychotherapist, and holds a Canadian Psychiatrist Mental Health Nursing Certificate CPMHN (C) with over 20 years of experience working in the mental health field. She has certified training and experience in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Chronic Pain Management, Grief Counselling and more.
Her holistic approach to therapy considers all aspects of her clients health, including the mind, body and soul. She believes in the individual, building upon their strengths and helping them overcome their weaknesses. Her goal is to help her clients to better manage challenges, tough life transitions, and find a new found balance and purpose in their lives.
Michele Vindum, MSW, RSW
Michele is a Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist, with a Masters in Social Work. She specializes in trauma and gender-based violence, and has over 7 years of experience working in trauma informed care. She has extensive knowledge and skill using therapeutic treatments such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Narrative Therapy, Polyvagal and Somatic Therapies, and more.
She incorporates the latest techniques related to understanding brain function, both bottom-up (older brain) and top-down (higher brain). Her passion for psychology is only overshadowed by her passion for her clients and their wellbeing. She understands you are the expert on your own life, your experiences are your own, and how you perceive them matters.
Hana Varzandeh, MSW, RSW
Telehealth Services
Hana is a Registered Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. She has over 18 years of experience working in mental health services, such as hospital emergency departments, outpatient mental health services, child protection services, and front-line urgent care support. Her approach to therapy is humanistic and culturally sensitive, inspired by existential perspectives and Eastern teachings.
She has a reputation for her compassionate and empathetic approach, and creating a genuine connection with her clients. She strives to work along side individuals experiencing significant anxiety and depression and to help them on their journey to healing and well-being.
Calistus Ekenna, MSW, RSW
Social Worker and Addictions Counsellor
Calistus is a Registered Social Worker with a Master of Social Work degree. Using approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), he supports individuals, couples, families, and youth navigating trauma, PTSD, addiction and recovery, relationship concerns, parenting challenges, and life transitions. He believes in meeting people where they are and understands that every person’s experiences shape their path toward healing.
He is passionate about building authentic therapeutic relationships grounded in trust, empathy, and compassion, helping clients develop the tools and insight needed to heal, grow, and move forward with a new found confidence.
Admin
Adam McNeil, BSc. Digital Animation Production
Adam holds a Bachelor of Science in Digital Animation Production. His creative expertise, design, and writing skills help to maintain our website, as well as provide new and encouraging healthy insights on our resources page and social platforms to help improve mental and physical health. He is the point of contact for all new referrals and general inquiries about our services. Outside of our corporation, he is employed as a game designer and animator.
Where to go next?
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Registered Psychologist Serving Quinte West, Trenton, Belleville, Northumberland & Ontario
Our clinic is located at 58 Plant Street, Suite 213, Batawa, Ontario K0K 1E0, centrally situated between Trenton and Campbellford, and a short drive from CFB Trenton. We provide in-person psychological services to clients in Quinte West, Trenton, Belleville, Brighton, Cobourg, Northumberland County, Prince Edward County, and across the Bay of Quinte region.
For clients across Ontario, including the Greater Toronto Area, Ottawa, Kingston, and Peterborough, we offer secure telehealth appointments. Telehealth is clinically equivalent to in-person care for most therapy work.