About Us

About Us

Drs. Shari Geller and Shelley McMain, both nationally and internationally recognized clinical psychologists and educators, launched the Centre for MindBody Health (CMBH) in 2015. Their friendship and shared interests in psychological health and wellness go back decades. It has fueled their commitment to bring together a group of expert-trained clinicians who provide the highest quality treatments. Shelley and Shari have assembled an exceptional team across many areas of mental health, addictions and trauma. All therapies are based in mindfulness and emotion-focused principles with specialization in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness and Self Compassion. We believe in a personalized approach to treatment grounded in a safe and supportive therapeutic relationship.

CMBH also strives to foster excellence in training and education for the professional community. We offer a range of clinical trainings and professional development throughout the year. Our annual community training every November/December is a community of practice that welcomes you.

Shelley McMain

Dr. Shelley McMain

Ph.D., C.Psych. - Clinic Director

Dr. Shelley McMain is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Toronto, Canada. She is Head of the Borderline Personality Disorder Clinic and a Clinician Scientist at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health in Toronto. She is a practicing psychotherapist, trainer, educator and researcher.

Shari Geller

Dr. Shari Geller

Ph.D., C.Psych. - Clinic Director

Dr. Shari Geller is an author, clinical psychologist, and creator of the Therapeutic Rhythm and Mindfulness Program (TRM™). She is an advanced Emotion-Focused (EFT) therapist and supervisor. Shari has written several publications, including two books on Therapeutic Presence.

Dr. Leslie Greenberg

Ph.D., C.Psych. - Consultant

Dr. Leslie Greenberg is a Distinguished Research Professor of Psychology at York University in Toronto, Ontario. He is a Distinguished Research Professor of Psychology at York University in Toronto, Ontario.

Rhonda Goldman

Dr. Rhonda Goldman

Ph.D., C.Psych. - Consultant

Rhonda Goldman, PhD, is one of the primary developers of Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) for individuals and couples. Dr. Goldman provides ongoing consultation to CMBH’s Emotion-focused therapy associates.

May 3, 2019
Patricia Bain

Patricia Bain
MSW, RSW

Patricia Bain is a Registered Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Services Workers. She obtained her Bachelor of Social Work from Ryerson University in 2001 and her Master of Social Work from University of Toronto in 2003.
May 4, 2019
Ana Cancian

Ana Cancian
MA, RP

Ana Cancian is a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. She received her Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul in Brazil.
May 5, 2019

Dr. Annie Chinneck
Ph.D., C.Psych.

Annie Chinneck received her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Dalhousie University and completed her pre-doctoral internship within the London Consortium.
May 5, 2019
Zoe Cohen

Zoe Cohen
MSW, RSW

Zoe Cohen is a registered clinical social worker and Linehan-Board Certified DBT clinician. She holds a Masters Degree in Clinical Social Work from Columbia University in New York where she received extensive DBT training
May 5, 2019

Jane Cunningham
MSW, RSW

Jane Cunningham is a Registered Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. She obtained a Bachelor of Arts from Queen’s University in 2001 and her Master of Social Work from Carleton University in 2015.
May 5, 2019

Dr. Nicole Dignard
Ph.D., C.Psych.

Dr. Nicole Dignard has completed her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at the University of Windsor and is under the supervised practice of Drs. Shari Geller and Shelley McMain.
May 6, 2019
Bev Fredborg

Dr. Bev Fredborg
Ph.D. (Supervised Practice)

Dr. Bev Fredborg has recently completed her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University) and is currently registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario as a clinical psychologist under supervised practice.
May 10, 2019
Ashima Gupta

Ashima Gupta
M.A., M.Phil., Psychological Associate (Supervised Practice)

Ashima Gupta is a Psychological Associate (under supervised practice) registered with the College of Psychologists Ontario.
May 11, 2019

Jennifer Ip
MA, Ph.D. Student

Jennifer Ip is currently completing her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at Ryerson University and is under the supervised practice of Drs. Shari Geller and Shelley McMain.
May 11, 2019
Shelley Kavanagh

Shelley Kavanagh
RP, RCAT

Shelley Kavanagh is a Registered Psychotherapist and Registered Art Therapist with 20+ years of experience working with young people challenged by emotional and behavioral dysregulation.
May 17, 2019
Lillian Krantz

Lillian Krantz
MA, Ph.D. Candidate

Lily Krantz is a Ph.D. candidate in clinical psychology at Ryerson University. She is experienced in treating anxiety, depressive and obsessive-compulsive disorders and borderline personality disorder.
May 17, 2019

Justean Lebel
MSW, RSW

Justean Lebel received her Masters of Social Work from York University and is a Registered Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service workers.
May 17, 2019

Monique Mercier
M.A., Psychological Associate

Monique Mercier is a Psychological Associate registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario. She obtained her undergraduate (2007) and master’s degree (2009) at Lakehead University.
May 17, 2019
Mary Mikhail

Mary Mikhail
BSW, MA, RSW

Mary Mikhail is a Registered Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Services Workers. She obtained her Bachelor of Social Work from York University and her Master of Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University.
May 17, 2019

Nicole Notarfonzo
M.Ed., C.Psych.

Nicole Notarfonzo is registered as a Clinical Psychologist with the College of Psychologists of Ontario. She completed her Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology from the University of Alberta.
May 18, 2019
Dr.Lorraine Patterson

Dr. Lorraine Patterson
Ph.D., C.Psych.

Dr. Lorraine Patterson received her Ph.D. at the University of Saskatchewan. She is a licensed Clinical Psychologist with the College of Psychologists of Ontario.
May 22, 2019

Gillian Reid
MSW, RSW

Gillian is a Registered Social Worker and brings with her a wealth of experience and expertise in the field of mental health spanning over two decades in various settings and roles.
June 2, 2019

Polly Sykes
MA, RP

Polly Sykes is a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Psychotherapists of Ontario. She received her Masters Degree in Counselling Psychology from the University of Toronto in 2009 and has since completed extensive training in Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) for Individuals and Couples.
June 3, 2019
Tanya Teall

Dr. Tanya Teall
Ph.D., C.Psych.

Dr. Tanya Teall received her doctorate in Clinical and Counselling Psychology at the University of Toronto and is currently registered as a clinical psychologist with the College of Psychologists of Ontario.
June 6, 2019

Homayoon Zolfagharinia
MA, RP (Qualifying)

Homayoon Zolfagharinia is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), and member of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association.
August 3, 2021
Alexandria Magee

Alexandria Magee
Office Manager

Alexandria Magee holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from York University. She is currently pursuing her Masters of Arts in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University.
July 18, 2022
Bouchra Messoudi

Bouchra Messoudi
Intake Coordinator

Bouchra Messoudi holds a Bilingual Bachelor of Arts in Multidisciplinary Studies, Environmentalism and Health from York University.