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    Our Story

    Storrie, Velikonja & Associates is a full-service Psychological and Neuropsychological practice located in Burlington, Ontario. We offer assessment and treatment services to individuals across the lifespan, including children, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.

    Our Story

    Storrie, Velikonja & Associates is a full-service Psychological and Neuropsychological practice located in Burlington, Ontario. We offer assessment and treatment services to individuals across the lifespan, including children, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.

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    Meet Our Staff

    Owners

    Dr. Diana Velikonja, Clinical Neuropsychologist

    Dr. Diana Velikonja, Clinical Neuropsychologist

    Dr. Velikonja completed her graduate studies in the Biological Psychology Program at the University of Waterloo and obtained clinical training as well as conducted research with both pediatric and adult populations. Afterwards, she completed her residency and post-doctoral training at Chedoke-McMaster Hospitals. She then became licensed for independent practice specializing in Neuropsychology, Rehabilitation Psychology and […]
    Dr. Cherisse McKay, Clinical Neuropsychologist

    Dr. Cherisse McKay, Clinical Neuropsychologist

    Dr. McKay is a registered Psychologist in the province of Ontario, with specialization in the practice of Clinical Neuropsychology, Clinical Psychology and Rehabilitation Psychology. Dr. McKay completed her Masters and Doctoral degrees in the Clinical Psychology Program (Clinical Neuropsychology stream) at the University of Windsor. She is a certified assessor for Catastrophic Impairment – Mental […]

    Clinicians & Therapists

    Dr. Sandra Belfry, Clinical Neuropsychologist

    Dr. Sandra Belfry, Clinical Neuropsychologist

    Dr. Belfry is a licensed Clinical Neuropsychologist and Psychologist in Ontario. She completed her doctoral degree in Counselling Psychology at the University of Toronto and she specializes in working with adults, seniors and couples. She also has a diploma in Art Therapy. She completed an APA accredited doctoral internship in Adult and Geriatric Neuropsychological Assessment […]
    Dr. Christine Cabrera, Clinical Psychologist

    Dr. Christine Cabrera, Clinical Psychologist

    Dr. Cabrera completed her Ph.D. at the University of Ottawa in Clinical Psychology. She has a Masters degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Western Ontario and an Honours B.Sc. in Psychology and Kinesiology from York University. Dr. Cabrera works with adolescents and adults. She has clinical training and experience working with a wide […]
    Dr. Melanie Cochrane, Clinical Neuropsychologist

    Dr. Melanie Cochrane, Clinical Neuropsychologist

    Dr. Melanie Cochrane is a Psychologist registered with the College of Psychologist of Ontario. She completed her graduate studies in Clinical Psychology with a specialization in Clinical Neuropsychology at the University of Victoria (2018). She completed her Honours B.A. in Psychology, Behaviour and Neuroscience at McMaster University. Dr. Cochrane completed a Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) […]
    Dr. Bettina DeRyck, Clinical Psychologist

    Dr. Bettina DeRyck, Clinical Psychologist

    Dr. DeRyck is a registered Psychologist in the province of Ontario, with specialization in the practice of clinical psychology, health and rehabilitation psychology with adolescents, adults, and seniors. She provides couples counseling generally, as well as within the context of coping with physical conditions or brain injury. Dr. DeRyck provides clinical counselling services for a […]
    Dr. Christina Dimech, Clinical Neuropsychologist (Supervised Practice)

    Dr. Christina Dimech, Clinical Neuropsychologist (Supervised Practice)

    Dr. Christina Dimech is a Psychologist registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario for practice in clinical psychology and neuropsychology with adults and seniors. She is currently completing her Supervised Practice year with supervision by Dr. Cherisse McKay and Dr. Jana Frtusova. Dr. Dimech obtained her Honours Bachelor’s degree from the University of British […]
    Dr. Elissa Dua, Clinical Psychologist

    Dr. Elissa Dua, Clinical Psychologist

    Dr. Dua completed her Ph.D. in School and Counseling Psychology at the State University of New York – University at Buffalo. She holds a Master’s Degree in School Psychology from St. John’s University in New York. Her research focused on social skills training and assessment measures for the accurate screening and diagnosis of autism spectrum […]
    Ms. Drew Duffy, Therapist

    Ms. Drew Duffy, Therapist

    Ms. Drew Duffy received her M.A. and Ed.M in School and Education Psychology from Columbia University as well as an Advanced Certificate in Applied Behaviour Analysis. Ms. Duffy has completed a full year internship in the Boston Public Schools as a School Psychologist and is a Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP) in the United States. […]
    Dr. Jana B. Frtusova, Clinical Neuropsychologist

    Dr. Jana B. Frtusova, Clinical Neuropsychologist

    Dr. Frtusova is a licensed Neuropsychologist and Psychologist in Ontario and a member of Canadian Psychological Association. She specializes in neuropsychological assessments and neurorehabilitation of adults and elderly. She also provides psychological services, including both assessment and treatment. Her primary treatment approach is Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. In addition, she serves as […]
    Dr Alessandra Gallo, Clinical Psychologist (Supervised Practice)

    Dr Alessandra Gallo, Clinical Psychologist (Supervised Practice)

    Dr. Alessandra Gallo is licensed for supervised practice with the College of Psychologists of Ontario, specializing in clinical and forensic psychology with adults. Dr. Gallo obtained her Masters degree in Forensic Psychology from John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York City, USA, and her Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from Toronto Metropolitan University. […]
    Dr. Jelena King, Clinical Psychologist

    Dr. Jelena King, Clinical Psychologist

    Dr. Jelena King is a registered psychologist in the province of Ontario, with a specialization in the practice of clinical neuropsychology and clinical psychology with adults and seniors. Dr. King received her Ph.D. in 2005 from the University of Waterloo, and completed an internship in clinical neuropsychology at Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care and a […]
    Dr. Malayna Malleck, Clinical Neuropsychologist (Supervised Practice)

    Dr. Malayna Malleck, Clinical Neuropsychologist (Supervised Practice)

    Dr. Malayna Malleck is licensed for supervised practice with the College of Psychologists of Ontario, specializing in clinical psychology with adults and neuropsychology with children, adolescents, and adults. Dr. Malleck completed her Master’s and Doctoral degrees in Clinical Neuropsychology at the University of Windsor. She has a breadth of experience working with pediatric and adult […]
    Dr. Tara McAuley, Clinical Neuropsychologist (Supervised Practice)

    Dr. Tara McAuley, Clinical Neuropsychologist (Supervised Practice)

    Dr. Tara McAuley completed her Ph.D. in Clinical Neuropsychology at the University of Windsor. During her training, she had the opportunity to work for three years at the Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan in Detroit, Michigan. Through her experience with distinguished clinicians, she gained knowledge in assessment and intervention for rehabilitation populations, including traumatic brain injury, […]
    Ms. Neda Naghavi, Mental Health Counsellor

    Ms. Neda Naghavi, Mental Health Counsellor

    Ms. Neda Naghavi is a mental health counsellor with specialisation in Clinical Psychology. She received both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Strasbourg in France. She completed her clinical internship in various settings in France, acquiring experience in psychological assessment and psychological treatment. She works with adults presenting various […]
    Dr. Tiffany O’Connor, Clinical Neuropsychologist

    Dr. Tiffany O’Connor, Clinical Neuropsychologist

    Dr. O’Connor is a registered Psychologist with the College of Psychologists of Ontario, with specializations in the practice of Clinical Psychology and Clinical Neuropsychology with adults and older adults. She completed her Master’s and Doctoral degrees in the Clinical Neuropsychology program at Simon Fraser University, and her residency in Clinical Neuropsychology at Hamilton Health Sciences. […]
    Dr. Jennifer Saracino, Clinical Psychologist

    Dr. Jennifer Saracino, Clinical Psychologist

    Dr. Saracino completed her Ph.D. at McGill University in 2011. She is a registered member in good standing with the College of Psychologists of Ontario with approved practice in Clinical Psychology with children, adolescents, and adults (Registration #5752).  Dr. Saracino has a breadth of experience working with pediatric and adult populations in both community-based and […]
    Dr. Emilie Sheppard, Clinical Neuropsychologist

    Dr. Emilie Sheppard, Clinical Neuropsychologist

    Dr. Emilie Sheppard completed her Ph.D. in Clinical Neuropsychology at the University of Montreal. Throughout her training, she gained experience with renowned clinicians and researchers at the Montreal Neurological Institute (epilepsy and brain tumors), Montreal General Hospital (acute trauma), and the Douglas Mental Health Institute (severe child psychiatry). Dr. Sheppard thereafter completed her Pre-Doctoral Residency […]
    Dr. Antonette Hazell, Clinical Neuropsychologist (Supervised Practice)

    Dr. Antonette Hazell, Clinical Neuropsychologist (Supervised Practice)

    Dr. Antonette Scavone is licensed for supervised practice with the College of Psychologists of Ontario, specializing in clinical psychology and neuropsychology with adults and seniors. She completed her M.A. and Ph.D. in Clinical Neuropsychology from the CPA-accredited program at the University of Windsor. Dr. Scavone has gained clinical experience with distinguished clinicians across various settings, […]
    Dr. Angela Deotto, Clinical Neuropsychologist

    Dr. Angela Deotto, Clinical Neuropsychologist

    Dr. Angela Deotto is a registered Pediatric Psychologist in the province of Ontario, with specialization in the practice of Clinical Neuropsychology and Clinical Psychology with children and adolescents. She completed her Masters and Doctoral degrees in the Clinical Developmental Psychology Program (Clinical Neuropsychology Stream) at York University. She then completed a pre-doctoral residency and post-doctoral […]

    Psychometrists/File Reviewers

    Ms. Ericka Addink, Psychometrist

    Ms. Ericka Addink, Psychometrist

    Ms. Addink has been in the in the field of Psychometry since 2006, mainly specializing in the field of Neuropsychology. She has experience in the assessment of pediatrics to seniors with various presentations, including motor vehicle and other related types of head injury, stroke and mental health. Having completed her Honors BA in Psychology and […]
    Mr. Nigel Barnim, Psychometrist

    Mr. Nigel Barnim, Psychometrist

    Mr. Barnim received his Honours Bachelors of Arts in Psychology from Queen’s University in 2019. He has since worked as a psychometrist at Storrie, Velikonja and Associates, as well as other neuropsychology clinics in Southern Ontario. He has experience working with acquired brain injuries, mental health diagnoses, and learning disabilities. Mr. Barnim is supervised by […]
    Ms. Linda Metham, Psychometrist

    Ms. Linda Metham, Psychometrist

    Linda has provided Psychometry services for Storrie, Velikonja and Associates for over 20 years, conducting adult and child/adolescent neuropsychological, psychoeducational, psychovocational, and psychological assessments under the supervision of various Neuropsychologists on the team. She has experience in the assessment of clients with various presentations, including motor vehicle accident and other related types of head injury, […]
    Ms. Beth Jukes, Psychometrist

    Ms. Beth Jukes, Psychometrist

    Ms. Jukes graduated with an Honours Kinesiology degree from McMaster University and subsequently completed the Ontario Brain Injury Association’s Brock University Certificate Training Programs. She has worked in the field of Acquired Brain Injury Rehabilitation as a Rehabilitation Therapist for almost 25 years resulting in extensive experience with individuals, living with mild to severe acquired […]
    Ms. Catherine Dool, Psychometrist

    Ms. Catherine Dool, Psychometrist

    Catherine completed her Honours B.Sc. in Psychology from the University of Toronto and a M.A. in Clinical Psychology, Neuropsychology stream, from the University of Windsor. She has over 30 years’ experience as a psychometrist in private practice and hospital settings including Sunnybrook Hospital, University Hospital, London and Hamilton Health Sciences. For the past 15 years, […]
    Ms. Tara Stanclik, Psychometrist

    Ms. Tara Stanclik, Psychometrist

    Ms. Stanclik graduated with an Honours B. A. degree from Brock University, majoring in Sociology with a double minor in Psychology and Music. Following that, she completed a teaching certificate with the Ontario Music Teacher’s Guild, specializing in early childhood instruction techniques. She accepted a position at the Niagara Conservatory of Music where she taught […]