Who We Are
Clinical Psychologist
DR. JILL FIRESTONE
Dr. Firestone is the Clinical Director of the Firestone CBT Clinic, which she founded to expand on her passion for helping others not only by working with her patients, but by teaching and mentoring others in her field.
Dr. Firestone holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from York University. She has provided evidence-based services to adults and adolescents in the areas of clinical and health psychology for more than 20 years in various hospitals and private clinics in Ottawa and Toronto, including the Centre for Cognitive Therapy, the Royal Ottawa Hospital, the Toronto General Hospital, the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, and North York General Hospital.
As an accomplished clinical psychologist registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario, Dr. Firestone has settled into her true passion over the past 19 years, working exclusively in private practice in her home town of Ottawa. She is a warm and collaborative psychologist who is highly effective at helping people make changes to their lives. Although she works with a variety of mental health issues, she is best known for her treatment of anxiety, mood, and eating disorders. Dr. Firestone loves her work and is motivated to keep up with the latest developments in clinical practice so that she can provide the best possible service to her clients.
Dr. Firestone has published in scientific journals, received several awards for her research, taught university courses and given various talks over the course of her career. Outside of work, Dr. Firestone keeps busy with plenty of sports, reading, travel and adventure, but mostly by enjoying time with her family and friends.
MEET OUR TEAM
Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Emily Massey
Dr. Massey is a psychologist registered for autonomous practice through the College of Psychologists of Ontario. She joined the Firestone CBT Clinic to pursue her passion in providing couples therapy and treatment for disordered eating / body image concerns. Dr. Massey also has expertise treating mood and anxiety disorders, as well as life transition issues with adults and adolescents.
Dr. Massey received her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Widener University in Pennsylvania, USA. She has received extensive training in couples therapy through the Gottman Institute, including level 3 training. Based on 40 years of research, the Gottman Method is a skills-based approach to improving relationships, incorporating work on intimacy, communication, conflict management, and the pursuit of shared dreams.
In addition to spending several years treating eating disorders in private practice at the Centre for Cognitive Therapy, Dr. Massey served as a Senior Psychologist / Eating Disorders Coordinator for Johns Hopkins University's Counselling Center, and also worked at The Renfrew Center, the first residential treatment facility for eating disorders in the USA.
Dr. Massey’s approach to therapy is primarily cognitive-behavioural, while integrating principles from acceptance and commitment therapy, motivational interviewing, and Gottman Method couples therapy. She intertwines these treatments with a deep understanding of evolutionary psychology and cognitive science — as well as deep compassion, warmth, and a sense of humour. When she is not working Dr. Massey likes learning about interior design, spending time with her friends, painting and cuddling with her puppies.
DR. ROBERT Hill
Dr. Hill completed his doctoral studies in Clinical Psychology at the University of Ottawa. His psychology residency was carried out at the Ottawa Hospital and at the University of Ottawa’s Centre for Psychological Treatment and Research. He is registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario.
Dr. Hill has received additional clinical training at the Royal Ottawa Hospital and the Ottawa Institute of Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy. He joined the Firestone CBT Clinic to pursue his passion for working with individuals with a variety of difficulties in an empathic and collaborative way.
Dr. Hill provides psychotherapy to adults who want help with anxiety, mood, personality and trauma-related disorders. He has a special interest in treating health-related concerns, including post-concussive syndrome.
Dr. Hill’s therapeutic approach is integrative, utilizing cognitive-behavioural therapy, emotion-focused therapy, interpersonal therapy, and skills-based techniques to deliver effective evidence-based services. He has conducted and published research in various peer-reviewed journals. In his free time, Dr. Hill enjoys being active, cooking and baking, and spending time with his young family.
Clinical Psychologist
DR. SeaN Lafontaine
Dr. Lafontaine completed his Ph.D. studies in Clinical Psychology at the University of Ottawa. His doctoral residency was carried out at The Ottawa Hospital and the Centre for Psychological Services and Research. Dr. Lafontaine has received additional training at the Royal Ottawa Hospital, the Ottawa Institute of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and the Ottawa Carleton District School Board.
Dr. Lafontaine provides effective and evidence-based services for adults for a broad range of presenting problems. He also has a special interest in treating health-related concerns.
Dr. Lafontaine’s therapeutic approach provides a warm, genuine, and empathic environment that fosters collaboration while working on clients’ goals. His theoretical orientation is primarily cognitive behavioural, while integrating other modalities including dialectical behaviour therapy, emotion-focused therapy, motivational interviewing, and interpersonal therapy. In his free time, Dr. Lafontaine enjoys staying active, discovering new music, and spending time with family and friends.
Clinical Psychologist
DR. JUSTIN MASSEY
Dr. Justin Massey is a psychologist registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario and credentialed by the Canadian Register of Health Service Psychologists. Dr. Massey completed his Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at Chestnut Hill College in Philadelphia, USA and his predoctoral internship at George Mason University’s Counseling and Psychological Services in Virginia, USA, both accredited by the American Psychological Association.
Dr. Massey joined the Firestone CBT Clinic to pursue his interest in treating adults and adolescents with anxiety, mood disorders, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and body-focused repetitive behaviors (e.g., trichotillomania and excoriation disorder). In addition to spending several years providing treatment for the abovementioned concerns at the Centre for Cognitive Therapy in Ottawa, Dr. Massey was the Coordinator of Eating Disorders Services at the Johns Hopkins University Counseling Center in Maryland, USA.
Dr. Massey’s approach to therapy is cognitive-behavioral. Believing that the change process should be collaborative, Dr. Massey works with clients to develop mutually agreed upon achievable goals for therapy. In his spare time, Dr. Massey enjoys weightlifting, watching football and basketball, and spending time with his dogs.
Clinical Psychologist
DR. HEALEY GARDINEr
Dr. Gardiner received her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Windsor. Her doctoral residency was completed at The Ottawa Hospital in the Rehabilitation Centre and the Regional Centre for Eating Disorders. Dr. Gardiner has received additional training at the Centre for Psychology and Emotion Regulation in Midland, the University of Windsor Psychology Service and Research Centre, and St. Joseph’s Hospital in Thunder Bay.
Dr. Gardiner joined the Firestone CBT Clinic to pursue her passion in treating adults and adolescents with eating disorders, PTSD, health-related concerns, mood and anxiety disorders, and emotion regulation difficulties.
Dr. Gardiner’s therapeutic approach is integrative, incorporating cognitive behavioural therapy, dialectical behaviour therapy and cognitive processing therapy to deliver effective evidence-based services. In her spare time, Dr. Gardiner enjoys spending time outside in nature, especially with her beloved dog.
Clinical Psychologist (Supervised Practice)
DR. SHELBY LEVINE
Dr. Shelby Levine received her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from McGill University. Her doctoral internships were completed in the Eating Disorders Continuum at the Douglas Mental Health University Institute and in Psychosocial Oncology & Palliative Care Program at the McGill University Health Centre. Dr. Levine has received additional training at the Emotional Health CBT clinic in Montreal, the McGill University Student Wellness Hub, and in the English Montreal School Board. Dr. Levine has published in several academic journals on perfectionism and motivation and has co-authored a book chapter in the Self-Determination Theory Handbook.
Dr. Levine joined the Firestone CBT Clinic to pursue her passion in treating adults and adolescents with eating disorders, health-related concerns, mood, and anxiety disorders. Dr. Levine has a keen interest in helping individuals become more self-compassionate as they pursue their personal goals. Dr. Levine’s therapeutic approach incorporates cognitive behavioural therapy, dialectical behaviour therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy and is a client-centered approach aimed at helping individuals work towards growth and change in a compassionate manner. In her spare time, Dr. Levine enjoys spending time with her family and friends, baking, reading and painting.
Clinical Psychologist (Supervised Practice)
SHAWN SANDERS
Shawn Sanders is currently completing his Doctoral studies in Clinical Psychology. He completed his psychology residency at the Centre for Psychological Services and Research, with an external rotation at the Ottawa Institute of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in their Intensive Treatment Program. Mr. Sanders has also received practicum-level training at the Royal Ottawa Hospital and the Ottawa Mindfulness Clinic.
Mr. Sanders joined the Firestone CBT Clinic to pursue his interest in providing psychotherapy to adults who want help with a broad range of mental health challenges, with a special interest in anxiety disorders and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Mr. Sanders works from a cognitive-behavioural (CBT) approach, incorporating mindfulness-, compassion-, and acceptance-based strategies. He places an emphasis on connecting with clients in a supportive, validating, and good-humoured way to help people meet their mental health goals.
Outside of his work, Mr. Sanders appreciates good writing and likes to explore new recipes in the kitchen. He also enjoys relaxing in the company of his loved ones.
ALISON ROSE
Alison Rose is currently completing her Doctoral studies in Clinical Psychology at York University. Her pre-doctoral residency is being completed at the Centre for Psychological Services and Research, with an external rotation at the Centre for Interpersonal Relationships. Mrs. Rose has received additional training through the Frederick W. Thompson Anxiety Disorders Centre in the Intensive OCD Treatment Program, the Youth Wellness Centre through St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton, the Ottawa Centre for Resilience, and York University’s Psychology Clinic.
Mrs. Rose joined the Firestone CBT Clinic to pursue her interest in providing psychotherapy to adults seeking support for a broad range of presenting problems, with a special interest in anxiety disorders and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Mrs. Rose’s therapeutic approach is integrative, drawing from approaches such as cognitive-behavioural therapy, dialectical behaviour therapy, and emotion-focused therapy in a client-centered manner characterized by warmth, collaboration, and compassion. Outside of her work, Mrs. Rose enjoys spending time with her loved ones, reading, hiking, and listening to music.
