Saterra Associates

Psychologists and Therapists

Dr. Davina Bakerman

Clinical Psychologist

I provide individual therapy and assessment services to adults.

Dr. Vanessa Illing

Clinical Psychologist

I provide individual therapy and assessment services for adults and adolescents.

Dwight EA Thompson MSW RSW

Registered Social Worker/Psychotherapist

I provide counselling therapy to couples and individuals.

Ms. Sabra Lawrie

Office Administrator

I can assist you with selecting one of
Saterra’s competent and dedicated
associates.

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Practice Line: (613) 831-8181
Direct Line: (613) 867-5037

Credentials

Clinical Psychologist

Psychological & Counselling Services (2016-Present)

PhD, Clinical Psychology, University of Ottawa (2013)

Registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario since 2013

Member of the Ontario Psychological Association

Member of the Ottawa Academy of Psychology

Dr. Davina Bakerman

Clinical Psychologist

I have experience working in a variety of clinical settings where I have gained experience with individual and group therapy and conducting psychological assessments. I have many years of experience helping people who are struggling with anxiety, mood, and trauma related difficulties and other life challenges or transitions. I have worked extensively with a variety of populations, including active military, veterans, and first responders (paramedics, police officers, firefighters, and correctional officers). I am a registered provider with VAC/Blue Cross and WSIB.

It is important to me to be open, authentic, and warm with all of my clients. I provide a collaborative, genuine, compassionate and non-judgmental approach with all of my clients. I believe that everyone has a personal set of experiences, individual strengths and qualities that make them unique. With this in mind, I use an integrated and tailored approach to therapy to ensure that I can meet your individual needs.

I believe in continuing education and stay up-to-date with the latest literature in clinical psychology and related practice issues. I also enjoy participating in workshops and training opportunities.

I use a collaborative approach to help you identify specific therapy goals and develop effective strategies to support you in reaching them. I believe in the importance of using evidence-based treatments that are well-researched and shown to be helpful for treating many different areas of concern. I often combine elements from various approaches to ensure that each client receives a tailored approach to therapy. These include:

Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Cognitive Processing Therapy
Prolonged Exposure Therapy
Mindfulness Based Therapy
Schema Therapy

Clinical Experience

I have worked in different settings including private practice and primary health care. I completed extensive clinical training in tertiary care, community mental health clinics, and the Department of National Defense. I provide individual therapy, psychodiagnostic assessments, group therapy, and consultation to other professionals. I have also assisted clients with managing symptoms that have been barriers to returning to work and have developed successful return-to-work plans.

I believe in collaborating with other health professionals to ensure that clients receive the most effective and efficient care. I have provided consultation services to a number of professionals such as physicians, nurse practitioners, social workers, occupational therapists, and case managers.

I am a strong advocate of promoting mental health education within the community. I have provided educational talks to health professionals, members of the public, and organizations on the topics of stress management, caring for loved ones with mental health challenges, trauma/PTSD, assertiveness, and professional ethics in the workplace.

I have experience providing clinical supervision to PhD-level students and psychologists registering with the College of Psychologists of Ontario. I have also taught a variety of university classes at the undergraduate level. In addition to my clinical training, I have experience working on program evaluation and have worked with several community organizations in the area of program development.

I am extremely passionate about my work and I look forward to working with you and helping you reach your goals.

Services Offered

I provide individual therapy and psychodiagnostic assessment services to adults, first responders, active military, and veterans for the following concerns:

Depression
Anxiety (Social Anxiety, Generalized Anxiety, Phobias, Panic)
Trauma/PTSD
Stress
Workplace Issues
Grief/Loss

Relationship/Communication Difficulties
Assertiveness
Managing and Tolerating Emotions
Life Adjustments/Transitions
Low Self-Esteem

Reach Me

Practice Line: (613) 831-8181
Direct Line: (613) 797-7990

Credentials

Clinical Psychologist

PhD, Clinical Psychology, University of Ottawa (2010)

Post-Doctorate Fellowship, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute (2011)

Professional Memberships

Registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario since 2010

Member of the Ontario Psychological Association

Member of the Ottawa Academy of Psychology

Dr. Vanessa Illing

Clinical PSYCHOLOGIST

I will provide you with a genuine, nonjudgmental, and understanding space to share your concerns. My objective is to work together to help you achieve your goals.

My career has included assessing and treating a full range of mental health concerns common to adolescents and adults. I have many years of clinical experience conducting psychological assessments, individual therapy, and group therapy. My therapy experience has focused on clinical issues, health concerns, and rehabilitation. I am a registered provider with VAC/Blue Cross, the RCMP, and WSIB.

I will provide you with a genuine, nonjudgmental, and understanding space to share your concerns. My objective is to work together to help you achieve your goals.

I believe in providing evidence-based treatment, which means that the treatment has been scientifically evaluated and shown to provide good outcomes. Using my clinical judgment and experience, I will also customize psychotherapeutic interventions depending on your concerns, personality, and goals. Some of those interventions may include the following:

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Attachment-based psychodynamic therapy
Emotion-focused therapy
Interpersonal therapy
Mindfulness-based therapy
Solution-focused therapy

Clinical Experience

I completed my Pre-Doctoral Residency in Clinical Psychology at the Royal Ottawa Hospital, working in the Anxiety Disorders, Operational Stress Injury Clinic and PTSD for Veterans, and Youth Psychiatry Partial Hospitalization programs.

After finishing my PhD, I gained specialized experience in the areas of health and rehabilitation, completing a research- and clinical-based Post-Doctoral Fellowship at the Ottawa Hospital (Ottawa Hospital Research Institute).

Overall, I have worked for several years in psychiatric and general hospitals, as well as in a family health team prior to moving entirely into private practice in 2014. I am extremely passionate about providing services for first responders, active members of the military, and veterans.

Having worked in a primary care setting directly with 13 family doctors at a family health team, I am highly qualified to provide treatment for the type of psychological concerns that many people discuss with their family doctor. In addition, I am very experienced in working with family physicians and open to working collaboratively with yours to provide you the best care possible.

Providing community outreach in the form of teaching seminars, presentations, and collaborations is very important to me. I have provided community and workplace presentations on several topics, including stress, eating disorders, self-harm, suicide prevention, self-esteem, and PTSD.

During my research career, I received prominent grants and scholarships, published 9 articles in peer-reviewed scientific journals, and presented at over 20 conferences.

I also mentor and teach students in psychology. I have several years of experience teaching and supervising research and PhD-level clinical psychology students. I also provide clinical supervision to psychologists registering with the College of Psychologists of Ontario.

I firmly believe in self-growth and staying up-to-date with the latest disciplinary advances, and continue my own professional development through lectures, workshops, conferences, and reading current scientific and clinical literature.

Services Offered

I am a passionate and experienced registered provider for Veterans Affairs Canada, the RCMP, first responders, and WSIB.

I provide individual therapy to adolescents (14 years and older) and adults for the following concerns:

PTSD/trauma
Depression
Anxiety (panic, excessive worrying, social phobia, obsessive-compulsive disorder)
Sleep difficulties
Stress or Anger management
Health/Chronic illness
Interpersonal/Relationships

Grief
Sexuality/Sexual identity
Work difficulties
Behavioural problems
Self-esteem
Body image issues
Life transitions

Reach Me

Practice Line: (613) 831-8181

Credentials

University of Guelph (Advanced Certificate in Couple & Family Therapy – with Distinction, 2022

EMDR Trained (Level 1 and 2 – Virtual Delivery)

Emotionally Focused Family Therapy (May 2021)

Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (October 2020)

Certified First Responder Counselor (CFRC, 2021)

Certified Grief Professional (2021)

University of Toronto (MSW), 2010 (Distinction)

Dalhousie University (BSW), 2008 (Distinction)

Acadia University (BA, Philosophy), 2004

Nova Scotia Community College (Funeral Services Education), 1996

Professional Memberships

Ontario College of Social Workers & Social Service Workers (since 2008)

American Academy of Stress & Trauma, Certified Bereavement Trauma Specialist (2011)

International Center for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy

Associate Member, Canadian Association for Marriage & Family Therapy

Former Licensed Funeral Director, Bereavement Authority (Ontario) (1997-2011)

Dwight EA Thompson MSW RSW

Registered Social Worker/Psychotherapist

Associate Member, Canadian Association of Marriage and Family Therapy

I have been working with individuals, couples, and families for over 15 years. My approach to psychotherapy rests on the conviction that people have their own abilities to heal and be resilient. My role as a process consultant helps people unlock their own potential and find creative and individualized paths that lead towards fulfillment, joy, and inner peace. I work primarily within the Emotion(ally) Focused Therapy Model for individuals, couples, and families. This includes how emotion is impacted by adult romantic bonds, complex trauma (PTSD), grief and bereavement as well as depression and anxiety.

Whether it’s working with individuals, couples or families, my hope is that I can help you find and strengthen your own internal capacity that directs, guides, and heals from life hurts. I am always honored to be called upon to assist when asked.

Clinical Experience

As a Registered Social Worker (Ontario), I provide counselling therapy to individuals, couples, and families with a special interest in Veteran’s health and well being. I use a systemic and experiential approach that includes models of counselling based on The Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples, Families, and Individuals. My approach (working with and within emotion) rests on the foundation of Attachment Theory – a theory of development, trauma, loss, and adult romantic bonds. At the heart of all mental health matters is the emotional experience – helping you experience, understand navigate them is my primary goal as a registered Social Worker.

I am currently under supervision and working towards my registration as a Marriage and Family Therapist through the Canadian & American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy since September 2019.

My employment background includes working in health care, mental health, and rehabilitation settings; critical and trauma care; as well as the grief and bereavement sector.

Reach Me

Practice Line: (613) 831-8181

Sabra Lawrie

Office Administrator

I am passionate about helping others and have spent most of my professional life working in health care environments, both in administration and direct client care roles. I bring with me many years of experience as an Office Manager in a mental health setting. I have over 15 years’ experience in conducting assessment interviews, and administering and scoring psychological test batteries under the supervision of a registered psychologist.

I know reaching out for help is not always easy and I understand the needs of clients, so I am committed to providing the best service possible with a non-biased and caring approach.

Saterra Associates

Dr. Davina Bakerman

Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Vanessa Illing

Clinical Psychologist

Dwight EA Thompson MSW RSW

Registered Social Worker/Psychotherapist

Ms. Sabra Lawrie

Office Administrator

Psychological Services in Ottawa

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Reach Me

Practice Line: (613) 831-8181
Direct Line: (613) 867-5037

Credentials

Dr. Davina Bakerman

Clinical Psychologist

Clinical Experience

Services Offered

Reach Me

Practice Line: (613) 831-8181
Direct Line: (613) 797-7990

Credentials

Professional Memberships

Dr. Vanessa Illing

Clinical PSYCHOLOGIST

Clinical Experience

Services Offered

Reach Me

Practice Line: (613) 831-8181

Credentials

Professional Memberships

Dwight EA Thompson MSW RSW

Registered Social Worker/Psychotherapist

Associate Member, Canadian Association of Marriage and Family Therapy

Clinical Experience

Reach Me

Practice Line: (613) 831-8181

Sabra Lawrie

Office Administrator

Saterra Associates

Dr. Davina Bakerman

Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Vanessa Illing

Clinical Psychologist

Dwight EA Thompson MSW RSW

Registered Social Worker/Psychotherapist

Ms. Sabra Lawrie

Office Administrator

Reach Me

Practice Line: (613) 831-8181 Direct Line: (613) 867-5037

Credentials

Dr. Davina Bakerman

Clinical Psychologist

Clinical Experience

Services Offered

Reach Me

Practice Line: (613) 831-8181 Direct Line: (613) 797-7990

Credentials

Professional Memberships

Dr. Vanessa Illing

Clinical PSYCHOLOGIST

Clinical Experience

Services Offered

Reach Me

Practice Line: (613) 831-8181

Credentials

Professional Memberships

Dwight EA Thompson MSW RSW

Registered Social Worker/Psychotherapist

Associate Member, Canadian Association of Marriage and Family Therapy

Clinical Experience

Reach Me

Practice Line: (613) 831-8181

Sabra Lawrie

Office Administrator

Practice Line: (613) 831-8181
Direct Line: (613) 867-5037

Practice Line: (613) 831-8181
Direct Line: (613) 797-7990