SERVICES

Dr. Morrell-Bellai obtained her Ph. D. in Community Psychology from the University of Toronto in 1997. Upon completion of her Ph.D. she undertook a three year retraining program in Clinical and Counselling Psychology and in 2000 became registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario in the area of Clinical and Counselling Psychology. She currently has a full time private practice at Markham Psychologists offering her services to adolescents, adults, couples, and families. She also offers services by video conference to Ontario residents.

APPROACH

Dr. Morrell-Bellai is trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Family Systems, Couples Therapy and Feminist Therapy. She is particularly interested in the treatment of Eating Disorders (Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge Eating Disorder). Her thesis work examined the factors that contribute to recovery in Bulimia and part of her post-doctoral training was with the Eating Disorder Program at Toronto General Hospital.

In addition to providing treatment for individuals with eating disorders, Dr. Morrell-Bellai treats a wide range of emotional and mental health issues including: mood disorders: depression and bipolar illness; anxiety disorders: panic, obsessive compulsive disorder, generalized anxiety, posttraumatic stress, phobias; addictions; bereavement; low self esteem; self harm; and stress. Additionally, she offers couples therapy, separation/divorce counselling, and parenting and step parenting strategies.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

For ten years, Dr. Morrell-Bellai worked in the field of mental health research at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health. Following this she undertook a retraining program that included Post-Doctoral work at the Women’s Therapy Centre, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health; the Outpatient Mental Health Department of Markham Stouffville Hospital; and Family Services York Region. After completing her registration as a Psychologist in 2000, she held the position of Clinical Director at Family Services York Region for three years prior to moving to full time private practice at Markham Psychologists.

ABOUT

Born and raised in Southwestern Ontario, Dr. Morrell-Bellai is married with two young adult children and has been a resident of Markham since 1995. She is active in environmental advocacy and enjoys yoga, athletics and spending time in nature.

CONTACT

If you have further questions about Dr. Morrell-Bellai’s qualifications or services offered, please do not hesitate to call (905) 472-9658 extension 202 for a free telephone consultation (5-10 min consult to determine if I am the best person for you to see, this is not a therapy session)

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Dr. Danhu Lin obtained her Ph. D. in Applied Psychology in 2008. She is registered with the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario and under Supervised Practice by Dr. Tammy Morell-Bellai, offering her services to individuals aged 18 to 70 years old. Dr. Danhu provides a range of comprehensive psychological assessments and evidence-based psychotherapies. Her assessment and treatment primarily focus on anxiety, depression, addictions, eating disorders, parenting, work injury WSIB, bereavement, anger management, relationship issues, and sleep issues.

Dr. Danhu practices primarily on evidence-based modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), and Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) frameworks tailored to each individual. At the heart of her work is the belief that change happens when people feel safe, understood, and respected, grounded in the following pillars: • A secure, non-judgmental environment that honours each person’s lived experience • A collaborative and empathetic therapeutic alliance, built on warmth, curiosity, and shared understandings • Evidence-based care that validates an individual’s internal and external life circumstances, while empowering meaningful, sustainable change

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Services

Peggy Sam is registered as a Psychological Associate (Supervised Practice), providing psychotherapy and psychological services to adolescents and adults under the supervision of Dr. Tammy Morrell-Bellai, C. Psych.

Approach

Peggy employs an integrative, reflective and client-centered approach that best fits the clients’ needs, values and strengths. She believes that a non-judgemental, genuine and compassionate therapeutic relationship is the foundation of therapy and works to provide a safe and empathic space. She has training and experience in a variety of modalities, including trauma-informed approach, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT). Peggy strives to facilitate self-awareness and change with individuals through empathy, trust, respect and compassion.

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