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Our Team

Meet our dedicated team at CASA.  Our team includes registered doctoral and master’s level psychologists, each bringing a wealth of expertise and experience to our practice. Alongside our psychologists, we have a team of skilled associates, predoctoral residents, and practicum students, all committed to providing high-quality care under supervision. Additionally, our practice is supported by skilled neurofeedback technicians who play a crucial role in delivering specialized services. Behind the scenes, our administrative team ensures seamless operations. Together, we’re here to provide comprehensive and compassionate care to individuals and families in our community.

Registered Doctoral Psychologists

Brian Chartier, Ph.D.
R.D. Psych (APE) #174

Primary practice areas:
  • Adults and couples
  • Grief and bereavement (including facilitation of Grief Ministry Workshops)
  • Psychological assessments (including those related to Indian Residential School Abuse)
  • Training and supervision
  • Treatment for various mental health conditions and life stressors

Lana Shimp, Ph.D.
R.D.Psych (APE) #251

Primary Practice Areas:
  • Adults and Couples
  • Anxiety Disorders (generalized anxiety, OCD, social anxiety, and panic disorder)
  • Mood Disorders (depression and bipolar)
  • Life Stressors
  • Relationship Problems
  • Insomnia
  • Chronic Pain
  • Psychological Assessments (mental health and disability)
  • Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy and Schema Therapy
  • Certified in Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT)
  • Training and Supervision

Erika Rojas, Ph.D.
R.D. Psych (APE) #938

Primary practice areas:
  • Children, Adolescents (ages 5 to 18) & Adults
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
  • Trauma-focused interventions - Prolonged Exposure & Cognitive Processing Therapy
  • Anxiety disorders, mood, trauma / PTSD (with a focus on military, RCMP, and front-line workers), emotion dysregulation, stress, and relationship issues
  • Diagnostic assessments for neurodevelopmental and mental health conditions, including ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and trauma-related disorders
  • Neurofeedback training
  • Bilingual services, offering treatments in both English and Spanish
  • Training and supervision

Larisa Cornelius, Ph.D.
R.D.Psych (APE) #1059

Primary practice areas:
  • Children, Adolescents & Adults
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Mindfulness
  • Psychological Assessments – Neurodevelopmental (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Intellectual Disabilities)
  • Mental Health Assessments (including evaluations for Veterans Affairs Canada)
  • Provides treatment for anxiety disorders, mood disturbances, trauma, autism, and ADHD
  • Offers parental consultation
  • Training & Supervision

Cosmin Coltea, Psy.D.
R.D.Psych (APE) #1014

Primary practice areas:
  • Children & Adolescents
  • Psychological assessments and therapy
  • Neurodevelopmental disorders (ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, intellectual disabilities)
  • Anxiety and mood disorders
  • Sleep and feeding difficulties
  • Coaching for executive functioning
  • Social skills training
  • Behavior management
  • Development and monitoring of home programs
  • School/teacher consultations
  • Services are provided in both English and Romanian

Lara Spagrud, Ph.D.
R.D. Psych (APE) #777

Primary Practice Areas:

Psychological assessments for:

  • Developmental Delay
  • Intellectual Disability
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
  • Oppositional Defiant Disorder
  • Anxiety and Mood Disorders

Justina Sowden, Ph.D.
R.D. Psych (APE) #962

Primary practice areas:
  • Adults & Couples
  • Mood & Anxiety Disorders (OCD & PTSD)
  • Psychotic Disorders
  • Personality Disorders
  • Anger & Acting-Out Behaviours
  • Addictions
  • Stress
  • Interpersonal problems
  • Psychological Assessments – Mental Health and Veterans Affairs Canada assessments

Jessica Prince, Ph.D.
R.D. Psych (APE) #1015

Primary Practice Areas:
  • Older Adolescents, Adults & Couples
  • Psychological Assessments – Neurodevelopmental (Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, learning disabilities)
  • Mental Health Assessments (personality, mood, anxiety)
  • Forensic Risk Assessments
  • Treatment for Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Personality, Anger Management, and Addiction

Nicole Anderson, Ph.D.
R.D. Psych #1328

Primary Practice Areas:
  • Children & Adolescents (ages 4-17), Therapy & Psychological Assessments
  • Adults 18+, Therapy
  • Anxiety, OCD, depression, ADHD, and behavior management
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
  • Psychological assessments for Specific Learning Disorders, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and general mental health

Registered Psychologists

Brenan Smith, M.Ed.
R. Psych (Provisional) #1304

Primary Practice Areas:
  • Adults
  • Mood & Anxiety Disorders
  • Trauma and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Relationship Issues
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness
  • Mental Health Assessments

Ariana Faul, M.Ed.
R. Psych (Provisional) #1323

Primary Practice Areas:
  • Adults
  • Anxiety & Mood Disorders
  • Body Image
  • Disordered Eating
  • Trauma and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), mindfulness
  • Psychological assessments (Mental Health, ADHD, learning disorders)

Sarah Keller, M.Ed.
R. Psych (Provisional) #1257

Primary Practice Areas:
  • Adolescents & Young Adults
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Schema Therapy
  • Psychological Assessments (Intellectual Disability, Learning Disability, Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Mental Health) for clients 6+
  • Mood & Anxiety Disorders
  • Trauma
  • Relationship problems
  • 2SLGBTQ+

Sarah Friesen, M.Ed., .
R. Psych (APE) #764

Primary practice areas:
  • Children
  • Psychological assessment and therapy
  • Neurodevelopmental disorders (including Autism Spectrum Disorders)
  • Learning difficulties
  • Behavioral challenges
  • Picky eating
  • Severe communication difficulties

Jaeger Lam, M.A.
R. Psych (Provisional) #1303

Primary Practice Areas:
  • Adults
  • Therapy and Psychological Assessment
  • Mood & Anxiety (depression, generalized anxiety)
  • Trauma (PTSD, adjustment disorders)

Associates

Meghan Flath, B.A. (Hons.)

Primary Practice Areas:
  • Adults 18+
  • Anxiety (Generalized Anxiety, Social Anxiety, OCD)
  • Trauma and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Insomnia
  • Mood Disorders (Depression, Bipolar Disorder)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness
  • Mental Health Assessments

Randa Elgendy, Ph.D.

Primary Practice Areas:
  • Children, Adolescents & Adults
  • Therapy & Psychological Assessment
  • Health Issues & Chronic Pain
  • Trauma / PTSD
  • Emotional Regulation
  • Substance Use
  • Personality Concerns
  • Mood & Anxiety
  • Psychological Assessments (Intellectual Disability, Learning Disability, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Mental Health)

Kelsey Croshaw, M.Ed.

Primary Practice Areas:
  • Adolescents & Adults
  • Therapy & Psychological Assessment
  • Mood Disorders & Anxiety
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), & Mindfulness
  • Psychological assessments for Neurodevelopmental Disorders and general mental health

Emily Riemer B.A. (Hons.)

Note: Emily is not currently accepting clients, as she is completing her predoctoral residency at Vancouver Coastal Health (Occupational Stress Injury Track). CASA looks forward to welcoming Emily back in the fall of 2026!

Primary Practice Areas:
  • Adolescents & Adults
  • Anxiety & Depression
  • Trauma
  • Personality Challenges
  • Mental Health, VAC, and ADHD Assessments

Jo Termeer B.A. (Hons.)

Note: Jo offers therapy sessions online via secure video to clients residing in Saskatchewan, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Quebec under the supervision of Dr. Brian Chartier, PhD, RD Psych #174 (SK).!

Primary practice areas:
  • Adults aged 18+
  • Depression
  • Anxiety Disorders (generalized anxiety, social anxiety, OCD, illness-related anxiety, perinatal anxiety)
  • Sleep-related issues (insomnia, parasomnias)
  • ADHD
  • Substance Abuse
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Stress & Coping Skills
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Mindfulness

Pre-Doctoral Residents

Quinn Ree-Fedun, M.Ed.

Primary Practice Areas:
  • Children, Adolescents, and Adults
  • Therapy & Psychological Assessment
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness-based therapies
  • Neurodevelopmental Assessments - Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Intellectual Disabilities, Specific Learning Disability
  • Mental Health Assessments - Anxiety, Depression, Behavioural Disorders
  • Treatment for Anxiety, Mood, Trauma, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Behaviour

Practicum Students

Cayley Mackie, B.A. (Hons.)

Primary Practice Areas:
  • Adults
  • Therapy & Psychological Assessment
  • Mood Disorders & Anxiety
  • Trauma
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) & Mindfulness
  • Neurodevelopmental Assessments
  • Mental Health Assessments

Neurofeedback Technicians

Shreya Kahamar

Shreya is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences with a focus on Neuroscience at the University of Saskatchewan. She is passionate about advancing her education and aims to attend medical school to specialize in psychiatry. Shreya has completed training in EEG Biofeedback and is actively working toward her Neurofeedback Technician certification through the Biofeedback Certification International Alliance (BCIA). Since joining CASA Psychological Services in August 2025 as a neurofeedback technician, Shreya has provided brainwave assessments and neurofeedback training to clients, working under the supervision of registered doctoral psychologists. She is dedicated to supporting clients in their journey toward improved mental health and well-being through evidence-based neurofeedback practices.

Admin Team

Niamh

Niamh has been CASA’s Office Manager since 2017. She previously worked as a manager in a variety of industries and enjoys using her wide-ranging skills and knowledge to develop and enhance the administrative aspects of managing the practice. In her free time, Niamh enjoys baking, gardening, and Scandi Noir.

Brianna

Brianna has been a receptionist at CASA Psychological Services since 2021. She is typically the first contact that most callers and clients will have with CASA and she utilizes the interpersonal skills that she has accumulated in her prior administrative and service industry positions to provide knowledgeable and friendly services to callers and clients. Brianna enjoys her many pets, reading, and watching true crime documentaries in her free time.

Tammi

Tammi has been a receptionist with CASA since 2021. Clients and visitors to the office will encounter her cheerful smile and helpful nature. Drawing on the skills and experience gained from working in various customer service positions, Tammi handles a variety of administrative tasks and is a calm and compassionate presence in the office. Tammi enjoys spending time with her family, being outdoors, and martial arts.

Keyara

Keyara joined CASA Psychological Services in March 2025, bringing a warm, welcoming presence to the front desk. With a background in both cosmetology and administrative support, she combines strong organizational skills with a natural ability to make people feel at ease. Her commitment to excellent customer service helps ensure that every client feels comfortable and supported from the moment they arrive. Outside of work, Keyara enjoys reading, hair styling, and spending quality time with her family, friends, and her beloved dog, Maya.