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Dr. Carmelinda Longo
Ph.D., C.Psych
Founder and Director
Dr. Longo is a clinical neuropsychologist who is registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario. She is also a member of the Ontario Psychological Association and the National Academy of Neuropsychology.
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Dr. Longo has over 10 years of experience conducting comprehensive psychoeducational, neuropsychological, and developmental assessments with children, adolescents, and adults. She is committed to helping clients better understand their learning/cognitive strengths and challenges and obtain the necessary supports they need to succeed at school or work. She has experience working with typically developing individuals, as well as those with neurodevelopmental (e.g., autism), neurological (e.g., epilepsy), and other mental health conditions (e.g., anxiety and depression). Dr. Longo uses cognitive-behavioural therapy, behavioural therapy, social skills training, supportive therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy and mindfulness with children, teens and adults to treat various challenges (such as anxiety, depression, and difficulties with behaviour, emotion regulation and social skills). Dr. Longo provides compassionate care tailored to each individual's unique needs.
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Dr. Longo completed her Ph.D. degree in clinical psychology at the University of Ottawa and spent two years completing a clinical neuropsychology postdoctoral fellowship at Community Head Injury Resource Services, where she worked primarily with adults with moderate to severe traumatic brain injury conducting neuropsychological and medical-legal assessments. Her pre-doctoral internship was completed at the Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) where she specialized in pediatric neuropsychology. She also completed clinical training at the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario, Children’s Aid Society, Elizabeth-Bruyere Hospital, and Lesley Miller and Associates. In addition to starting her own practice, Dr. Longo completes comprehensive neuropsychological assessments on children from Bermuda through SickKids’ International Patient Program.