OUR TEAM
We have an exceptional team of clinicians who are actively involved in multiple aspects of the fight to improve the lives of those suffering from emotional difficulties.
Our team is comprised of an unusually dedicated group of clinicians who have come together out of a shared commitment to offer effective care at the highest possible standards.
TRAINING
Our DBT therapists & clinicians have trained over 1,000 mental health care providers across Canada. Our trainings are offered online and in person.
We train clinicians in a range of settings including private practices, community mental health centres, hospital inpatient units, correctional services, and elsewhere.
Outreach
We have also taken part in stigma reducing public forums designed to increase hope and knowledge.
These include participation in events such as the annual Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) Awareness Forum at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) and events hosted by SashBear, a group dedicated to eradicating stigma suffered by those with mental illness, especially those with BPD.
meet our team
Dr. Andrew Ekblad
Ph.D., C. Psych.
FOUNDER + CLINIC DIRECTOR
Andrew is certified in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy by the DBT-Linehan Board of Certification, with more than 20 years of clinical and research experience in the treatment of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) through Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT).
jessica clowe
MSW, RSW
Jessica is a social worker practicing dialectical behavioural therapy (DBT) in Ontario and Newfoundland and Labrador.
Dr. Peter Cordell
B. Sc., MD, FRCPC in Psychiatry
Pete is a Psychiatrist with Subspecialty Training in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. He works closely with the DBT team.
ALYSSA DURBIN
M. Psy. C.Psych. Assoc.
Alyssa sees individual adult clients and also co-facilitates DBT groups for adults. She provides psychodiagnostic assessments for mental health disorders and personality disorders.
Darrell Gonzales
MSW, RSW
Darrell is certified in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy by the DBT-Linehan Board of Certification. He has a particular interest in working with individuals struggling with self-harm and suicidality.
Ashleigh Reid
MSW, RSW
Ashleigh is a Registered Social Worker through the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) practicing Dialectical Behavioural Therapy.
Melissa Santiago Urrutia
Ph.D., C. Psych.
Melissa is licensed to provide psychological services in Puerto Rico, and is pursuing supervised practice with the College of Psychologists of Ontario.
Sherry Slejska
RSW
Sherry is a registered social worker based in Ontario with a heartfelt commitment to supporting individuals grappling with emotional and behavioral challenges that impact their quality of life.
administrative assistant
Meme Frichitthavong
Research Collaborators
dr. Jonathan Oakman
Research Collaborator
carla rumeo
Research Collaborator
JOIN OUR TEAM
As a collaborative and supportive team, Broadleaf Health’s team is committed to teaching other mental health professionals who want to develop their skills in providing DBT.