MEET THE TEAM

Artemis has reawakened along with the spring. We are proud to welcome many new members to our team. Please be patient with us as we continue to construct this portion of our website.

OUR PSYCHOLOGISTS

Dr. Marcie Balch

Psychologist

Dr. Marcie Balch received her undergrad in psychology from Queen's University in 1998 and her PhD from the University of New Brunswick in 2015. She was matched to the IWK Health Centre in Halifax for her PhD Residency and has been here ever since. Dr. Balch is a Clinical Psychologist and the Professional Practice Leader for Psychology at the IWK. Her clinical work involves assessing and treating children, youth, and families through outpatient community mental health. In addition to this, she does part-time private practice with adults through Thrivespace one evening per week, helps supervise PhD students as an Associate with Dalhousie University, and teaches part-time at Saint Mary's University in Halifax. In her personal time, she is a national volleyball referee. Most importantly, she loves enjoying her house on the lake with her husband and two golden retrievers. 

Véronique Baril

Psychologist​

Véronique Baril has worked as a psychologist in both public and private settings, and she has knowledge in the areas of education, learning, and behaviours. Ms. Baril attended full-time French elementary and secondary schools in Ontario and completed a master’s degree in clinical psychology at Moncton University. She is a member of the Canadian Psychological Association and the College of Psychologists of Ontario. Ms. Baril provides therapy and assessment services to children, adolescents and adults presenting with learning problems, social-emotional difficulties, ADHD, Autism, other Developmental Disabilities, and trauma. Her therapeutic approach draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Mindfulness approaches, EMDR/DBR.

Dr. Natalie Hazzard

Psychologist

Dr. Natalie Hazzard graduated with a Doctorate of Psychology from Adler University in 2018, a master's degree in mental health counselling from Medaille College in New York State in 2013, and an undergraduate Honors Specialization in Psychology degree from Western University. Dr. Hazzard currently works as a Managing Clinical Psychologist at Lifemark Health Group and as a Psychologist at Artemis Assessment and Treatment Centre. 

Jasmine Peterson

Psychologist

Dr. Peterson biography coming soon.

Dr. Lauren Rosen

Psychologist
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Registered Psychologist Dr. Lauren Rosen received her doctoral degree in clinical psychology from Chicago’s Adler University in 2010. She has been a practicing psychologist for the past 14 years, assessing and treating children, adolescents, and families. She started her professional career in Ontario, first completing her pre-doctoral residency at the Hincks-Dellcrest Centre in Toronto, then working in private practice. In 2011, she moved home to Halifax, Nova Scotia, and continued work in private practice until 2014. For the past 10 years, she has worked in community mental health and addictions at the IWK Health Centre. For most of that time, she has balanced her full-time position between clinical work and being the team lead for her outpatient team. She has expertise in the assessment of learning disabilities/disorders and ADHD and the treatment of ADHD, anxiety, OCD, and eating disorders. She loves to run and spend time with her husband and kids, usually watching them play hockey. She is excited to be a part of the Artemis team!

Dr. Patricia Ross

Psychologist
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Dr. Ross biography coming soon.

Dr. Vasanthi Valoo

Psychologist

Dr. Valoo is registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario as a Clinical Psychologist. She holds a master’s degree in counselling from Gallaudet University, Washington D.C., and a master’s degree and a Ph.D. in psychology from Fielding Graduate University. Dr. Valoo holds a certificate in Parent-Infant Mental Health. She received training and conducted research in Emotion Focused Therapy under the supervision of Dr. Les Greenberg, Clinical Psychologist, at York University, where she completed her supervised practice. She is a member of the Ontario Psychological Association (OPA) and the Canadian ADHD Resource Alliance (CADDRA).

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OUR ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM

Tara Carman-French

Director, ADHD, LD & EF Coach

Charlene Rumble

Psychoeducational Consultant
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Smitha Chandrashekar

Psychometrist

Keith Carman

Chief Administrative Coordinator

Jess Dinsmore

Administrative Coordinator
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Jeff Ryu

Psychometrist

Anya Sudhakar

Psychometrist

Hailey Edwards Kern

Receptionist, Assistant to the Director
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Claudia Greco

Psychometric Specialist

Sandy French

Consultant

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