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Thank you for your interest in psychological services at the Centre for Mental Health Research and Treatment (CMHRT).
The Centre for Mental Health Research and Treatment (CMHRT) is a vital component of the accredited Clinical Psychology graduate program at the University of Waterloo. The CMHRT offers accessible, effective psychological assessment and therapy services for adults, adolescents, children, and families in the Region of Waterloo, while facilitating cutting-edge research on the development, persistence and treatment of mental health problems and providing comprehensive clinical training in our state-of-the-art facility.
Our therapists and clinicians are graduate students pursuing doctoral degrees in clinical psychology. They are each supervised by a registered psychologist who observes every video-recorded therapy or assessment session.
If you are interested in seeking therapy treatment, please complete our client intake form, and we will be in touch soon.
Unfortunately, we are not accepting referrals for psychoeducational assessments to assess learning and attention at this time. The CMHRT is primarily a treatment centre and we have limited capacity to provide only a few psychoeducational assessments each year as part of masters level clinical skills coursework. We hope to re-open the waitlist in May 2026 to accept referrals for assessments which may be completed in 2027 or later.
The CMHRT can be separated into 3 main categories
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Territorial Land Acknowledgement:
The University of Waterloo Psychology Department acknowledges that much of our work takes place on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg, and Haudenosaunee peoples. Our main campus is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land granted to the Six Nations that includes six miles on each side of the Grand River. Our active work toward reconciliation takes place across our campuses through research, learning, teaching, and community building, and is co-ordinated within the Office of Indigenous Relations.
News
CMHRT Community Outreach Workshop: The Mind-Environment Connection: How Does Nature Affect Our Well-Being?
Clinical psychology graduate students, Monica Grove and Nadine Ghanem, presented a workshop on the connection between nature and our mental health at the Kitchener Public Library (Central Branch) on Nov 18, 2025. The students provided an informative and engaging workshop that reviewed research findings on the benefits of engaging with nature for our physical, mental, and social well-being, and provided helpful tips for optimizing nature benefits using mindfulness practice. The workshop also explored the concept of climate anxiety and provided information about the innovative parks prescription program and strategies to mitigate adverse effects of climate anxiety. The audience was attentive, and the talk generated an excellent discussion.
These opportunities are a wonderful demonstration of psychology's ability to translate knowledge and research into practical and helpful information for everyone. We continue to be grateful for the strong community partnerships that allows for these opportunities.
CMHRT Community Outreach Workshop: Staying Informed without Burning Out: Strategies for Mindful Media and News Consumption
Clinical psychology graduate students Jasmine Zhang and Brianna MacPherson, who presented a workshop Staying Informed without Burning Out: Strategies for Mindful Media and News Consumption at the Kitchener Public Library (Central Branch) on Nov 4, 2025.
The students provided an informative and engaging workshop that highlighted changes in our access to news, outlined differences between misinformation, disinformation, and malinformation, explored the concept of doom-scrolling and impact on mental health, and provided helpful tips for consuming news with intention and care. The attentive audience asked excellent questions and offered thoughtful contributions.
These opportunities are a wonderful demonstration of psychology's ability to translate knowledge and research into practical and helpful information for everyone. We continue to be grateful for the strong community partnerships that allows for these opportunities.
CMHRT Community Outreach Workshop: Navigating Relationships as We Age
Clinical psychology graduate students Chantelle Castelino, Bailea Erb, and Simrat Tung, presented a terrific workshop on Navigating Relationships as We Age to a capacity crowd of participants in the Active Adults (50+) program at Forest Heights Public Library.
The presentation reviewed research and practical application for cultivating non-romantic relationships (friendships, family, community) and romantic relationships (dating in the older years) and identified the impact of loneliness on health and mental health. Practical tips to foster relationships were presented. The audience was highly engaged and attentive, with positive feedback.
These opportunities are a wonderful demonstration of psychology's ability to translate knowledge and research into practical and helpful information for everyone. We continue to be grateful for the strong community partnerships that allows for these opportunities.