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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 Centre is located in the Psychology, Anthropology, and Sociology (PAS) building, and is accessible to those with disabilities.
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.
The CMHRT can be separated into 3 main categories
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The Department of Psychology at the University of Waterloo was founded in the early 1960s. Comprising of 6 research areas, the Department has grown to become one of the most esteemed Departments of Psychology in Canada. For more information, visit the Psychology home page.
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: Rest Assured: Exploring the Importance of Sleep for Well-being
Clinical psychology graduate studentsChantelle Castelino, Nadine Ghanem, and Taranjot Bedi-Padda presented a workshop on Rest Assured: Exploring the Importance of Sleep for Well-being for the General Public at the Kitchener Central Library.
The students provided an informative and engaging workshop. Quality sleep is essential for maintaining good mental health, but stress, busy schedules, and daily habits can often get in the way. The presenters shared research about the importance of sleep and how it impacts our wellbeing and daily lives, as well as practical, evidence-based sleep-hygiene strategies.
They did a great job translating research to a general audience and incorporating some useful takeaways. The talk was well-received and the audience was very engaged.
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 allow for these opportunities.
CMHRT Community Outreach Workshop: Media Consumption and Mental Health
Clinical psychology graduate students Brianna MacPherson and Alexis Cantafiop presented a workshop on Media Consumption and Mental Health for the Active Living (seniors) program at the Forest Heights Kitchener Public Library this afternoon (Oct 28, 2026).
The students provided an informative and engaging workshop that highlighted changes in our access to news, explained the concept of misinformation, and explored research on the impact on mental health, and provided helpful tips for consuming news with intention and care.
The workshop highlighted research on this topic pertinent to seniors. The over 50 participants in attendance were attentive, 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 allow for these opportunities.
CMHRT Community Outreach Workshop: Stress Management for Athletes
Clinical psychology graduate students Aliya McNeil and Jana El-Sabbagh presented a workshop on Stress Management for Athletes to 17 players and their coaches in the Stratford Aces U18 hockey training program on September 1, 2026, in Stratford, ON. The female hockey players, ages 16 to 18 years, were highly engaged in the interactive workshop which presented ideas and strategies for recognizing and managing stress related to navigating elite sports and life as a teenager.
The talk was really well received, and Aliya and Jana's skills in translating research and empirical knowledge into practical applications for this specific population are exemplary.
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 allow for these opportunities.
Events
CMHRT Community Outreach Workshop: Supporting a Loved One with Anxiety: Building Understanding and Learning How to Help
Clinical psychology graduate students Kowsi Aravinthan and Jennifer Fudge will present a workshop for the general public: Supporting a Loved One with Anxiety: Building Understanding and Learning How to Help, on Thursday Nov 26, 2026 from 7:00 to 8:30 pm.
The workshop will take place in the Central Library, Meeting Room C, 85 Queens Street North, Kitchener.
Registration has just opened and is required. https://kpl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=347457