Dr. Gregory Knoll, C. Psych.
I am the founder and scientific director at Brant Child & Adolescent Psychology Services (BCAPS). I am a registered psychologist in Ontario and provide services in the areas of school and clinical psychology. I work exclusively with children, adolescents, and their families, and I provide all clients with the highest standard of evidence-based care.
I received my Doctoral Degree in Clinical-Developmental Psychology from York University in Toronto. This clinical training program is accredited by the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) and is based on a scientist-practitioner model. Throughout my training, I have worked in a variety of settings including accredited teaching hospitals such as the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health and the Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences. I have also worked in various school boards in Brantford and Toronto. In the schools, I conducted psych-ed assessments and worked with administrators and special education teachers to develop and implement comprehensive Individual Education Plans (IEP).
At BCAPS, I conduct psychoeducational assessments and provide CBT and DBT. Additionally, I provide psychological supervision to all Associates. I also provide inspired talks/workshops on a variety of topics and to a variety of audiences. I have a background in competitive sports and a keen interest in providing sports psychology skills and performance coaching tips to athletes, dancers, musicians, and academics hoping to reach their full potential.
I am a member of the College of Psychologists of Ontario and the Ontario Psychological Association.
If you have any questions or would like to learn more, please contact me directly.
Education
Accreditation | Academic Institute | Thesis | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Philosophy Clinical-Developmental Psychology | York University, Toronto | Stages of Change Training for Youth Outreach Workers: Bridging Research, Theories, and Practice | 2012 |
| Master of Arts Clinical-Developmental Psychology | York University, Toronto | The Transition to University: The Student-University Match (SUM) Questionnaire | 2007 |
| Bachelor of Arts (Honours), Psychology | Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo | The Relationship Between Optimism, Identity and University Adjustment | 2004 |
| Diploma, Drug and Alcohol Counselling | Sir Sanford Fleming College, Peterborough | | 2000 |
Selected Clinical Experience
Position | Practice | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Consulting Psychologist | Six Nations Health Services: Child & Youth Health Team | 2022-present |
| Consulting Psychologist | Hamilton Children's Aid Society | 2021-2023 |
| Consulting Psychologist | Brant Family & Children's Services | 2021-2023 |
| School & Clinical Psychologist | Brant Child & Adolescent Psychology Services | 2015-present |
| Consulting Psychologist | Grand Erie District School Board | 2015 |
| Psychologist | CBT Associates of Toronto | 2013-2015 |
| Psychologist | The Sunnylea Clinic, Etobicoke | 2014-2015 |
| Psychologist | Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board, Mississauga | 2012-2014 |
| Ph.D. Clinical Resident | Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences, Whitby | 2011-2012 |
| Psychometrist | Psych-Ed Assessment Services, Toronto | 2007-2011 |
| Ph.D. Intervention Intern | CAMH: Child, Youth, and Family Program, Toronto | 2008-2009 |
| Ph.D. Assessment Intern | CAMH: Child, Youth and Family Program | 2007-2008 |
Awards & Distinctions
Awards | Year |
|---|---|
| Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) Certificate of Teaching Excellence | 2012 |
| LaMarsh Centre Graduate Research Award | 2009-2012 |
| CPA Certificate of Academic Excellence (Master’s Thesis Award) | 2008 |
| York University Entrance Scholarship | 2005-2006 |
Professional Development | Year |
|---|---|
| 2023 OPA Annual Conference: Enhancing Professional Efficacy in Clinical Work & Business | 2023 |
| 2023 Barbara Wand Seminar: Ethical Principles in Supervision | 2022 |
| 2-Day CTRI: Play Therapy - Tools for Helping Children | 2023 |
| OPA: Annual Conference: Developing Resilience in our Supervisees | 2022 |
| 2-Day CTRI: Gender & Sexual Diversity in Youth | 2022 |
| DH Symposium: Resilience for Compassion Fatigue in School Psychologists | 2022 |
| Barbara Wand Seminar: Ethics in Sexual and Gender Diversity | 2021 |
| OPA Workshop: Virtual Assessments & Remote Therapy | 2020 |
| Barbara Wand Seminar: COVID-19 & Self-Care | 2020 |
| OPA Workshop: Assessment & Treatment of Autism | 2019 |
| OPA Workshop: Clinical Challenges In Treatment of OCD | 2019 |
| DH Symposium: Cannabis & Other Substance Use: Prevention & Intervention For Students | 2019 |
| Barbara Wand Seminar in Professional Ethics: Working With Cultural Diversity | 2019 |
| OPA Workshop: Dialectical Behaviour Therapy For Adolescents | 2018 |
| OPA Workshop: New Criteria for Learning Disability Diagnosis | 2018 |
| Dorothy Hill Symposium: Trauma-Informed Psychological Approaches to Assessing, Supporting and Educating Students | 2018 |
| Autism Diagnostic Interview (ADI-R) 2-day Clinical Training | 2017 |
| Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) 4-Day Clinical Training | 2017 |
Publications & Presentations
- Knoll, G. (2021). Thinking Traps: CBT to Treat Anxiety. Autism Advocate Parenting Magazine, April Issue.
- Knoll, G. (2014). Stages of Change Conference: Training for Youth Outreach Workers.Presented with the Ministry of Children and Youth Services, Toronto, ON.
- Knoll, G. (2012). A knowledge translation case study: Youth outreach worker stages of change training. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the LaMarsh Centre for Research on Violence and Conflict Resolution, Toronto, ON.
- Knoll, G., Saliba, K., Warling, D., & Wilansky-Traynor, P. (2012). Preliminary Evaluation of the Multi-Family DBT Program for Outpatient Adolescents. Report prepared for Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences, Whitby, ON.
- Knoll, G., Pepler, D., & Josephson, W. (2012). The Toronto youth outreach workerprogram for transitional aged youth 12-24: Process evaluation. Canadian Journal of Community Mental Health, 31 (1), 1-19.
- Knoll, G., Pepler, D., Josephson, W. (2011). The Youth Outreach Worker program Stages of Change pilot: Bridging research, theory, and practice. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the LaMarsh Centre for Research on Violence and Conflict Resolution, Toronto, ON.
- Knoll, G., Pepler, D., Josephson, W., Nkala, L., & the Steering Committee at East Metro Youth Services. (2010). Stages of Change Training for Youth Outreach Workers: Bridging research, theory, and practice – training proposal. Prepared for the Ministry of Children and Youth Services (accepted: B110-B291), Toronto, ON.
- Knoll, G., Pepler, D., Josephson, W., Simkins-Strong, E., & Penn, H. (2009). Toronto Youth Outreach Worker program: Preliminary evaluation. Poster presented at the Marginalized Youth and Contemporary Educational Contexts Conference, Toronto, ON.
- Wintre M. G., Knoll, G., Pancer, S. M., Pratt, M. W., Polivy, J., Birnie-Lefcovitch, S., & Adams, G. R. (2008). The transition to university: The student-university match (SUM) questionnaire. Journal of Adolescent Research, 23 (6), 745-769.
- Pepler, D., Knoll, G., & Josephson, W. (2008). Youth Outreach Worker Program: Preliminary evaluation. Report Prepared for the Ministry of Children and Youth Services. Toronto, ON.
- Knoll, G., & Wintre, M. G. (2007). The Transition to university: Development of a Student-University Match (SUM) Questionnaire. Poster Presented at Emerging-Adulthood Conference, Phoenix, AZ.
- Knoll, G., & Pratt, M. (2006). The relationship between optimism, identity and university adjustment in questionnaires and stories: ‘What do you want to be when you grow up?’ Poster accepted at the annual meeting of the Canadian Psychological Association, Calgary, AB.
- Pancer, S.M., Brown, S.D., Henderson, A., Knoll, G., & Ellis-Hale, K. (2005). Creating a positive environment for student volunteers: A manual for programs and organizations that use student volunteers. Toronto, Canada: Imagine Canada.
Taylor Bates MSW, RSW
I am a registered social worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. I graduated with Honours from the Master of Social Work program at Wilfrid Laurier University. Over the past 10 years, I have provided therapy to children and adolescents struggling with a variety of concerns including anxiety, depression, addictions, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and borderline personality disorder (BPD). I have worked in a variety of settings including Woodview Mental Health and Autism Services, St Leonard’s Community Services for Mental Health and Addiction, as well as Brant Community Healthcare System, Early Intervention for Mental Health Program. As a clinical associate at BCAPS, I provide evidence-based interventions using CBT and DBT. I enjoy supporting children and adolescents and in therapy, I am upbeat, engaging, and provide a safe and non-judgemental environment for all clients.
Aspen Searle MSW, RSW
I am a registered social worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. As a NCAA Division 1 student athlete and scholarship recipient (softball), I graduated with Honours from the Bachelor of Arts in Psychology program at Bowling Green State University. Subsequently, I attended Ohio State University and received a Master of Social Work. I worked with youth in a variety of settings including Brant Community Healthcare System, Early Intervention for Mental Health Program, and private practice.
My therapeutic interests include working with children and adolescents who are experiencing mood and anxiety issues. Additionally, I have a sports background and specialize in performance coaching for those hoping to get the competitive edge. My primary approaches to helping include CBT and DBT.
Angelina Vaccaro MSW, RSW, PH.D. (c)
I am a registered social worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. My education includes a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Social Work from McMaster University, as well as a Master of Social Work from York University. Currently, I am a doctoral candidate with York University’s School of Social Work. My PhD thesis utilizes an arts-based, collaborative research approach of digital storytelling to explore and better understand strategies to make society more inclusive for individuals with ASD and intellectual disabilities.
In my clinical work, I have 10 years of experience in the social sector providing mental health support to diverse populations. I specialize in helping children with ASD, ADHD, anxiety, and depression. I worked in a variety of settings including Woodview Autism and Mental Health Services and Community Living North Halton. My primary therapeutic approaches include CBT and DBT.
Andrew Beaver MA, RP
I am a registered psychotherapist with a passion for helping children and teenagers who struggle with their mental health. My education includes a Bachelor of Arts from Wilfrid Laurier University and a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University.
I practice from a collaborative, strengths-based framework that is informed by evidence-based modalities including CBT and DBT. I have worked with youth in a variety of settings including Woodview Autism and Mental Health Services, Brant Community Healthcare System, and St. Leonard’s Community Services. I am respected for my ability to engage clients and to build a strong therapeutic rapport, often by using creative approaches such as technology, multi-media, and play. I look forward to working with you and your child.
Melanie Ferdinand MSW, RSW
I am a registered social worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. I attended Western University and graduated with an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. Subsequently, I received a Master of Social Work from Wilfrid Laurier University.
I have many years of experience working with children, adolescents, and their families through my work at Thames Valley District School Board, Sprucedale Youth Centre, and REACH Family Services in Simcoe Ontario. In these settings, I provided therapy to address anger management, anxiety, depression, addictions, and relationship problems. I adhere to evidence-based treatment methods such as CBT and DBT. At BCAPS, I am respected for my energetic, compassionate approach, and authentic presence.