The Carreira Psychology team

Care starts with feeling seen, heard, and understood.

Our team brings together experienced mental health professionals with a shared commitment to compassionate, thoughtful, evidence-informed care.

We support children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families throughout Windsor, Ontario and Essex County—meeting each person with respect, curiosity, and practical support for meaningful change.

The Carreira Psychology team in Windsor, Ontario

Our care philosophy

Different backgrounds. One shared commitment.

Every person arrives with a different story, set of strengths, and reason for seeking support. Our team offers a range of clinical experience and therapeutic approaches while creating a warm, inclusive environment where clients feel respected and empowered.

Collaborative

Care shaped around your needs, goals, and pace.

Evidence-informed

Thoughtful approaches grounded in clinical knowledge.

Person-centred

A respectful space for healing, insight, and growth.

Meet the team

The people behind your care.

Get to know the clinicians and support team members who help make Carreira Psychology a welcoming place to begin.

Dr. Chris Carreira, Ph.D., C. Psych.

Registered Psychologist & Clinic Supervisor

Dr. Chris Carreira, Ph.D., C. Psych.

Licensed in Ontario and Michigan since 2006, Dr. Carreira supports individuals, couples, and families while providing clinical supervision for developing clinicians.

Hope the Hungarian Vizsla

Therapy Dog

Hope the Hungarian Vizsla

Hope is Dr. Carreira’s certified therapy dog through St. John’s Ambulance, known for her calm and grounding presence during therapy sessions.

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Jessica Filipetti, Office Administrator

Jessica Filipetti

Office Administrator

Jessica supports scheduling, intake, and client questions with clear, confidential, and welcoming guidance.

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Megan Byron-Palenchuk, MS, BCBA, Registered Psychotherapist

Megan Byron-Palenchuk, MS, BCBA

Registered Psychotherapist

Megan brings experience in psychotherapy, clinical and developmental psychology, and behaviour analysis.

Kristina Jurkovic, Ph.D., RP, Registered Psychotherapist

Kristina Jurkovic, Ph.D., RP

Registered Psychotherapist

Kristina supports adolescents, adults, and couples navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, chronic pain, and stress.

Shaun Mazzocca, MA, RP, Registered Psychotherapist

Shaun Mazzocca, MA, RP

Registered Psychotherapist

Shaun works with individuals and couples experiencing life transitions, emotional challenges, and relationship concerns.

Catherine Hubbard, MACP, RP, Registered Psychotherapist

Catherine Hubbard, MACP, RP

Registered Psychotherapist

Catherine offers trauma-informed and culturally responsive care for people navigating complex life challenges.

Ashley Wass, MACP, RP (Q), Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Ashley Wass, MACP, RP (Q)

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Ashley takes a compassionate and collaborative approach to anxiety, past experiences, and relationship challenges.

Nicolas Jakowiec, M.S., RP (Q), Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Nicolas Jakowiec, M.S., RP (Q)

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Nicolas supports children, adolescents, adults, and couples using a warm, curious, and collaborative approach.

Sydney Baccari, BA, RP (Q), Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Sydney Baccari, BA, RP (Q)

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Sydney helps clients build resilience, clarity, and effective coping skills through a client-centred approach.

Ready to begin?

Finding the right support can start with one conversation.

Contact our office to ask a question, discuss services, or request an appointment with a member of our team.

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