Our Team
Dr. Sandra Mendlowitz, Ph.D., C. Psych.
Psychologist and Co-Director
Dr. Sandra Mendlowitz is a founding partner and co-director of Reframe Psychology Clinic. She is a Registered Psychologist with the College of Psychologists of Ontario. She has an extensive clinical and research background in the area of anxiety disorders, having spent almost 25 years at SickKids Hospital in program development and training both psychology and psychiatry interns and residents. Her clinical focus is in anxiety and mood disorders with a particular focus on Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and Selective Mutism. Her practice includes the assessment and intervention for children, adolescents, and adults. Dr. Mendlowitz has also authored several Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy treatment manuals for anxiety, mood, specific phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorders, and selective mutism. She is certified in CBIT (Comprehensive and Behavioral Intervention for Tics). In addition, she continues to train and supervise other mental health professionals and to engage in disseminating knowledge at various international conferences, as well as parent workshops.
Dr. Silvia Bernardini, Ph.D., C. Psych.
Psychologist and Co-Director
Dr. Silvia Bernardini is a founding partner and co-director of Reframe Psychology Clinic and a Registered Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychologist. She obtained her doctorate degree from the University of Toronto in 2005 and has held dual registration as a Clinical and School Psychologist from the College of Psychologists of Ontario since 2007. She has worked extensively in both hospital and school settings with children and their families who experience a range of psychological and learning difficulties. Her work focuses on youth who experience various anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), depression, emotion regulation difficulties, and learning challenges. She assumes a Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT, ACT), mindfulness, and family approach to helping children and families develop lifelong skills, reframe their mindsets, and improve their functioning. She has particular interest in helping parents develop effective parenting strategies to raise well-adjusted youth and her research interests are focused in this area. Dr. Bernardini is also actively involved in disseminating knowledge to the community through workshops and lectures to parents and school personnel and training new psychologists in the field of psychology.
Dr. Holly McGinn, Ph.D., C. Psych
Psychologist
Dr. Holly McGinn is a registered Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychologist. She received her doctorate degree from the School and Clinical Child Psychology program at OISE/University of Toronto in 2014 and received dual registration as a Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychologist and Health Psychologist from the College of Psychologists of Ontario in 2015. She obtained most of her clinical training here in Toronto, Ontario, working in a hospital and school settings such as North York General Hospital, the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), the Hospital for Sick Children, and the Toronto District School Board. She completed a 1-year clinical internship and a 2-year clinical-research fellowship at the Hospital for Sick Children. She utilizes a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) approach and has worked with children and adolescents experiencing a range of psychological and learning difficulties. At Reframe, Dr. McGinn’s clinical work focuses on children who experience difficulties related to learning, anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. She is also involved in research focusing on pediatric neuropsychiatric disorders, particularly childhood obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Dr. Marlena Colasanto, Ph.D., C. Psych
Psychologist
Dr. Marlena Colasanto is a registered Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychologist. She obtained her doctorate degree in School and Clinical Child Psychology from the University of Toronto/OISE in 2023 and has held dual registration as a Clinical and School Psychologist from the College of Psychologists of Ontario since 2024. She has received training across various settings, including the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), McMaster Children’s Hospital, the Hospital for Sick Children, the Toronto Catholic District School Board, and completed her pre-doctoral residency at Kinark Child and Family Services. Her Supervised Practice was completed at Reframe Psychology Clinic, under the supervision and mentorship of Dr. Bernardini and Dr. Mendlowitz. Throughout her career, Dr. Colasanto has developed a specialization in both Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), cultivated through extensive and specialized clinical training. These therapeutic modalities inform and guide her approach to working with children and adolescents. At Reframe, Dr. Colasanto provides comprehensive psychological and psychoeducational assessments and evidence-based treatment to children and adolescents with various mental health challenges, including mood and anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, emotional dysregulation, and difficulties with behaviour, attention, and learning. As part of her comprehensive approach, she offers corresponding parent consultation, support, and skills coaching, helping parents foster their child’s mental well-being.
Dr. Elissa Golden, Ph.D., C. Psych.
Psychologist
Dr. Elissa Golden is a Clinical Psychologist, registered with The College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario. Dr. Golden earned her doctorate from Nova Southeastern University in Florida in 2018 and has received extensive clinical training in both university and private practice settings. She completed her internship at the University of Toronto’s Counselling and Psychological Services and Accessibility Services. Over the past 10 years, she has continued to assess students through the University of Toronto’s Accessibility Services, which has ignited her passion for helping high school students transition to university. Dr. Golden is dedicated to providing comprehensive psychological and psychoeducational assessments tailored to the unique needs of children, adolescents, and adults. At Reframe, Dr. Golden conducts in-depth assessments to identify learning disabilities, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism Spectrum Disorder, and other mental health conditions. She emphasizes a strengths-based approach, focusing on clients’ positive qualities while addressing cognitive, emotional, and behavioural challenges to help them more effectively pursue their educational or occupational goals. Dr. Golden is actively involved in professional development, staying updated on the latest advancements in assessment and the field of psychology. She is excited to apply her specialized skillset to conduct comprehensive psychoeducational assessments at Reframe, while working as part of a team that takes on a holistic view of individuals.
Dr. Sefi Kronenberg, Ph.D., M.D.
Psychiatrist
Dr. Sefi Kronenberg is a registered Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist. He holds an M.D. and a Ph.D. from Tel-Aviv University, Tel-Aviv, Israel. His Ph.D. dissertation focused on pharmacogenetic approaches to pediatric anxiety and depression. Dr. Kronenberg worked for 10 years as a staff psychiatrist at SickKids Hospital. He has clinical and research experience in the areas of OCD (including PANS/PANDAS), chronic pain, somatoform disorders, and consultation liaison psychiatry. Dr. Kronenberg currently works with the Extensive Needs Service (ENS) at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital (HBKR) which provides services for youth with co-occurring urgent medical, physical and developmental complexities and/or social vulnerabilities. Dr. Kronenberg is an Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto and the past director of the Toronto Course in Pediatric Psychopharmacology (TCPP). He is the past co-chair of the Ministry of Health committee on Research and Evaluation of Chronic Pain. Dr. Kronenberg believes in comprehensive care that focuses on the child within the context of the family. At Reframe, Dr. Kronenberg is focused on providing medication consultations for youth experiencing a range of mental health challenges, such as anxiety, depression, OCD, and ADHD, up to the age of 25 years. As well, Dr. Kronenberg provides assessments and treatment for youth with chronic pain and somatoform disorders, in individual and family therapy settings. Dr. Kronenberg is excited to join Reframe to provide a comprehensive team approach in managing mental health challenges in youth.