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Dr. Laura Hanson
Dr. Laura Hanson (she/her) is a clinical psychologist registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario. She provides services to children and adolescents. Her current focus, after 20+ years of working with children with autism, is providing diagnostic assessments to the youngest children (toddlers and preschoolers, up to age 4) to allow timely access to early intervention.
Dr. Hanson has provided psychological services, including assessments, therapy, and consultation services in a variety of settings, including inpatient and outpatient hospital settings, community mental health clinics, and private practice settings. She has worked with a variety of client populations, including children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder, serious mental health concerns, learning and developmental disabilities, as well as typically-developing children and adolescents learning to cope with a variety of circumstances and looking enhance their own abilities and maximize their strengths.
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Dr. Hanson provides psychological assessments to young children, with a primary focus on Autism Spectrum Disorder, Intellectual Disability, and other developmental disorders. At Patchwork Psychology, toddlers and preschoolers (ages 15 months to 4 years) are the focus and priority, to help early intervention happen!
Dr. Hanson also provides supervision and consultation services, welcoming individuals who are in the process of registering with the College of Psychologists of Ontario, and who are seeking private practice opportunities along with a clinical supervisor for their year of supervised practice.
Dr. Bronwyn O'Brien
Bronwyn O’Brien (she/her) earned her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the
University of Ottawa, with a specialization in Child and Family Psychological Services.
She currently provides evidence-based psychological services to children and
adolescents under the supervision of Dr. Laura Hanson.
Bronwyn has training in psychological assessment and intervention across a range of
clinical settings, including inpatient and outpatient hospital programs, community clinics,
and private practices. Her experience spans working with children, adolescents, and
adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder, learning and developmental disabilities, and
complex mental health challenges.
At Patchwork Psychology, Bronwyn offers comprehensive psychological assessments
and therapy for children and adolescents, with a particular focus on Autism Spectrum
Disorder, Intellectual Disability, and other developmental conditions. Her clinical
approach is warm, collaborative, and strength-based, and emphasizes clients and
families as experts of their own unique experiences.
Kathy Kyritzopoulos, M.Ed.
Kathy is a dedicated psychometrist at Patchwork Child Psychology, where she supports the administration of diagnostic autism assessments under the supervision of Dr. Laura Hanson. With over 15 years of experience in the Autism Program at the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO), Kathy has worked extensively with children and youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Her expertise spans home, therapeutic, and educational settings, allowing her to build strong relationships with both children and their families.
Kathy combines her deep understanding of diverse learning needs with a fun-loving approach, creating a comfortable and engaging environment for her young clients. She also administers psychoeducational assessments and strongly believes in the importance of thoroughly understanding each individual’s learning profile to promote their success. Committed to fostering a safe, welcoming, and non-judgmental testing atmosphere, Kathy emphasizes building positive relationships with all clients.