Our Team
Carmen Dodsworth, Ph.D., Registered Psychologist, Founder & Clinical Director
Carmen Dodsworth, Ph.D., Registered Psychologist, Founder & Clinical Director
Carmen Dodsworth, Ph.D., Registered Psychologist, Founder & Clinical Director
Dr. Carmen Dodsworth was inspired by the goal of integrating mental health and wellness into daily life by making it feel more comfortable and accessible. This goal is what The Practice Calgary was founded on in 2011 and continues to guide the way she and her team approach wellbeing.
Dr.Dodsworth holds a Ph.D. in Psychology, specializing in behavioural neurology, mind-body science, health psychology, and relationships. She’s honest, candid, and cares about making a difference.
Miss.Lila (Lē- La) is our amazing therapy support dog who is here to love and cuddle clients in session. Not a dog person? No problem, Miss. Lila is always happy to nap the day away.
Christy Leeferink, BA, Clinic Manager
Carmen Dodsworth, Ph.D., Registered Psychologist, Founder & Clinical Director
Carmen Dodsworth, Ph.D., Registered Psychologist, Founder & Clinical Director
Ms.Christy Leeferink overseas client care and clinical management at The Practice Calgary. She sets the standard for excellence in client care through administrative leadership within our team.
She is available to answer your inquiries and works tirelessly to ensure that you have the right clinician based upon expertise and approach.
Liann Meloff, Ph.D., Registered Psychologist
Carmen Dodsworth, Ph.D., Registered Psychologist, Founder & Clinical Director
Liann Meloff, Ph.D., Registered Psychologist
With over 18 years of experience and a Ph.D. in Applied Psychology, Dr. Liann Meloff specializes in treating children, adolescents, and families with a focus on cognitive behavioural therapy and structural family therapy.
She champions the mental health and wellbeing journey of clients of all ages, from adding play therapy to her work with kids, to helping adults and couples.
Pat Ferris, MSW, RSW, M.Sc., Ph.D.
Naomi Varricchio, RCSW Clinical Social Work
Liann Meloff, Ph.D., Registered Psychologist
Dr. Pat Ferris has worked in a variety of settings spanning her 35 year career. From hospitals and community mental health, to employee assistance programs and private practice. These experiences have guided her in navigating your unique mental health journey across different settings.
She also has a Ph.D. in Industrial Organizational Psychology, having studied quality of life issues related to on the job concerns like stress, bullying, and work-life balance. Considered to be an international expert in the treatment of workplace bullying, Dr.Ferris has specialized training in the treatment of trauma.
Chris Rozell, MC, Registered Psychologist
Naomi Varricchio, RCSW Clinical Social Work
Naomi Varricchio, RCSW Clinical Social Work
Mr. Chris Rozell brings a lot of valuable experience to The Practice Calgary family - over 20 years in human services and nearly 8 years in a private clinic setting working with adults, adolescents, and children aged 5 and up.
Chris also has a counseling practice that provides support and guidance to families, parents, caregivers, and couples.
Naomi Varricchio, RCSW Clinical Social Work
Naomi Varricchio, RCSW Clinical Social Work
Naomi Varricchio, RCSW Clinical Social Work
With a Masters Degree in Clinical Social Work and nearly 20 years of experience in the Calgary area, Ms. Naomi Varricchio has the knowledge and expertise to support individuals, couples, and families alike.
Along with helping clients, she has also provided assistance to other therapists in their clinical practices. We’re happy to have Naomi in The Practice Calgary family!
Victoria Russel, MACP, Registered Provisional Psychologist, Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC)
Victoria Russel, MACP, Registered Provisional Psychologist, Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC)
Victoria Russel, MACP, Registered Provisional Psychologist, Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC)
Ms. Victoria Russell brings years of knowledge and compassion to each encounter, practicing from a client-centred, trauma-informed, attachment focused, and holistic perspective. "I truly believe everyone is capable of change; and my passion is to assist and support individuals to become healthier versions of themselves, to recognize old patterns, and replace these old patterns with newer habits".
With 7 years of post-graduate experience in domestic violence and abuse, along with almost 12 years working in family violence, Ms. Russell seeks to understand what you’re going through as she determines the right therapeutic technique to support your needs. Ms. Russell began her career in domestic violence but also specializes in the following: parenting support, personality disorders, self-esteem and self-worth, couples' counselling (Gottman Level 2 certified), sexual assault, depression, and anxiety disorders. Victoria practices closely under the supervision of Dr. Carmen Dodsworth.
Rory Hornstein, Registered Dietitian
Victoria Russel, MACP, Registered Provisional Psychologist, Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC)
Victoria Russel, MACP, Registered Provisional Psychologist, Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC)
Ms. Rory Hornstein is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist & Educator, AFLCA certified Fitness, YogaFit and Pilates (MAT I/MAT II) instructor, and a a certified Bariatric dietitian with a specialization in the dietary management of IBS using a low FODMAP diet.
Her goal is to educate by integrating knowledge and skills in the fields of nutrition, fitness, health promotion and disease prevention.
Tenaya Ryan, Media director
Victoria Russel, MACP, Registered Provisional Psychologist, Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC)
Tenaya Ryan, Media director
Tenaya Ryan is the Media director for The Practice Calgary. She uses expansive creativity to capture, edit, and produce all of the content for The Practice. Creating everything from instagram posts, youtube videos, blogs and more. She also plans and promotes groups, bringing a community together through social media.
Tenaya is also a certified yoga teacher and offers small yoga groups after hours at The Practice.
Join Our Team
Psychologist
The Practice is searching for a Psychologist to add to our team! The candidate chosen must also choose us — as an innovative, growth-oriented company, we want you to love what you do. We are looking for a self-motivated clinician who enjoys providing flexible, evidenced based treatment modalities (i.e., CBT, DBT, MI, ACT, etc.) to treat the full spectrum of DSM-5 disorders across the lifespan. The position focuses primarily on brief and long-term psychotherapy for individuals, families and couples in a fast-paced private psychology clinic. The position includes conducting biopsychosocial intakes for new patients, including diagnostics and risk assessment; ability to use clinical judgment when a client requires higher level of care, and providing referrals for additional psychiatric services, when necessary. Our psychologists work collaboratively with one another to ensure the highest quality of care is being given to clients. Please provide your resume and cover letter if you think you would be a great fit for our ever-evolving team!
Candidate Requirements:
- Active registration and in good standing with the College of Alberta Psychologists
- Complete background check (i.e., criminal record, vulnerable sector)
- Considerable knowledge of abnormal and clinical psychology
- Possess knowledge and skills in multiple modalities of therapy. Psychological
testing an asset but not required. - 5 years experience
Please send inquiries and CVs to christy@thepracticecalgary.com