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Team Members

Dr. Zoey de Domenico

Dr. Zoey de Domenico

Psychologist
Clinical Director

Dr. Zoey de Domenico (she/her) is a Psychologist providing compassionate, evidence-based assessment and treatment grounded in CBT, DBT, RO DBT, and ACT, specializing in complex trauma, emotion dysregulation, and mood disorders. With experience across hospital, correctional, and outpatient settings, she brings warmth, professionalism, and deep respect for diversity to her practice and mentorship at Cove Centre.

Dr. Leah Chadwick

Dr. Leah Chadwick

Psychologist

Dr. Leah Chadwick (she/her) is a Psychologist who provides evidence-based assessment and treatment grounded in cognitive-behavioural therapy, integrating acceptance, mindfulness, and interpersonal approaches. She specializes in supporting adults with anxiety, intrusive or unwanted thoughts, trauma, and health-related concerns, and brings a collaborative, compassionate style that helps clients build confidence, self-compassion, and a greater sense of control in their lives.

Dr. Louise Clark

Dr. Louise Clark

Psychologist

Dr. Clark is a Clinical Psychologist in British Columbia, based on Vancouver Island. She provides compassionate, strengths-based assessment and treatment, with particular interests in anxiety, depression, trauma, Adult ADHD, and intergenerational mental health concerns. With extensive experience across hospital, outpatient, educational, community, and remote settings, she brings a culturally respectful, evidence-informed approach to her work and is pleased to be part of the Cove Centre team.

Dr. Kate Finnegan

Dr. Kate Finnegan

Psychologist

Dr. Kate Finnegan (she/her) is a Psychologist offering trauma-informed, neurodivergent-affirming therapy for adults, with specializations in trauma and PTSD, relationship issues, and self-esteem. She draws from an eclectic range of approaches — including EMDR, IFS, EFT, somatic therapies, expressive arts, and mindfulness-based practices — to tailor care to each person's needs, identity, and way of being. Kate is committed to creating a therapeutic space that is safe, flexible, and affirming for all, with a particular emphasis on integrating body-centered practices alongside evidence-based modalities.

Marlon Hanssens

Marlon Hanssens

Operations Director

Marlon brings over 20 years of IT experience, combining deep technical expertise with team leadership and consulting, and founded Pacific Telecom Consulting in 2020. At Cove Centre, he focuses on delivering reliable, user-friendly systems that empower clinicians and staff to focus on their work while ensuring operations run smoothly and efficiently.

Dr. Kallista Bell

Dr. Kallista Bell

Psychologist
Clinical Director

Dr. Kallista Bell (she/her) is a Psychologist offering experiential and relational therapy and assessment for all ages, drawing from approaches including psychodynamic therapy, AEDP, EFT, DBT, EMDR, and somatic therapies. She specializes in comprehensive assessments and is passionate about supporting Indigenous communities and underserved populations.

Dr. Carol Denniston

Dr. Carol Denniston

Psychologist

Dr. Carol Denniston is a Psychologist with over 25 years of experience treating adolescents and adults with depression, anxiety, PTSD, and other psychological difficulties. She specializes in evidence-based therapies including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Prolonged Exposure therapy. Dr. Denniston takes a supportive, collaborative approach to treatment and is passionate about animal rescue work in her personal time.

Dr. Sarah Ross-Lavoie

Dr. Sarah Ross-Lavoie

Psychologist

Dr. Sarah Ross Lavoie (she/her) is a Psychologist who works with children, adolescents, young adults, and parents, offering services in both French and English.

Using an integrative, trauma-informed approach grounded in CBT, psychodynamic principles, and mindfulness, she supports clients with concerns including anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and trauma, and works collaboratively with families to foster resilience, understanding, and growth.

Dr. Sheilagh Fox

Dr. Sheilagh Fox

Psychologist

Dr. Sheilagh Fox is a licensed psychologist in British Columbia. She has over nine years of experience providing psychoeducational and psychodiagnostic assessments for children, adolescents, and adults. She has provided assessments in private practice, a community mental health clinic, and multiple university counselling centres. She brings a careful, evidence-based, and justice-oriented approach to assessment.

She is pleased to be offering assessment services as part of the Cove Centre team.

Christopher Arruda

Christopher Arruda

Communications Director

Chris brings two decades of diverse business experience from the music and outdoor industries to his Marketing & Communications role at Cove Centre. As a passionate creative who thrives on building and designing from the heart, he's driven to foster a vibrant and supportive company culture where everyone feels supported to do their best work.

Territory Acknowledgement

We are grateful to live and work on the unceded ancestral territory of the K’ómoks First Nation.

Cove Centre

Second Floor - 156 Manor Drive

Comox, BC

V9M 1C7

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