Clinical Team

Learn More About the Team at Maritime Psychology Clinic

Maritime Psychology Clinic brings together a group of like-minded psychologists who are independent service providers. It is our belief that bringing together psychologists with expertise in a variety of areas will enrich our practice and benefit our clients. All psychologists are licensed or registered with the College of Psychologists of New Brunswick and are committed to providing the highest calibre of care to our clients at all times.

Please note that psychologists availability is variable depending

on the referral needs and their current caseload demands.

Cindy Parlee – M.Sc., L. Psych.

Psychologist

Founding Member


Cindy Parlee is an adult psychologist who graduated from Memorial University with a Master of Science degree in clinical psychology. Her background includes extensive experience and training in both individual and group therapy. Her individual therapy specializations include post traumatic stress disorder (with a particular interest in working with war veterans, RCMP, first responders, and victims of both childhood and adult trauma), anxiety disorders (generalized anxiety, social anxiety, panic disorder and phobias), mood-related disorders (depression, bipolar disorder), work-related issues (professional burnout, managing stress/conflict, boundary setting, work-related wellness) and grief and loss (loss of loved ones, life changes). Although she is not accepting new couples, she provides individual therapy for relationship issues which include separation/divorce, communication difficulties, conflict management, boundary setting, trauma (spousal abuse) and managing the aftermath of extramarital affairs.


Based on each client’s expression of symptoms and needs, Cindy’s clinical approach largely includes cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), emotion- focused interventions, dialectical behavioural therapy, and mindfulness techniques. A primary focus of intervention includes identification of thoughts, behaviours and physical (body) symptoms related to presenting concerns with application of specific strategies to best navigate through and manage them. Cindy offers a validating, goal-directed, solution-oriented approach to intervention. She has also developed wellness seminars and workshops that focus on cognitive behavioural approaches to healthy and balanced living. She has been active in various agencies and community groups that work to improve services for child sexual abuse victims, for victims of spousal abuse and for employees that have experienced traumatic and stressful events in the workplace.

Dr. Ken Ekstrand – Ph.D., L. Psych

Psychologist


Dr. Ken Ekstrand graduated from the University of Ottawa with a Ph.D. in child and adolescent clinical psychology. He began his career in 1987 as a psychologist in public mental health in Ontario, working with a broad range of childhood disorders. In Montreal, between 1991 and 1997, he worked in private practice as a psychologist, with families and individuals, treating depression, anxiety, and disruptive disorders. During this time, he was also the Head Coach for two championship swim teams, developing an extended practice in sports psychology.


Continuing in Montreal, between 1997 and 2006, he provided therapy, as well as recreational therapy, with an Adolescent and Adult Drug and Rehabilitation Center, and various School Boards. This extensive experience enabled Dr. Ekstrand to develop an expertise in treating substance abusing clients. In Moncton, between 2006 and 2010, he was first a psychologist, and then the Program Manager, for the Addiction and Community Mental Health Services, for the Horizon Health Network. As an advocate for quality addiction and mental health services, he implemented many innovations in service delivery with staff, as well as numerous presentations for parents, and other interested groups. Dr. Ekstrand joined our clinical team, in full time private practice in June 2010. Dr. Ekstrand provides services in a broad range of areas, as well as specializations in substance abusing clients, and sports psychology.

Mathieu Gautreau, M.A.Ps., L. Psych

Psychologist

Mathieu Gautreau is a Licensed Psychologist who obtained his Master’s Degree of Arts in Clinical Psychology from the Université de Moncton in 2011. He began his career at the Correctional Service of Canada where he completed regular psychological risk assessments to assess the risk of criminal or violent reoffending. He also provided psychological assessment/interventions for a variety of mood disorders, anxiety disorders, emotional dysregulation, impulsivity, adult attention deficit disorders, and personality disorders. Following this, he made a transition to the Dr. Georges L. Dumont University Hospital Center from 2014 to 2017 where he acquired a variety of experience in the field of health psychology; he provided psychological services to clients suffering from a wide range of chronic illnesses, including but not limited to chronic renal failure, chronic pain, oncology, as well as inpatient services.

Mr. Gautreau has joined the Maritime Psychology Clinic in September 2017 where his primary areas of interests involve comprehensive assessment (differential diagnosis) and treatment of adult psychopathology. This includes mood disorders (depression, bipolar disorder), anxiety disorders, trauma-related disorders (post-traumatic stress disorder, acute stress disorder), childhood trauma, adjustment disorders, adult attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), personality disorders (borderline personality disorder, etc), impulse control and disruptive disorders, and chronic pain/illness. Mr. Gautreau also takes a special interest in working with populations from various settings including Corrections, first responders, paramedics, Canadian Armed Forces, and Veterans Affairs Canada.

Mr. Gautreau’s approach to therapy combines research and evidence-based practices, as well as careful consideration of each individual’s personal needs and the presenting problem. For the most part, it incorporates elements of cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, schema-focused cognitive therapy, and mindfulness based techniques.

Mr. Gautreau provides services in both French and English.

Erika MacGregor Keenan, M.A.Ps., L. Psych.

Psychologist


Erika MacGregor Keenan graduated with a Master’s degree in Psychology from the Université de Moncton. She worked at the Moncton Community Addiction & Mental Health Center for 20 years, where she provided psychological assessments, consultation services, crisis intervention, as well as individual, group and family therapy to children and adolescents presenting with a wide range of disorders such as anxiety, mood, attachment, ADHD/oppositional/conduct disorder, developmental delays and the autism spectrum. 


Between 2010 and 2013, she was a consulting psychologist and shared coordinator responsibilities on the Moncton Regional Youth Treatment Program (YTP) team (now known as the regional Integrated Clinical Team). She had also been involved in treating and collaboratively team working with numerous professionals from various government departments and community-based agencies with regards to formal Regional and Provincial Complex Cases. 



Mrs. MacGregor Keenan joined our psychology team in 2013. She offers assessment, therapy and consultation services to children and adolescents who present with symptoms and behavioural challenges related to ADHD, anxiety, mood/depression, grief, oppositional/defiant, adjustment, autism spectrum disorder, learning disabilities, as well as school and peer-related difficulties. She also offers therapy and consultation services to parents with regards to parenting and behaviour management issues. 


Mrs. MacGregor Keenan provides services in both French and English.


Wendy LeBlanc, M.A.Ps., L. Psych.

Psychologist


Wendy LeBlanc is a licensed Psychologist with the College of Psychologists of New Brunswick. She graduated from the Georgia School of Professional Psychology, where she attained a Master’s Degree in Psychology in 2001. Wendy has over 20 years of experience in the mental health field.


Her clinical background includes specializing in Child Psychology, while also working with adolescents, adults and families. Wendy has extensive experience in the area of sexual abuse treatment and assessments; where she provides training and supervision, as well as conducting Individual and Group Therapy.


Mrs. LeBlanc has been deemed an expert in the field of sexual abuse, childhood treatment, family therapy, trauma treatment, as well as separation and divorce treatment within the Court of King’s Bench. Along with this specialization, Wendy also has exclusive experience and training in forensic evaluations, play therapy, treatment of childhood and generalized trauma, as well as treatment for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.


Mrs. LeBlanc also provides treatment and assessment services to children, adolescents, and adults who present with anxiety, depression, self-injurious behaviours, grief, behavioural/disruptive difficulties, attachment concerns, as well as adjustment disorders. Mrs. LeBlanc also provides parental support and assistance in regards to parenting issues in order to strengthen parenting capabilities.


Mrs. Leblanc's clinical approach is strongly focused on Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT). This treatment is goal-oriented therapy that takes a hands-on, practical approach to problem-solving. Wendy integrates this approach with motivational interviewing along with emotion-focused, psycho- dynamic and mindfulness-based therapies.


Wendy joined our Psychological team in 2013, where she continues to treat behavioural and emotional disorders, at-risk adolescents, victims of violence/crime, as well as children and families affected by separation and divorce. Wendy LeBlanc is also skilled and proficient in conducting Voice of the Child Assessments, and court ordered family and individual therapy.

Jessie Fortin – M.A.Ps., L. Psych.

Psychologist

Jessie Fortin graduated from the Université de Moncton in 2012 with a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology. In her private practice, Mrs. Fortin provides therapy and assessments services to children and adolescents suffering from various issues (e.g. anxiety disorders, ADHD, mood disturbances, self-harm, disruptive behaviours). She also works with the parents to help them strengthen their parenting competencies. Mrs. Fortin also offers therapy to adults dealing with issues such as, but not limited to: anxiety, mood related disorders, personality disorders, etc.

Having completed an internship with the Correctional Services of Canada in 2011, Mrs. Fortin is also currently employed as a clinical psychologist with CSC where she provides assessment and treatment services to mentally ill offenders admitted to a forensic treatment centre within the federal prison system.

As part of her private practice, Mrs. Fortin has also been working with post-secondary students at the Mount Allison University. Here she offered treatments to students dealing with issues such as, but not limited to: anxiety, mood-related disorders, adjustment disorders, grief, obsessive-compulsive disorders, self-harm, and personality disorders.

Population served:
  • Children
  • Adolescents
  • Adults
Mrs. Fortin provides services in both French and English.

Gaëlle Fabre, M.A.Ps.

Resident in Psychology


Gaëlle Fabre obtained her Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology and Adult Psychopathology in 2010 from Université Paris Diderot located in Paris, France. 

Ms. Fabre spent several years working in France at a rehabilitation center providing services in the areas of depression, anxiety, chronic pain, adjustment disorder, and trauma. 

Since moving to Canada in 2017, Ms. Fabre has worked in a private practice before joining the Maritime Psychology Clinic in May, 2022. 

Ms. Fabre’s approach to therapy combines humanistic orientation, psychodynamics, mindfulness-based therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She is also trained in the Accelerated Resolution Therapy technique to treat trauma. 

Ms. Fabre is currently accepting new French-speaking clients. 

We are excited to meet you and thank you for reaching out. In order to provide the best care possible to our current clients, there are times when psychologist availability is variable depending on the referral needs and their current caseload demands.  As of Spring 2021, most of our clinicians are working at full capacity. We still encourage you to reach out to determine who has current openings and whether or not your clinician of interest operates a waitlist.

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