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Dr. Stephanie Cassin is a Professor and Director of Clinical Training in the Department of Psychology at Toronto Metropolitan University, and Director of the HEAL Lab. She holds a faculty appointment at the University of Toronto’s Department of Psychiatry and is affiliated with the University Health Network’s Centre for Mental Health. With a PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of Calgary, her career includes postdoctoral work at the University of Toronto/Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre and clinical roles at CAMH and UHN. Her research focuses on disordered eating, obesity, and bariatric surgery outcomes, emphasizing psychosocial interventions like CBT and motivational interviewing. She co-leads Project ECHO Ontario CBT, a virtual training program for mental health professionals.
Her research interests encompass food addiction, body image, and improving treatment accessibility through telehealth. Key contributions include studies on CBT efficacy post-bariatric surgery and the impact of food addiction on mental health. Teaching includes courses on clinical psychology, eating disorders, and CBT. Dr. Cassin’s work bridges clinical practice and research, addressing psychosocial factors in obesity and weight management. She has authored over 50 peer-reviewed articles and a textbook on psychological care in severe obesity.
- Education: PhD, University of Calgary (Clinical Psychology)
- Professional Affiliations: Registered Clinical and Health Psychologist
- Key Roles: Director of Clinical Training, HEAL Lab Director
Scientific awards include the Fellowship of the Canadian Association of Cognitive and Behavioural Therapies. Her grants and collaborations focus on telehealth innovations and stigma reduction in obesity care. Mentorship includes supervision of clinical psychology trainees at the Psychology Training Clinic (Unity Health Toronto partnership).
Labs/Teams: HEAL Lab (Healthy Eating and Lifestyle), Toronto Bari-PSYCH Cohort Study, Project ECHO Ontario CBT.
