Meet Our Team

Dr. Leah Hartman is the principal psychologist and founder of HART Centre for Psychology. She is a registered Clinical Psychologist with the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario. She obtained her Bachelor of Arts from Carleton University and completed both her Masters and Doctorate degrees in Clinical Psychology at York University.

Dr. Hartman provides assessments and psychotherapy to individual adults of all genders, sexual orientations and cultural backgrounds. She has extensive experience assisting people with a wide range of mental health conditions, workplace issues and everyday challenges. She has a particular interest in active or retired first responders/trauma exposed professionals including but not limited to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and other trauma disorders, organizational stress, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, sleep disturbance, psychosis, alcohol and substance misuse, as well as personal growth and development. She provides personalized client care and is collaborative, warm, dynamic and personable. She is committed to not only alleviating mental and emotional distress but to empowering clients to achieve and maintain mental wellness and resilience. In addition, she is passionate and committed to removing barriers to mental health services, especially stigma.

Navneet (she/her) is an associate at the HART Centre for Psychology. She is a Registered Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers, holding a Bachelor of Science from the University of British Columbia and a Master of Social Work with a specialization in Health and Mental Health from the University of Toronto.

Navneet provides services in English and Punjabi. Navneet has a specific interest in trauma, including intergenerational trauma, interpersonal trauma, and occupational trauma. She is very well-versed and passionate about working with first responders/trauma exposed professionals, including providing services under WSIB. She is competent in working with individuals experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), psychosis, alcohol and substance misuse, stress, anxiety, depression, anger management difficulties, sleep disturbance, grief and bereavement, and burnout. She is also experienced in working with people living with chronic illnesses, such as Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) and Endometriosis.

Navneet is deeply committed to addressing diversity and racial trauma, advocating for mental health services that are inclusive, equitable, and culturally responsive. Navneet emphasizes providing individualized care that is collaborative, non-judgmental, compassionate, and flexible while also being evidence-based. She uses a wide range of therapeutic approaches tailored to each individual’s needs, drawing from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Prolonged Exposure Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Mindfulness-based therapy techniques.

Navneet is available Tuesday (virtually), Wednesday (in person in Toronto or virtually) and Thursday (in person in Toronto or virtually).

Tamar is a dedicated and compassionate therapist who specializes in working with individuals impacted by trauma, including PTSD, complex PTSD (C-PTSD), moral injury, anxiety, depression, anger, sleep disturbance, and alcohol and substance addiction. In addition, she providers proactive services to clients to maintain wellness, learn about personalized early warning signs of stress or burnout and adaptive ways to manage, and enhance overall resilience. She currently focuses on supporting veterans, first responders, and others navigating high-stress, trauma-exposed professions, including providing services under WSIB, VAC, RCMP and DND.

Tamar is extensively trained in evidence-based therapeutic modalities such as Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). She also integrates mindfulness-based practices and body-centered psychotherapy into her work, recognizing the profound connection between psychological well-being and somatic experience. Her approach is holistic, client-centered, and attuned to the complex ways trauma is stored in the mind and body.

Her therapeutic style is warm, grounded, and empowering, creating a safe and collaborative space where clients can explore their experiences, build resilience, and reconnect with their sense of self.

Tamar is available Tuesday (in person in Toronto or virtually), Wednesday (in person in Toronto or virtually), Thursday (virtually only), Friday (in person in Toronto or virtually) and Sunday (in person in Hamilton or virtually).