Meet the Team
Our Team
At SAMH, it is our mission to ensure your success and well-being. We pride ourselves in our ability to provide cutting-edge care from industry experts, from our Admissions staff to our Counsellors and Clinical staff. Our team is committed to helping our clients achieve lasting and sustainable recovery.
All members of our team are licensed in their field of expertise and have extensive experience treating addictions, mental health disorders and trauma.
Our counselling, clinical and medical team are registered with the following Colleges and Associations:
- College of Psychologists of Ontario
- Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
- College of Registered Psychotherapists
- The Ontario Association of Consultants, Counsellors, Psychometrists and Psychotherapists
- The Canadian Addiction Counsellors Certification Federation
- Ontario College of Physicians and Surgeons
- College on Nurses of Ontario
Dr. Hadi Bahiraei
Clinical Advisor
Ph.D, Registered Psychologist, C.Psych
Dr. Ron Phillipson
Addictions Physician
BSc, MD, CCFP, FASM
Julieta Cervantes
Operations Manager
Raymond Moore
Clinical Manager
ICADC, ICCS
Bibin K. Ittiavira
Clinical Therapist
MSW, RSW.
Edward Davey
Clinical Therapist
MSW, RSW.
Emily Benvenuto
Clinical Therapist
M.A, R.P (Q)
Cory Burgaretta
Counselling Supervisor
AAC
Jason Hillier
Manager Outpatient Services
Addictions Counsellor
Cheri Lapierre
Addictions Counsellor
SSW
Kristina Barton
Addictions Counsellor
SSW, AMH
Seanesta Ronan
Registered
Practical Nurse
Tim Deloughery
Aftercare Manager
CCAC, CCS-AC
Olga Whitham
Creative Art Administrator
Vance Walters
Executive Chef
Marilyn Torressano
Chef
Amy Flynn
Housekeeper