Meet our Psychologists, Psychological Associates, Psychotherapists & Reg. Social Workers
Meet the team at Barron and Associates. We are a group of experienced Psychologists, Psychological Associates and Social Workers and Psychotherapists offering a wide range of psychological assessments, treatments and counselling. Each team member brings their own unique knowledge and experience to our office, allowing us to welcome children, teens, adults, couples, and families to our centrally-located office in Windsor for psychological & counselling services.
Dr. Melissa C. Barron, C.Psych.
Dr. Barron received her Master’s and Doctorate degrees from the University of Windsor, both in Clinical Psychology. Her services include psychological treatments and assessments with individuals, couples, families and groups. Although she works with a variety of presenting issues, including adjustment, grief, anxiety and depression, her particular areas of clinical interest include crisis intervention and trauma therapies with military and emergency responders and their families.
Dr. Barron is a member of the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario, Canadian Psychological Association, Ontario Psychological Association, American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress (Diplomate status), Association of Traumatic Stress Specialists, the Society for Police and Criminal Psychology and the International Association of Chiefs of Police.
Jessica Vudrag
Office Manager
Jessica will be your first point of contact at Barron & Associates and will help you to get set up in the system by completing intake information and coordinating your initial appointment. She will respond promptly and sensitively to your needs with commitment to client confidentiality.
Her varied responsibilities within the practice ensure that the process of receiving services from Barron and Associates will flow as smoothly as possible and that you’ll experience personal, efficient and comprehensive service.
Tiziana Berlasty, MA, BN, RN, RP
Ms. Berlasty holds a Master of Arts degree in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University, a Bachelor of Nursing degree from Athabasca University and a Diploma of Health Sciences - RN from St. Clair College. Her areas of clinical expertise include depression, anxiety, PTSD, adjustment disorders, stress and health-related issues, bipolar disorder, OCD and schizophrenia. Ms. Berlasty is focused on helping individual adults. She brings over 25 years of experience from a variety of settings including critical care, community case management, in-patient psychiatry and private practice. Ms. Berlasty is a member of the College of Nurses of Ontario, the Michigan Board of Nursing and the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario.
Dr. Avery Potvin, PsyD
Supervised Practice
Dr. Potvin completed her Masters and Doctoral training at the Michigan School of Psychology, as well as an APA-accredited doctoral internship at Grand Valley State University, where she provided crisis intervention, individual therapy, and group therapy to adolescents and young adults experiencing a wide range of psychological concerns. Her clinical work focuses particularly on trauma, anxiety, and OCD, and she works with adolescents, adults and couples using a psychodynamic and relational approach. In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Potvin’s research has explored the relationship between trauma recovery and cognitive functioning. She is currently pursuing licensure with the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario and practices under the supervision of Dr. Melissa Barron, C.Psych.
Cailynn Laprise, M.A.
Ms. Laprise is a Master's level therapist at Barron and Associates. She received her Master's Degree in Applied (Clinical) Psychology from Laurentian University. Ms. Laprise is working under the supervision of Dr. Barron to provide services via telephone and video conferencing only. She has experience providing treatment to adults of all ages and primarily works with presenting issues of anxiety, depression, grief, stress, adjustment and trauma.
Barbara Locke Billingsley, MSW, RSW, Social Worker, Psychotherapist
Ms. Locke Billingsley received her Master of Social Work Degree from the University of Windsor Ontario, Bachelor of Social Work Degree from the University of Victoria, British Columbia and a Bachelor of Health Science from the University of Western Ontario. Ms. Locke Billingsley is registered with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) and a member of the Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW). She brings a diverse portfolio to our team, with a combined experience of 20+ years of supporting individuals. Ms. Locke Billingsley focuses on a Holistic Humanistic Strength-Based Approach using psychotherapeutic techniques, while assisting you with your concerns.
Jennifer Ranjit, B.A., M.A. (Candidate)
Ms. Ranjit is completing her Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology at the University of Windsor. She is working under the supervision of Dr. Barron to provide psychological services to children, adolescents and adults with a range of presenting problems. Ms. Ranjit has experience providing client-centred and cognitive behavioural therapy and primarily works with presenting issues of anxiety, depression, procrastination and stress. Her other areas of clinical interest include working with youth with interpersonal and behavioural concerns, inner child and re-parenting and emotion-focused and mindfulness-based interventions.