Meet the Team
Seachange began in 2019 with a small group of Social Workers who through professional connection and friendship developed a shared vision; one of an inclusive, high-quality, and inviting therapy service.
Sadaf and Matt met while working at Locke Psychotherapy Group as Associates. Their shared passion for helping others complimented each other well and through this, Seachange Psychotherapy was created.
Over the past years, our practice has experienced growth and changes. Recently Sam Kim and Melinda Dougan have joined our team. They both bring a wealth of knowledge and experience working with children, youth, emerging adults and people across the age range.
Please feel free to review the profiles of our team and reach out with a suggestion of who you feel might be a good fit for you. We are also happy to provide that recommendation.
Sadaf Bhatti
MSW, RSW
Sadaf is a master’s level Social Worker who specializes in providing treatment for mental health issues to children, youth, young adults and their families.
Sadaf has primarily worked in outpatient hospital settings in Hamilton, Vancouver and Auckland, New Zealand providing assessment and treatment for anxiety and mood disorders. She has extensive experience treating anxiety disorders, including: Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Panic Disorders and specific phobias. Sadaf primarily uses CBT and ACT as treatment modalities.
Sadaf has completed Level I, II & III Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Training for Mood and Anxiety Disorders through the Clinical Behavioural Sciences program at McMaster University. Sadaf is trained in Emotion Focused Family Therapy (EFFT) and works with caregivers and families using this model. She is also trained in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). Sadaf is driven by providing focused treatment with concrete goals and outcomes that focus on symptom reduction and improving quality of life.
Matt Zic
MSW, RSW
Matt is a master’s level Social Worker who specializes in working with youth, young adults and families.
His clinical interests include; anxiety, depression, school or work related challenges, questions related to sexual and gender identity, and how to keep and form healthy relationships. Matt has extensive clinical experience with youth in both residential programs and psychiatric treatment centres. He held a position as a Guidance Counsellor at an international school in Shenzhen, China.
Matt has earned a certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy from Wilfrid Laurier University, Narrative Therapy and practices from a Dialectical Behaviour Therapy approach.
Matt is also trained in Emotion Focused Family Therapy (EFFT) and works with parents using this model. Matt enjoys taking a curious, exploratory approach to this work, establishing strong therapeutic relationships and practicing from a place of non-judgement.
Sam Kim
MSW, RSW
Sam is a master’s level Social Worker who specializes in supporting children, youth and young adults.
Sam has over 10 years of experience working in a youth mental health agency in Toronto and has supported students within a secondary school setting. Sam’s clinical experience includes mentoring and counselling youth using a bio-psycho-social framework. Sam has a rich background in supporting individuals through the complexities of anxiety, depression, and neurodivergence, including ADHD and ASD.
Sam practices from Solution-Focused Brief Therapy and has completed training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy through McMaster University, as well as Dialectical Behavioural Therapy.
Sam values openness and honesty in the therapeutic process and works collaboratively to build coping strategies, strengthen emotional regulation, and support meaningful change within a safe and non-judgmental environment.
Melinda Dougan
MSW, RSW
Melinda is a master’s level Social Worker with over 25 years of experience supporting individuals, families, and youth. Melinda has worked extensively with individuals who are managing anxiety, mood-related concerns, and the complexities of loss and grief. She is passionate about applying her specialized AFFIRM training to work with 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, ensuring they have a safe and affirmative space to explore all aspects of their identities. In addition, she embraces working with families who are in transition, facing complex stress and dynamics, or those seeking support to resolve conflict and strengthen parenting relationships. Melinda uses an integrative therapeutic approach that is tailored to each client's unique needs and her training includes proven modalities, such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Narrative Therapy.
Melinda is dedicated to helping clients navigate life’s most challenging transitions with empathy and evidence-based care. Whether you are seeking support for yourself or your family, her goal is to provide the tools and insight necessary to foster resilience and lasting positive change.