Dr. Joshua Smalley, BHSc (Honours), MD, MSc (MHPE), FRCPC.
Medical Director, Thrive Together Mental Wellness Centres
Psychiatrist | Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist | Assistant Professor
Cathy Lumsden, MA, Registered Psychotherapist
Registered with College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario
Member of Ontario Association of Mental Health Professionals
Member of Brainspotting Canada
Dr. Christopher Earle, MD, FRCPC
Psychiatrist & Sleep Physician | Assistant Professor | Clinical Research Director
Dr. Joshua Smalley,
BHSc (Honours), MD, MSc (MHPE), FRCPC
Medical Director, Thrive Together Mental Wellness Centres
Psychiatrist | Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist | Assistant Professor
“finding the things in life that spark joy and allow you to reach your full potential.”
Dr. Joshua Smalley is a highly skilled psychiatrist who brings a wealth of expertise and compassion to his work.
A graduate of McMaster University Medical School, he completed his residency in General Psychiatry at Dalhousie University, followed by a subspecialty residency in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Dr. Smalley is recognized as a Royal College specialist in both Psychiatry and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, reflecting his advanced training and dedication to providing exceptional care.
Dr. Smalley’s professional journey has included diverse roles, including serving as the Medical Director of Acute Care Psychiatry at the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO). He is a co-founder of Thrive Together Mental Wellness Centre, where he maintains a thriving practice. He also provides psychiatric consultation services for members of the Canadian military.
Known for his ability to develop thoughtful and individualized treatment plans for patients with complex needs, Dr. Smalley is highly regarded for his logical explanations of treatment options, collaborative approach to care and emphasis on shared decision making, and commitment to trauma-informed practices. He is dedicated to improving care pathways to better meet the needs of patients and their caregivers.
Outside of his professional life, Dr. Smalley finds joy in nature, often spending time with his dogs, kayaking, or traveling. His personal definition of thriving involves
“finding the things in life that spark joy and allow you to reach your full potential.”
Dr. Smalley is currently providing psychiatric consultation services for children, youth and adults. He also provides ongoing care for patients involved in our comprehensive care programs.
Emily Smith,
BScN, RN
Registered Nurse Psychotherapist | Care Concierge
Emily fosters a supportive and collaborative environment to help clients navigate challenges and achieve their goals.
Emily is a friendly and compassionate registered nurse with over a decade of experience in mental health nursing.
A graduate of the University of Ottawa, she has built an impressive career focused on supporting youth and their mental well-being.
When not at Thrive Together Mental Wellness Centres, Emily serves as a Mental Health Clinical Resource Nurse at the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO), where she provides education and training to clinicians working on the adolescent mental health inpatient units. Her expertise spans diverse settings, including experience in acute inpatient and outpatient care, with a particular focus on working with youth. Emily has helped implement several groundbreaking initiatives at CHEO, including the development of a suicide screening program for youth admitted to medical services. She also helped implement the UK Safety Pods at CHEO – a trauma informed model. Notably, the UK Safety Pods initiative was the first of its kind in North America and, along with the suicide screening program, both of these initiatives were recognized as leading practices in Canada.
At Thrive, Emily plays a multifaceted role. She collaborates with psychiatrists while providing mental health nursing care, assists
patients in navigating team-based care as a Care Concierge, and co-facilitates Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) groups.
Additionally, she provides individual psychotherapy as a nurse psychotherapist, working with both youth and adults.
Known for her ability to connect easily with patients, Emily fosters a supportive and collaborative environment to help clients navigate challenges and achieve their goals.
Emily takes a practical, hands-on approach to her work, equipping clients with tools and strategies to regulate their nervous system and find balance in their lives. She combines her extensive clinical expertise with a holistic approach tailored to the unique needs of each individual. Drawing on evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Emily is committed to providing personalized care.
Believing that there is no one-size-fits-all solution to mental health challenges, Emily empowers her clients to discover practical strategies that work best for them. Her approach is rooted in empathy, collaboration, and a genuine desire to help her clients thrive, while fostering resilience and long-term well-being.
Cathy Lumsden,
Registered Psychotherapist, MA
Registered with College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario
Member of Ontario Association of Mental Health Professionals
Member of Brainspotting Canada
“A therapist holds a torch of hope, illuminating a path to self-discovery and healing.”
“A therapist holds a torch of hope, illuminating a path to self-discovery and healing.”
Cathy Lumsden (she/her) is a Registered Psychotherapist, Clinical Supervisor with the CRPO, author and speaker with over 30 years experience in the field.
In her therapy, Cathy provides effective therapeutic brain based modalities, such as EMDR and Brainspotting. She has extensive experience working with trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, separation/divorce and stress. Cathy also uses other therapeutic modalities such as Internal Family Systems, Adlerian Psychology, CBT, mindfulness and somatic therapy. It is important that clients are provided effective tools, skills, information and encouragement to find real solutions to real life problems.
Cathy is the author of two books – one for adults, “The Best Advice Your Mother Never Gave You” and one for children, “Debugging Those Bad Thoughts”.
She was the host of a successful TV show called “The Best Advice”, focusing on topics such as anxiety, depression, domestic violence, and mental health.
At Thrive Together Mental Wellness Centres, Cathy provides support to other clinicians through supervision, mentorship, and leadership in addition to her clinical work with patients.
In her spare time, she loves spending time with her two adult daughters and son-in-law. Tennis, pickleball, golf and downhill skiing are some of her activities.
Dr. Christopher Earle,
MD, FRCPC
Psychiatrist & Sleep Physician | Assistant Professor | Clinical Research Director
currently serves as an Assistant Professor and Clinical Research Director for the Discipline of Psychiatry.
Dr. Christopher Earle is a medical doctor, psychiatrist and sleep medicine specialist from St. John’s, Newfoundland. He completed his MD and psychiatry residency at Memorial University, followed by a fellowship in Sleep Disorders Medicine at Western University.
Dr. Earle joined Memorial University’s Faculty of Medicine in 2022 as a Consultation-Liaison Psychiatrist at the Health Sciences Centre, with a subspecialty focus on Sleep Medicine.
He currently serves as an Assistant Professor and Clinical Research Director for the Discipline of Psychiatry at Memorial University.
Dr. Earle’s clinical and research interests center on behavioral sleep interventions and expanding access to evidence-based
insomnia treatment through stepped care models and digital health solutions.
At Thrive Together Mental Wellness Centres, Dr. Earle plays a leadership role supporting our CBT for Insomnia (CBT-I) care pathway, guiding program development and quality assurance to ensure the highest standard of patient care. He also provides specialized consultations for patients when he is working in Ontario..
In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Earle is passionate about medical education and provides training to interprofessional colleagues in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia, empowering clinicians to deliver effective, evidence-based care. His collaborative approach and commitment to innovation help patients reclaim restful sleep and improve overall wellness.