Dr. Cristina Saverino

Dr. Cristina Saverino is a registered clinical psychologist and clinical neuropsychologist for adults and seniors. She completed her Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Toronto. Her doctoral thesis examined the neural correlates of memory changes in healthy older adults. Dr. Saverino completed her post-doctoral training from the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute where she worked for the Canadian Concussion Centre and the Hull-Ellis Concussion Clinic. During this time she conducted research on the impact that concussions have on cognitive and psychological functioning in the general population and among professional athletes.

Dr. Saverino has contributed to the development of the Standards of Post-Concussion Care in Ontario and the OPA Guidelines for Best Practices in the Assessment of Concussion. She has presented and published various scientific papers on the topics of aging and memory, traumatic brain injury and on the usefulness of psychological intervention post-concussion. She was awarded a national scholarship from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC).

Dr. Saverino currently provides psychological services to individuals at the Toronto Western Hospital that have sustained work related injuries and are experiencing co-occurring mental health challenges. She has extensive experience working with adults and seniors suffering from various neurological and neuropsychiatric conditions.

Her clinical work uses a variety of therapeutic modalities, such as cognitive-behavioural, cognitive processing, acceptance and commitment, mindfulness meditation and emotion-focused therapy. She has assisted adults and seniors that are struggling with anxiety, depression, chronic pain, insomnia, trauma and adjustment-related issues. Dr. Saverino adopts an evidence-based and client-centered approach to her treatment. She works collaboratively with her clients to achieve positive changes that can bring them closer to their desired goals.

During her free time, Dr. Saverino enjoys spending time with her family and friends, listening to music, photography, running and travelling to new places.