Meredith Landy

Ph.D., C.Psych. — Psychologist

Meredith Landy

Ph.D., C.Psych. — Psychologist

Meredith has always felt compelled by people’s stories. As a therapist, she is deeply invested in understanding clients’ realities and learning about how they navigate their world.

Meredith provides support for individuals struggling with a range of issues, including posttraumatic stress disorder, emotion regulation difficulties, insomnia, mood disorders, and anxiety. Meredith particularly enjoys working with couples, as well as individuals facing life transitions.

Meredith completed her PhD in Clinical Psychology at Toronto Metropolitan University, and her pre-doctoral residency at St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton. Meredith also holds a Master of Arts degree in Trauma Studies from New York University. Meredith is committed to increasing access to evidence-based interventions, and has experience designing and implementing treatments intended to be delivered online. Her research focuses on increasing understanding of the processes through which interventions work, and testing the limits of psychotherapies.

Residency – St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton
Ph.D. – Clinical Psychology, Toronto Metropolitan University

Selected Publications

Monson, C. M., Shields, N., Suvak, M. K., Lane, J. E. M., Shnaider, P., Landy, M. S. H., Wagner, A., Sijeric, I., Masina, T., Wanklyn, S. G., & Stirman, S.W. (2018). A randomized controlled effectiveness trial of training strategies in cognitive processing therapy for posttraumatic stress disorder: Impact on patient outcomes. Behaviour Research and Therapy, 110, 31 – 40.

Pukay-Martin, N. D., Torbit, L., Landy, M. S. H., Macdonald, A., & Monson, C. M. (2017). Present-focused versus trauma-focused cognitive behavioral conjoint therapy for posttraumatic stress disorder: A case study. Couple and Family Psychology: Research and Practice, 6, 2.

Landy, M. S. H., Davey, C. J., Pecora, A., Quintero, D., & McShane, K. (2016). A systematic review on the effectiveness of brief interventions for alcohol misuse in emergency departments. Journal of Substance Abuse and Treatment, 61, 1-12.

Landy, M. S. H., Pukay-Martin, N. D., Vorstenbosch, V., Torbit, L., & Monson, C. M. (2015). A pilot study of the effects of cognitive-behavioral conjoint therapy for posttraumatic stress disorder on parenting. Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment, and Trauma, 24, 454-465.

Landy, M. S. H., Wagner, A. C., Brown-Bowers, A., & Monson, C. M. (2015).Examining the evidence for complex posttraumatic stress disorder as a clinical diagnosis. Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment, and Trauma, 24, 215-236.

The Work That Reconnects Group

Free OHIP-Funded Group with Dr. Paul Uy


Feeling overwhelmed by climate change, war, AI, or other global crises? You’re not alone. Join a supportive group to explore and process the complex emotions of living in a rapidly changing world. Guided by The Work That Reconnects (developed by eco-philosopher Joanna Macy), we’ll share, reflect, and build resilience together.


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Holotropic Breathworks Workshop

Holotropic Breathwork provides an important and powerful opportunity for deep self exploration and healing. Lying on a mat, with eyes closed, you use your own breath and the music in the room to enter an expanded state of awareness. This activates the inner healing wisdom which then guides the process.

Upcoming dates:

Saturday Apr 18, 2026
Saturday May 16, 2026
Saturday Jun 13, 2026


Cost: $150 per day
Location: Remedy - 703 Bloor Street West, Suite 201 Toronto ON M6G 1L5

TO REGISTER
Please complete the waiver and medical forms and send to martinjstock@gmail.com together with payment by e-transfer to martinjstock@gmail.com

What you will need to bring to the breathwork session: pillow, single sheet, blanket, water bottle, and sleeping mask. Please wear comfortable loose clothing. Participants will also need to bring their own lunch and snacks. We will provide an assortment of herbal teas.

Order of the day:

Doors open at 9 am
Opening circle at 9:15 – 10:15am. Participants introduce themselves, We outline the order of the day and answer questions. We also outline the roles of Breathers and Sitters. Participants choose partners for the breathwork.
10:15am 1st Breathwork – 3 hrs – there is a short relaxation which leads directly into the breathwork
1:15pm Music ends – Breathers are provided with art materials to make some form of record of their experience
1:15-2:30pm Lunch/snacks
2:30pm 2nd Breathwork – Breathers and sitters switch roles for the second session
5:30pm 2nd Breathwork ends Breathers are provided with art materials to make some form of record of their experience
6:00 pm Closing circle – Sharing of experiences and art work – and conversation about strategies for integration and continued grounding
7:30pm at the latest, Closing of sharing circle.

FACILITATORS
MARTIN STOCK is a GTT (Grof Transpersonal Training) certified Holotropic Breathwork Facilitator and has been facilitating workshops regularly since 2015.

EMILY SADOWSKI Phd is a Holotropic Breathwork apprentice and Facilitator, Coach and leader in the area of Consciousness Development.

For questions and concerns please email: martinjstock@gmail.com
More information on Holotropic Breathwork: here and here

With regard to the ongoing prevalence of Covid:

We ask that you limit your contacts, as much as reasonably possible, in the week prior to the workshop. If you have to cancel because of Covid-like symptoms, even last minute - we will refund you.

Please complete the Medical Form, and the Release acknowledging that breathwork is a risky activity in the context of Covid and either email them or bring with you to the workshop.


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