Meet The Team
dr. Gloria Jacobucci
REGISTERED PSYCHOLOGISt
Psych-Guard Solutions was founded by Dr. Gloria Jacobucci after recognizing the profound ripple effects of a psychologist’s sudden passing on their clients and colleagues. Confronted with the resulting emotional and operational chaos, she was driven to create a solution that would prevent such disruptions in the future and ensure seamless continuity for both clients and practices.
Dr. Jacobucci brings over 25 years of experience to Psych-Guard Solutions, deeply understanding the needs of both psychologists and their clients. She holds a Master’s degree and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Simon Fraser University and is registered with the College of Alberta Psychologists and the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC.
Throughout her career, Dr. Jacobucci has provided psychotherapy and assessment services to diverse populations across BC, Yukon, and Alberta. In addition to her clinical work, she is a dedicated mentor and educator, having supervised psychiatry residents and graduate students, and consulted for fellow psychologists.
Janice Wingrave
Registered Psychiatric Nurse
Janice Wingrave, a Registered Psychiatric Nurse with an extensive career in mental health, warmly welcomes new psychologists at Psych-Guard.
She ensures a smooth integration into our services, providing essential support and guidance. This dedication helps each psychologist effectively manage their practices, promoting seamless transitions and continuous care for their clients.
Dr. Vanessa Chong
REGISTERED PSYCHOLOGIST
Dr. Chong, with a Master’s degree and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Windsor, is registered with the College of Alberta Psychologists. At Psych-Guard, Dr. Chong helps establish new partnerships.
She oversees the onboarding process and manages clinical executor responsibilities, such as client communications and record management, ensuring all interactions are conducted with utmost care and professionalism.
Dr. Sophie Macrodimitris
REGISTERED PSYCHOLOGIST
Dr. Sophie Macrodimitris understands what's at stake for a psychologist's clients because she's spent over 20 years living that responsibility herself, across both private and hospital settings. She completed an Honours B.A. in Psychology at the University of Manitoba, followed by Master's and Doctoral training in the CPA- and APA-accredited Clinical Psychology program at York University. Her clinical background spans trauma-focused treatment, chronic pain and insomnia interventions, and complex neurological conditions such as epilepsy, brain injury, and Functional Neurological Disorder — the kind of breadth that lets her step into a wide range of practices and recognize what continuity of care actually requires. That same care shows up in her research on stress, coping, and illness, and in a career built on the rigor and professional recognition that colleagues trust her to bring to their own practice.
