Registered Psychotherapist

Kamal Chandhok holds a Masters in Child Study and Education, a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and is completing her post graduate degree in Child and Adolescent Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy. Kamal uses her education and experience in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to guide her play based practice.

She is committed to providing children and their families with the necessary skills and tools to assist them in managing the stresses of everyday life.

Kamal is passionate about working with children and adolescents with trauma, Autism, ADHD, anxiety, and coaching parents through challenges they may be facing with their children. Providing todays youth and their families with the necessary skills to manage their mental health by acknowledging their experiences is a great way for them to build a more positive outlook on life.

Registered Psychotherapist Kamal Chandhok holds a Masters in Child Study and Education, a Bachel... Read More

Child & Family Counsellor, Parent Coach, Connected Parenting Therapist

Ulrica holds a BA, Psychology and Family Studies, and an MEd, Developmental Psychology and Education. Ulrica is a passionate counsellor, parent coach, educator, speaker, and workshop facilitator who works with parents, couples, children, teens, adults, families, and educators. Ulrica founded an organization with a mission to support social emotional learning, provide family coaching and counselling services. Ulrica’s youngest client is 5 and her oldest client is 75. She believes it is never too early or too late to learn about ourselves and our emotions, what they are telling us and how to manage them effectively. Ulrica’s warmth and compassion set the stage for everyone to feel at ease, gain trust and be motivated to explore new perspectives. ​

Ulrica has been trained and mentored by Jennifer Kolari in the Connected Parenting methodology and works as a Connected Parenting Therapist supporting parents, caregivers and couples learning how to co-parent, whether they are together, separated or divorced. Ulrica incorporates evidence-based research into her practice and has also trained in Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Relational Therapy and Relational Life Therapy.

​Through Ulrica’s coaching and counselling, clients will be encouraged to celebrate their successes while embracing the messiness of life. Clients who work with Ulrica will leave their sessions and workshops inspired with confidence, a meaningful plan, strategies to communicate more effectively and practical approaches to learn, grow and thrive as a human.

Child & Family Counsellor, Parent Coach, Connected Parenting Therapist Ulrica holds a BA, Ps... Read More

Board Certified Behaviour Analyst, Registered Psychotherapist, Certified Art Therapist

Catherine completed a Master of Disability Studies specializing in Applied Behaviour Analysis and is a board certified behaviour analyst. Catherine has over 13 years of clinical experience supporting families and individuals of all ages, from all walks of life (from birth to the golden years). She completed an advanced diploma in Art Therapy and is a Registered Psychotherapist.

She is honored to have been able to support over 2000 individuals with a variety of diagnoses such as acquired brain injury, autism spectrum disorder, dual diagnosis, schizophrenia, bipolar, dementia, depression, anxiety, and individuals living with complex medical conditions. Catherine works from a person-centered, strengths-based lens; she does not focus on the diagnoses, rather, her therapy focuses on understanding client’s hopes, dreams, and goals.

Specializing in acceptance and commitment therapy, the foundation of assessment and treatment is based on the client’s strengths, values, and motivation. Catherine works collaboratively with the client and family to set and work together towards meaningful and realistic therapy goals.

As a mother of two young children, Catherine understands a parent’s need to provide the absolute best care and support for one’s child. It is her mission to provide this service to families who need. She is passionate about serving the whole client, including their family systems, emotional, and mental health. Her holistic therapy approach can include play-based family art therapy, psychoeducation around coping strategies, mindfulness practice, and evidence-based applied behaviour analysis.

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PhD, Clinical Child Psychologist

Dr. Elana Miller is a registered psychologist who specializes in working with children, adolescents, and parents. She graduated with her Ph.D. from the School and Child Clinical Psychology program at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education in 2004. Prior to this, she attended the University of Western Ontario and Northwestern University, obtaining a Bachelor’s degree in psychology and a Master’s degree in audiology.

Elana trained in various hospitals and clinics in Toronto, including the Hospital for Sick Children, the Hincks-Dellcrest Centre and the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH). She has been working as a private psychological practitioner for 14 years. She was also employed at the Toronto District School Board for 17 years, where she conducted psychoeducational assessments and provided counselling services. In addition, she provided consultations to educators and parents around learning, attention, social-emotional and behavioural concerns.

Elana has extensive training and clinical experience working with children and adolescents who are experiencing learning, attention, social-emotional and behavioural difficulties (e.g., learning disabilities, ADHD, gifted, anxiety, mood disorders). She provides consultation to teachers and school personnel in order to best support the students she sees, as well as evidence-based therapeutic interventions to children and adolescents with a wide range of concerns. She specializes in using cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) to treat anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Additionally, she offers Parent-Child Interaction therapy for young children with behavioural and emotional difficulties.

​Elana dedicates her time away from clients to researching and studying these conditions.

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Registered Psychotherapist

Nathalie holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Neuroscience from the University of Guelph, a Master of Science in Neuroscience from Western University, and is currently finishing her Master in Counselling Psychology degree at Yorkville University. Nathalie is a passionate and dedicated Registered Psychotherapist who wholeheartedly believes in guiding individuals towards living a more meaningful life. Her mission is to empower her clients with the tangible tools and strategies to deal with painful thoughts and feelings more effectively, in such a way that they have less of an impact and influence on daily functioning.

Drawing from her background in neuroscience, Nathalie understands the complex interplay between thoughts, emotions, and behaviours. She believes in a strength-based and integrative approach to therapy, drawing from a wide range of therapeutic modalities such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Adlerian Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and tailoring the interventions based on the specific needs of each unique client. Nathalie supports clients dealing with a variety of different challenges including depression, anxiety, self-esteem, bullying, body image, and work/academic issues. By combining her expertise in psychology and neuroscience, paired with a thorough understanding of evidence-based therapeutic techniques, Nathalie crafts holistic and individualized treatment plans that address the whole, unique individual, acknowledging the connections between mental processes and emotional wellbeing. Regardless of which therapeutic framework Nathalie operates from, she embodies the core values of empathy, compassion, genuineness, and authenticity in her therapeutic practice, creating a warm, non-judgmental, and nurturing environment for her clients.

With a profound passion for supporting individuals on their transformative journey, Nathalie is committed to fostering personal growth, resilience, and self-discovery in each of her clients. Together with Nathalie, you will embark on an empowering and meaningful experience as you uncover your inherent potential and embrace a brighter tomorrow!

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PhD, Registered Psychotherapist

Dr. Mary Elizabeth (M.E.) Picher, MA, MED, PHD, is the Founding Program Director of The Giving Tree Centre and has designed the assessment and treatment program to reflect the latest developments in evidence-based therapies in tandem with child and family needs in today’s dynamic environment.

M.E. is a registered psychotherapist and developmental psychologist who has worked in the fields of Infant and Children’s Mental Health for 2O years. M.E. earned her Master’s Degree from the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program at Naropa University in the US and her Masters of Education and PHD degrees in Developmental Psychology and Education from The University of Toronto.

M.E. is trained in a variety of evidence-based treatment approaches including cognitive-behaviour therapy, parent-infant psychotherapy, play therapy, mindfulness-based self-compassion therapy, multisystemic therapy, dialectical behaviour therapy and trauma-focused cognitive behaviour therapy. M.E. has a wealth of experience treating a variety of mental health issues in children and youth of all ages, but has a special interest in working with parents and young children, ages 0 - 6 years-old.

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Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Gurman Randhawa holds a Masters in Psychotherapy and Counselling as well as a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Gurman uses her education and experience in Applied Behavioural Analysis to support children, adolescents, families and adults.

She takes a client-centered approach, while incorporating research-based modalities, including but not limited to elements of Play activities, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavioural therapy, and Narrative therapy. She focuses on working collaboratively and including the goals of each party to build on and strengthen the relationship.

Gurman works from an anti-oppressive lens and seeks to understand the individual’s beliefs, practices, and struggles. She supports clients in areas of anxiety, depression, trauma, bullying, cultural identity, grief, school motivation, and self-harm. Gurman seeks to work alongside the client at a pace that is challenging and as well as respectful to their boundaries.

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Ala Refai graduated with a Master of Health Science from the University of Toronto and is certified with the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO). Ala has experience working in hospital, school board, research, and clinical settings with children and adults along with their families. Ala has worked with concerns regarding early language development, articulation, fluency, reading/writing, motor speech disorders, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Ala has also worked in various settings with adults who have swallowing difficulties, aphasia, voice disorders, head and neck cancer, complex care needs, and neurodegenerative disorders. She is passionate about providing family-centered, evidence-based, and culturally sensitive care to clients and families.

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As a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), Sarah is committed to fostering an inclusive and safe therapeutic environment where clients feel valued and understood. Drawing from her vigorous training, lived experiences, and ongoing professional development, she utilizes a variety of techniques to help clients navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, abuse, disability, relationship conflicts, life transitions, parenting challenges and family dynamics in a non-judgemental environment. Sarah takes a client-focused approach while integrating research-based modalities, including but not limited to psychodynamic, relational, humanistic, emotion-focused, mindfulness and attachment therapies.

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