Our Team

About Founder Lara Kalaf PhD. of Mindsession

Dr. Lara Kalaf

Founder | Psychologist | Clinical Supervisor

English / French / Arabic
Online / In Person

Dr. Lara Kalaf is the clinical director of MindSession Psychology and a licensed psychologist. She has over 11 years of clinical experience working with adults, teens, parents and children. She offers clinical supervision, diagnostic services, psychotherapy, and parental coaching.

Justine Janin

PSYCHOLOGIST

Français
Online / In Person

Clinical psychologist with experience among a varied clientele and within various settings (hospitals, psychiatric and psychosocial services, and schools). Research on the experience and the psychic elaboration of couples confronted with infertility. 

Diana Vozian

Counselor and Art Therapist

English / Romanian
Online

Art therapist offering personally tailored and group art therapy sessions for individuals seeking support while coping with anxiety, depression, stress, loss, trauma, and other mental health and well-being issues.

Carlos Alberto da Silva Júnior

PSYCHOLOGUE

Français / Portugais
En Ligne / En Personne

Dans ma pratique clinique, je privilégie une approche intégrative, en m’appuyant principalement sur les thérapies psychodynamiques et systémiques. J’ai obtenu mon diplôme en psychologie en 2013, ayant eu le privilège d’accompagner des adultes, des adolescents et des groupes en clinique privée.

Ronna Schwartz

Occupational Therapist | Psychotherapist

English
Online

Psychotherapist and occupational therapist. Experience in organizational development, and psychotherapy with an interest in rehabilitation and transformation for many years.

Shealyn Shul

Therapist (M.A.) · Under the supervision of Mariam El Saadani

English
Online

Shealyn’s approach to therapy is to offer a warm and collaborative, space for clients to navigate their struggles. She views the therapeutic relationship as a key part of healing and growth, and she strives to create a safe, non-judgmental space where clients feel truly seen and heard.

Hannah Buteau

Counselor

English
Online

Through compassionate and non-judgemental support, I will walk alongside you as you take the necessary steps towards discovering a better version of yourself. Whether your presenting issues are related to relationships, life transitions, grief, or self-esteem, we will unpack what is holding you back from experiencing a meaningful and fulfilling life.

Andrea Lomando Canete

Psychologist

Français / Portugais
En Ligne / En Personne

Andrea is a licensed psychologist. With years of experience with a wide range of clients – adolescents, and adults. Andrea brings a thoughtful and adaptable approach to therapy.

Michelle DePooter

Therapist (M.A.) · Under the supervision of Dr. Felicia Kaufman

English
Online / In Person

Michelle has experience working with adults from diverse cultural groups and approaches therapy from a person-centred perspective. Michelle’s approach is eclectic and integrative, drawing from multiple modalities and adapting them to each client’s needs.

Miriam Zgodzinski

THERAPIST (M.A.) · UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF DR. ELIE RIZKALLAH

English / French
Online / In Person

Miriam offers a collaborative, client-centred approach to therapy, emphasizing safety, respect, and a warm, reflective therapeutic relationship.

Alix Guéry

THERAPIST

English / French
Online / In Person

Alix is a therapist with a Ph.D. in Psychology who works with adolescents and adults, addressing a wide range of concerns through a mindfulness-based approach. He provides a supportive, nonjudgmental space to help clients reconnect with themselves, build emotional balance, and navigate life’s challenges with greater clarity and ease.

Sukhmeet Randhawa

COUNSELOR

English / Hindi / Punjabi
Online

Sukhmeet is a counsellor with experience working with  teens, adults, and families. She provides counseling, parental support, and wellness-focused interventions, drawing from evidence-based approaches such as CBT, ACT, IFS, and mindfulness. With a background in neuroscience and training in counselling psychology, she integrates mind-body perspectives to support clients in managing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, and life transitions.

Marie-Christine Louza

THERAPIST · UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF DR. CAROL RADCLIFFE

English / French
Online / In Person

With a warm, collaborative, and structured style, Marie-Christine emphasizes empathy, safety, and the therapeutic relationship, creating a space where clients feel heard, respected, and supported in reconnecting with their inner resources.

Kamar Raad

COUNSELOR

English / French / Arabic
Online / In Person

Kamar is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying in Ontario) and Counselor that takes a holistic, humanistic approach, integrating Emotion-Focused Therapy, CBT, somatic methods, and mindfulness practices. Kamar supports individuals, couples, and families in navigating life transitions, relational challenges, chronic pain, and mental health concerns, helping clients reconnect with their inner wisdom, build resilience, and find meaning and balance in their lives.

Amanda Stamatelos

Therapist (M.A.) · Under the supervision of Mariam El Saadani

English / French
Online / In Person

With a warm, empathetic, and collaborative approach, Amanda supports clients navigating anxiety, stress, burnout, and relationship challenges. She creates a safe space where individuals feel heard and understood, while drawing on integrative methods to help build strengths and develop effective coping strategies.

Achment Dimitriadis (Karlos)

THERAPIST (M.A.) · UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF DR. ANA ELENA

English / Arabic
Online

Drawing from 7 years of front-line behavioural support experience, Achment offers a compassionate and collaborative space for healing. Their work focuses on the co-exploration of one’s pains and goals, integrates practical tools and psychoeducation to deepen self-compassion and self-awareness, and helps others carve a path toward meaningful, sustainable change. 

Mariana Borges da Fonseca

Candidat à la profession (équivalence) · Under the supervision of Dr. Felicia Kaufman

English / Portuguese
Online

Mariana’s approach to therapy is humanistic and eclectic, grounded in a systemic understanding of how individuals relate to their broader contexts and relationships. I work in a goal-oriented way, collaborating with each client to clarify what well-being looks like for them and how we can mobilize both their inner resources and even their challenges toward personal growth.

Willow

SUPPORT DOGGIE

Willow is our beloved support doggie, bringing warmth and comfort with her gentle presence and wagging tail. She helps create a calming, welcoming atmosphere for clients and team members alike. While she’s not always in the clinic, when she is, she’s ready to offer cuddles and remind us all to slow down, breathe, and feel grounded. 🐾

Dr. Felicia Kaufman

Clinical supervision

Dr. Felicia Kaufman is a Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of experience. She treats adolescents, young adults, and families, offers clinical supervision to colleagues and graduate level students, and has managed several therapy departments over the course of her career. She obtained her M.A. and Ph.D. degrees at McGill University.

Dr. Ann Gamsa

Clinical supervision

Dr. Ann Gamsa has over 30 years of experience with individuals, couples, and groups, treating clients who suffer from depression, anxiety, stress, couple problems, coping difficulties, and chronic pain.

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