Our Team
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
Counsellor (M.A.)
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
COUNSELLOR
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
COUNSELLOR
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
COUNSELLOR
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
COUNSELLOR
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 Lara Kalaf
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.
Lara Kojok
Doctoral Student in Psychology (PhD)
English / French / Arabic / Spanish
Online / In Person
PhD Candidate at McGill University providing psychotherapy Services under supervision. She works with older adolescents, adults, and older adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, relational difficulties, self-esteem concerns, grief, chronic illness, and existential challenges. Her humanistic and integrative approach is tailored to each client, and her clinical and research experience includes anxiety, trauma, health psychology, chronic and terminal illness, and adjustment to difficult diagnoses.
Julia Konow
Psychotherapy Trainee, under supervision
English / Basic French
Online / In Person
Psychotherapy Intern and Social Worker with a Master’s degree in Psychology, working with adults in English and Basic French. She supports clients experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship difficulties, identity concerns, and life transitions. Her integrative approach draws primarily from systemic, humanistic, psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and mindfulness-based perspectives. She emphasizes a collaborative, non-judgmental space tailored to each client’s needs and strengths.
Victoria Maria Ferrante
Psychology Intern — doctoral level, under supervision
English / French
Online / In Person
Victoria Maria Ferrante is a doctoral-level Psychology Intern practicing under the supervision of Dr. Lara Kalaf. She uses an integrative approach combining CBT, ACT, humanistic/existential therapy, mindfulness, and self-compassion. She supports adults and young adults with concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, relational difficulties, life transitions, sleep, grief, self-esteem, and existential questions, while emphasizing an inclusive, collaborative, and empowering therapeutic relationship.
Andreze Cristine do Nascimento Silva
Psychology Intern — Equivalence Pathway, under supervision
English / Portugese
Online / In Person
Andreze do Nascimento Silva is under the supervision of Dr. Felicia Kaufman. She has more than 10 years of experience in Brazil as a psychologist. She is currently pursuing her equivalency in Quebec. She specializes in anxiety, mood concerns, stress, and relational issues. Her collaborative and practical approach combines CBT and systemic therapy, with a particular interest in helping individuals, couples, and families build healthier, more fulfilling relationships.
Imy Shenouda
Counselling Trainee, under supervision
English / Arabic
Online / In Person
Imy Shenouda is under the supervision of Dr. Felicia Kaufman. She offers an integrative approach that draws from psychodynamic therapy, CBT, and ACT, with a strong focus on helping clients recognize their existing strengths, understand patterns, and build meaningful change. She works with children, teens, adults, and families, supporting concerns such as anxiety, depression, self-esteem, trauma, grief, and relational difficulties.
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.
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.
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.
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. 🐾
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.