Expert Care for
Your Mental Well-Being
Our team of compassionate psychotherapists and clinical associates (Master’s and Ph.D. level) offers evidence-based therapy to support your mental health, personal growth, and overall well-being.

Roshanak Mohammad Pour
M.Psy., RP
Clinic Director
Roshanak is a dedicated Clinical Director and Registered Psychotherapist passionate about empowering adults to achieve mental well-being.
Executive Team
Clinicians

Davood (David) Mohammadi
MA, PhD, RP
Registered Psychotherapist
Languages Spoken: English, Farsi
Davood is a Registered Psychotherapist with more than 15 years of experience working with adults and families. He is a Clinical Psychology Ph.D. and master’s degree holder. With extensive experience working with adults facing mental health challenges, Davood addresses issues like depression, anxiety, stress, men’s sexual issues including sexual dysfunctions and porn addiction.

Hamid Alizadeh
MA, PhD, RP
Registered Psychotherapist
Languages Spoken: English, Farsi
Hamid Alizadeh, PhD, is a Registered Psychotherapist with a doctorate in Psychology from the University of Brussels. He supports children, adolescents, and adults through evidence-based, culturally sensitive care. With training in CBT and Adlerian Psychology, he takes a collaborative, goal-focused approach to therapy, drawing on his background in teaching and research on ADHD, anxiety, relationships, and parenting.

Fatemeh Dehghan Manshadi MA, PhD, RP
Registered Psychotherapist
Languages Spoken: English, Farsi
Fatemeh is a Registered Psychotherapist with over 15 years of experience supporting individuals, youth, and families. She holds a Ph.D. in Counsellor Education and Supervision, along with master’s degrees in Community Counselling and Educational Psychology. Fatemeh works with clients facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, family conflict, cultural adjustment, and life transitions.

Blanca Alagon
MA, RP
Registered Psychotherapist
Languages Spoken: English, Spanish
Blanca is a Registered Psychotherapist with over five years of experience supporting adults through mental health challenges. She holds a Master’s in Counselling Psychology and advanced certifications in trauma treatment, including CCTP-I and II. Blanca also specializes in narcissistic abuse recovery and has training in working with adult children of emotionally immature parents.

Priya Sukhra
MA, RP
Registered Psychotherapist
Languages Spoken: English
Priya is a Registered Psychotherapist with more than 7 years of mental health experience working with adults and families. She holds a Master’s in Counselling Psychology and has training in conducting Cognitive Behavioural Therapy through the Beck Institute LMS and certified to treat chronic shame and complex trauma through the Essentials Therapy Training LTD.

Tina Abadi
MA, RP
Registered Psychotherapist
Languages Spoken: English, Farsi
Tina brings a warm, person-centered, and inclusive approach to her work with individuals, couples, and families. With a deep commitment to creating a safe, judgment-free environment, she supports clients as they navigate life’s challenges and build resilience. Grounded in compassion and humility, her practice empowers clients of all backgrounds to reflect, heal, and grow.

Roya Dadollahi Sarab
MA, RP
Registered Psychotherapist
Languages Spoken: English, Farsi
Roya is a Registered Psychotherapist with over 10 years of experience working with adults. She's a certified CBT clinician with a Master's degree in Psychology and research background in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). She uses evidence-based CBT strategies tailored to each client's unique needs.

Simi Hanspal
MSc, RP
Registered Psychotherapist
Languages Spoken: English, Hindi Gujarati, Punjabi, Marathi
Simi is a Registered Psychotherapist with over 14 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families. She holds a Master’s in Counselling and Family Therapy and supports clients aged 16 and up. Simi helps with a range of concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, life transitions, and self-esteem.

Sahar Sajadi
MA, MD, RP
Registered Psychotherapist
Languages Spoken: English,
Persian, Dari
Sahar is a Registered Psychotherapist with more than six years of experience working in the mental health field. She holds a master degree in psychiatry from Mcgill university and worked as a physician in Iran. Sahar provides individual psychotherapy and counselling to clients from diverse ethnic-racial, gender, and socio-economic backgrounds.

Chandni Chaube
MA, RP
Registered Psychotherapist
Languages Spoken: English
Chandni is a Registered Psychotherapist with experience supporting adults and couples through a range of emotional and relational challenges. She holds a Master’s in Counselling Psychology and has advanced training in EMDR and CBT. Chandni is also trained in the Gottman Method for couples therapy and has worked in both community clinics and private practice.

Yukta Gupta
MA, RP
Registered Psychotherapist
Languages Spoken: English, Hindi, Panjabi
Yukta is a Registered Psychotherapist with 5 years of experience working with adults, couples, and families. She holds a Master’s in Clinical Psychology and a diploma in Gerontology. She is certified in Emotionally Focused Therapy and Gottman Method Couples Therap

Mohammadreza Mohsenirad
MA, RP
Registered Psychotherapist
Languages Spoken: English, Farsi
Mohammadreza is a Registered Psychotherapist with seven years of clinical experience working with adults, couples, and families. He holds an M.A. in Clinical Psychology and has completed advanced training in Intensive Short‑Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP) and Emotion‑Focused Therapy (EFT).

Gurjeet Hayer
MA, RP
Registered Psychotherapist
Languages Spoken: English,
Punjabi, Urdu
Gurjeet is a Registered Psychotherapist with over 20 years of clinical experience working with adults, adolescents, and children. She holds a Master’s in Applied Psychology and a Postgraduate Diploma in Parental Education. Gurjeet uses a client-centered approach, focusing on individual strengths to support issues like anxiety, parenting, self-esteem, and emotional regulation.

Carlos A. Vique
MA, RP
Registered Psychotherapist
Languages Spoken: English,
Spanish
Carlos is a Registered Psychotherapist with over 12 years of experience working with adults, couples, and families. He holds a Master’s in Psychology and has specialized training in trauma-informed care, DBT, and EMDR. Carlos spent seven years in the Northwest Territories supporting Indigenous communities with issues such as trauma, addiction, abuse, and suicidal ideation.

Hamed Meera
MA, RP
Registered Psychotherapist
Languages Spoken: English, Farsi
Hamed is a Registered Psychotherapist with extensive experience supporting adults through trauma-informed and culturally sensitive care. He holds a Master’s in Counselling Psychology and has worked in both private practice and academic settings. Hamed brings a multicultural lens to therapy, helping clients navigate challenges such as trauma, identity, communication, and emotional regulation.

Grace Yi
MA, RP
Registered Psychotherapist
Languages Spoken: English, Mandarin
Grace is a Registered Psychotherapist with extensive experience supporting individuals aged 14 to 65, as well as families and groups. She holds a Master’s in Counselling Psychology and uses a culturally sensitive, client-centered approach. Grace integrates mindfulness and relationship-focused therapy, with a special focus on international students, immigrants, and multicultural families.

Farokh Farhadi
MA, RP
Registered Psychotherapist
Languages Spoken: English, Farsi
Farokh is a Registered Psychotherapist with extensive experience supporting individuals in achieving emotional and mental well-being. He holds a client-centered approach rooted in self-awareness and mindfulness. Farokh helps clients build insight and resilience to navigate challenges such as stress, anxiety, emotional regulation, and personal growth.

maryam Holisaz
Ph.D, RP
Registered Psychotherapist
Languages Spoken: English, Farsi
Maryam is a Registered Psychotherapist with a Ph.D. in Psychology and over a decade of experience supporting children, adolescents, and parents with emotional and behavioral challenges. She addresses issues like anxiety, depression, and emotional regulation, with a therapeutic approach rooted in empathy, integrity, and confidentiality.

Lourdes Murua
MA, RP
Registered Psychotherapist
Languages Spoken: English, Spanish
Farokh is a Registered Psychotherapist with over five years of experience in the field. She is dedicated to providing compassionate and effective therapeutic services in both English and Spanish. Her clients include families, adolescents, children, and adults. Lourdes holds a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of Ottawa.

Ria Padania
MA, RP
Registered Psychotherapist
Languages Spoken: English, Hindi, Gujarati
Ria is a Registered Psychotherapist with over five years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. She practices from a client-centered and eclectic approach, tailoring therapy to each person’s needs. Ria supports clients through a range of concerns including anxiety, family conflict, emotional regulation, and identity development.

Duygu Kaya
MA, CCC., RP
Registered Psychotherapist
Languages Spoken: English, Turkish
Duygu is a Registered Psychotherapist with extensive experience supporting children, adults, and families. She holds a Master’s in Counselling Psychology and a Bachelor’s in Psychology from York University. Duygu integrates trauma-informed care and crisis intervention with a culturally sensitive, holistic approach to help clients achieve emotional well-being and personal growth.

Katalin Halasz,
MA, RP
Registered Psychotherapist
Languages Spoken: English,
Hungarian
Katalin supports individuals of all ages through anxiety, relationship challenges, burnout, identity questions, and trauma. Combining talk therapy, mindfulness, creativity, and body-based techniques, she fosters lasting healing. She also offers Integrated Sensory Psychotherapy (ISP) from a trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, and identity-affirming lens.

Shadi Pourafzal,
MA, RP
Registered Psychotherapist
Languages Spoken: English, Farsi
Shadi Pourafzal is a Registered Psychotherapist with a Master’s in Counselling Psychology and extensive experience supporting adults, children, and youth. She provides a safe, culturally sensitive, and trauma-informed space to help individuals and families heal, strengthen relationships, and explore their inner world with compassion and clarity.

Sasha mohammadi
MA, RP
Registered Psychotherapist
Languages Spoken: English, Farsi
Saghar (Sasha) is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) under supervision, specializing in anxiety, depression, and emotional challenges. Her work focuses on breaking cycles of overthinking and self-doubt, exploring the impact of past experiences on current struggles. Saghar also supports refugees who have faced trauma, displacement, and rebuilding their lives.

Jayoma Perera
MA, RP (Q)
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Languages Spoken: English
Jayoma is a Registered Psychotherapist with a strong foundation in both medicine and mental health care. She holds a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology and a Doctor of Medicine degree, bringing a unique, holistic perspective to her work in psychotherapy.

Sara Kamkar
MA, RP (Q)
Registered Psychotherapist
(Qualifying)
Languages Spoken: English, Farsi
Sara is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with over six years of experience in community clinics and private practice. She holds a master’s in clinical psychology. Sara has supported diverse populations—including teens, adults, elders, and LGBTQ+ clients. Her background spans individual, couples, and group work.

Avista Amuyan
MA, RP (Q)
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Languages Spoken: English
Avista works from a biopsychosocial framework, recognizing that there is no “one-size-fits-all” approach to therapy. Her focus is on shaping the process to meet each person’s unique needs. She has completed a Masters in Counseling Psychology, B.A Honours in Psychology and a Graduate Certificate in Addictions and Mental Health from Durham College.

Bouchra Messoudi
MA, RP
Registered Psychotherapist
Languages Spoken: English, French
Bouchra is a Registered Psychotherapist with extensive experience supporting adults, couples, and families. She holds a Master’s in Counselling Psychology and has completed post-grad in addiction and mental health. Her background includes working in community clinics and private practice.

Anooshy Shahid
MA, RP
Registered Psychotherapist
Languages Spoken: English
Anooshy (she/her) is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with several years of experience within the mental health field, and two years of experience focused on supporting teens and adults. She holds a Master’s in Counselling Psychology and uses a warm and inclusive approach utilizing empathy, empowerment, and cultural awareness to foster a supportive and safe healing space for individuals.

Sandy Ghobrial
MA, RP
Registered Psychotherapist
Languages Spoken: English, Arabic
Sandy helps you foster self-awareness and acceptance, essential for nurturing genuine connections.

Shelley Lord
MA, MSW
Registered Social Worker
Languages Spoken: English
Shelley is a Registered Social Worker with over 23 years of experience providing counselling to youth, adults, and families. She holds a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Toronto and a Bachelor’s from York University. Shelley has worked in schools, hospitals, and community settings, offering compassionate, culturally sensitive support for a wide range of emotional and relational challenges.

Galina Stone
MA, MSW
Registered Social Worker
Languages Spoken: English, Russian
Galina is a Registered Social Worker with more than 15 years of experience working with adults and families. She holds a Master’s in Social Work and is certified in CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and Hospice Care that gives her a particular appreciation of complex trauma.

Parnika Celly
MSW, RSW
Registered Social Worker
Languages Spoken: English, Hindi, Urdu
Parnika is a Registered Social Worker with a Master's in Social Work, specializing in Global Social Work and Social Development. With three years of experience supporting newcomers to Canada, her approach is trauma-informed, strength-based, and culturally competent. She has expertise in working with youth, young adults, and families who have experienced trauma.

Krishna Vyas
MA, MSW
Registered Social Worker
Languages Spoken: English, Gujarati, Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi
Krishna is a Registered Social Worker with over 10 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families. She holds a Master’s degree in Social Work and a Master’s degree in Development Communication.

Joshiya Aricatt
MA, RSW
Registered Social Worker
Languages Spoken: English, Hindi, Malayalam, Urdu
Joshiya is a compassionate and dedicated Registered Social Worker with over 7 years of experience helping individuals from diverse cultural, linguistic, and social backgrounds. She holds a Master’s degree in Social Work along with a Graduate Certificate in Youth Justice and Interventions.
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Anusha Gowda
MA, MSW
Registered Social Worker
Languages Spoken: English, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi
Anusha is a dedicated and compassionate Registered Social Worker with over 15 years of experience supporting adults and families through life’s challenges.

Kiruthika Poologasuntharanathan
MA, MSW
Registered Social Worker
Languages Spoken: English
Kiruthika is a Registered Social Worker with over 10 years of experience in crisis intervention, case management, and community outreach. She has worked in hospitals, EAP services, and child welfare, and has specialized training in CBT for psychosis.

Liz Lambert
MSc, MSW
Registered Social Worker
Languages Spoken: English
Liz is a trauma-informed psychotherapist and hypnotherapist with over five years of experience working with adults. She holds master’s degrees in Social Work and Evidence-Based Social Intervention. Liz is also trained in Rapid Transformational Therapy, hypnotherapy, and Compassionate Inquiry.

Karina Cheung
MA, MSW
Registered Social Worker
Languages Spoken: English,
Cantonese, Mandarin
Karina is a compassionate Registered Social Worker with over 5 years of experience supporting diverse clients. She holds a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Toronto and provides person-centered therapy tailored to clients' goals and cultural values. Her experience spans schools, hospitals, mental health organizations, and private practice.

Elizabeth Alex,
MA, MSW
Registered Social Worker
Languages Spoken: English,
Malayalam
Elizabeth is a Registered Social Worker with a Master’s degree and extensive experience in mental health and crisis intervention. She is trained in CBT and trauma-informed care, and has worked in psychiatric and community settings. Her approach emphasizes empathy, empowerment, and cultural sensitivity.
Office Administration Team

Sadaf Ahmadzai
Administrative Assistant
Sadaf is an experienced Clinic Administrator with a passion for mental health and well-being. With 3 years of experience in healthcare administration, she ensures the smooth operation of the clinic, managing day-to-day functions, and creating a welcoming environment for patients. Sadaf is fluent in English, Pashto, Dari, and Farsi.

Venus Sharma
Administrative Assistant
Venus is a skilled professional with exceptional organizational skills, a proactive approach, and a talent for process improvement.

Sareh Ostovar
Administrative Assistant
Sareh Ostovar is an experienced Administrative Assistant with a strong background in client support and office coordination. She ensures smooth day-to-day operations by managing appointments, maintaining records, and assisting both clients and clinicians with professionalism and care. Sareh is known for her excellent communication skills and attention to detail. Her compassionate approach helps create a welcoming and organized environment for everyone at the clinic.

Naman Sharma
Administrative Assistant
As an experienced Insurance Claims Coordinator, I specialize in managing and processing insurance claims with accuracy, efficiency, and a strong commitment. My role involves verifying documentation, assessing claim validity, and helping internal teams with clarity and professionalism. I am skilled at navigating, maintaining detailed records and adhering to regulatory standards while advocating for fair outcomes. With a solid background in claims administration, policy review, and interdepartmental
coordination, I bring a customer-first approach and a strong sense of integrity to every task I handle.

Tahmina Ahmadzai
Administrative Assistant
Tahmina is an Administrative Assistant excels in managing tasks such as scheduling appointments, maintaining patient records, and supporting daily clinic operations. Her strong organizational skills, effective communication, and attention to detail ensure the clinic runs smoothly, allowing the team to focus on providing quality care to patients.

Nirvana Maleki
Administrative Assistant
Nirvana is an integral member of our administrative team, bringing a strong background in psychology and mental health support to her role as Office Administrator. She is responsible for ensuring smooth day-to-day clinic operations, coordinating client appointments, managing communication between clients and clinicians, and maintaining organizational efficiency across multiple departments.

Kabir Singh
Administrative Assistant
Kabir is a psychology graduate from UBC with a passion for mental healthcare and new evidence based treatment modalities. Kabir helps support administrative tasks and
coordinates appointments for our registered practitioners. With independent experience in theatre production and administration with the largest student housing provider in North America, Kabir now provides support for the administrative assistants in any way necessary as he prepares to pursue higher education in psychology.

