Aneisa Maley, MA, RP(Q)
Aneisa is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. She received her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University, her undergraduate degree in psychology from Queens University, and obtained a Certificate in Addictions from Wilfrid Laurier University and a CSAT Module one training certificate from the Institute of Trauma and Addictions Professionals (IITAP).
Aneisa started her career in concurrent mental health and addictions working in counselling and management positions at inpatient rehabs. Aneisa’s therapeutic approach is informed by non-judgemental and person-centered interest surrounding the “why” of human behaviour.
Aneisa enjoys exploring early childhood attachments and investigating how experiences from childhood dynamics to potential instances of trauma throughout life can affect our relationship with others, our behavioural responses, the roles we find ourselves in, and how we interact and understand the world.
Ari Choudhury, MA, RP
Arshiya is a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. She received her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University and her undergraduate degree in neuroscience and psychology from the University of Toronto.
Arshiya started her career in behavioural therapy, fostering the development of functional skills and emotional development in children, youth, and adults with developmental disorders. Since then, she has found a passion working with youth and young adults with a variety of psychological issues such as anxiety, depression, mood disorders and cultural challenges.
Hidden Talent: Indian classical dancer
Fascinating Life Experience: Lived in Mombasa where Elephants would drink from her pool!
Passionate About: Interior design
Cecile Barington, M.Ed
Cecile is a therapist with a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology from the University of British Columbia. She has an undergraduate degree from McGill University in Organizational Psychology. Cecile has over 20 years experience as a therapist working with individuals and couples.
As an individual who practices mindfulness to better herself, Cecile enjoys sharing her mindfulness techniques with clients to create daily self-care strategies. Cecile is also passionate about helping clients overcome issues relating to fertility, stress management, self esteem, work and life stressors, life transitions, relationship issues, and communication skills.
Fascinating Life Experience: Owned and operated 3 bakeries.
Elizabeth Beiderman, M.Ed, RP
Elizabeth is a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario, and a Canadian Certified Counsellor through the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. She holds an M.Ed. in counselling from Acadia University and a BA in Psychology from Concordia University.
Currently, some of her specialties include issues such as depression, anxiety, stress, relationships, challenging life transitions, grief and loss, low self-esteem, trauma, and chronic pain and injury.
Hidden Talent: Can recite the English AND Greek alphabet backwards!
Fascinating Life Experience: Worked an a chocolate factory in Australia
Passionate About: Travelling the world
Faith Sundaralingam, MSW, RSW
Faith is a Registered Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers, and a graduate of Ryerson University. Currently she holds both a Masters of Social Work and Bachelor of Social Work degree.
Faith has over 6 years of experience in working with a diverse population of people from different backgrounds, ages, and life experiences. She is understanding, empathetic, non-judgmental, and fosters a positive environment for clients to feel reassured in their healing process.
Hidden Talent: Can play 5 different instruments!
Fascinating Life Experience: Did the CN tower edge walk
Passionate About: Helping people heal
Gowry Ratnam, BA
Gowry is our Quality Assurance Supervisor and has been a part of our KMA team for the last 10 years. Gowry is one of the first people you will meet at KMA. She’s extremely friendly and enjoys interacting with clients to help facilitate a splendid experience.
Gowry holds a Bachelor's degree in Forensic Psychology from the University of Ontario Institute of Technology. Her interest in Psychology and her dedication to Client Care are key reasons why she enjoys her role as KMA.
Talent: Growing exotic fruits and vegetables
Fascinating Life Experience: Hiked the Sri Pada Mountain in 2019
Passionate About: Cooking
Julieta Melano Zittermann, MA, RP(Q)
Julieta is a compassionate and dedicated therapist who believes that everyone deserves the opportunity to live their best life.
As a therapist, Julieta uses an empathetic approach to create a safe and supportive environment where clients feel comfortable sharing their experiences. She understands that seeking therapy can be a vulnerable and courageous step, and she is committed to honouring her clients' unique needs and experiences.
Julieta's approach to therapy is holistic, drawing on a range of techniques to help clients achieve lasting change. With a deep understanding of the complex social, cultural, and psychological issues that impact our experiences, she is committed to providing care that helps her clients overcome challenges and achieve their goals. She tailors her approach to meet the specific needs of each client and above all, she wants to leave them with the tools and resources they need to thrive beyond their sessions. She believes that therapy is not just about addressing immediate challenges, but about helping individuals to build a deeper understanding of the self, and the resilience they need to navigate life's ups and downs with confidence and self-assurance.
Kathy Avayianos Adetuyi, MA, BSW, RSW
Kathy is a Registered Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers, and a member of the Canadian Association of Social Workers. She currently holds a Bachelor of Social Work from York University and an Honours Bachelor of Arts from the University of Toronto.
With over 20 years of experience, Kathy’s services are informed by the modalities of Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy and delivered through a strengths-based lens. As a woman of colour and multi-ethnic background, Kathy also brings with her a culturally sensitive approach and a passion for anti-oppressive work.
Hidden Talent: Exceptional at gardening
Fascinating Life Experience: Various travels to the Caribbean
Passionate About: Parenting her two boys!
Kimberly Moffit, MMT, BA
Kimberly is the founder of KMA Therapy and one of Canada's most experienced media relationship experts.
She received her doctoral degree in Counselling Psychology in 2015 from Middlesex University, where her doctoral research studied the emotional psychology of entrepreneurs. She also has a Masters Degree in Music Therapy from Wilfrid Laurier University and a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Guelph.
She is passionate about relationships - from early relationships to dating, couples, and marriage and has worked with a diverse range of clients in all stages of relationships. She also has a passion for working with entrepreneurs in all stages of their ventures.
Favourite snack: Miss Vickie's Chips
Favourite place in the world: London’s Southbank
Liana Danese, MA, RP
Liana Danese is a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. She received her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University and her undergraduate degree in thanatology and psychology from Western University.
Liana has 8 years of experience in the mental health field. She is a dedicated Clinical Therapist who is passionate about helping clients to gain the skills necessary to become the person they are striving to be. She uses a gentle and compassionate approach while incorporating current psychoeducation derived from Dialectical Behavioural Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. In addition to these approaches, Liana is also EMDRIA trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
Liana is well-versed working with adults with a variety of psychological issues such as grief, trauma, substance use, self-worth, shame-based thinking, self-love, self-esteem, body image, searching for purpose and meaning, and much more.
Maryam Jamilla, BA
Maryam is our Client Care Coordinator and one of the first people you'll connect with when you come to KMA! She is a people person who truly values the mental health and wellness of others.
Her experience in diverse fields such as sports, education, and municipal government has fostered her commitment to providing a positive, safe, and welcoming environment for clients. It has also strengthened her understanding of the importance of psychology in our everyday lives.
Maryam holds a Bachelor’s degree in Criminology and Socio-Legal Studies from the University of Toronto. Her dedication to community service and helping others ignites her passion for Client Care at KMA!
Megan Anne MacLean, M.S.W., BEd
Megan considers herself an anti-one-size-fits-all therapist and views therapy as a collaborative experience that is “with you and not at you”. She has supported a diverse range of individuals including survivors of child abuse, intimate partner violence and sexual exploitation, street involved persons as well as young professionals navigating mental health, major life transitions and stress.
Her background and training in social work, psychology and education has shaped her perspective on healing. She believes that lived experiences shape people’s unique strengths, values and ways of knowing. In other words, the medicine is already within you! When working with clients, Megan engages them in self-reflection, trauma education and strengthening their skills to build emotional resilience, problem solving and living in one’s authenticity.
As a practitioner, Megan has over fifteen years of experience in mental health and education and has worked predominantly in racialized communities. Her ongoing learning in anti-oppressive practices started in 2010 through an anti-black racism teacher's college program where she started unpacking her whiteness in the education and social service sector.
Naived Thaker, MA, RP(Q)
Naived is a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from York University and a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University.
Naived practices individual therapy and strongly believes that trust is a key factor in building productive relationships with his clients. Naived's therapeutic style is integrative and uses methods from humanistic theory and cognitive behavioural therapy to provide clients with optimal support.
Talent: can play the tabla at a professional level
Fascinating life experience: drove on the autobahn once at 300 km/h
Passionate about: music and mental health
Robin Shereck, MSW, RSW
Robin is a social worker registered with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) and Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW). Robin has earned her Master of Social Work from UofT with a specialization in mental health.
Robin has 8 years of experience in community, hospital, and private settings supporting clients with anxiety, depression, stress, relationship challenges, trauma, emotion dysregulation/suicidal ideation, and substance use/addiction. Robin’s approach is trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, and employs multiple theoretical frameworks to best suit your needs. Robin's approach aims to bring honesty, empathy, creativity, and humour into her sessions. She prioritizes establishing a foundation of trust and rapport, with an emphasis on genuine connections and transparent communication. Robin aims to help clients develop new narratives, coping skills, and ways of thinking to break the cycle of unhelpful thoughts, feelings, and behaviours.
Tara Maggiacomo, MA, RP(Q)
Tara is a Registered Psychotherapist Qualifying member with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. She received her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University and her undergraduate degree in Psychology from the University of Guelph-Humber.
Tara has over 3 years experience working with addictions, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship difficulties. She has a passion for guiding and supporting individuals while creating positive and sustainable changes.
Tara values the importance of building a strong and meaningful therapeutic relationship with each client to ensure a safe and supportive environment is created. She provides a collaborative and non-judgmental space for exploring and understanding the root cause of your struggles, while developing healthy coping skills to manage current stressors and/or symptoms.
Tre Reid, BA
Tre is currently our rockstar recruiter for the KMA Team! With over 10 years of experience in team management, recruiting, and client service, Tre brings some really unique experience to the team.
As a podcast host and entrepreneur, he’s learned to utilize both creativity and charisma to help remove walls between employer and employee, while creating a space for transparency and authenticity.
Hidden Talent: Writes poetry
Fascinating Life Experience: Becoming an uncle!
Passionate About: Different types of music
Warren Solomons, MA, RP(Q)
Warren is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. He graduated from the University of Pretoria in South Africa with a BA Honours (Psychology) degree and has an MA (Clinical Psychology) from Rhodes University in South Africa.
Before to immigrating to Canada, Warren was a Clinical Psychologist licensed for Independent Practice by the Health Professions Council of South Africa for 18 years. He practices individual therapy and has extensive experience working with people from a variety of backgrounds, life experiences, ages, and identities.
Warren believes that the greatest factor in evaluating a person is the substance of their character. He doesn’t see people as a function of their diagnosis or difficulties, rather these are just some of the parts of who they actually are. Warren strives to create a calm, contained and unbiased therapeutic atmosphere - a safe space in which you will be comfortable discussing and unpacking often heavily emotional topics that carry great weight and influence.
Warren works from an integrative perspective, combining several therapeutic modalities in order to provide you with the best possible outcome. Some of his specialities include (but are not limited to): depression, long-term exploratory therapy, pre & post divorce / end-of-relationship counselling, chronic illness management, building self-esteem, identity issues, & life transition concerns.
Passionate about: food & music
Zainab Adil Gandhi, MA, RP (Q)
Zainab is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario at KMA Therapy. She graduated with a Masters degree in Psychological Counselling, specializing in Marriage and Family therapies.
Zainab has 10 years of experience in counselling with Adults, Couples, Parents & Children.
She strongly believes every client should be treated with empathy to establish a good rapport to bring about healthy changes. Zainab has a broad range of experiences working with issues such as depression, anxiety, loneliness, low self-esteem, bullying, parenting challenges, marital concerns, divorce, building healthy communication, relationships, grief and loss, and balancing work and life.
Talent: Being able to help other through counselling
Passionate About: Jewellery
Cecile Barington, M.Ed
Cecile is a therapist with a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology from the University of British Columbia. She has an undergraduate degree from McGill University in Organizational Psychology and is a member with the Canadian Counselling Psychotherapy Association (CCPA). Cecile has over 20 years experience as a therapist working with individuals and couples. As an individual who practises mindfulness to better herself, Cecile enjoys sharing her mindfulness techniques with clients to create daily self-care strategies. Cecile’s also passionate in helping clients overcome issues relating to fertility, stress management, self esteem, work and life stressors, life transitions, relationship issues and communication skills.
Elizabeth Beiderman, M.Ed, RP
Elizabeth is a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario, and a Canadian Certified Counsellor through the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. She holds an M.Ed. in counselling from Acadia University and a BA in Psychology from Concordia University. Currently, some of her specialities include issues such as depression, anxiety, stress, relationships, challenging life transitions, grief and loss, low self-esteem, trauma, and chronic pain and injury.
Julieta Melano Zittermann, MA, RP(Q)
Julieta is a compassionate and dedicated therapist who believes that everyone deserves the opportunity to live their best life.As a therapist, Julieta uses an empathetic approach to create a safe and supportive environment where clients feel comfortable sharing their experiences. She understands that seeking therapy can be a vulnerable and courageous step, and she is committed to honoring her clients' unique needs and experiences.Julieta's approach to therapy is holistic, drawing on a range of techniques to help clients achieve lasting change. With a deep understanding of the complex social, cultural, and psychological issues that impact our experiences, she is committed to providing care that helps her clients overcome challenges and achieve their goals. She tailors her approach to meet the specific needs of each client and above all, she wants to leave them with the tools and resources they need to thrive beyond their sessions. She believes that therapy is not just about addressing immediate challenges, but about helping individuals to build a deeper understanding of the self, and the resilience they need to navigate life's ups and downs with confidence and self-assurance.
Kimberly Moffit, MMT, BA
Kimberly is the founder of KMA Therapy and one of Canada's most experienced media relationship experts. She received her doctoral degree in Counselling Psychology in 2015 at Middlesex University, where her doctoral research studied the emotional psychology of entrepreneurs. She also has a Masters Degree in Music Therapy from Wilfrid Laurier University and a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Guelph.She is passionate about relationships - from early relationships to dating, couples, and marriage and has worked with a diverse range of clients in all stages of relationships. She also has a passion for working with entrepreneurs in all stages of their ventures.
Liana Danese, MA, RP
Liana Danese is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. She received her Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Yorkville University and her undergraduate degree in thanatology and psychology from Western University.Liana has 8 years of experience in the mental health field. She first began her career as a grief counsellor at a local Hospice providing counselling to bereaved individuals, as well as, in-person support to clients who were at end of life. She then went on to work with individuals struggling with addiction and con-current mental illnesses. She has worked with a variety of populations such as victim services, veteran affairs, young professionals, families, and couples.Liana is a dedicated Clinical Therapist who is passionate about helping clients to gain the skills necessary to become the person they are striving to be. She uses a gentle and compassionate approach while incorporating current psychoeducation derived from Dialectical BehaviouralTherapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Liana is well-versed working with adults with a variety of psychological issues such as grief, trauma, substance use, self-worth, shame-based thinking, self-love, self-esteem, body image, searching for purpose and meaning, and much more.
Naived Thaker, MA, RP(Q)
Naived is a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from York University and a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University. Naived practises individual therapy and strongly believes that trust is a key factor in building productive relationships with his clients. Naived therapeutic style is integrative and uses methods from humanistic theory and cognitive behavioural therapy to provide clients with the optimal support.
Robin Shereck, MSW, RSW
Robin is a social worker registered with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) and Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW). Robin has earned her Master of Social Work from UofT with a specialization in mental health. Robin has 8 years of experience in community, hospital, and private settings supporting clients with anxiety, depression, stress, relationship challenges, trauma, emotion dysregulation/suicidal ideation, and substance use/addiction. Robin’s approach is trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, and employs multiple theoretical frameworks to best suit your needs. Robin's approach aims to bring honesty, empathy, creativity, and humour into her sessions. She prioritizes establishing a foundation of trust and rapport, with an emphasis on genuine connections and transparent communication. Robin aims to help clients develop new narratives, coping skills, and ways of thinking to break the cycle of unhelpful thoughts, feelings, and behaviours.
Warren Solomons, MA, RP(Q)
Warren is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists ofOntario. He graduated from the University of Pretoria in South Africa with a BA Honours (Psychology)degree and has an MA (Clinical Psychology) from Rhodes University also in South Africa. Before to immigrating to Canada, Warren was a Clinical Psychologist licensed for Independent Practice by the Health Professions Council of South Africa for 18 years. He practices individual therapy and has extensive experience working with people from a variety of backgrounds, life experiences, ages and identities. Warren believes that the greatest factor in evaluating a person is the substance of their character. He doesn’t see people as a function of their diagnosis or difficulties, rather these are just some of the parts of who they actually are. Warren strives to create a calm, contained and unbiased therapeutic atmosphere- a safe space in which you will be comfortable discussing and unpacking often heavily emotional topics that carry great weight and influence.Warren works from an integrative perspective combining several therapeutic modalities in order to provide you with the best possible outcome. Some of his specialities include (but are not limited to)depression, long-term exploratory therapy, pre & post divorce / end-of-relationship counselling, chronic illness management, building self-esteem, identity issues & life transition concerns.Passionate about: food & music
Ari Choudhury, MA, RP
Arshiya is a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. She received her Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Yorkville University and her undergraduate degree in neuroscience and psychology from University of Toronto. Arshiya started her career in behavioral therapy, fostering the development of functional skills and emotional development in children, youth and adults with developmental disorders. Since then, she has found a passion working with youth and young adults with a variety of psychological issues such as anxiety, depression, mood disorders and cultural challenges.
Cecile Barington, M.Ed
Cecile is a therapist with a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology from the University of British Columbia. She has an undergraduate degree from McGill University in Organizational Psychology and is a member with the Canadian Counselling Psychotherapy Association (CCPA). Cecile has over 20 years experience as a therapist working with individuals and couples. As an individual who practises mindfulness to better herself, Cecile enjoys sharing her mindfulness techniques with clients to create daily self-care strategies. Cecile’s also passionate in helping clients overcome issues relating to fertility, stress management, self esteem, work and life stressors, life transitions, relationship issues and communication skills.
Faith Sundaralingam, MSW, RSW
Faith is a Registered Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers, and a graduate of Ryerson University. Currently she holds both a Masters of Social Work and Bachelor of Social Work degree. Faith has over 6 years of experience in working with a diverse population of people from different backgrounds, ages, and life experience. She is understanding, empathetic, non-judgmental and fosters a positive environment for clients to feel reassured in their healing process.
Julieta Melano Zittermann, MA, RP(Q)
Julieta is a compassionate and dedicated therapist who believes that everyone deserves the opportunity to live their best life.As a therapist, Julieta uses an empathetic approach to create a safe and supportive environment where clients feel comfortable sharing their experiences. She understands that seeking therapy can be a vulnerable and courageous step, and she is committed to honoring her clients' unique needs and experiences.Julieta's approach to therapy is holistic, drawing on a range of techniques to help clients achieve lasting change. With a deep understanding of the complex social, cultural, and psychological issues that impact our experiences, she is committed to providing care that helps her clients overcome challenges and achieve their goals. She tailors her approach to meet the specific needs of each client and above all, she wants to leave them with the tools and resources they need to thrive beyond their sessions. She believes that therapy is not just about addressing immediate challenges, but about helping individuals to build a deeper understanding of the self, and the resilience they need to navigate life's ups and downs with confidence and self-assurance.
Kimberly Moffit, MMT, BA
Kimberly is the founder of KMA Therapy and one of Canada's most experienced media relationship experts. She received her doctoral degree in Counselling Psychology in 2015 at Middlesex University, where her doctoral research studied the emotional psychology of entrepreneurs. She also has a Masters Degree in Music Therapy from Wilfrid Laurier University and a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Guelph.She is passionate about relationships - from early relationships to dating, couples, and marriage and has worked with a diverse range of clients in all stages of relationships. She also has a passion for working with entrepreneurs in all stages of their ventures.
Liana Danese, MA, RP
Liana Danese is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. She received her Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Yorkville University and her undergraduate degree in thanatology and psychology from Western University.Liana has 8 years of experience in the mental health field. She first began her career as a grief counsellor at a local Hospice providing counselling to bereaved individuals, as well as, in-person support to clients who were at end of life. She then went on to work with individuals struggling with addiction and con-current mental illnesses. She has worked with a variety of populations such as victim services, veteran affairs, young professionals, families, and couples.Liana is a dedicated Clinical Therapist who is passionate about helping clients to gain the skills necessary to become the person they are striving to be. She uses a gentle and compassionate approach while incorporating current psychoeducation derived from Dialectical BehaviouralTherapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Liana is well-versed working with adults with a variety of psychological issues such as grief, trauma, substance use, self-worth, shame-based thinking, self-love, self-esteem, body image, searching for purpose and meaning, and much more.
Naived Thaker, MA, RP(Q)
Naived is a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from York University and a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University. Naived practises individual therapy and strongly believes that trust is a key factor in building productive relationships with his clients. Naived therapeutic style is integrative and uses methods from humanistic theory and cognitive behavioural therapy to provide clients with the optimal support.
Robin Shereck, MSW, RSW
Robin is a social worker registered with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) and Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW). Robin has earned her Master of Social Work from UofT with a specialization in mental health. Robin has 8 years of experience in community, hospital, and private settings supporting clients with anxiety, depression, stress, relationship challenges, trauma, emotion dysregulation/suicidal ideation, and substance use/addiction. Robin’s approach is trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, and employs multiple theoretical frameworks to best suit your needs. Robin's approach aims to bring honesty, empathy, creativity, and humour into her sessions. She prioritizes establishing a foundation of trust and rapport, with an emphasis on genuine connections and transparent communication. Robin aims to help clients develop new narratives, coping skills, and ways of thinking to break the cycle of unhelpful thoughts, feelings, and behaviours.
Tara Maggiacomo, MA, RP(Q)
Tara is a Registered Psychotherapist Qualifying member with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. She received her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University and her undergraduate degree in Psychology from the University of Guelph-Humber.Tara has over 3 years experience working with addictions, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship difficulties. She has a passion for guiding and supporting individual’s while creating positive and sustainable changes. Tara values the importance of building a strong and meaningful therapeutic relationship with each client to ensure a space and supportive environment is created. She provides a collaborative and non-judgmental space to explore and understand the root cause of your struggles, while developing healthy coping skills to manage current stressors and/or symptoms.
Aneisa Maley, MA, RP(Q)
Aneisa is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. She received her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University, her undergraduate degree in psychology from Queens University and obtained a Certificate in Addictions from Wilfrid Laurier University and a CSAT Module one training certificate from the Institute of Trauma and Addictions Professionals (IITAP). Aneisa started her career in concurrent mental health and addictions working in counselling and management positions at inpatient rehabs. Aneisa’s therapeutic approach is informed by non judgemental and person centred interest surrounding the “why” of human behaviour. Aneisa enjoys exploring early childhood attachments and investing how experiences from childhood dynamics to potential instances of trauma throughout life can affect our relationship with others, our behavioural responses, the roles we find ourselves in and how we interact and understand the world.
Ari Choudhury, MA, RP
Arshiya is a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. She received her Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Yorkville University and her undergraduate degree in neuroscience and psychology from University of Toronto. Arshiya started her career in behavioral therapy, fostering the development of functional skills and emotional development in children, youth and adults with developmental disorders. Since then, she has found a passion working with youth and young adults with a variety of psychological issues such as anxiety, depression, mood disorders and cultural challenges.
Megan Anne MacLean, M.S.W., BEd
Megan considers herself an anti-one-size-fits-all therapist and views therapy as a collaborative experience that is “with you and not at you”. She has supported a diverse range of individuals including survivors of child abuse, intimate partner violence and sexual exploitation, street involved persons as well as young professionals navigating mental health, major life transitions and stress. Her background and training in social work, psychology and education has shaped her perspective on healing. She believes that lived experiences shape people’s unique strengths, values and ways of knowing. In other words, the medicine is already within you! When working with clients, Megan engages them in self-reflection, trauma education and strengthening their skills to build emotional resilience, problem solving and living in one’s authenticity. As a practitioner, Megan has over fifteen years of experience in mental health and education and has worked predominantly in racialized communities. Her ongoing learning in anti-oppressive practices started in 2010 through an anti-black racism teacher's college program where she started unpacking her whiteness in the education and social service sector.
Robin Shereck, MSW, RSW
Robin is a social worker registered with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) and Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW). Robin has earned her Master of Social Work from UofT with a specialization in mental health. Robin has 8 years of experience in community, hospital, and private settings supporting clients with anxiety, depression, stress, relationship challenges, trauma, emotion dysregulation/suicidal ideation, and substance use/addiction. Robin’s approach is trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, and employs multiple theoretical frameworks to best suit your needs. Robin's approach aims to bring honesty, empathy, creativity, and humour into her sessions. She prioritizes establishing a foundation of trust and rapport, with an emphasis on genuine connections and transparent communication. Robin aims to help clients develop new narratives, coping skills, and ways of thinking to break the cycle of unhelpful thoughts, feelings, and behaviours.
Warren Solomons, MA, RP(Q)
Warren is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists ofOntario. He graduated from the University of Pretoria in South Africa with a BA Honours (Psychology)degree and has an MA (Clinical Psychology) from Rhodes University also in South Africa. Before to immigrating to Canada, Warren was a Clinical Psychologist licensed for Independent Practice by the Health Professions Council of South Africa for 18 years. He practices individual therapy and has extensive experience working with people from a variety of backgrounds, life experiences, ages and identities. Warren believes that the greatest factor in evaluating a person is the substance of their character. He doesn’t see people as a function of their diagnosis or difficulties, rather these are just some of the parts of who they actually are. Warren strives to create a calm, contained and unbiased therapeutic atmosphere- a safe space in which you will be comfortable discussing and unpacking often heavily emotional topics that carry great weight and influence.Warren works from an integrative perspective combining several therapeutic modalities in order to provide you with the best possible outcome. Some of his specialities include (but are not limited to)depression, long-term exploratory therapy, pre & post divorce / end-of-relationship counselling, chronic illness management, building self-esteem, identity issues & life transition concerns.Passionate about: food & music
Aneisa Maley, MA, RP(Q)
Aneisa is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. She received her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University, her undergraduate degree in psychology from Queens University and obtained a Certificate in Addictions from Wilfrid Laurier University and a CSAT Module one training certificate from the Institute of Trauma and Addictions Professionals (IITAP). Aneisa started her career in concurrent mental health and addictions working in counselling and management positions at inpatient rehabs. Aneisa’s therapeutic approach is informed by non judgemental and person centred interest surrounding the “why” of human behaviour. Aneisa enjoys exploring early childhood attachments and investing how experiences from childhood dynamics to potential instances of trauma throughout life can affect our relationship with others, our behavioural responses, the roles we find ourselves in and how we interact and understand the world.
Julieta Melano Zittermann, MA, RP(Q)
Julieta is a compassionate and dedicated therapist who believes that everyone deserves the opportunity to live their best life.As a therapist, Julieta uses an empathetic approach to create a safe and supportive environment where clients feel comfortable sharing their experiences. She understands that seeking therapy can be a vulnerable and courageous step, and she is committed to honoring her clients' unique needs and experiences.Julieta's approach to therapy is holistic, drawing on a range of techniques to help clients achieve lasting change. With a deep understanding of the complex social, cultural, and psychological issues that impact our experiences, she is committed to providing care that helps her clients overcome challenges and achieve their goals. She tailors her approach to meet the specific needs of each client and above all, she wants to leave them with the tools and resources they need to thrive beyond their sessions. She believes that therapy is not just about addressing immediate challenges, but about helping individuals to build a deeper understanding of the self, and the resilience they need to navigate life's ups and downs with confidence and self-assurance.
Tara Maggiacomo, MA, RP(Q)
Tara is a Registered Psychotherapist Qualifying member with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. She received her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University and her undergraduate degree in Psychology from the University of Guelph-Humber.Tara has over 3 years experience working with addictions, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship difficulties. She has a passion for guiding and supporting individual’s while creating positive and sustainable changes. Tara values the importance of building a strong and meaningful therapeutic relationship with each client to ensure a space and supportive environment is created. She provides a collaborative and non-judgmental space to explore and understand the root cause of your struggles, while developing healthy coping skills to manage current stressors and/or symptoms.
Aneisa Maley, MA, RP(Q)
Aneisa is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. She received her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University, her undergraduate degree in psychology from Queens University and obtained a Certificate in Addictions from Wilfrid Laurier University and a CSAT Module one training certificate from the Institute of Trauma and Addictions Professionals (IITAP). Aneisa started her career in concurrent mental health and addictions working in counselling and management positions at inpatient rehabs. Aneisa’s therapeutic approach is informed by non judgemental and person centred interest surrounding the “why” of human behaviour. Aneisa enjoys exploring early childhood attachments and investing how experiences from childhood dynamics to potential instances of trauma throughout life can affect our relationship with others, our behavioural responses, the roles we find ourselves in and how we interact and understand the world.
Julieta Melano Zittermann, MA, RP(Q)
Julieta is a compassionate and dedicated therapist who believes that everyone deserves the opportunity to live their best life.As a therapist, Julieta uses an empathetic approach to create a safe and supportive environment where clients feel comfortable sharing their experiences. She understands that seeking therapy can be a vulnerable and courageous step, and she is committed to honoring her clients' unique needs and experiences.Julieta's approach to therapy is holistic, drawing on a range of techniques to help clients achieve lasting change. With a deep understanding of the complex social, cultural, and psychological issues that impact our experiences, she is committed to providing care that helps her clients overcome challenges and achieve their goals. She tailors her approach to meet the specific needs of each client and above all, she wants to leave them with the tools and resources they need to thrive beyond their sessions. She believes that therapy is not just about addressing immediate challenges, but about helping individuals to build a deeper understanding of the self, and the resilience they need to navigate life's ups and downs with confidence and self-assurance.
Naived Thaker, MA, RP(Q)
Naived is a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from York University and a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University. Naived practises individual therapy and strongly believes that trust is a key factor in building productive relationships with his clients. Naived therapeutic style is integrative and uses methods from humanistic theory and cognitive behavioural therapy to provide clients with the optimal support.
Tara Maggiacomo, MA, RP(Q)
Tara is a Registered Psychotherapist Qualifying member with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. She received her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University and her undergraduate degree in Psychology from the University of Guelph-Humber.Tara has over 3 years experience working with addictions, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship difficulties. She has a passion for guiding and supporting individual’s while creating positive and sustainable changes. Tara values the importance of building a strong and meaningful therapeutic relationship with each client to ensure a space and supportive environment is created. She provides a collaborative and non-judgmental space to explore and understand the root cause of your struggles, while developing healthy coping skills to manage current stressors and/or symptoms.
Aneisa Maley, MA, RP(Q)
Aneisa is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. She received her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University, her undergraduate degree in psychology from Queens University and obtained a Certificate in Addictions from Wilfrid Laurier University and a CSAT Module one training certificate from the Institute of Trauma and Addictions Professionals (IITAP). Aneisa started her career in concurrent mental health and addictions working in counselling and management positions at inpatient rehabs. Aneisa’s therapeutic approach is informed by non judgemental and person centred interest surrounding the “why” of human behaviour. Aneisa enjoys exploring early childhood attachments and investing how experiences from childhood dynamics to potential instances of trauma throughout life can affect our relationship with others, our behavioural responses, the roles we find ourselves in and how we interact and understand the world.
Ari Choudhury, MA, RP
Arshiya is a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. She received her Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Yorkville University and her undergraduate degree in neuroscience and psychology from University of Toronto. Arshiya started her career in behavioral therapy, fostering the development of functional skills and emotional development in children, youth and adults with developmental disorders. Since then, she has found a passion working with youth and young adults with a variety of psychological issues such as anxiety, depression, mood disorders and cultural challenges.
Cecile Barington, M.Ed
Cecile is a therapist with a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology from the University of British Columbia. She has an undergraduate degree from McGill University in Organizational Psychology and is a member with the Canadian Counselling Psychotherapy Association (CCPA). Cecile has over 20 years experience as a therapist working with individuals and couples. As an individual who practises mindfulness to better herself, Cecile enjoys sharing her mindfulness techniques with clients to create daily self-care strategies. Cecile’s also passionate in helping clients overcome issues relating to fertility, stress management, self esteem, work and life stressors, life transitions, relationship issues and communication skills.
Elizabeth Beiderman, M.Ed, RP
Elizabeth is a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario, and a Canadian Certified Counsellor through the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. She holds an M.Ed. in counselling from Acadia University and a BA in Psychology from Concordia University. Currently, some of her specialities include issues such as depression, anxiety, stress, relationships, challenging life transitions, grief and loss, low self-esteem, trauma, and chronic pain and injury.
Faith Sundaralingam, MSW, RSW
Faith is a Registered Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers, and a graduate of Ryerson University. Currently she holds both a Masters of Social Work and Bachelor of Social Work degree. Faith has over 6 years of experience in working with a diverse population of people from different backgrounds, ages, and life experience. She is understanding, empathetic, non-judgmental and fosters a positive environment for clients to feel reassured in their healing process.
Julieta Melano Zittermann, MA, RP(Q)
Julieta is a compassionate and dedicated therapist who believes that everyone deserves the opportunity to live their best life.As a therapist, Julieta uses an empathetic approach to create a safe and supportive environment where clients feel comfortable sharing their experiences. She understands that seeking therapy can be a vulnerable and courageous step, and she is committed to honoring her clients' unique needs and experiences.Julieta's approach to therapy is holistic, drawing on a range of techniques to help clients achieve lasting change. With a deep understanding of the complex social, cultural, and psychological issues that impact our experiences, she is committed to providing care that helps her clients overcome challenges and achieve their goals. She tailors her approach to meet the specific needs of each client and above all, she wants to leave them with the tools and resources they need to thrive beyond their sessions. She believes that therapy is not just about addressing immediate challenges, but about helping individuals to build a deeper understanding of the self, and the resilience they need to navigate life's ups and downs with confidence and self-assurance.
Kathy Avayianos Adetuyi, MA, BSW, RSW
Kathy is a Registered Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers, and is a member of the Canadian Association of Social Workers. She currently holds a Bachelor of Social Work from York University and an Honours, Bachelor of Arts from the University of Toronto. With over 20 years of experience, Kathy’s services are informed by the modalities of Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy and delivered through a strengths-based lens. As a woman of colour and multi-ethnic background, Kathy also brings with her a culturally sensitive approach and a passion for anti-oppressive work.
Liana Danese, MA, RP
Liana Danese is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. She received her Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Yorkville University and her undergraduate degree in thanatology and psychology from Western University.Liana has 8 years of experience in the mental health field. She first began her career as a grief counsellor at a local Hospice providing counselling to bereaved individuals, as well as, in-person support to clients who were at end of life. She then went on to work with individuals struggling with addiction and con-current mental illnesses. She has worked with a variety of populations such as victim services, veteran affairs, young professionals, families, and couples.Liana is a dedicated Clinical Therapist who is passionate about helping clients to gain the skills necessary to become the person they are striving to be. She uses a gentle and compassionate approach while incorporating current psychoeducation derived from Dialectical BehaviouralTherapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Liana is well-versed working with adults with a variety of psychological issues such as grief, trauma, substance use, self-worth, shame-based thinking, self-love, self-esteem, body image, searching for purpose and meaning, and much more.
Megan Anne MacLean, M.S.W., BEd
Megan considers herself an anti-one-size-fits-all therapist and views therapy as a collaborative experience that is “with you and not at you”. She has supported a diverse range of individuals including survivors of child abuse, intimate partner violence and sexual exploitation, street involved persons as well as young professionals navigating mental health, major life transitions and stress. Her background and training in social work, psychology and education has shaped her perspective on healing. She believes that lived experiences shape people’s unique strengths, values and ways of knowing. In other words, the medicine is already within you! When working with clients, Megan engages them in self-reflection, trauma education and strengthening their skills to build emotional resilience, problem solving and living in one’s authenticity. As a practitioner, Megan has over fifteen years of experience in mental health and education and has worked predominantly in racialized communities. Her ongoing learning in anti-oppressive practices started in 2010 through an anti-black racism teacher's college program where she started unpacking her whiteness in the education and social service sector.
Naived Thaker, MA, RP(Q)
Naived is a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from York University and a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University. Naived practises individual therapy and strongly believes that trust is a key factor in building productive relationships with his clients. Naived therapeutic style is integrative and uses methods from humanistic theory and cognitive behavioural therapy to provide clients with the optimal support.
Robin Shereck, MSW, RSW
Robin is a social worker registered with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) and Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW). Robin has earned her Master of Social Work from UofT with a specialization in mental health. Robin has 8 years of experience in community, hospital, and private settings supporting clients with anxiety, depression, stress, relationship challenges, trauma, emotion dysregulation/suicidal ideation, and substance use/addiction. Robin’s approach is trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, and employs multiple theoretical frameworks to best suit your needs. Robin's approach aims to bring honesty, empathy, creativity, and humour into her sessions. She prioritizes establishing a foundation of trust and rapport, with an emphasis on genuine connections and transparent communication. Robin aims to help clients develop new narratives, coping skills, and ways of thinking to break the cycle of unhelpful thoughts, feelings, and behaviours.
Tara Maggiacomo, MA, RP(Q)
Tara is a Registered Psychotherapist Qualifying member with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. She received her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University and her undergraduate degree in Psychology from the University of Guelph-Humber.Tara has over 3 years experience working with addictions, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship difficulties. She has a passion for guiding and supporting individual’s while creating positive and sustainable changes. Tara values the importance of building a strong and meaningful therapeutic relationship with each client to ensure a space and supportive environment is created. She provides a collaborative and non-judgmental space to explore and understand the root cause of your struggles, while developing healthy coping skills to manage current stressors and/or symptoms.
Warren Solomons, MA, RP(Q)
Warren is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists ofOntario. He graduated from the University of Pretoria in South Africa with a BA Honours (Psychology)degree and has an MA (Clinical Psychology) from Rhodes University also in South Africa. Before to immigrating to Canada, Warren was a Clinical Psychologist licensed for Independent Practice by the Health Professions Council of South Africa for 18 years. He practices individual therapy and has extensive experience working with people from a variety of backgrounds, life experiences, ages and identities. Warren believes that the greatest factor in evaluating a person is the substance of their character. He doesn’t see people as a function of their diagnosis or difficulties, rather these are just some of the parts of who they actually are. Warren strives to create a calm, contained and unbiased therapeutic atmosphere- a safe space in which you will be comfortable discussing and unpacking often heavily emotional topics that carry great weight and influence.Warren works from an integrative perspective combining several therapeutic modalities in order to provide you with the best possible outcome. Some of his specialities include (but are not limited to)depression, long-term exploratory therapy, pre & post divorce / end-of-relationship counselling, chronic illness management, building self-esteem, identity issues & life transition concerns.Passionate about: food & music
Zainab Adil Gandhi, MA, RP (Q)
Zainab is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario at KMA Therapy. She graduated with a Masters degree in Psychological Counselling, specializing in Marriage and Family therapies. She is a member in good standing with the Canadian Counselling, Psychotherapy Association (CCPA), and CRPO. Zainab has had 10 years of experience in counselling with Adults, Couples, Parents & Children. She strongly believes every client should be treated with empathy to establish a good rapport to bring about healthy changes. Zainab has a broad range of experiences working with issues such as depression, anxiety, loneliness, low self-esteem, bullying, parenting challenges, marital concerns, divorce, building healthy communication, relationships, grief and loss, and balancing work and life.
