TEAM

WAJEEHA AHMAD, MSW, RSW

Registered Social Worker/ Psychotherapist

Specializations: Anxiety, Depression, Family Conflict, Parenting Issues, Burnout, Trauma (EMDR), RESCUE Program Therapist, South Asian & Racialized populations Population: Children, youth, adults………., families Types of Therapy: CBT, EFT, EFIT, Person-Centered, Trauma-Informed.

AKUA PARHAM, MSW, RSW

Registered Social Worker/ Psychotherapist

Specializations: Anxiety, depression, trauma, anger, Infidelity, fertility, adoption, parenting, self-esteem, domestic violence, couples therapy, Christian therapy, burnout and OCD
Language(s):English

Population: Adults, Couples, Children (ages 6+) and Youth
Types of Therapy: CBT, DBT, ACT, Narrative Therapy, Gottman,  Mindfulness based strategies

ASHLEY BERNARDI, MSW, RSW

Registered Social Worker/Psychotherapist

Specializations: Anxiety, Depression, BPD, Eating Disorders, Parenting Adolescents, Youth Criminal Justice Mediation, Family Conflict, Anger Management, Emotional Disturbance, Coping Skills

Language(s): English

Population: Adults, Adolescents aged 13-18, Young Adults 19-25, Families

Types of Therapy: CBT, DBT, Narrative Therapy, ACT, SFBT, Strengths-Based, Attachment-based, Family Systems, Relational, Eclectic

JACQUELINE FISHER, MSW, RSW

Registered Social Worker/ Psychotherapist

Specializations: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, BPD, OCD, ADHD, Parenting, Anger Management, Self Esteem/Self Confidence, Family conflict, Burnout, Trauma (EMDR), RESCUE Program Therapist

Language(s): English

Population: Adults, Adolescents, Families, Children (starting at age 7+)
Types of Therapy: EMDR, CBT, DBT, TF-CBT, SFBT, Unified Protocol and Eclectic

Asta (Wai Shan) Chan, MSW, RSW

Registered Social Worker/ Psychotherapist

Specializations: Children & Youth, Adults, Anxiety, Stress, Depression, Parenting, Developmental Difficulties, ASD, ADHD, Self-esteem/Self-confidence, Family Conflict, Grief 
Language(s): English, Cantonese, Mandarin
Population: Children, Youth, Adults, and Families
Types of Therapy: CBT, SFBT, Narrative Therapy, Play Therapy, Person-Centered, Strength-Based, Mindfulness

Marlo Bloomfield, MCMHC, RSW

Registered Social Worker/Psychotherapist

Specializations: Stress, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relationship issues, PTSD, coping skills, self-esteem, burnout, Christian counselling 
Language: English
Population: Adults, Couples, Parents and Caregivers
Types of Therapy: CBT, DBT, ACT, Person-Centered, Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative, Solution-Focused, Trauma-Focused

Yasmin Thomas, RP (Q)

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Specializations: Anxiety, depression, ADHD,  College & Career Challenges 

Language: English
Population: Adults and young adults 18 – 24, 2SLGTBQ+
Types of Therapy: CBT, ACT, EFT

Vaishnavi yogendran
MSW, RSW

Registered Social Worker/Psychotherapist

Specializations: Depression, Anxiety, Emotion Regulation, Self-Esteem, Self-Compassion, Life Transitions, Burnout, Work-Related Issues, Relationship Challenges, Trauma, Psychosis
Language(s): English, Tamil
Population: Adults, Youth (16+), 2SLGTBQ+
Types of Therapy: CBT, DBT, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Narrative Therapy

Valerie Anderson, MSW, RSW

Registered Social Worker/Psychotherapist

(VIRTUAL ONLY)

Specializations: anxiety, depression, intergenerational trauma, life transitions, relationship challenges 
Language(s): English
Population: Adults, Couples, Indigenous peoples, 2SLGTBQ+
Types of Therapy: CBT, DBT, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy and Narrative Therapy

Marcia Duncan MSW, RSW

Registered Social Worker/Psychotherapist

Specializations: Individual therapy, parent teen conflict, anxiety, depression, grief, burn out, life coach 
Language(s): English
Population: Parents, Adults, Youth, Family, Seniors (65+)
Types of Therapy: CBT, DBT, Narrative Therapy, Strengths-Based

Julie Tran, RP (Q)

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Specializations: Individual therapy, anxiety, depression, burn out, trauma, stress, emotional college & career decisions, life adjustments
Language(s): English
Population: Youth over 16, Adults,  Seniors (65+)
Types of Therapy: EMDR Informed Approach, CBT, DBT, ACT, EFT, Solution Focused Therapy, Mindfulness Based Therapy, Trauma-Informed Approach,  Strength-Based, Collaborative Therapy, Person- Centred Care

MITSY CLENNON,BSW,MSW, RSW

Registered Social Worker/Psychotherapist

Credentials: BSW, MSW, RSW, Certified Coach Practitioner (CCP), Life Skills Coach/Facilitator
Specializations: Stress, anxiety, depression, coping skills, self-esteem, burnout, Christian counselling, career coaching
Language(s): English
Population: Youth (age 16+), Couples, Adults, Families
Types of Therapy: CBT, ACT, Gottman, Solution-Focused, Motivational Interviewing, Strength Based

MARCI GRAY, MSW, RSW

Registered Social Worker/ Clinical Director and Diversity Consultant

Specializations: Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), PTSD, Trauma, Bipolar Disorder, Grief, Racial Trauma, Parenting, Career Coaching, Anger Management, Self Esteem/Self Confidence, Dual Diagnosis
Language(s): English
Population: Youth, Adults, Couples, Families
Types of Therapy: CBT, DBT, ACT, EFFT, EFT, EMDR, Gottman Couples Therapy, Emotion-Focused Couples Therapy, Attachment-Informed Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Exposure Therapy & Prolonged Exposure Trauma Therapy, Mindfulness & CBMT, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Somatic Psychotherapy, Trauma-Informed ACT Therapy

Raegina Jeyaranjan

Registered Social Worker/ Psychotherapist

Credentials: MSW, RSW
Specializations: Anxiety, depression, life transitions, self-esteem, PCOS, coping skills, 2SLGTBQ
Language(s): English and Tamil (Basics)
Population: Children, Youth, Young adults, Adults and Seniors
Types of Therapy: Types of Therapy: CBT, DBT, person centred, strength based, solution focused brief therapy

 

Jhevoi Melville

Registered Social Worker/ Psychotherapist

Credentials: RSW, MSW, BSW
Specializations: Stress management, coping skills, biculturalism (belonging to two cultures) self-esteem, sense of belonging, self development, relationship issues, faith inclusive counselling, life transitions, burnout and compassion fatigue, boundaries, career guidance, post secondary challenges, newcomer mental health.
Language(s): English, Jamaican Patois
Population: Young adults 18 – 24, Adults 25+, helping professionals (social workers, educators, caregivers etc.) working professionals, new immigrants & international students.
Types of Therapy: Integrative Therapy/Eclectic Therapy Strengths based therapy, Resilience Model, Trauma Informed Approach, Person-Centred Therapy, Culturally Sensitive Therapy, Christian Counselling, Narrative Therapy, Solution Focused, Ecological Intervention Model, Motivational Interviewing

Debbie Opoku-Mulder, MDiv, RP

Registered Psychotherapist, Clinical Supervisor

Credentials: MA, MDiv, RP

Specializations: Clinical Supervision, trauma, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and interpersonal relationships

Language(s)English

Populations: Supervises Clinicians, (Not currently seeing clients), Children 0-18 years old, Adults 18 +, Couples Therapy

Types of Therapy:  Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness, Solution-Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Emotion Focused Therapy

Jinil Kurian, MSW, RSW

Registered Social Worker/ Psychotherapist

Credentials: MSW, RSW
Specializations: Adult Mental Health Issues like Psychosis, BPMD, BPD, Depression, Anxiety, OCD, Suicidal behaviours, Personality issues, Stress management, Immigration issues and navigating Canadian health care systems.

Language(s)English, Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil.

Population: Adults, Seniors, Caregivers, Racialized Communities, Immigrants and Refugees.

Types of Therapy: Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Solution Focused Therapy (SFBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness practices and living, Psychosocial Rehabilitation, Trauma-Informed Practices.

Ayn Siddiqui

Client Care Coordinator

Ayn (Anne) Siddiqui is committed to helping you with your therapy and consulting needs. In addition, she is passionate about creating engaging content that seeks to educate our audience about mental health initiatives through a culturally-sensitive lens. She will also be keeping you current on upcoming events and exploring thought-provoking topics in the mental health space. Follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Tiktok to be a part of the conversation!

SHANIQUEA ROBINSON

Lead Administrator

Shaniquea (Shan-e-ka) Robinson is a kind and compassionate administrator who is dedicated to helping to connect you with the right therapist. She assists with scheduling changes, therapist inquiries and corporate inquiries as well. Call or email and Shaniquea will be happy to assist in making your experience with Gray Matter Health a pleasant one.  Click the button below to begin your journey with Gray Matter Health and find out how we can help, whether it be for therapy or for your organisation’s speaking/ consulting needs.

Jania Hall

Administrative Assistant

Jania (Jah-nia) Hall is a bubbly, kind administrator who is thrilled to assist you with your journey. She will book your free initial consultation or help you with scheduling changes. She can provide answers to your questions about Gray Matter Health and match you with a therapist that will best suit your needs. You can reach her by email or the phone and she will be more than happy to work with you to make your experience at Gray Matter Health a positive one. Click the contact us button below to begin your journey with Gray Matter Health and find out how we can help, whether it be for therapy or your organization’s speaking/consulting needs.