Elnaz Bayandor is a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. She works with children, teens and adults, offering a warm, trauma-informed and collaborative space grounded in empathy, cultural sensitivity and evidence-based practice.

Elnaz helps clients build emotional regulation, deepen self-understanding and strengthen resilience, while honouring their lived experiences and their own pace of healing. Drawing on her work in interdisciplinary rehabilitation settings, she also supports people recovering from motor vehicle accidents, living with persistent pain or cognitive changes, or navigating shifts in identity after trauma.

Her approach integrates Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), polyvagal-informed strategies, and creative approaches such as play-based and art-enhanced therapy. Her style is grounding, compassionate and practical, helping clients set meaningful goals and build skills they can use in everyday life.

Elnaz sees clients at our Oakville clinic, virtually, through our virtual reality (XRHealth) services, and in their homes across the GTA, York Region and Barrie & Muskoka.

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Alexandra (Alli) holds a Bachelor of Science in Honours Health Studies from the University of Waterloo, with a specialization in Health Research and a minor in Medical Physiology, as well as a Master of Social Work in Mental Health and Health from the University of Toronto.

Alli is a Registered Social Worker (RSW) in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW). All additional training includes Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST).

With experience across primary care, university, and community mental health settings, Alli provides psychotherapy, psychosocial assessments, and care coordination. Areas of focus include anxiety, depression, chronic pain, and complex health conditions.

Alli uses evidence-based approaches such as CBT, DBT, and ACT to support clients in building practical coping strategies, improving wellbeing, and achieving personally meaningful goals through collaborative, individualized care.

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Rebecca began her career in the professional culinary space. Her love and passion for food and cooking developed into an enthusiasm for wellness to highlight food as an essential aspect of community and health. Since then, Rebecca now has extensive experience in both public and private health sectors providing nutrition therapy with a focus on rehabilitation and recovery management, food literacy education, and nutrition communication programming. Rebecca focuses on strength-based counselling strategies to create realistic and attainable lifestyle goals for clients to maintain long-term.

Rebecca has always had a passion for research and for the translation of evidence-based action into practice. She completed an undergraduate thesis pertaining to food sovereignty and food security where she was awarded the Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism (APNM) Research Excellence Award for her outstanding contributions to the exercise science and nutrition scientific field. Rebecca then continued to complete a double master’s thesis in both community and clinical nutrition research. Her community research pertained to food literacy skills assessment and development while her clinical research focused on the nutritional intervention management of Crohn’s Disease.

During her spare time, Rebecca enjoys spending time with family, friends, and her cat, Beans. She enjoys cooking and baking for her family, trying new local restaurants, gardening, hiking, and camping.

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Katrina Downie is a Registered Social Worker who has supported children, teens, adults and families since 2021. She helps clients with mental health concerns, trauma, addiction recovery, family conflict, housing instability and major life changes, and uses a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach.

Katrina draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), CBT for Insomnia (CBT-I) and family systems principles. She also provides Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) as part of an interdisciplinary team, integrating it with psychotherapy for treatment-resistant depression and other concerns when clinically appropriate. Her background includes family mental health and housing programs, where she completed assessments, built individualized treatment plans and facilitated groups.

Katrina holds a Bachelor of Social Work from York University and a Master of Social Work from the University of Toronto (Children and Their Families), and has completed the Family Therapy Training Program and a micro-credential in Anti-Human Trafficking Advocacy from Seneca College. She is a member in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers.

Katrina sees clients at our Oakville clinic, virtually, and in their homes across Hamilton, Halton and the GTA. Outside of work, she enjoys reading, spending time outdoors and crafting.

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Alessandra Peretti is passionate about providing comprehensive support to individuals recovering from trauma.

With over six years of experience as a registered social worker and health consultant, Alessandra offers evidence-based therapeutic interventions tailored to individual client needs. Her practice integrates trauma-informed approaches, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), focusing on fostering resilience and stability.

In her current role at Critical Trauma Therapy, Alessandra specializes in counseling and case management for motor vehicle accident claimants. She collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to deliver wrap-around services, emphasizing recovery and reintegration into community life. Alessandra also advocates for equity and non-punitive rehabilitation for marginalized populations.

Her expertise extends to supporting individuals with acquired brain injuries, concurrent disorders, and complex psychosocial challenges. Alessandra provides professional leadership, facilitating training and workshops to promote trauma-informed care, ethical practice, and anti-oppressive methodologies.

During her spare time, Alessandra is dedicated to advocacy efforts for mental health destigmatization and equity for marginalized communities. She enjoys travelling, staying active, and engaging in mindfulness practices.

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With over 10 years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Psychotherapist, Salma is deeply committed to empowering individuals and families as they navigate life’s challenges. She specializes in trauma-informed care, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and family therapy, providing a safe and supportive environment for clients to heal and grow.

Her extensive background includes working with women in prison, survivors of violence, at-risk children (ages 8–13), refugees, and victims of torture who have experienced trauma from war and displacement. She is skilled in risk assessment, crisis intervention, and developing personalized safety plans, particularly for women experiencing domestic violence, incarcerated women, and children facing academic and social difficulties.

Throughout her career, she has embraced an empathetic, collaborative, and evidence-based approach, ensuring that her clients receive personalized, high-quality care that aligns with their needs, strengths, and goals. As a lifelong learner, she actively engages in ongoing professional development, training, and research to remain at the forefront of clinical social work and psychotherapy.

Fluent in English, Arabic, and French, Salma is registered with the Ontario College of Social Workers

Above all, Salma is passionate about advocacy, resilience, and fostering meaningful change in the lives of the individuals and families she serves.

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Gulrukh Khan is a Registered Psychotherapist (RP) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. She works with teens, adults, couples and families, offering a warm, trauma-informed and culturally responsive space where clients feel safe, heard and supported.

Gulrukh helps clients with anxiety, trauma and PTSD, grief and loss, stress, anger, self-esteem, phobias and major life transitions. She draws on a range of evidence-based approaches, including EMDR, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), somatic therapy, psychodynamic therapy and motivational interviewing. For couples, she uses Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and the Gottman Method to help partners rebuild connection and communication. She also uses innovative virtual reality (XRHealth) techniques to support emotional regulation, gradual exposure and recovery.

Gulrukh works collaboratively, tailoring each session to her clients’ goals and helping them understand what they’re experiencing and build practical skills for everyday life.

Gulrukh sees clients at our Oakville clinic, virtually, and through our virtual reality (XRHealth) services.

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Cheyann Labadie is a Registered Social Worker and Case Manager based in Toronto who is passionate about supporting individuals navigating complex injuries and life changes. She has experience working with clients living with acquired brain injuries, chronic pain, ADHD, autism, and intellectual disabilities across clinical, rehabilitation, and community settings.

Cheyann takes a compassionate, trauma-informed, and client-centred approach, focusing on advocacy, empowerment, and whole-person care. She works closely with clients to complete assessments, coordinate care, and help them access important resources such as housing, financial supports, and rehabilitation services.

Alongside her clinical work, Cheyann also mentors Master of Social Work students, supporting their growth in ethical practice and professional development. She brings additional experience in ADHD assessment and coaching, helping clients strengthen executive functioning and emotional regulation skills.

Cheyann holds a Master of Social Work from the University of Toronto and is committed to helping clients build independence, confidence, and an improved quality of life.

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Charlotte McGrory is a Registered Social Worker who works with teens (13–18) and adults. Since 2023 she has worked in mental health rehabilitation, with extensive experience supporting people after acquired brain injury, musculoskeletal injury and chronic pain.

Charlotte helps clients with anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, grief and loss, stress, phobias, self-esteem, relationship concerns, sleep difficulties, school-related challenges and life transitions. She offers an affirming space for 2SLGBTQ+ clients and is trained to support people experiencing suicidal thoughts or self-harm. She draws on CBT, DBT, solution-focused therapy, mindfulness-based and somatic approaches, Motivational Interviewing and Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) tapping, and is pursuing further training in family systems therapy.

Charlotte holds a Bachelor of Social Science (Honours Specialization in Psychology) from Western University and a Master of Social Work from the University of Windsor (2026), and has completed ASIST suicide intervention training. She is a member in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers.

Charlotte sees clients at our Oakville clinic and virtually across Ontario, and also works with our Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) service. In her spare time she enjoys staying active, playing pickleball, reading and spending time with family and friends.

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Keri Michaud is a Registered Social Worker with over seven years of experience providing mental health and wellness support to teens, adults and seniors experiencing trauma and other challenges to their wellbeing. She places strong emphasis on the therapeutic relationship and on meeting each client where they are.

Keri supports clients with depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use and relationship challenges. Her areas of focus include managing stress, building emotional regulation skills, coping with anxiety and depressive symptoms, and crisis response and safety planning. She draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) with mindfulness, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

Keri provides individual therapy in English, in person at our Oakville and Grimsby clinics, virtually, and in clients’ homes across the GTA and York Region.

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Samantha is passionate about supporting individuals and families through life’s challenges, helping them heal, grow, and build fulfilling lives. With a Master of Social Work (MSW, RSW), Samantha has extensive experience as a medical social worker in both inpatient and outpatient settings, as well as private practice. She is a member of the Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW), the Ontario Association of Family Mediation (OAFM), and the Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing International Association (EMDRIA).

Samantha is trained in highly specialized therapeutic modalities, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Somatic Therapy, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Ego State Therapy, and Virtual Reality (VR) Therapy for Exposure Therapy. She integrates these evidence-based approaches to provide trauma-informed care tailored to each individual.

Throughout her career, Samantha has worked in emergency medicine, nephrology, mental health, and rehabilitation, providing crisis intervention, case management, and psychotherapy for diverse populations. Her expertise includes supporting individuals coping with chronic illness, trauma, grief and bereavement, relationship difficulties, and mental health challenges.

In their spare time, Samantha enjoys working out, reading, traveling, and exploring multicultural cuisines.

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Dr. Tripathi is a Psychologist specializing in trauma-informed care, offering evidence-based psychotherapy and psychological assessments in clinical and rehabilitation settings. They use a range of approaches, including CBT, DBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, mindfulness, and psychodynamic techniques, to support clients facing anxiety, depression, chronic pain, stress, and trauma-related challenges.

Dr. Tripathi has gained supervised experience at several rehabilitation clinics since 2021, providing therapy and conducting assessments, progress reports, and return-to-work evaluations for WSIB clients.

Committed to ongoing professional development, Dr. Tripathi is currently pursuing certifications in Clinical Trauma Practice and DSM-5-TR differential diagnosis, and has completed advanced training at ADLER Graduate Professional School.

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