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Jennifer Accursi
Mahum Ahmed
Sofia Ahmed
Dr. Hadi Bahiraei
Alison Balind
Elnaz Bayandor
Carly Blanchet
Aida Bozha
Taj Dhillon
Salma Ghandour
Angela Gray
Sonya Guzzi
Karel Hermans
(He/Him/His)
Registered Social Worker
Karel is a passionate and compassionate Registered Social Worker with over a decade of experience supporting individuals through trauma and major life transitions. He practices from a person-centered, anti-oppressive, holistic, and strength-based approach. Karel is in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers and holds both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Social Work from Carleton University, graduating with distinction.
Over the past five years as a registered practitioner, Karel has focused on community-based rehabilitation, helping individuals reintegrate into their lives following hospitalization for traumatic and acquired brain injuries, chronic pain, and cognitive or mental health challenges. His clinical experience spans both hospital and in-home settings. He has also supported underprivileged youth, individuals with developmental and physical disabilities, and families facing homelessness.
Outside of work, Karel enjoys spending time in nature, making maple syrup, traveling, and being with his family.
Areas of Focus & Expertise
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Relationship challenges
- Stress Management
- Rehabilitation
- Case Management
- Hospital Discharge Planning
- Social Policy Analysis
- Program Development
Registered Social Worker Karel is a passionate and compassionate Registered Social Worker with o... Read More
Ruzal Jadav PT
Christina Joy
Christina is passionate about supporting clients through significant life changes, focusing on mental health and overall well-being. She has over five years of experience in community work, helping individuals facing homelessness, intimate partner violence, and emotional dysregulation. This led her to pursue a Master of Social Work at the University of Toronto, graduating in 2024. Christina is in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) and is a member of the Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW). Her clinical background includes work in both public and private sectors. Christina works primarily with adults experiencing trauma and other mental health challenges, offering an empathetic, non-judgmental, and client-centred approach. She draws on evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness. She is certified in Psious/Amelia Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy and completed training in Trauma-Focused CBT in 2023 and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy in 2025. Christina has also authored research in social work, communications, and intimate partner violence.
During her spare time, Christina enjoys dancing lambada, baking, and spending time with her two cats, Gemini and Mr. Cheese.
Christina is passionate about supporting clients through significant life changes, focusing on me... Read More
Gulrukh Khan
Meagan Laszlo
Tonia Lowry
Sarah McGilvray
Keri Michaud
Zoe Paravalos
Zoe has worked with adolescents and adults in both community mental health and private practice settings, offering client-centred counselling services grounded in trauma-informed care. She works extensively in the assessment and treatment of individuals experiencing anxiety, stress, mood difficulties, emotional dysregulation, and challenges related to major life transitions. Zoe holds a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology and is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) in good standing with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. Zoe takes a warm, holistic, and integrative approach to therapy, drawing from evidence-based therapeutic approaches such as Narrative, Solution-Focused, Cognitive Behavioural, Person-Centered, and Strengths-Based therapies. Her professional background includes providing comprehensive psychosocial assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, delivering short and long-term therapeutic support, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams across healthcare and community systems. In her spare time, Zoe enjoys spending time with her family, exploring farmers markets, and trying new recipes.
Zoe has worked with adolescents and adults in both community mental health and private practice s... Read More
Alessandra Peretti
Samantha Rahaman
Tasmiah Rahman NP
Dr. Esther Rapoport
Alexandra Rodkin
Juliana Roman
(She/Her/Hers)
Alexandra Sim
Amanda Stemplowski
Akanksha Tripathi
Leslie-Ann Valley
Leslie-Ann Valley (MSW, BSW, RSW) is a Master of Social Work (MSW) with extensive experience supporting children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families across a wide range of social service and clinical settings. Over the course of her professional journey, she has spent decades walking alongside individuals and families through complex life challenges, family fractures, and seasons of distress.
Alongside her private practice, Leslie-Ann currently works as a social worker within a major pediatric hospital, where she supports individuals and families navigating anxiety, depression, crisis, trauma, grief, and end-of-life care. This work continues to shape her clinical approach, which is grounded in compassionate care and attuned to what people need when life feels overwhelming or uncertain.
Leslie-Ann is deeply passionate about supporting individuals who are struggling with their mental health, their relationships, or their sense of self. Her role is to come alongside clients by creating a safe space where they feel seen and supported, can make sense of their experiences, and move toward healing, clarity, and greater emotional well-being.
Leslie-Ann Valley (MSW, BSW, RSW) is a Master of Social Work (MSW) with extensive experience supp... Read More
Mr. Matthew VanLeeuwen
(He/Him/His)
BSc. Med Sci (Hons), MSc. PT, Reg. (Ont.)
Matthew is a physiotherapist who takes an active, movement-focused approach to rehabilitation. Grounded in the principles of movement optimism and evidence-informed practice, he emphasizes education, strength, and confidence in movement as key drivers of recovery. His treatment style combines individualized exercise programs, load management, and practical guidance to help clients return to meaningful activities and long-term resilience. Matthew’s goal is to empower people to better understand their bodies, move with less fear, and take ownership of their rehabilitation journey.
Matthew is a physiotherapist who takes an active, movement-focused approach to rehabilitation. Gr... Read More
Josh Wade
Nicole Ward
(She/Her/Hers)
Jane Wardell
Vivian Wong
Leena Zaidi
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