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Ebru Ekmen
(She/Her/Hers)
Ebru is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and an Associate Member of ASTO, registered with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). Holding a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP) from Yorkville University. Ebru has also completed training, including a Human Sexuality Intensive from the Kinsey Institute. She also has additional training in EFCT, EFiT, and ADHD.
Growing up in an environment where sex was taboo, Ebru understands the impact of misinformation around sex and sexuality. This experience fuels her passion for providing a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their fantasies, desires, and relationships. Her training also gives her unique insight into the challenges neurodivergent individuals face in intimacy and self-acceptance, ensuring therapy embraces diverse ways of thinking, feeling, and communicating. Ebru strives to help clients feel seen, heard, and supported on their journey.
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Stacey Fernandes (Harris) MSW, RSW
Please note: Stacey is on maternity leave.
Incorporating an authentic therapeutic style and strengths based practice is a core part of Stacey’s work with individuals and families. Stacey is passionate about working with individuals and families in a healing environment and fostering open communication to promote change and growth. Stacey empowers clients to reflect on what they want to create in their life and to trust their intuition. Stacey believes each individual has the power to make changes that create positive and healthy relationships with themselves and others. Stacey fosters inclusiveness to obtain a deeper level of communication to help clients resolve any tension and conflict. Stacey empowers clients to honour themselves to help them reach their goals and thrive.
Please note: Stacey is on maternity leave. Incorporating an authentic therapeutic style and stre... Read More
Riley Giles
(She/Her/Hers)
RP (Qualifying), Psychotherapy Intern
Riley is a calm and grounded therapist who strives to make the therapy room a little lighter for her clients. Riley values building genuine and meaningful connections across diverse backgrounds. As Riley is a curious and growth-oriented person, she places great importance on empathetic listening to fully understand her clients’ unique experiences and perspectives. Riley offers a warm, comforting and non-judgmental space where you can be your authentic and genuine self. She believes healthy and honest communication is the key to positive and fulfilling relationships.
Riley completed her undergraduate degree at Nipissing University in the Honours Specialization in Child and Family Studies program. She is currently completing her Masters in Spiritual Care and Psychotherapy, at Wilfrid Laurier University.
Riley has experience in educational settings working mindfully with children, parents, caregivers and instructors. Additionally, she has worked with seniors to alleviate stress, anxiety and loneliness during the arrival and transitioning process to retirement home living.
Riley’s goal is to promote the wellbeing of her clients. Riley believes in listening to understand her clients’ individual worlds and realities. This approach, she believes, allows her to privilege her clients’ beliefs, perspectives, and values, fostering a better therapeutic alliance and enhancing client growth. Riley is a lifelong learner and approaches each person she meets with curiosity, openness, acceptance, inclusivity and compassion. Riley appreciates diversity, different cultures and learning new languages.
Riley believes meeting individuals where they are in their healing process is essential in providing curated care. While Riley is growth-oriented, she understands that the change process is unique and personal, and must be approached with a client-centered lens. In session, Riley will offer gentle compassion for individuals who are feeling stuck or uncertain of where to turn next.
Riley is sex-positive, and enjoys supporting individuals in exploring what sex and sexuality mean to them. Riley is passionate about helping individuals connect better to their sexual selves and strives to enhance the communication that occurs in relationships.
Outside her professional life, Riley cherishes time with her family, friends, and pets – Vimy, Juno, Beaumont, and her chickens. She enjoys biking, hiking, traveling, playing sports, watching movies, reality TV, and staying active at the gym. Riley values appreciating the simple things in life and has a passion for nature and animals.
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Christine Gilroy
(She/Her/Hers)
MA, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Fariba (Habibeh) Nabati Razlighi MSW, RSW
Fariba is a Registered Social Worker in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers and the Ontario Association of Social Workers. She holds both a Bachelor’s and Master of Social Work from the University of Waterloo.
She specializes in individual, relationship, and sex therapy. She offers a warm, culturally sensitive, and trauma-informed approach that is always tailored to each client’s unique needs. Grounded in attachment theory and trauma-informed practices, her work integrates a variety of modalities, including Narrative Therapy, CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, EMDR, IFS-informed, Spirituality and Mindfulness.
Fariba works with a diverse range of clients and issues, with a particular focus on supporting those experiencing anxiety, depression, past trauma, burnout, breakups, life transitions, low self-esteem, self-criticism, body acceptance, and sexual difficulties.
Fariba celebrates and embraces the resilience and strength of her clients. She acknowledges their experiences and ensures they feel seen, wholly accepted, and validated, encouraging them to explore their innermost thoughts and emotions. She meets clients exactly where they are, offering thoughtful reflections to support deeper self-awareness, connection, and empowerment. Her greatest joy is helping clients reconnect with themselves and their loved ones and move toward a life of greater ease, fulfillment, and aliveness.
Services provided by a Registered Social Worker are often covered under many Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) and extended health care plans.
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Josh Rinz B.Sc, MA, RP, AAT
Josh Rinz brings a vibrant, compassionate, and refreshingly innovative approach to therapy. Whether you’re untangling the complexities of neurodivergence, navigating the challenges of modern relationships, or simply trying to keep your mental health afloat, Josh is here to help.
As one of Ontario’s only clinical specialists in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and ADHD, Josh has a unique ability to support neurodivergent individuals and their loved ones. He specializes in helping individuals, couples, and families uncover their unique strengths and rewrite their stories. Josh is especially passionate about working with neurodivergent individuals and their partners—helping them decode each other’s love languages, address communication hurdles, and find joy in their connections.
Josh understands that relationships can be messy, beautiful, and downright confusing, especially when neurodiversity is in the mix. His goal? To make therapy a judgment-free and playful space where clients can safely explore their desires, feel in touch with themselves and learn to live authentically while building the fulfilling relationships they deserve.
As an adoptive parent and father to two incredible neurodivergent young men, Josh also brings a deeply personal understanding of adoption, attachment, and the rollercoaster of family dynamics. He’s dedicated to supporting not just individuals but their entire ecosystem, offering tools and strategies that benefit everyone involved.
With Josh, therapy isn’t just about healing—it’s about discovering hope, sparking connection, and having a little fun along the way. (Yes, even when tackling the serious stuff.) Many Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) and extended health care plans cover sessions with a Registered Psychotherapist, so there’s no reason to wait.
When you’re ready to embrace a healthier, more satisfying version of yourself and your relationships, Josh is here to cheer you on every step of the way.
Josh Rinz brings a vibrant, compassionate, and refreshingly innovative approach to therapy. Wheth... Read More
Kim Sciaraffa MA, RP(Q)
Kim is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) who completed her MEd in Counselling Psychology at the University of Toronto.
Kim draws from a variety of evidence-based therapeutic frameworks, including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based therapy, acceptance commitment therapy (ACT), and psychodynamic therapy. She has advanced training in grief recovery and works with a variety of clients with different issues, especially supporting clients who are experiencing low self-esteem, self-criticism, burnout, breakups, life transitions, body acceptance issues, and parents needing support, especially parents and caregivers raising neurodivergent children.
Kim specializes in compassion-focused therapy (CFT), a form of psychotherapy grounded in research in developmental psychology, emotional neuroscience, evolutionary psychology, and Buddhism. Self-compassion is a cornerstone of empowerment and can be found through kindness to oneself, treating oneself as a friend. The strength that flows from this realization allows clients to transform from their own worst critic to their own strongest ally, capable of setting and maintaining healthy boundaries and of knowing what they need and want to live in peace and harmony. This strength also helps clients create change and set and meet goals with kindness and support, rather than self-criticism.
Kim believes that the relationship between client and therapist is rooted in respect, equality, and trust. This authentic connection is the foundation for growth and positive self-discovery. Through compassionate listening and empathetic personal engagement, Kim strives to maintain an open and kind space for her clients to gain insight, explore their fears, express their pain, and in which they can develop a deeper connection and peace within themselves and in their relationships.
Many Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) and extended health care plans will cover services rendered by a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying).
Kim is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) who completed her MEd in Counselling Psychology ... Read More
Sergius Semuyeh MSW, RSW
Sergius started his career in 2013 by providing therapeutic counselling at Horizons for Youths with mental health needs and involvement with the criminal justice system in Toronto. Sergius went on to provide informal counselling and support to refugee families and newcomers to Canada who have experienced trauma, chaos, and/or post-traumatic stress symptoms. Sergius also has experience working with clients who experience anxiety and depression. Sergius is able to assess the risks and strengths of families to build their capacities to care for their children.
Sergius is trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), a counselling modality that can help folks embrace the life they want, change their thought processes and situational reactions. Sergius takes a client-centred approach, which considers each person’s unique cultural background and family history. He is committed to creating a safe, open, trusting and non-judgemental environment for any client he sees and treats them holistically. Sergius recognizes the vulnerability and bravery it takes for clients to seek counselling and psychotherapy services and feels privileged in doing such an important work.
Many Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) and extended health care plans will cover services rendered by a Registered Social Worker.
Sergius started his career in 2013 by providing therapeutic counselling at Horizons for Youths wi... Read More
Rob Smith MSW, RSW
Rob Smith has extensive experience providing direct support to individuals struggling with complex health, mental health, and substance use challenges. Rob’s warm and approachable manner helps him work well with adults and youth who have previously found it difficult to seek counselling support. His clients appreciate the confidential and nurturing environment he provides, helping them work through their life’s challenges. Rob can assist individuals with: relationship struggles, building a healthy work and life balance, challenging life transitions, problematic substance use, and concurrent disorders.
Rob believes that a collaborative therapeutic relationship is the key to creating an environment that fosters change and promotes growth. His approach integrates techniques from various therapeutic orientations to suit the unique needs of each client. He works with clients to co-create individualized therapeutic plans based on positive change goals that are realistic and attainable.
Rob is a Registered Social Worker in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers, and the Ontario Association of Social Workers. He holds an undergraduate degree in History from Carleton University and a Master’s degree in Social Work from Wilfrid Laurier University.
Many Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) and extended health care plans will cover services rendered by a Registered Social Worker.
Rob Smith has extensive experience providing direct support to individuals struggling with comple... Read More
Sarah Sutey MA, RP
Education: Sarah obtained her Master of Arts degree in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University and her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Guelph; majoring in Psychology and minoring in Family and Child Studies. Sarah is a Registered Psychotherapist and is an active member of the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) & the Ontario Association of Mental Health Professionals (OAMHP), and the Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention (CASP).
Therapeutic Style: Sarah brings a validating and warm-hearted approach into her guiding principles as a therapist. She understands that the heart of great therapy starts with a strong therapeutic connection and honours bringing this connection to help you reach your personal and professional goals, while providing care and attention to the deeper parts of you that yearn for change! Sarah provides a safe space for you to feel authentically witnessed, motivated towards change, and capable of approaching your present and past concerns (maybe for the first time) that still need healing. Collaboratively and inclusively, Sarah will partner with you on your journey and meet your needs in a way that feels most comfortable for you. Through offering intuitive insight and kindness, you will feel welcomed and embraced in her office as you connect together to face your present concerns and begin to live a fulfilling life!
Therapeutic Approaches: Sarah operates from a trauma-informed framework and is trained in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Mindfulness, and uses evidenced-based clinical techniques to help you learn healthy ways of coping.
Specialities: Sarah particularly enjoys working with individuals with concerns relating to: anxiety, assertiveness, boundary setting, career or work issues, communication skills, depression, difficulties in relationships, emotion regulation, emotional neglect in childhood, feelings of inadequacy, life transitions (career, work, school), low self-confidence, self-acceptance, self-care, self-love and compassion, stress management, and work, school or life balance.
Many Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) and extended health care plans will cover services rendered by a Registered Psychotherapist.
Education: Sarah obtained her Master of Arts degree in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville Univ... Read More
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