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Meet Our Team

At Dawn Therapy, we uphold the highest ethical standards across our entire team. With Dawn Therapy, your journey is private, protected, and prioritized.

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Sahar is a registered psychotherapist specializing in CBT, DBT, and MBCT, helping individuals navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, and OCD. She is also dedicated to supporting refugees and immigrants in rebuilding their lives. She offers individual and group therapy, both in-person and online.

Sahar Mozafari

Registered Psychotherapist, HBsc, MA

Sahar is a registered psychotherapist specializing in CBT, DBT, and MBCT, helping individuals navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, and OCD. She is also dedicated to supporting refugees and immigrants in rebuilding their lives. She offers individual and group therapy, both in-person and online.

LANGUAGES

Farsi, English

Farnoosh Fakoorziba is a Registered Dietitian (RD) with a passion for counselling and education in both English and Farsi.
Farnoosh is a member of the College of Dietitians of Ontario and has over 5 years of experience in supporting clients across the life span. Farnoosh takes a compassionate, client-centred approach to nutrition, focusing on caring for the body and building a nourishing relationship with food. She focuses on providing simple and practical information that can be applied to everyday life.

Farnoosh Fakoorziba

Registered Dietition (RD)

Farnoosh Fakoorziba is a Registered Dietitian (RD) with a passion for counselling and education in both English and Farsi.
Farnoosh is a member of the College of Dietitians of Ontario and has over 5 years of experience in supporting clients across the life span. Farnoosh takes a compassionate, client-centred approach to nutrition, focusing on caring for the body and building a nourishing relationship with food. She focuses on providing simple and practical information that can be applied to everyday life.

LANGUAGES

Farsi, English

Melanie is a Registered Psychotherapist specializing in somatic therapy for issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship issues. She works with individuals, children, families, and couples. Melanie also specializes in faith-based counselling for clients who align with this. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking and outdoor adventures with her family.

Melanie Brown

Registered Psychotherapist, MA

Melanie is a Registered Psychotherapist specializing in somatic therapy for issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship issues. She works with individuals, children, families, and couples. Melanie also specializes in faith-based counselling for clients who align with this. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking and outdoor adventures with her family.

LANGUAGES

English

Gina is a Registered Psychotherapist with a Master’s in Counselling Psychology. In your sessions with Gina, her primary goal is to ensure you feel truly heard and understood. She will work with you to identify your unique needs and concerns, offering guidance, support, and practical tools tailored to empower you and enhance your confidence in navigating life’s challenges. Whether you’re addressing a specific issue or seeking to improve your overall well-being, Gina is dedicated to helping you find the peace and balance you deserve. Gina offers individual therapy online in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin.

Gina Li

Registered Psychotherapist, MA

Gina is a Registered Psychotherapist with a Master’s in Counselling Psychology. In your sessions with Gina, her primary goal is to ensure you feel truly heard and understood. She will work with you to identify your unique needs and concerns, offering guidance, support, and practical tools tailored to empower you and enhance your confidence in navigating life’s challenges. Whether you’re addressing a specific issue or seeking to improve your overall well-being, Gina is dedicated to helping you find the peace and balance you deserve. Gina offers individual therapy online in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin.

LANGUAGES

English, Mandarin, Cantonese

As a Bengali-speaking therapist, I provide a culturally sensitive and compassionate space where clients can express themselves in the language and context that feels most natural to them. I understand the nuances of Bengali culture, family dynamics, and values, which allows me to connect deeply and offer therapy that resonates on a personal level. My goal is to bridge cultural understanding with evidence-based therapeutic approaches, helping clients navigate challenges while honoring their unique identities.

Sohan Shahab

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA

As a Bengali-speaking therapist, I provide a culturally sensitive and compassionate space where clients can express themselves in the language and context that feels most natural to them. I understand the nuances of Bengali culture, family dynamics, and values, which allows me to connect deeply and offer therapy that resonates on a personal level. My goal is to bridge cultural understanding with evidence-based therapeutic approaches, helping clients navigate challenges while honoring their unique identities.

LANGUAGES

English, Bengali

François is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO), providing evidence-based, compassionate care to adolescents and adults. He offers a warm, professional, and collaborative approach, with services available in both English and French. François views therapy as a safe and empowering space where clients feel heard, respected, and supported in making meaningful, lasting changes. Through a strong therapeutic alliance, he helps clients build resilience, increase self-awareness, and develop healthier daily patterns.

François Larouche

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA

François is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO), providing evidence-based, compassionate care to adolescents and adults. He offers a warm, professional, and collaborative approach, with services available in both English and French. François views therapy as a safe and empowering space where clients feel heard, respected, and supported in making meaningful, lasting changes. Through a strong therapeutic alliance, he helps clients build resilience, increase self-awareness, and develop healthier daily patterns.

LANGUAGES

French, English

I support individuals through life transitions, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and stress. Using a client-centered approach, I integrate CBT, ACT, narrative therapy, mindfulness, and solution-focused strategies to create a safe, collaborative, and trauma-informed space. With a background in community-based care, I bring an equity-driven perspective and experience working with clients from diverse cultural backgrounds. I’m here to walk alongside you in exploring your thoughts and feelings and in navigating life’s challenges.

Vanessa Morcone

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA

I support individuals through life transitions, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and stress. Using a client-centered approach, I integrate CBT, ACT, narrative therapy, mindfulness, and solution-focused strategies to create a safe, collaborative, and trauma-informed space. With a background in community-based care, I bring an equity-driven perspective and experience working with clients from diverse cultural backgrounds. I’m here to walk alongside you in exploring your thoughts and feelings and in navigating life’s challenges.

LANGUAGES

English

Keerat is a registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with over seven years of experience in the social service sector. She works with adults (18+) experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship challenges, and life transitions. Their practice places special emphasis on supporting newcomers and individuals navigating cultural transitions, using a warm, collaborative approach that meets clients where they are.

Keerat Aujla

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA

Keerat is a registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with over seven years of experience in the social service sector. She works with adults (18+) experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship challenges, and life transitions. Their practice places special emphasis on supporting newcomers and individuals navigating cultural transitions, using a warm, collaborative approach that meets clients where they are.

LANGUAGES

English, Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi

Maysa is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying). She has extensive experience working with clients from diverse cultures and backgrounds. Her approach is humanistic and existential, grounded in Gestalt methodology. She supports clients with a range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, grief and loss, trauma, relationship challenges, divorce and separation, parenting, and issues of self-worth. As a therapist, she is supportive, compassionate, gentle, and direct.

Maysa Akbari

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA

Maysa is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying). She has extensive experience working with clients from diverse cultures and backgrounds. Her approach is humanistic and existential, grounded in Gestalt methodology. She supports clients with a range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, grief and loss, trauma, relationship challenges, divorce and separation, parenting, and issues of self-worth. As a therapist, she is supportive, compassionate, gentle, and direct.

LANGUAGES

Farsi, English

Arezoo has over ten years of experience supporting children, teens, adults, couples, and families with anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, trauma, and relationship challenges. She draws from CBT, Schema Therapy, Play Therapy, and Neurofeedback to offer personalized care. Her Ph.D. in Health Psychology focused on Neurofeedback for migraine treatment. Arezoo’s warm, flexible approach adapts to each client’s unique needs.

Arezoo Hajvaziri

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), PhD

Arezoo has over ten years of experience supporting children, teens, adults, couples, and families with anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, trauma, and relationship challenges. She draws from CBT, Schema Therapy, Play Therapy, and Neurofeedback to offer personalized care. Her Ph.D. in Health Psychology focused on Neurofeedback for migraine treatment. Arezoo’s warm, flexible approach adapts to each client’s unique needs.

LANGUAGES

Farsi, English

Ranya is a compassionate and dedicated Registered Psychotherapist with nearly 20 years of experience helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life’s challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and addiction. She takes a trauma-informed and evidence-based approach to therapy, drawing from CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, SFBT, IFS, the Gottman Method, and FFT. Ranya's work is grounded in empathy, cultural sensitivity, and ethical care, tailored to meet each client’s unique needs. Fluent in English and Arabic, Ranya is passionate about providing accessible, culturally responsive, and compassionate care to everyone.

Ranya Hassanin

Registered Psychotherapist, MA

Ranya is a compassionate and dedicated Registered Psychotherapist with nearly 20 years of experience helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life’s challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and addiction. She takes a trauma-informed and evidence-based approach to therapy, drawing from CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, SFBT, IFS, the Gottman Method, and FFT. Ranya's work is grounded in empathy, cultural sensitivity, and ethical care, tailored to meet each client’s unique needs. Fluent in English and Arabic, Ranya is passionate about providing accessible, culturally responsive, and compassionate care to everyone.

LANGUAGES

Arabic, English, French

Yuansheng Lu is a Registered Psychotherapist who provides therapy in both English and Mandarin. He supports individuals, couples, and families facing anxiety, trauma, OCD, cultural transitions, and relationship challenges. Drawing from evidence-based modalities such as EMDR, ACT, CBT, and IFS, Yuansheng strives to create a warm, non-judgmental space where clients feel safe to explore their experiences and move toward meaningful change.

Yuansheng Lu

Registered Psychotherapist, MEd

Yuansheng Lu is a Registered Psychotherapist who provides therapy in both English and Mandarin. He supports individuals, couples, and families facing anxiety, trauma, OCD, cultural transitions, and relationship challenges. Drawing from evidence-based modalities such as EMDR, ACT, CBT, and IFS, Yuansheng strives to create a warm, non-judgmental space where clients feel safe to explore their experiences and move toward meaningful change.

LANGUAGES

English, Mandarin

Natalia is a Master of Social Work–trained therapist who provides client-centred, evidence-based care with a strong focus on relational safety and empowerment. Born in Barranquilla, Colombia and raised in North Philadelphia, she brings lived experience as a queer Latina and former international student in Toronto, with a commitment to working alongside immigrant and racialized youth toward individual and community healing. Her practice values art-making as a therapeutic tool and a pathway to identity, belonging, and collective liberation.

Natalia Munive

Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW

Natalia is a Master of Social Work–trained therapist who provides client-centred, evidence-based care with a strong focus on relational safety and empowerment. Born in Barranquilla, Colombia and raised in North Philadelphia, she brings lived experience as a queer Latina and former international student in Toronto, with a commitment to working alongside immigrant and racialized youth toward individual and community healing. Her practice values art-making as a therapeutic tool and a pathway to identity, belonging, and collective liberation.

LANGUAGES

Spanish, English

Zaina is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the CRPO, fluent in English and French. She supports youth and adults facing trauma, anxiety, depression, difficulties in emotional regulation, and life transitions. Using an approach that is both client-centred and trauma-informed, she strives to help individuals reach their full potential through their healing journey, while building resilience in the face of adversity.

Zaina Aloissi

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA

Zaina is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the CRPO, fluent in English and French. She supports youth and adults facing trauma, anxiety, depression, difficulties in emotional regulation, and life transitions. Using an approach that is both client-centred and trauma-informed, she strives to help individuals reach their full potential through their healing journey, while building resilience in the face of adversity.

LANGUAGES

French, English

Ashley is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) who works with teens, adults, and couples. She helps individuals navigate anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, emotional regulation, and major life transitions. Drawing from CBT, ACT, Solution-Focused Therapy, and mindfulness practices, her approach is tailored to your unique needs. Ashley also brings experience from her work as an ABA therapist, supporting neurodivergent children and families, particularly those with autism, through individualized interventions.

Ashley Lecce

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA

Ashley is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) who works with teens, adults, and couples. She helps individuals navigate anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, emotional regulation, and major life transitions. Drawing from CBT, ACT, Solution-Focused Therapy, and mindfulness practices, her approach is tailored to your unique needs. Ashley also brings experience from her work as an ABA therapist, supporting neurodivergent children and families, particularly those with autism, through individualized interventions.

LANGUAGES

English

In her practice, Katie meets you where you are and offers a safe space to process stuck feelings, past experiences, and foster self-awareness. She takes a holistic, trauma-informed approach grounded in Polyvagal and Somatic Theory. In my practice, I meet you where you are and offer a safe space to process stuck feelings, past experiences, and foster self-awareness. I take a holistic, trauma-informed approach grounded in Polyvagal and Somatic Theory. My work is enriched by evidence-based methods including ACT, CBT, DBT, Narrative Therapy, and CFT.Whether navigating challenges, transitions, or seeking growth, I provide guidance and personalized tools for healing and self-discovery.

Katie McKie

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA

In her practice, Katie meets you where you are and offers a safe space to process stuck feelings, past experiences, and foster self-awareness. She takes a holistic, trauma-informed approach grounded in Polyvagal and Somatic Theory. In my practice, I meet you where you are and offer a safe space to process stuck feelings, past experiences, and foster self-awareness. I take a holistic, trauma-informed approach grounded in Polyvagal and Somatic Theory. My work is enriched by evidence-based methods including ACT, CBT, DBT, Narrative Therapy, and CFT.Whether navigating challenges, transitions, or seeking growth, I provide guidance and personalized tools for healing and self-discovery.

LANGUAGES

English

I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) who works primarily with adults facing trauma, life transitions, depression, grief, and relationship concerns. I offer a safe, compassionate, and judgment-free space for you to share your thoughts, feelings, and worries. Using a client-centered trauma-focused approach, I aim to help you build resilience and strength and develop the skills to handle challenges that align with your values.

Lizzie Lake

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA

I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) who works primarily with adults facing trauma, life transitions, depression, grief, and relationship concerns. I offer a safe, compassionate, and judgment-free space for you to share your thoughts, feelings, and worries. Using a client-centered trauma-focused approach, I aim to help you build resilience and strength and develop the skills to handle challenges that align with your values.

LANGUAGES

English

Lea is Registered Psychotherapist and her goal is to provide a compassionate, action-oriented space that empowers clients to align their behaviors with their core values. She focuses on fostering emotional regulation, mindfulness, and cognitive shifts to help clients manage anxiety, depression, and complex emotional challenges. Her specialty is helping individuals build meaningful lives through an integrative approach combining CBT, DBT, and ACT techniques.

Lea (Ljubica) Savic

Registered Psychotherapist, MA

Lea is Registered Psychotherapist and her goal is to provide a compassionate, action-oriented space that empowers clients to align their behaviors with their core values. She focuses on fostering emotional regulation, mindfulness, and cognitive shifts to help clients manage anxiety, depression, and complex emotional challenges. Her specialty is helping individuals build meaningful lives through an integrative approach combining CBT, DBT, and ACT techniques.

LANGUAGES

English

Carlos is a psychotherapist who provides a safe and compassionate space where clients feel truly seen and respected. His integrative, client-centered approach draws from EMDR, CPT, DBT, and other models, tailored to each individual’s story and context. With experience working in diverse cultural settings, including northern and remote Canada, he supports clients in exploring identity, navigating life transitions, and healing from early emotional wounds. Carlos views therapy as a collaborative journey toward greater connection and new possibilities.

Carlos Vique

Registered Psychotherapist, M.Sc.

Carlos is a psychotherapist who provides a safe and compassionate space where clients feel truly seen and respected. His integrative, client-centered approach draws from EMDR, CPT, DBT, and other models, tailored to each individual’s story and context. With experience working in diverse cultural settings, including northern and remote Canada, he supports clients in exploring identity, navigating life transitions, and healing from early emotional wounds. Carlos views therapy as a collaborative journey toward greater connection and new possibilities.

LANGUAGES

Spanish, English

Ramak supports youth and adults navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief, relationship challenges, cultural dynamics, identity exploration, and the effects of trauma and marginalization. Drawing from narrative, cognitive-behavioural, and solution-focused therapies, Ramak tailors each session to each client's unique goals. Her aim is to create a therapeutic space where you can show up as you are, speak openly, and trust that you’ll be met with respect, care, and understanding.

Ramak Jaberizadeh

Registered Psychotherapist, MA

Ramak supports youth and adults navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief, relationship challenges, cultural dynamics, identity exploration, and the effects of trauma and marginalization. Drawing from narrative, cognitive-behavioural, and solution-focused therapies, Ramak tailors each session to each client's unique goals. Her aim is to create a therapeutic space where you can show up as you are, speak openly, and trust that you’ll be met with respect, care, and understanding.

LANGUAGES

English

I offer my services in working with Trauma, Anxiety, and Depression. Offering a warm, safe, and compassionate space for clients to work on their goals, sit with their emotions, or just have a bit of clarity. My modalities are in Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Emotion Focused Therapy.

Alexander Tran

Registered Psychotherapist, MA

I offer my services in working with Trauma, Anxiety, and Depression. Offering a warm, safe, and compassionate space for clients to work on their goals, sit with their emotions, or just have a bit of clarity. My modalities are in Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Emotion Focused Therapy.

LANGUAGES

English

Hamidreza Taheri is an experienced counselor with over 25 years of experience working with individuals and couples in private practice and university settings. With a background in medicine and psychology, he supports clients with relationship challenges, communication, stress management, and personal growth. His approach focuses on supportive counseling, practical skill development, and psychological education to help clients better understand themselves and improve their wellbeing. He is particularly interested in working with Persian-speaking individuals and couples and providing culturally informed support tailored to their needs.

Hamidreza Taheri

Mental Health Counselor, MD, MA

Hamidreza Taheri is an experienced counselor with over 25 years of experience working with individuals and couples in private practice and university settings. With a background in medicine and psychology, he supports clients with relationship challenges, communication, stress management, and personal growth. His approach focuses on supportive counseling, practical skill development, and psychological education to help clients better understand themselves and improve their wellbeing. He is particularly interested in working with Persian-speaking individuals and couples and providing culturally informed support tailored to their needs.

LANGUAGES

Farsi, English

Tala is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) who offers trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and body-based care. She supports clients with anxiety, perfectionism, identity concerns, relational patterns, and the effects of stress or trauma, using somatic, attachment-based, and emotion-focused approaches. Her collaborative style creates a gentle space for clients to reconnect with themselves and build trust in their capacity to heal and grow.

Tala Al-Digs

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA

Tala is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) who offers trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and body-based care. She supports clients with anxiety, perfectionism, identity concerns, relational patterns, and the effects of stress or trauma, using somatic, attachment-based, and emotion-focused approaches. Her collaborative style creates a gentle space for clients to reconnect with themselves and build trust in their capacity to heal and grow.

LANGUAGES

English, Arabic

Eva is a compassionate, client-centred psychotherapist who supports teens and adults with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and life transitions. She uses CBT and mindfulness-based practices to help clients build coping skills and feel more grounded. Offering therapy in English and Spanish, Eva tailors her approach to each client and is especially passionate about supporting multicultural individuals and those navigating change in a warm, empowering space.

Eva Carlin

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA

Eva is a compassionate, client-centred psychotherapist who supports teens and adults with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and life transitions. She uses CBT and mindfulness-based practices to help clients build coping skills and feel more grounded. Offering therapy in English and Spanish, Eva tailors her approach to each client and is especially passionate about supporting multicultural individuals and those navigating change in a warm, empowering space.

LANGUAGES

English, Spanish

In my work, I aim to create a warm, supportive, and non-judgmental space where you can feel heard and understood. I support individuals navigating anxiety, depression, and trauma using evidence-based approaches such as CBT, mindfulness, and solution-focused therapy to build insight and practical coping skills. I offer therapy in both English and Spanish.

Adrian Solano-Bernal

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA

In my work, I aim to create a warm, supportive, and non-judgmental space where you can feel heard and understood. I support individuals navigating anxiety, depression, and trauma using evidence-based approaches such as CBT, mindfulness, and solution-focused therapy to build insight and practical coping skills. I offer therapy in both English and Spanish.

LANGUAGES

Spanish, English

Anika is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with a Master’s in Counselling Psychology. She offers a compassionate, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive approach to therapy. She supports individuals and couples navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions using evidence-based modalities such as CBT, Narrative Therapy, and emotion-focused interventions. Her work centers on collaboration, safety, and creating an inclusive space where clients feel seen, respected, and empowered.

Anika Tahsin

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA

Anika is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with a Master’s in Counselling Psychology. She offers a compassionate, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive approach to therapy. She supports individuals and couples navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions using evidence-based modalities such as CBT, Narrative Therapy, and emotion-focused interventions. Her work centers on collaboration, safety, and creating an inclusive space where clients feel seen, respected, and empowered.

LANGUAGES

English, Urdu, Punjabi, Bengali, Hindi

Mitra Behboudi is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and an Art Therapist trained through the Canadian Art Therapy Association (CATA). With over seven years of experience in mental health and rehabilitation settings, she has supported individuals with acquired brain injuries, as well as refugees and newcomers navigating life transitions. She works with adults, youth, and families experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and relationship challenges. Mitra offers collaborative, trauma-informed psychotherapy integrating CBT, DBT, IFS, mindfulness-based practices, and Art Therapy. She believes healing begins with awareness and compassion and aims to create a safe space for growth and resilience.

Mitra Behboudi

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA

Mitra Behboudi is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and an Art Therapist trained through the Canadian Art Therapy Association (CATA). With over seven years of experience in mental health and rehabilitation settings, she has supported individuals with acquired brain injuries, as well as refugees and newcomers navigating life transitions. She works with adults, youth, and families experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and relationship challenges. Mitra offers collaborative, trauma-informed psychotherapy integrating CBT, DBT, IFS, mindfulness-based practices, and Art Therapy. She believes healing begins with awareness and compassion and aims to create a safe space for growth and resilience.

LANGUAGES

Farsi, English

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