Our Team

Dr. Tali Shenfield is an expert in the areas of school psychology and child clinical psychology. She holds a PhD in Psychology from the University of Toronto and is licensed as a Psychologist by the College of Psychologists of Ontario. Dr. Shenfield is accredited by the Canadian Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology and is a member of the Canadian Psychological Association. She has several publications in scientific journals and is a frequent presenter at international conferences and symposia. Dr. Shenfield lectured at the University of Toronto and worked as a child psychologist at the Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto District School Board, York Catholic District School Board, and the Hincks-Dellcrest Centre, providing clinical and psychoeducational services to a wide range of clients. She is the Clinical Director of our center and provides supervision and oversight to other psychologists and psychotherapists.

Vesna is a licensed member of the College of Psychologists of Ontario and a member of the Ontario Association of Mental Health Professionals. She holds a Master’s degree from the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education and a Licentiate in Psychological Sciences from the University of Brussels, Belgium. With almost 30 years of experience conducting psychoeducational assessments, she has gained extensive knowledge and experience in serving multicultural clients with learning, behavioural, and social emotional needs. Her work at Children’s Support Solutions, French Language School Boards, and the Peel District School Board has been instrumental in this regard. Her career has primarily focused on school psychology, particularly in her role as a Psychological Associate assessing children and adolescents with various developmental concerns. Her work also involves providing consultation and intervention services to parents and school personnel regarding learning, behavioural, and social emotional needs. At our centre, Vesna supervises psycho-educational and ADHD assessments.

Mariya Rabinovych (form. Kochetkova) holds a Specialized Honours Bachelor degree in Psychology from York University and a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology from the Adler Graduate Professional School. Ms. Rabinovych is finishing her licensing exams as a Psychological Associate for registration with the College of Psychologists of Ontario (CPO). Mariya has conducted cognitive, academic, psychoeducational and socio-emotional assessments as well as therapy work in various settings including the York Catholic District School Board and Regesh Family Child Services. Mariya draws from a number of therapeutic modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Play Therapy, and Art Therapy. To further expand the range of her professional skills, Mariya enrolled in the Canadian Institute for Child and Adolescent Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy which allows her to blend the psychodynamic perspective into her approach to therapy. When working with families, Mariya focuses her clinical attention on early attachment patterns and underlying dynamic relations between various family members.

Jessica Zylberlicht is a Registered Psychotherapist (RP) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). She holds a Master's degree in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University and a Master's degree in Developmental Psychology from the University of Toronto. Jessica works with adolescents and adults who experience anxiety and mood disorders, trauma and stress-related conditions, ADHD, learning disabilities, and emotion regulation difficulties. She integrates evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in her practice. Her compassionate, collaborative style helps clients build insight, develop coping strategies, and make meaningful changes at their own pace. Jessica is committed to creating a safe, supportive space where clients feel validated and empowered in their unique journeys.

Ruth Budd is an experienced Psychometrist and Art Therapist with 15 years experience working with children and adolescents. Ruth holds a Masters Degree in Counselling Psychology from the Adler Graduate Professional School and a Masters' level diploma from the Toronto Art Therapy Institute. Ruth has a strong interest and background in studying attachment patterns and the developmental and emotional issues of children. She has extensive experience conducting cognitive, academic, psychoeducational and socio-emotional assessments, as well as Art Psychotherapy in various settings such as Ford and Associates, the Hinks-Dellcrest Centre and in private practice.

Lynn Qi is a Registered Psychotherapist and a member of the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). She holds a Master of Education in Counselling Psychology from the University of Toronto and is currently pursuing graduate studies in Clinical Psychology at Adler University. Since 2017, Lynn has been supporting clients with anxiety, depression, trauma, chronic illness, and relationship stress. Her approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), and trauma-informed care. At our clinic, Lynn conducts psychological assessments and psychotherapy for adolescents and young adults.

Adriana Dearing is our part-time office administrator. She is in the process of completing her Bachelors degree in Psychology with a concentration in Applied Developmental Psychology, and a minor in Management. Adriana is looking forward to furthering her education in the field of psychology after completing her undergraduate degree.

Nastaran Adibrad is a Registered Psychotherapist and a member of Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA). She holds a Ph.D in Counselling and Psychotherapy from Teacher Training University of Iran. Dr. Adibrad taught Psychology at Esfahan University and was a faculty member of Psychology and Educational Science Department of Shahid Beheshti University in Tehran. Dr. Adibrad published five books, eighty articles and participated in several TV shows focused on psychological aspects of immigration. Her recent TV show, called "Pure Moments" covered the needs of Iranian-Canadian families as well as those Iranians living in other countries. Dr. Adibrad specializes in Couple and Family Therapy.