Nesatara Downey

B.A (Hons.), MA, CYCP, RP (Q)

CLINICAL ASSOCIATE

Nesatara is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and Child and Youth Care Practitioner (CYCP), infusing her work with genuine compassion and a playful spirit. She has a Master of Arts in Clinical Counselling from Tyndale University, a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, and an advanced diploma in Child and Youth Work. Nesatara has honed her skills through positions with the Toronto Catholic District School Board, Kennedy House Youth Services Inc., Toronto District School Board, Rexdale Community Health Centre and Kidcrew Pediatric Clinic.

Drawing from over a decade of experience working with children and families, in community-based settings, Nesatara is committed to helping them develop skills to address a range of issues, including anxiety, depression, anger and stress management, self-esteem, behavioural challenges, family and relationship issues such as bullying, practical life skills, and sleep problems. By customizing her approach to each child and family’s unique needs, Nesatara aims to provide a truly personalized experience.

Blending techniques from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Emotion Focused Family Therapy (EFFT), Emotion Focused Therapy for Youth (EFT-Y), parent-child dyadic therapy (EFT-Y Dyadic), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Narrative Therapy, and Expressive Arts Therapy, Nesatara helps children, adolescents, and families navigate challenges, foster resilience, and discover their unique strengths. Her kindness, patience and dedication make the therapeutic journey engaging and transformative.

Dr. Mirisse Foroughe

Ph.D., C. Psych.

Clinical Director

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Dr. Heather McLean

Ph.D., C. Psych.

Supervising Clinical Psychologist

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Dr. Rachel Moline

Ph.D., R. Psych. C.Psych (Interim Autonomous Practice)

Supervising Clinical Psychologist

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Angela Massey

Ph.D., C. Psych.

Supervising Clinical Psychologist

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Dr. Claudia Garcia Thibodeau

MD, FRCPC

Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist

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Dr. Monidipa Ravi

MD, FRCPC

Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist

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Evgenia Khilov

BA, DTATI, RP, RCAT

Psychotherapist and Art Therapy Practice Lead

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Nadine Yildiz

B.A. (Hons), M.Sc., PsyD Candidate

Senior Doctoral Associate

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Mahsa Foroughi

MA, Ph.D.

Senior Doctoral Associate

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Sara Oczak-Arsic

B.A. (Hons), MA, Ph.D. Candidate

Senior Doctoral Associate

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Yuval Kernerman

M.Ed., M.A., Ph.D. Candidate

Senior Doctoral Associate

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Francis Wall

M.A., Ph.D. Candidate

Senior Doctoral Associate

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Emily Cowan

MA, Ph.D Candidate

Doctoral Associate

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Kunio Hessel

MA, MSc, Ph.D Candidate

Doctoral Associate

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Danielle Hudspith

BA (Hons.), MPsy

Clinical Associate

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Aaron Strate

BA, MPsy, RP (Q)

Clinical Associate

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Shaya Zhang

B.Sc., M.Div., RP (Qualifying)

Clinical Associate

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Nesatara Downey

B.A (Hons.), MA, CYCP, RP (Q)

Clinical Associate

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Kelly Enright

B.A. (Hons.), LL.B, MPsy Student, RP (Q)

Clinical Associate

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April Cockshutt

BBA, CNP, MPsy, RP (Q)

Clinical Associate

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Mahsima Nosrati-Inanlou

MSW, RSW

Clinical Social Worker

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Lisa Schwartz

MSW, RSW

Clinical Social Worker

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Emma Silver

MSW, RSW

Clinical Social Worker EFT Clinical Supervisor

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Amy Nesbitt

MSc, OT Reg. (Ont.)

Occupational Therapy Practice Lead

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Brett Bean

BSc.

Psychometrist

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Fleur Leslie

MSc

Psychometrist

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Jessica Kong

BASc. (Hons.)

Psychometrist

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Jake Gellman

MPsy (Candidate)

Assessment Practicum Student

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Emily Shinder

BA (hons.), MPsy Student

Student Therapist Assessment Practicum Student

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Marina Baranov

BSc. (Hons.)

Clinical Intake Coordinator

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Maria Dimitrievska

BSc. (Hons.)

Clinical Intake Coordinator

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Lena Knezevik

BComm (Hons.)

Clinical Intake Coordinator

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