Sara Oczak-Arsic

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

SENIOR DOCTORAL ASSOCIATE

At Family Psychology Centre, I provide therapy to children, youth, parents, and families struggling with a range of emotional and behavioural regulation difficulties, including trauma, anxiety, ADHD, depression and parent-child dyad concerns. I use evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotion Focused Therapy for Families (EFT-F), Emotion Focused Therapy for Youth (EFT-Y), as well as elements from motivational interviewing (MI) and play-based relational therapies.

I am in the final stages of completing my Ph.D. in Clinical-Developmental Psychology, with additional specialized training in Clinical Neuropsychology. I completed my residency at the Family Psychology Centre, as well as held positions at the Toronto District School Board (TDSB), Kindercare Pediatrics, and the Comprehensive Pediatric Epilepsy Program at McMaster Children’s Hospital. Additionally, I conducted program evaluation for Autism Ontario and was a mentor for the Autism Spectrum Disorders Mentorship Program (AMP) at York University for a number of years. My research interests include investigating suicide risk factors in adults with epilepsy.

Whether providing consultation, assessment, or therapy, I am dedicated to providing a warm, empathetic, and nurturing environment for my clients. I aim to foster a non-judgemental, collaborative, and safe therapeutic space, where the client’s unique needs are fully understood, achievable treatment goals are set, and progress is monitored closely through ongoing communication.

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 Candidate

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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