Shaya Zhang

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

CLINICAL ASSOCIATE

Shaya is a compassionate and passionate Child and Family Therapist with a Master’s in Clinical Counselling and an Honours B.Sc. in Psychology, Neuroscience, and Behaviour. As a client-centred practitioner, Shaya believes in the resilience of her clients and works collaboratively with them to address their unique goals and challenges.

In her therapeutic practice, Shaya employs an integrative approach, drawing from modalities such as Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Emotion Focused Therapy for Youth (EFT-Y), family systems therapy as well as play-based interventions and mindfulness. She also provides consultation to parents and offers Emotion Focused Family Therapy (EFFT). Shaya’s goal is to help her clients develop healthy coping skills, build emotional resilience, and achieve positive outcomes in their lives.

Enthusiastic about creating a warm, non-judgmental, and safe therapeutic environment, Shaya values empathy, collaboration, and commitment. She fosters an engaging space where children, teens, and families feel comfortable expressing themselves and exploring their emotions. Through creative, sensory and evidence-based techniques, Shaya strives to make therapy both effective and enjoyable, ensuring that each session is engaging and meaningful for her clients.

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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