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Maria Amir

Practicum Student Therapist

Maria provides therapy for children and youth under the supervision of a Clinical Psychologist. Her approach with children and youth is warm, collaborative and practical, integrating Cognitive and Behavioural approaches (CBT, DBT).

Maria completed her Master of Arts in Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology at the University of Guelph and is currently pursuing her doctorate in the same program. Maria also has experience working within a school board and a family therapy centre.

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Shiri Bartman, M.A. C. Psych. BCBA, RBA (Ontario)

Clinical Psychologist

Shiri is a dually registered psychologist and behaviour analyst, with over two decades of experience supporting children, youth, and families. She works with a broad range of clients, including neurodiverse individuals, and integrates developmental and behavioural approaches to provide individualized, evidence-based care.

Shiri offers a wide range of assessment services, including autism diagnostic assessments. She has extensive experience in the early identification of autism in very young children and in girls, where presentations can be subtle and easily missed. Her assessment approach is thorough, sensitive, and informed by current research on underrepresented and complex diagnostic profiles. Her treatment approach incorporates ABA and cognitive behavioural interventions including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), with a focus on enhancing emotional well-being, resilience, anxiety management, and self-acceptance in children and adolescents.

In addition to direct therapy, Shiri provides parent coaching to support behavioural concerns and strengthen family routines at home. She also offers consultation for early childhood issues, including sleep, feeding, and toileting challenges.

Shiri is dedicated to providing compassionate, strengths-based care that supports children and families in achieving meaningful, lasting change.

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Dr. Amanda Cox, Ph.D.

Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Amanda provides therapeutic support for children and adolescents, as well as parent coaching for caregivers. She adopts an integrative therapeutic approach to best meet the unique developmental needs of her clients. Dr. Amanda grounds her work in a person-centered framework, prioritizing the connection and relationship with her clients. She believes that providing a non-judgemental space that fosters acceptance and trust is the foundation for meaningful growth and healing.

Dr. Amanda has experience supporting children and adolescents with anxiety and mood concerns, emotional dysregulation, relational difficulties, school-related challenges, and life transitions.

She also works with youth with ADHD, helping them recognize their unique strengths, deepen their self-understanding, and develop practical strategies for managing areas of difficulty. Her approach blends emotional support with practical behavioural skills (e.g., executive functioning coaching, emotion regulation strategies) to ensure that insights from therapy translate effectively into daily life. Dr. Amanda also has a particular interest in supporting children and adolescents who have experienced grief and loss. She takes a nonpathological approach to grief therapy, guiding bereaved youth to honour, express, and integrate their grief in ways that feel meaningful and authentic to them.

Dr. Amanda also provides psychoeducational assessments. Her approach emphasizes collaboration with families, schools, and community supports to ensure that each child’s strengths and needs are well understood and that recommendations support them in reaching their full potential.

Dr. Amanda earned her Ph.D. in Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology from the University of Guelph. Her research primarily focused on pediatric health, grief and loss, and adolescent mental health and well-being. Dr. Amanda has experience in school, hospital, community mental health, and private practice settings.

Dr. Amanda sees clients in person at both the Milton and Cambridge locations and is also available for virtual sessions.

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Lauren Goncz

Lauren is an undergraduate student at the University of Waterloo, with a major in Psychology.

Lauren has received extensive training in the Fundations and Wilson Reading System. She offers these interventions in an age appropriate and engaging (fun) manner, supporting clients in improving their reading and writing.

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Arthur Jaworski

Executive Functioning Skills Coach

Arthur holds a Master of Arts in Cognitive Science from Marquette University and a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from York University. He is an occasional teacher for the Peel Region school board (DPCDSB) and has provided professional academic advising services to students pursuing their bachelor’s degree.

Our Executive Functioning Skills Coaches design customized interventions to assist individuals in managing ADHD and executive functioning challenges, ultimately improving their daily lives. By utilizing evidence-based strategies and tailoring their approach to each client’s needs, our Executive Functioning Skills Coaches work closely with both youth and adults to develop effective strategies that support their unique goals. Through a supportive and collaborative process, they empower clients to take control of their lives and reach their fullest potential. Their primary goal is to equip individuals with the tools and support they need to excel in both their personal and professional pursuits.

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Dr. Olga Smoliak

Psychologist

Dr. Smoliak provides counselling and psychotherapy to individual adults, couples, and families. What distinguishes her as a professional is a blend of training and experience in relational dynamics and individual mental health difficulties. As a researcher and clinician, she offers up-to-date knowledge of individual and couples distress using empirically supported and effective interventions. She primarily uses emotionally-focused therapy in her work with couples and draws on a range of approaches in working with individuals.

Dr. Smoliak received her Ph.D. in Counselling Psychology from the University of Calgary and is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Family Relations and Human Development at the University of Guelph. She is registered with the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario. Dr. Smoliak co-edited three books and authored more than 70 journal articles on the topic of psychotherapy and counselling, including the Handbook of Counselling and Psychotherapy in Canada. In addition to her scholarly and educational contributions to the field, she brings 20+ years of professional experience in psychotherapy.

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Jeffrey Zeuner

Clinical Associate & Occupational Therapist

Jeffrey provides therapy for youth and adults, with an interest in helping people who are facing challenges during difficult life changes, such as transitioning to post-secondary education, entering adulthood, and becoming parents. Jeffrey is also experienced in supporting those with eating disorders and his dissertation focuses on understanding the needs of caregivers raising a child with an eating disorder. Jeffrey tailors his approach to each client’s needs, drawing on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT).

Jeffrey also provides Career Counselling services, which includes supporting client’s returning to, maintaining, and finding meaningful employment. These services include assessments of work interests, strengths and values, career coaching and goal setting to enhance work related performance. Given his training as an Occupational Therapist, Jeffrey also has considerable experience supporting clients adjusting to the impact of physical injuries.

Jeffrey completed his occupational therapy training at McMaster University and is currently registered with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario. Jeffrey is a third-year psychology doctoral student at Fielding Graduate University. He has previous experience working at the Homewood Health Eating Disorders and Integrated Mood and Anxiety Programs, the Cambridge Memorial Psychiatric In-Patient and Day Hospital Programs, and the Peel District School Board.

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