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Book an Appointment at Milton Location - New Leaf Psychology Centre & New Leaf Literacy and ADHD Coaching

The following associates are currently accepting new clients;

  • Jessica Ilton, Clinical Associate (Adults & Couples)
  • Dr. Olga Smoliak (Adults & Couples)
  • Stephanie Martin (Children & Youth)
  • Natisha Nabbijohn (Children & Youth)
  • Arthur, Executive Functioning/ADHD Skills Coach
  • Our Literacy Coaches

Deb Caffrey, Dr. Amanda Cox. and Dr. Sherry Van Blyderveen are currently accepting new assessment clients. Please contact the office at info@newleafpsychology.ca or 905-878-5050 to book.

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Psychologist or Psychological Associate

The psychologists and psychological associates at New Leaf Psychology Centre offer a wide range of therapy options, and provide services to individuals across the lifespan. Although the treatment approach is customized to each clients needs, typically there is an emphasis on behavioral and attachment strategies for young children, and an emphasis on both the cognitive and emotional based approa... Read More

The psychologists and psychological associates at New Leaf Psychology Centre offer a wide range of therapy options, and provide services to individuals across the lifespan. Although the treatment approach is customized to each clients needs, typically there is an emphasis on behavioral and attachment strategies for young children, and an emphasis on both the cognitive and emotional based approaches for youth and adults.

Psychologists and psychological associates also offer a wide range of assessment services.

** Please call the office at 905-878-5050 if you would like to book an assessment (e.g. developmental or autism specific, psychological, psychoeducational, giftedness, MVA, WSIB).

Clinical Associate

Clinical Associates at New Leaf Psychology Centre offer a wide range of therapy options, and provide services to individuals across the lifespan. Although the treatment approach is customized to each clients needs, typically there is an emphasis on behavioral and attachment strategies for young children, and an emphasis on both the cognitive and emotional based approaches for youth and adults. ... Read More

Clinical Associates at New Leaf Psychology Centre offer a wide range of therapy options, and provide services to individuals across the lifespan. Although the treatment approach is customized to each clients needs, typically there is an emphasis on behavioral and attachment strategies for young children, and an emphasis on both the cognitive and emotional based approaches for youth and adults.

Clinical Associates are in the process of completing the necessary requirements leading to licensure as a psychologist or psychological associate (e.g., they are or were graduate students in psychology and are acquiring clinical experience to meet registration requirements). They are thus supervised by a registered psychologist.

Psychology Intern

Psychology interns at New Leaf Psychology Centre offer a wide range of therapy options, and provide services to individuals across the lifespan. Although the treatment approach is customized to each clients needs, typically there is an emphasis on behavioral and attachment strategies for young children, and an emphasis on both the cognitive and emotional based approaches for youth and adults.

Executive Functioning Skills (ADHD) Coach

Executive Functioning Skills Coaches attend to their client’s unique academic, vocational, emotional, and interpersonal challenges related to difficulties with executive functioning. Coaches help their clients assess where they are now, identify where they want to be, and then determine how to reach their targets. This includes helping their clients with the practicalities of setting personal g... Read More

Executive Functioning Skills Coaches attend to their client’s unique academic, vocational, emotional, and interpersonal challenges related to difficulties with executive functioning. Coaches help their clients assess where they are now, identify where they want to be, and then determine how to reach their targets. This includes helping their clients with the practicalities of setting personal goals, building their motivation, maintaining their focus, and attaining their goals in a timely and organized manner.

Eight core executive functioning skills are targeted during coaching sessions.

Planning/Prioritization: Create roadmaps to reach your goals, Decide what to focus on, and what to let go of

Task Initiation: Begin projects without procrastinating, Increase efficiency

Time Management: Estimate your time and allocate it, Meet deadlines and hold limits

Organization of Workspace and Materials: Create and maintain systems to keep track of information and materials

Response Inhibition: Take time to evaluate the impact of behaviors and decisions, Think before you act

Working Memory: Follow multi-step directions and complete complex tasks

Sustained Attention: Attend to situations or tasks when they are tedious

Goal-Directed Persistence: Set goals and follow them through to completion

Career Coach

The goal of career counseling is to help you better understand yourself and the work world in order to make more informed decisions about education, career and life in general. You could benefit from career counselling if you are: * choosing a college or university major * entering the workforce * wanting greater satisfaction and meaning from your work * considering a change of careers ... Read More

The goal of career counseling is to help you better understand yourself and the work world in order to make more informed decisions about education, career and life in general.

You could benefit from career counselling if you are:
* choosing a college or university major
* entering the workforce
* wanting greater satisfaction and meaning from your work
* considering a change of careers
* facing an unexpected change in your career path
* planning for a fulfilling retirement

Career counseling begins with an assessment of your current skills (e.g., education and training), interests (e.g., nature, business, helping, science), personality (e.g., sociable, logical, creative), values (e.g., work life balance, need for challenge), and preferred work environments (e.g., outdoors, fast-paced). This is attained through a combination of individual sessions with a career counsellor, a review of your academic/work experience, and questionnaires completed by you. A written report summarizing the findings is provided.

With this information in mind, you and your career counsellor will establish academic and professional goals and develop a strategy to reach those goals. The objective is to determine options that will lead to greater academic and/or work satisfaction while also meeting your lifestyle goals.

Work satisfaction has a significant impact on overall life satisfaction, particularly given that people spend a significant portion of their lives at work. Choosing academic and career options that match your interests and abilities will increase your happiness, self-confidence, and productivity, and at the same time prevent burnout, depression, and anxiety.

Literacy Coach

Literacy Coaches apply the Fundations or Wilson Reading System to support clients in improving their reading and writing.

Couples Therapist

Our couples therapists offer Emotion Focused Therapy for couples, with the goal of improving connection and communication. Therapists support each member in a couple to express their feelings and communicate their needs, particularly within the context of conflict or disconnection.

Family Therapist

Our family therapists offer Emotion Focused Therapy for families, with the goal of improving connection and communication. Therapists support family members in expressing their feelings and resolving conflict.

** Attachment based play therapy, which is designed to improve connection between parents and younger children, is available. Please call our offices at 905-878-5050 for details.

DBT Skills Groups

Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills groups (mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness) are offered for youth and adults. The skills groups are designed to provide alternative skills and strategies for individuals who tend to become overwhelmed by their emotions and engage in behaviors in response to these emotions that they would like to change. Skills... Read More

Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills groups (mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness) are offered for youth and adults. The skills groups are designed to provide alternative skills and strategies for individuals who tend to become overwhelmed by their emotions and engage in behaviors in response to these emotions that they would like to change. Skills can be helpful to reduce a wide range of behaviors, including aggressive behaviors, self-harm, substance abuse, binge eating, spending, gambling, social withdrawal, and procrastination. The group teaches four key sets of skills that enable participants to respond to intense emotions in more effective ways.

New Leaf Psychology Centre offers both an adult group and a youth/teen group. The teen group requires attendance of a parent. Parents attend the group with their child in order to support the application of new skills in the home. The format of the group is classroom style, with new skills being taught each session with opportunities to ask questions and practice. Tasks are assigned between sessions for additional practice.

** An intake assessment is necessary prior to attending the group. The intake assessment is done individually (one-to-one) for adults, and with the youth and at least one parent for the multifamily groups. These sessions are bookable online.
** The groups are being offered virtually only at present, and are not bookable online. Once you have completed the intake assessment our admin staff will enroll you in the group.

Maria Amir M.A.

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.

Maria Amir Practicum Student Therapist Maria provides therapy for children and youth under the ... Read More

Shiri Bartman

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.

Shiri Bartman, M.A. C. Psych. BCBA, RBA (Ontario) Clinical Psychologist Shiri is a dually regis... Read More

Nicole Bennie
(She/Her/Hers)

Nicole Bennie

Psychological Associate

Ms. Bennie provides therapy for children, youth, adults, families, and couples. Ms. Bennie uses an integrative therapeutic approach to meet the unique needs of her clients and draws from various modalities including Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). She provides Emotion-Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT) and Emotion-Focused Family Therapy (EFFT) to support couples and families in improving their communication and connection with one another. Ms. Bennie has experience treating individuals with a wide range of difficulties and has a special interest in treating individuals who have experienced trauma, loss, and grief.

Ms. Bennie completed her M.A. in Clinical Psychology at the University of Johannesburg in Auckland Park, South Africa, and is a registered psychological associate with the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario. She has extensive training in experiential, narrative, and solution-focused therapies, and has worked extensively with individuals who have experienced trauma and loss and who are coping with complex mental health concerns. Ms. Bennie has previous experience working in hospital, residential, and private practice settings.

Nicole Bennie Psychological Associate Ms. Bennie provides therapy for children, youth, adults, ... Read More

Chloe Champredon BA

Chloe Champredon

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

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

Chloe Champredon Chloe is an undergraduate student at the University of Waterloo, with a major i... Read More

Dr. Amanda Cox
(She/Her/Hers)

Dr. Amanda Cox

Psychologist (Supervised Practice)

Dr. Amanda Cox provides therapy for children, adolescents, and parents. She adopts an integrative therapeutic approach to best meet the unique developmental needs of her clients. Regardless of which evidence-based intervention is used, Dr. Cox grounds her work in a person-centered framework, prioritizing the connection and relationship with her clients. She believes that providing a non-judgmental space that fosters acceptance and trust is a steppingstone for positive growth and healing.

Dr. Cox can support children, adolescents, and parents with a range of difficulties, including anxiety and mood challenges, behavioral issues, emotion dysregulation, relational challenges, self-esteem, school difficulties and life transitions. Dr. Cox has a special interest in supporting youth and families who have experienced grief and loss.

Dr. Cox has experience with Play Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), and compassion, mindfulness and acceptance-based approaches to care. She provides parent coaching using an Emotion Focused Family Therapy (EFFT) perspective, and when relevant, incorporates Executive Functioning Skills Coaching strategies into her work.

Dr. Cox also provides developmental, psychoeducational, and giftedness assessments. Her approach to psychological assessment emphasizes collaboration among families, schools and community supports, in order to ensure the results and recommendations help children and adolescents to reach their full potential.

Dr. Cox completed her Ph.D. in Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology at the University of Guelph, where she also completed her Master’s and Undergraduate degrees. Her research involvement focuses primarily on parent and child relationships, pediatric health, grief and loss, as well as adolescent mental health and well-being. Dr. Cox’s previous clinical experience includes a variety of school, rehabilitation, hospital, community mental health and private practice settings.

Dr. Amanda Cox Psychologist (Supervised Practice) Dr. Amanda Cox provides therapy for children,... Read More

Daylia Fairley

Lauren Goncz

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.

Lauren Goncz Lauren is an undergraduate student at the University of Waterloo, with a major in P... Read More

Avneet Hanjrah

Avneet Hanjrah

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

Avneet 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.

Avneet Hanjrah Avneet is an undergraduate student at the University of Waterloo, with a major in... Read More

Jessica Ilton M.A.

Jessica Ilton, M.A., Clinical Associate

Jessica provides therapy to adolescents, adults, and couples. She adopts an integrative therapeutic approach, incorporating a variety of modalities to match the needs of her clients. Jessica utilizes a client-centered approach to therapy and has experience with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for PTSD, Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and mindfulness-based therapy.

Jessica is currently working towards the completion of her Ph.D. in Clinical and Counselling Psychology at the University of Toronto. She completed her Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology at the University of Ottawa. Jessica is currently registered with the CRPO as a psychotherapist.

Jessica Ilton, M.A., Clinical Associate Jessica provides therapy to adolescents, adults, and cou... Read More

Arthur Jaworski

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.

Arthur Jaworski Executive Functioning Skills Coach Arthur holds a Master of Arts in Cognitive S... Read More

Stephanie Martin M.A.

Stephanie Martin

Psychological Associate (Supervised Practice)

Stephanie provides therapy to children, adolescents, and their families. In order to provide personalized treatment for each client, Stephanie holds an integrated approach to therapy, drawing from various treatment modalities, including Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Play Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), as well as attachment, mindfulness and relational models. Stephanie is a strengths-based and client-centred therapist who strongly believes in collaborative and meaningful relationships with her clients and their families, wherein everyone involved brings their own unique wisdom and knowledge. She is well-versed in psychoeducational and psychodiagnostics assessment, the treatment of children and adolescents who are experiencing a variety of difficulties, and consultation and parent/teacher support.

Stephanie completed her M.A. in School and Applied Child Psychology at the University of British Columbia and she has worked in a wide range of environments in the Vancouver area, including schools, community mental health clinics, day treatment programs, and private clinics. In Ontario, she also has experience as a Psychology and Psychoeducational Consultant with a local school board.

Stephanie Martin Psychological Associate (Supervised Practice) Stephanie provides therapy to ch... Read More

Natisha Nabbijohn
(She/Her/Hers)

Natisha Nabbijohn

Clinical Associate

Natisha is a child and adolescent therapist who adopts an integrative therapeutic approach when working with families, incorporating a variety of modalities to match the needs and preferences of her clients. She has experience with Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI) and other interpersonal approaches.

Natisha is currently working towards the completion of her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at the University of Guelph, where she also completed her Master’s degree. Her research primarily focuses on understanding how to promote the psychosocial well-being of youth living with chronic pain. Natisha has experience working at the Halton Catholic District School Board and various private practice settings.

Natisha Nabbijohn Clinical Associate Natisha is a child and adolescent therapist who adopts an ... Read More

Michelle Nelson

Michelle Nelson

Psychometrist & Executive Functioning Skills Coach

Michelle has completed her M.A. in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University. She has worked extensively in the education system with roles as teacher and support staff where she focused on supporting and understanding her students’ needs and strengths to help them develop and learn throughout the school year.

Our psychometrists assist clinical psychologists in the administration of psychological, cognitive, psychoeducational and giftedness assessments. They work with clients, families, and schools to understand not only client challenges but also their strengths, providing results and recommendations to further individual growth.

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.

Michelle Nelson Psychometrist & Executive Functioning Skills Coach Michelle has completed h... Read More

Leanne Schut

Leanne 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.

Leanne has received extensive training in the Fundations and Wilson Reading System. She offers th... Read More

Sophie Skillen
(She/Her/Hers) BA (Hons.)

Sophie Skillen

Executive Functioning Skills Coach

Sophie completed her Bachelor of Arts in Honours Psychology, Neuroscience and Behaviour with a Mental Health Specialization from McMaster University and is presently a graduate student at the University of Alberta in the School and Clinical Child Psychology Program. Sophie has previous experience as a psychometrist and ABA therapist.

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.

Sophie Skillen Executive Functioning Skills Coach Sophie completed her Bachelor of Arts in Hono... Read More

Dr. Olga Smoliak Ph.D.

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.

Dr. Olga Smoliak Psychologist Dr. Smoliak provides counselling and psychotherapy to individual ... Read More

Alessia Zappia

Alessia Zappia

Practicum Student Therapist, Psychometrist & Executive Functioning Skills Coach

Alessia provides therapy 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). Alessia also provides coaching services related to executive functioning skills. In addition, Alessia works as a psychometrist, where she contributes to comprehensive assessments to support clients’ learning and mental health needs.

Alessia completed her Bachelor of Arts in Honours Psychology at the University of Western Ontario and is presently a graduate student at the University of Western Ontario in the School and Applied Child Psychology Program. In addition to psychometry work, Alessia has previous experience as a Registered Behavior Technician.

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.

Alessia Zappia Practicum Student Therapist, Psychometrist & Executive Functioning Skills Coa... Read More

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