Kimberly Tome is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario, and holds a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University. Kimberly also holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Family and Community Social Services from the University of Guelph-Humber.

With over a decade of experience in the mental health field, Kimberly has supported individuals across the lifespan—from infants and children to youth and adults—in a variety of clinical and community-based settings. Her professional background includes specialized work in infant mental health at the Hospital for Sick Children, as well as extensive experience supporting individuals with ADHD, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attachment trauma, personality disorders, and complex emotional and behavioral needs.

Kimberly’s therapeutic approach is primarily person-centered and integrates evidence-based modalities including Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and acceptance-based strategies. She is especially passionate about helping clients navigate emotional regulation, self-esteem, anxiety, life transitions, and relational challenges. Kimberly has a strong foundation in supporting family dynamics and is currently pursuing certification in couples therapy through The Gottman Institute.

Drawing on a strengths-based and trauma-informed lens, Kimberly aims to create a warm, collaborative, and non-judgmental environment where clients can safely explore their experiences and work toward meaningful change.

She works confidently with individuals, couples, and families, and is committed to tailoring her therapeutic approach to the unique needs and goals of each client.

Kimberly is available for both in-person and virtual sessions through our Oakville and Mississauga office.

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Melanie Candido is a Registered Psychotherapist (qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. She completed her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University. She also works as an Instructional Therapist for children and youth with Autism, ADHD, and other exceptionalities. Melanie has achieved a Bachelor of Applied Science in Psychology from the University of Guelph-Humber and a Children’s Mental Health Certificate from Humber College.

Melanie places importance on having clients be the experts of their care, places their needs central in therapy, and aids in guiding them toward goals set together. Melanie strives to create positive change through collaboration and authentic connections with clients.

Drawing from a variety of evidence-based therapeutic practices, Melanie aims to create a safe and inviting environment for all clients of different ages. She focuses on the unique abilities and nature of individuals and builds therapeutic relationships that allow clients to feel comfortable and safe in expressing their needs. She focuses on helping clients with depression, anxiety, ADHD, conflict resolution, life transitions, and stress management in children, adolescents, adults, and families.

Melanie utilizes an integrative approach that allows her to work from various treatment modalities to meet the unique and specific needs of clients. She specifically works within the frame sets of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapy, Client-Centred Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy. Melanie continues to broaden her range of treatment models to meet the needs of new and current clients.

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Dasha Shalimo is a Certified Therapeutic Art Practitioner and therapist in-training completing her training with CiiAT to become a full licensed Psychotherapist and Art Therapist. Dasha will be offering low-cost rates and pro-bono (free) therapy online and in-person under the supervision of Lorena Patrucco, RP.

Dasha earned a doctorate from UofT as well as a masters and bachelor degree in Early childhood psychology and pedagogy. Dasha has worked locally and internationally with various groups where she developed and practiced skills and knowledge that has characterize her as an open - minded, kind-hearted and empathetic person.

Dasha brings an abundance of healing practices for those individuals who are interested in self-discovery, self-healing and empowerment. She offers art therapy sessions through individual and small group sessions for women and children who are struggling with life’s challenges. Her sessions help children who have encounter bulling, social difficulties and behavioural challenges, anger issues and grief among other difficulties. Dasha is also a filial therapist, which through art therapy, she helps individuals and families to create and build genuine long-lasting bonds, recover from broken relationships, and overcome family issues.

While focusing on the healing practice of expressive art, Dasha offers a vast of knowledge in understanding one’s own development and mindset and focuses her practice on helping clients with several life challenges such as, traumatic experiences, grief, social behaviour, life transitions (such as newcomers/immigration), relationship issues, and parenting/separation issues. Dasha also offers restorative practices to help families to unwind their potential and reestablish healthy relationships.

Dasha uses a variety of therapeutic approaches as well as various means of artistic expressions to move through the process of personal discovery and eventual understanding of the self. You do not need to be an artist your expression will come from within yourself. Hence, you will become an artist of your own life.

Dasha offers therapy in English, Belarusian and Russian.

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Maria Carolina Saenz holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana in Bogotá as well as a Mental Health and Addictions Certificate counselor from Durham College, Ontario. Maria Carolina is a member in good standing of the Ontario Association of Mental Health Professionals (OAMHP).

Maria Carolina brings extensive expertise in monitoring and fostering human development across private practice, hospital, and community settings. She has broad experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, older adults, individuals experiencing homelessness, family groups, emotional support groups, educational workshops, crisis intervention, and interprofessional collaborations. Her services are available both in-person and online, in Spanish and English.

Over the last ten years, Maria Carolina has developed strategies for providing emotional support in crisis intervention, mental health care, psychoeducation, trauma-informed approaches, and individual counseling. She employs a humanistic, client-centered, and systemic approach, empowering individuals to develop strategies for managing crises, anxiety, depression, substance use challenges, understanding behaviors, addressing relationship challenges, navigating grief, coping with illnesses, and facing other life circumstances.

Maria Carolina invites you to join her in creating a space for reflection, self-awareness, and autonomy, a space where compassion is central and where you are encouraged to explore new perspectives on your life’s journey. Maria Carolina offers services in-person and online in English & Spanish.

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Lidya Lopez is a passionate and trained counsellor who brings a vast expertise in working with children, families, and adults in the Mississauga and Brampton Community. Lidya’s practice focuses on helping individuals and families to regain well being in their lives from a holistic approach, individualizing treatment based on their unique needs and circumstances. She values family dynamics and therapeutic relationships with clients and believes that change comes from working together in an open and nonjudgmental space.

Lidya provides therapy to parents, children, and adults presenting with a variety of mental health issues such as mood and anxiety disorder, depression, stress management, ADHD, bullying, social and life skills, and self-harming behaviours. She also supports parents who are struggling to manage their child’s behaviour, parenting training, as well as working with children whose parents are going through a separation. Other specialties include, anger management, bereavement, post-traumatic stress disorder, and workplace stress. Lydia applies a variety of modalities to therapy, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Play and Art Therapy, Strength-based approach among other approaches.

Lidya Lidya received a Bachelor of Art in Psychology in the Hispano-American University in Costa Rica (with Toronto University credential) and she holds an Early Childhood Assistant Diploma from Canadian Business College. She is a member in good standing with the Ontario Association of Mental Health Professionals (OAMHP).

Lydia provides therapy in Spanish.

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