meet our team:
Clinical Therapy Team
CHRISTINA
SIMONETTI
Clinical Director, Registered Psychotherapist, Master of Counselling Psychology, TRE Provider
Christina is the founder of the practice. She believes in equality, emotional and psychological wellness and a better life for everyone. Read more here.
CARMAN
BROWN
Registered Social Worker, Master of Social Work
Carman supports individuals who are experiencing challenges with their mental health. This can include, but is not limited to, those who are experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship conflict, and psychosis.
In addition, she works with caregivers who’s mental wellness is impacted by supporting or caring for a loved one with a mental illness.
Using a variety of therapeutic approaches which include Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Mindfulness and Solution Focused approaches, her goal is to help people become more resilient and to regain control over the parts of their lives they feel they've lost.
SHAILA
ANJUM
Registered Psychotherapist,
Master of Counselling Psychology (In Practicum)
As someone who has previously struggled with trauma and understands how this can affect every aspect of your life, years into the future, I pay special attention to mental health. Experiencing traumatic events can make us feel anxious, depressed, stressed, and more. We then bring all of this with us to other areas of our lives, impacting personal and professional relationships. Oftentimes, we don't realize this impact until we see the negative effects of it.
My own journey has pushed me to seek resources and education regarding mental wellbeing. With over five years of clinical work experience, I continue to expand my knowledge to help others use tools best suited to tackle what they are battling with. My journey to healing was very unique, and I know yours is too. Together, I aim to bring a collaborative approach to help you get to where you want to go. In our collaboration, we will create a safe and open space for you to explore your true self and build the roadmap to your happiness.
I look forward to connecting with you!
Content Writing Team
LEAH HOVEY
Content Creator
Leah Hovey holds an Honours BA in Psychology and Applied Sciences from the University of Guelph-Humber. Since then, she has been pursuing research within Indigenous Mental Health and has been actively writing about mental health disorders that affect individuals on a daily basis. Her areas of interest include grief counselling, Family, Divorce & Couples Mediation, Sex & Relationship therapy and Elder care.
JULIA D'ADDURNO
Content Creator
Julia is a Psychology and Creative Writing Honours BA graduate with experience and training working with vulnerable children and adults in need of emotional and psychological support. She believes in the power of positive thinking and is passionate in helping people expand and change their perception to gain a more positive perspective. She firmly believes in treating every individual by considering each person’s unique experiences and qualities rather than viewing them as a collection of symptoms or a diagnosis.