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Peter is a registered Social Worker with a rich and varied background that encompasses education, the arts, military service, and security. He integrates strengths-based and solution-focused models, along with Narrative Therapy and Motivational Interviewing, while also drawing from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and elements of Internal Family Systems (IFS). His approach is grounded in a client-centred framework, ensuring tailored, compassionate care for each individual.

Peter’s practice is dedicated to working with seniors, military personnel, veterans, and students. His background in education and the arts has cultivated a deep sense of creativity and empathy, enabling him to connect with the complexities of the human experience. His military and security experience has refined his skills in leadership, teamwork, strategic problem-solving, and crisis management—critical elements that shape his approach to mental health and well-being.

Recently, Peter has developed a strong interest in supporting clients newly diagnosed with ADHD, guiding them through their challenges with understanding and empowerment. He is deeply committed to creating a safe, non-judgmental environment where clients can explore their struggles, discover their strengths, and foster meaningful mental health transformations.

Education: Peter holds a Master’s in Social Work and a Master’s in Education, and he is also a graduate of the National Theatre School of Canada. A former member of the Stratford Festival of Canada, Peter continues to serve as an officer in the Naval Reserves. His diverse experiences uniquely equip him to approach mental health with creativity, empathy, and strategic insight.

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Geoffrey Haber is a dynamic and personable professional with over 20 years of experience in psychospiritual counselling and spiritual care, chaplaincy, psychotherapy, academia, and non-profit administration. A compassionate and caring presence, providing psychotherapeutic and spiritual guidance to patients and their families, students, and employees in non-religious organizations, including healthcare, hospice, military and university.

Working most recently as Adjunct Professor in the Masters of Psychospiritual Studies at Knox College in the University of Toronto as well as Director of Spiritual Care at Baycrest Health Sciences, Geoff made a positive impact upon the clients he served and students he taught. As a Registered Psychotherapist, Geoff possesses strong skills in counselling, developing treatment plans and creating educational programs. Over the course of his career, including as a chaplain in the US Navy Reserve, he had the privilege of working closely with individuals from diverse backgrounds, guiding them through challenging life situations, and providing emotional support.

Geoff provides individual, couples, and family counselling, as well as crisis and trauma support, geriatric care and special needs support using therapy modalities such as Rogerian Client-centered Therapy, Spiritually Integrated Psychotherapy, Narrative Therapy and Dignity Therapy

Education: Holding two doctorates, a masters and two bachelor degrees, as well as two rabbinic ordinations, Geoff is poised and competent with superior people skills, capable of resolving multiple and complex issues and managing sensitive, confidential records.

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Safiya is a culturally sensitive and compassionate Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and Registered Nurse dedicated to meeting clients where they are at in their healing journey. Safiya aims to create a supportive and validating space where clients can develop new insights and perspectives on their situation in a paced manner.

Safiya has worked as an inpatient Mental Health Nurse for the past four years. In this role, Safiya has supported clients with major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, psychosis, and anxiety. Safiya has also received specialized training in supporting individuals with childhood trauma and CPTSD through working as a student intern at Women’s College Hospital in their Trauma Therapy Program.

Safiya is adaptable and uses a variety of psychotherapy modalities in her practice. She can provide short-term, solution-oriented therapy to help clients address immediate concerns. She is skilled in helping clients analyze their thoughts and behaviors through applying Art Therapy and a Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) framework. She regularly integrates the tenets of Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and attachment theory to help clients get to the root of their emotions and heal exiled or wounded inner parts.

Education: Safiya holds a Master of Education degree in Counselling Psychology and Psychotherapy from the University of Toronto’s Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE). She also possesses a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Toronto Metropolitan University. Safiya is a member in good standing with both the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) and the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).

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Serenna is a first-generation Canadian who has been working in the mental health space for almost five years. She aims to create a warm, inviting environment where you can feel safe, heard, and valued. She views psychotherapy as a collaborative process, understanding that we must work as a team to reach your goals. She believes in long-term healing over short-term solutions and ultimately hopes to help you grow into the best version of yourself and live a fuller life.

She takes a person-centred, integrative approach to treatment, incorporating tools and techniques from a variety of therapeutic modalities such as Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), and Psychodynamic Therapy.

Her areas of focus include trauma, eating disorders and body image concerns, borderline personality disorder, anxiety, depression, stress, and life transitions.

Education: Serenna is Registered Psychotherapist, Qualifying with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). She holds an honours degree from Queen’s University with a double major in psychology and health studies. She is currently pursuing a master’s degree in counselling psychology at Yorkville University.

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Dr. Giacomina Gucciardi is a licensed Naturopathic doctor and has been practicing in Toronto for 23 years. Following her completion of a Bachelor of Science Degree at the University of Toronto, she attended the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM). Following her graduation Giacomina continued her education by training under Jane Lyttleton, one of the world’s leading experts in the Treatment of Infertility with Traditional Chinese Medicine. There she assisted patients with infertility, IVF enhancement, and pregnancy through acupuncture. Giacomina’s knowledge of acupuncture also extends to cosmetic acupuncture, which she uses in her anti-aging and aesthetics treatments.

Dr.Gucciardi’s practice focuses largely on gastrointestinal health, chronic inflammatory diseases, cardiovascular disease, women’s hormonal health and fertility. Through her own experience she has learned the absolute and fundamental connection between food and health – spurring her passion and deep understanding of gastrointestinal health and its profound effect on human psychology.

In her practice, she uses nutritional and lifestyle counseling, Traditional Chinese Medicine, acupuncture, herbal medicine, homeopathy, and laboratory testing to address the physical, mental and emotional health of the individual. She works closely with her patients to establish goals and treatment plans that empower the individual to take charge of and maximize their health and well-being.

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Uzhma is a compassionate supervised student practitioner with over two years of experience working in the mental health field. She is committed to helping clients address a wide range of mental health concerns, with the ultimate goal of empowering them to lead happier and healthier lives. She believes that the essence of therapy is to equip clients with the skills and confidence to support themselves outside of sessions.

Using a client-centered approach, Uzhma integrates strategies from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Psychodynamic Therapy. Her areas of interest include anxiety, depression, stress, self-esteem, burnout, family conflicts, relationship conflicts, life transitions, and emotion regulation.

Education: Uzhma is currently pursuing her Master’s in Psychology at Adler Graduate Professional School. She completed her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, and Behaviour at McMaster University, and she has certification from Mohawk College in supporting individuals with substance use and mental health disorders.

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Chris embraces a client-centred approach, recognizing his clients as the experts on their lives and serving as a partner to empower them to heal and grow. He strives to create a collaborative, empathic, and non-judgmental space in which clients feel safe to explore and process difficult thoughts, emotions, and experiences.

After an almost 20-year career as a consultant working with various organizations, Chris changed careers to focus on mental health. As such, he decided to return to school to complete a Masters in Clinical Psychology at the Adler Professional Graduate School. Chris will be working with the BeWell Team under the supervision of Dr. Nadia Pershad and assisting adults in conducting psychological assessments in the ADHD Integrative and Psychological Assessment and Diagnosis programs.

Education: Chris completed his PhD program in Industrial and Organizational Psychology at the University of Akron, OH. He is currently enrolled in the Master of Psychology in Clinical Psychology at Adler Graduate Professional School.

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