Dr. Gili Adler Nevo is a child and adolescent psychiatrist with more than 20 years of experience helping children, teens, and families overcome anxiety and build confidence in their lives. After completing her medical training and psychiatry residency in Israel, she immigrated to Canada in 2003 and pursued advanced training in child and adolescent anxiety at The Hospital for Sick Children and the University of Toronto, as well as trauma-focused therapies at the University of Pennsylvania.

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Throughout her career, Dr. Adler Nevo has been driven by a simple belief: when anxiety is recognized and treated early, it can change the course of a young person's life. She led the Child and Adolescent Anxiety Clinic at Michael Garron Hospital for 18 years before founding the Child and Youth Anxiety Clinic (CAYAC) and the Centre for Anxiety and Life Management (CALM).

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In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Adler Nevo is an Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto and Toronto Metropolitan University and is actively involved in advocacy efforts to improve child and youth mental health, expand access to psychotherapy, and promote healthier, more supportive communities for future generations.

Toni is a Registered Psychotherapist with a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology and more than 10 years of experience supporting children, adolescents, and adults. She has worked in hospitals, clinics, and private practice, helping individuals navigate anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), perfectionism, and related challenges.

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​Toni has a particular passion for working with individuals affected by Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), especially those experiencing deeply unsettling intrusive thoughts. She understands how frightening and distressing these intrusive thoughts can be. With compassion and without judgment, Toni helps clients make sense of their experiences, develop a new relationship with uncertainty and fear, and gradually break free from the cycles of avoidance, reassurance-seeking, and compulsions that keep OCD going. Through Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), the gold standard treatment for OCD, she supports clients in reconnecting with what matters most to them and building lives guided by their values rather than by OCD.

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Toni is also equally passionate about helping individuals who feel trapped by perfectionism, self-criticism, and the constant pressure to "get it right." She understands how exhausting it can be to live with impossibly high standards, relentless self-doubt, and the fear of making mistakes. The goal is not to help people lower their standards, but to help them find greater flexibility, self-compassion, and freedom in their lives.

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​Drawing on evidence-based approaches such as CBT, ACT, DBT, and mindfulness-based therapies, Toni tailors treatment to each person's needs. Clients often appreciate her ability to combine warmth and understanding with gentle honesty, creating a space where they feel accepted as they are while being supported to make meaningful and lasting changes.

Negin is a Registered Psychotherapist with a diverse background in both clinical and developmental psychology. Originally from Iran, she earned her Master's degree in Clinical Psychology from The University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences before relocating to Canada, where she completed a Master's degree in Developmental Psychology at the University of Toronto.

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Negin works with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing anxiety, OCD, emotional challenges, and life transitions. She draws from evidence-based approaches including CBT, DBT, EMDR, and ERP, while tailoring therapy to each person's unique needs and circumstances.

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One of Negin's greatest strengths is her ability to see beyond a person's struggles. While anxiety, self-doubt, or difficult experiences may bring someone to therapy, she is equally interested in understanding the strengths, values, and experiences that have shaped who they are. Her background in developmental psychology informs her curiosity about how people grow and adapt over time, even through life's challenges.

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Having experienced anxiety herself, Negin brings a depth of understanding that is both personal and professional. She knows that growth rarely comes from criticism or pressure. Instead, she believes people change when they feel understood, encouraged, and gently challenged. Clients often appreciate her thoughtful perspective, understated sense of humour, and ability to make difficult conversations feel a little less intimidating.

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Grounded, hardworking, and deeply compassionate, Negin approaches her work with humility and a strong belief in people's capacity to adapt, grow, and surprise themselves.

Natasha is a Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist who works with adolescents, adults, and parents navigating anxiety, life transitions, family challenges, and the ups and downs that come with being human. Before entering private practice, she worked in community mental health, supporting children, youth, and adults with a wide range of emotional and mental health concerns.

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With deep roots in South Africa, Natasha has also lived in the Netherlands and Australia. These experiences have given her a deep appreciation for the many ways culture, family, identity, and life circumstances shape how people experience themselves and the world around them.

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Natasha has a particular interest in the intersection of neurodiversity and mental health, informed by both her professional work and lived experience. She enjoys helping clients better understand themselves, make sense of patterns that may have felt confusing or frustrating, and discover ways of working with their minds rather than against them.

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She draws from evidence-based approaches while tailoring therapy to each person’s unique experiences, strengths, and goals.

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As both a therapist and a parent, Natasha understands that family life can be deeply meaningful, joyful, messy, and overwhelming—often all at once. She values working collaboratively with both young people and parents, bringing warmth, curiosity, and a down-to-earth approach to her work.

 

​Clients often describe Natasha as warm, approachable, and easy to talk to. She strives to create a space where people feel comfortable being themselves, exploring difficult experiences, and finding a path forward that feels authentic and sustainable. Natasha works primarily with adolescents and adults ages 12 and up.

Mimoza is a Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist with a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology and a Bachelor of Social Work.

 

She is passionate about helping children, adolescents, and their families navigate anxiety, OCD, and other emotional challenges with compassion, practical support, and evidence-based care.

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Mimoza takes a warm, collaborative approach, helping children and teens make sense of their experiences, build confidence, and develop skills they can use in everyday life. She also values working closely with parents and caregivers, recognizing the important role they play in a child's growth and resilience.

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Her clinical training includes work at Michael Garron Hospital's Child and Adolescent Anxiety Clinic under the supervision of Dr. Gili Adler Nevo, where she provided CBT-based treatment to children and youth experiencing anxiety and related difficulties. She has also worked in both community and healthcare settings, allowing her to connect with families from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.

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Drawing on CBT, DBT, and mindfulness-based approaches, Mimoza tailors treatment to each child's unique strengths and needs. Clients often appreciate her warm, steady presence and her ability to help them navigate challenges with both compassion and hope. She is passionate about helping young people discover their resilience, build confidence, and realize that meaningful change is possible.

Rebbia is a Registered Psychotherapist (qualifying) who works with children, adolescents, and young adults experiencing anxiety, depression, academic stress, self-esteem challenges, life transitions, emotional regulation difficulties, and family-related concerns.

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Having lived and worked in diverse cultural settings, including New York City, Karachi, and Toronto, Rebbia brings a multicultural perspective to her work and a genuine curiosity about each person's unique story.

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She understands that emotional well-being is shaped by many factors—including culture, family, school, relationships, and life experiences—and strives to see the whole person, not just the problem that brought them to therapy.

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Her experience spans private practice, school-based settings, and research, giving her a broad understanding of the challenges young people face both inside and outside the therapy room. She enjoys helping clients make sense of patterns in their thoughts, emotions, and relationships while building practical skills to navigate life's challenges with greater confidence.

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Rebbia believes that meaningful change happens when people feel understood, accepted, and supported, while also being gently encouraged to grow.

Elmira is a Registered Psychotherapist with a PhD in Psychology from Iran who works with children and adolescents experiencing anxiety, OCD, depression, trauma, ADHD, ASD, and related emotional challenges.

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Known for her calm, attuned presence, Elmira has a remarkable ability to help young people feel understood, even when they struggle to put their feelings into words. She meets children in their own world, using play, creativity, and genuine curiosity to build connection and help feelings find their voice. She believes that healing begins when a child feels safe, seen, and accepted.

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Having lived across cultures herself, Elmira brings a nuanced understanding of identity, belonging, and the experience of growing up between different worlds. She thoughtfully incorporates cultural values, family context, and cross-cultural experiences into her work, helping young people make sense of their emotions and experiences within the broader story of who they are.

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Drawing from evidence-based approaches including CBT, DBT, EMDR, and Trauma-Focused CBT, Elmira tailors treatment to each child's unique needs and strengths. She works primarily with children and young adolescents ages 4–14, partnering closely with parents to foster resilience, emotional well-being, and meaningful change.

Cathy is a registered psychotherapist with over seven years of experience working with children, youth, and families. She holds a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology and has completed additional specializations in Addiction and Mental Health as well as Systems Navigation.

 

Cathy has worked in community clinics, hospitals, and private practice, supporting young people through a range of emotional and behavioural challenges. She has a particular passion for working with individuals affected by anxiety and OCD, and specializes in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) - evidence-based treatments that help individuals break free from cycles of fear, worry, and avoidance. 

 

She provides developmentally appropriate therapy that is playful and creative for younger children, and reflective and goal-oriented for teens. Cathy emphasizes the importance of collaboration with caregivers, incorporating parent coaching and support to strengthen family dynamics and reinforce coping strategies beyond therapy sessions.

 

She is dedicated to providing client-centred, strength-based care that empowers young people to understand their worries, build resilience, and take meaningful steps forward.