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WELCOME TO BUILDING BRIDGES PSYCHOTHERAPY
We believe that healing happens through connection.
Our highly skilled and experienced therapists offer individual therapy, couple therapy, and family therapy.
You may also book a free 15 minute phone call with any of our therapists.
We are currently seeing clients at our Mississauga, Guelph, Vaughan, Toronto, Markham, Windsor, and Ottawa locations, as well as virtually via Phone/Video.
Feel free to check out our website, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and our LinkedIn.
Founded by Justin the Therapist in 2020.
Jasmine Panesar, MACP, RP (Qualifying)
(She/Her/Hers)
CRPO #15144
Ginelle Foskin, MA, RP
(she/ hers)
CRPO #11282
Isabella Fermin, MACP, RP (Qualifying)
(She/Her/Hers)
CRPO #18223
Stephanie McMahon, RP (Qualifying) CRPO: #22718
Justin Michel, MA, MSc, RP, RMFT
(He/Him/His)
CRPO Registration #008803
Justin Michel * Founder/CEO of Building Bridges Psychotherapy * Registered Psychotherapist with the CRPO * Registered Marriage and Family Therapist with the CAMFT * MSc in Couple and Family Therapy (U of G) * MA in Social and Personality Psychology (York U) * Hons BSc. in Psychology, Neuroscience, & Behaviour, Minor in Biology (McMaster U). * www.justinthetherapist.com
Justin Michel * Founder/CEO of Building Bridges Psychotherapy * Registered Psychotherapist with t... Read More
Dalia AlUsta, MACP, RP (Qualifying) CRPO: #17034
Adam Ciupak, MACP, RP (Qualifying)
(He/Him/His)
CRPO #18203
Julia Bruto, MACP, RP (Qualifying) CRPO #14838
Victoria Huang, MSW, RSW OCSWSSW #836354
Richie Han, MS, RP
(He/Him/His)
CRPO #13664
Vino Thayalan, MACP, RP (Qualifying)
(She/Her/Hers)
CRPO: #18440; Supervisor: Marina Ford, MEd, Registered Psychotherapist CRPO#: 002883
Shoban Jeyamuraly, MACP, RP
(He/Him/His)
CRPO #14457
Craig Pettifer, RP (Qualifying)
(He/Him/His)
CRPO #21607
Barbara Rowlandson, RP (Qualifying)
(She/Her/Hers)
You don’t have to navigate life’s big changes and hurdles alone. Whether you’re grieving, managing persistent anxiety, feel like you’re “too much” or “not enough”, or can’t shake the sadness, I offer a grounded, compassionate space to help you gain clarity and build resilience. I believe that in our most vulnerable moments, there is room for connection and a path toward growth. My approach is warm, attentive, and genuinely collaborative. I work with individuals to help them manage the complexities of life changes, grief, depression, and relationship shifts with a focus on self-compassion and practical change. My approach includes a blend psychodynamic insights with evidence-based strategies from Emotions Focused Therapy (EFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and DBT-informed skills. This means we look at how your past impacts your present while developing manageable tools to help you live a life more aligned with your personal values. If you’re reading this, you’re probably feeling like you don’t know how to move forward on your own. Getting help to support and protect your most precious resource, your mind, is a wise, brave decision! If you’re someone who is feeling stuck and has a desire for change, I could be the right therapist for you.
You don’t have to navigate life’s big changes and hurdles alone. Whether you’re grieving, managin... Read More
Dorothy Lee, MDiv, RP CRPO #11687 (maiden name: Yeung)
Jon Lewis, MDiv, RP CRPO #005436
Mr. Ping San Chi, MSocSc, RSW
(He/Him/His)
OCSWSSW #849241
Stephany Younan, MACP, RP (Qualifying) CRPO: #20704
Theodore Boufaical, MACP, RP (Qualifying) CRPO: #17391
Youssef Shehata, MA, RP
(He/Him/His)
CRPO #19088
Joseph Youssef, MA, PhD Supervisor: Wafaa Akhnookh, RP, RMFT, CRPO: #002674
Fran Stalteri, MACP, RP (Qualifying) CRPO #18678
Abi Awotunde, MSW, RSW OCSWSSW #833284
Meeraa Vomaseelan, MACP, RP (Qualifying)
(She/Her/Hers)
CRPO #20731
Khushi Shah, MACP, RP (Qualifying)
(She/Her/Hers)
CRPO #18871
Heba Metias, RP (Qualifying)
(She/Her/Hers)
CRPO: #21819
Danielle Figov, RP (Qualifying) CRPO #22440
Theepana Siva, MACP, RP
(She/Her/Hers)
CRPO: #12687
Esther Lee, MDiv, RP CRPO #19681
Samantha Johnston, RP (Qualifying)
(She/Her/Hers)
CRPO: #21681; Supervisor: Rion Neustifter, PhD, RP, RMFT-S, CRPO #004572
Michael Franceschetti, MA, RP CPRO #15835
Desiree Brown, MACP, RP CRPO #007830
Tim Likely, MSW, RSW
(He/Him/His)
OCSWSSW: 829307
Amanda Carpenteri, MACP, RP (Qualifying)
(She/Her/Hers)
CRPO #19339
Ali Ryan, RP (Qualifying)
(She/Her/Hers)
CRPO: #22639 | Supervisor: Richie Han, MS, RP, CRPO: #13664
Nadine Hill-Carey, RP CRPO #003167
Dom Goold, MACP, RP (Qualifying) CRPO: #22268
Jessica Aceto, MACP, RP (Qualifying)
(She/Her/Hers)
CRPO: #17090
Erin Hatton, MACP, RP
(She/Her/Hers)
CRPO: #13184
Daniella Haddad, BFA, DKATI, RP
(She/Her/Hers)
CRPO: #17927
Mahdiyeh (Dia) Meratian, MSc, RP
(She/Her/Hers)
CRPO #008930
Theepan Tharumalingam, MA, RP
(He/Him/His)
CRPO: #18789; Supervisor: Trevor Birrell, RP, CRPO# 008469
Dana Mamelli, RP (Qualifying) CRPO: #22636
Julie Stevens, MACP, RP (Qualifying) CRPO #18593
Vanessa Camillo Rende, MACP, RP
(She/Her/Hers)
CRPO: #15428
Nathalie Adjei-Asamoah, MSW, RSW
(She/Her/Hers)
Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW): #855238
Marina Sadik, MA.,MA., RP
(She/Her/Hers)
CPRO #15463
Conley Summers, RP (Qualifying) CRPO: #22020, Formerly "Isaiah Thomas"
Angela Delodder, MP, RP (Qualifying)
(She/Her/Hers)
CRPO: #21741
Saira Chaudhry, MACP, RP (Qualifying)
(She/Her/Hers)
CRPO: #19882; Supervisor: John Beaton MSc, PhD, CRPO #005998
Lorna Anderson MA, RP CRPO #10280
Megan Hynes, RP (Qualifying)
(She/Her/Hers)
CRPO: #21242
Jasmine Spurrell, MACP, RP
(She/Her/Hers)
CRPO #12045
Jolie Adib, MACP, RP (Qualifying)
(She/Her/Hers)
CRPO: #19181
Emily Galloway, MACP, RP CRPO #14980
Brianne (Brie) Schinkel, BSW, RSW
(They/Them/Theirs)
OCSWSSW: #839753
Aisa Shabani, RP (Qualifying)
(She/Her/Hers)
CRPO #21411
Ainur Alipkaliyeva, RP CRPO Registration #004755
My approach is based on a bio-psycho-social model. I analyze clients’ data to define risk factors that contribute to psychological difficulties. As a psychotherapist trained in the Gestalt approach, I engage in issues related to individuals’ psychological boundaries, emotional responses, awareness and satisfaction of needs, the nature of their interpersonal relationships, and the influence of childhood trauma and life experiences on the formation of response patterns and belief systems. I focus on actual client problems and needs to achieve positive outcomes, such as coping successfully with psychological concerns, relationship difficulties, crises and difficult life circumstances, and effectively dealing with the symptoms of psychological disorders. I am a psychotherapist by education and training and worked as a psychiatrist before coming to Canada. It helps me properly navigate the best relevant therapy approaches, set short-term and long-term goals for therapy, and understand the need to integrate various interdisciplinary practices in client care.
My approach is based on a bio-psycho-social model. I analyze clients’ data to define risk factor... Read More
Arushi Bajaj, MSc, MPhil, RP
(She/Her/Hers)
CRPO: #15218
Melynda Thompson, MSc, RP
(She/Her/Hers)
CRPO: #17679
Marena Gileini Fam, MACP, RP
(She/Her/Hers)
CRPO #15036
Kanwaljit Kaur, MA, RP
(She/Her/Hers)
CPRO #10688
Maddy Edmunds, MA, RP (Qualifying)
(She/Her/Hers)
CRPO: #21686
Carmelle Wolfson, MSW, RSW
(She/Her/Hers)
OCSWSSW: #834300
As a therapist, I work with adults of all ages and youth aged 12+. I am committed to providing non-judgemental, client-centred and collaborative mental health support to all my clients. Using a variety of counselling techniques, I tailor sessions to meet the unique needs of each individual I work with. I strive to be anti-oppressive, trauma-informed and strengths-based in my approach and value ongoing opportunities for learning and education. While paying close attention to cultural factors, I assist clients to navigate barriers and inequities and understand how family, school, workplace and social structures may be impacting them.
As a therapist, I work with adults of all ages and youth aged 12+. I am committed to providing no... Read More
Seema Romeh, MACP, RP (Qualifying)
(She/Her/Hers)
CRPO #16137
Krysta Andrews, MSW, PhD, RSW
(She/Her/Hers)
OCSWSSW #821234
Shabeeha Firthouse, RP (Qualifying)
(She/Her/Hers)
CRPO: #21537
Safi Khan, RP (Qualifying)
(He/Him/His)
CRPO: #22664
Dina Dawod, MACP, RP CRPO #14740
Michael Hooghiem, MA, RP
(He/Him/His)
CRPO #11719
Lidea Hanna, MACP, RP (Qualifying) CRPO: #20730; Supervisor: Richie Han, MS, RP CRPO #13664
Dana Burlac, MACP, RP (Qualifying)
(She/Her/Hers)
CRPO #17227
Fatima Tariq, RP (Qualifying)
(She/Her/Hers)
CRPO: #21364
Jemima Utami, MSW, RSW
(She/Her/Hers)
OCSWSSW: #854833
Marian Shinuda, MDiv, RP
(She/Her/Hers)
CRPO #14567
Jasmine Sheikh, MC, RP (Qualifying)
(She/Her/Hers)
CRPO: #17022
Kathleen McLean, MSW, RSW OCSWSSW #831787
Zohreh Sojoudi, MSc, RP CRPO #008814
MSc. in Couple and Family therapy from University of Guelph; BSc. in Cognitive Science from University of Toronto; BA in Clinical Psychology from University of Tehran
MSc. in Couple and Family therapy from University of Guelph; BSc. in Cognitive Science from Unive... Read More
Intake Team
Rosamaria Pagani, RP (Qualifying) CRPO: #22221
Nikki Addario, MACP, RP (Qualifying)
(She/Her/Hers)
CRPO: #18158
Tammy Marsh, BSW, MACP, RSW, RP
(She/Her/Hers)
OCSWSSW #831637, CRPO #14689. NOTE: No HST is charged, and the rate remains $180/hr (unless otherwise noted)
Amman Grewal, MACP, RP (Qualifying)
(She/Her/Hers)
CRPO: #14358
Grace-Anna Piett, RP (Qualifying) CRPO: #22022
Shahana Sittampalam, RP (Qualifying)
(She/Her/Hers)
CRPO: #21404
Maria Duran, MACP, RP (Qualifying)
(She/Her/Hers)
CRPO: #17350
Sydney Klassen, MSW, RSW OCSWSSW: #854133
Krystina Di Matteo, MACP, RP CRPO #009633
Maddalena Aiello, MPsy-PSY, RP (Qualifying)
(She/Her/Hers)
CRPO: #20087
Magie Abdelmalek, MACP, RP CRPO: #13260
Alex Cruz, MACP, RP (Qualifying)
(he/him)
CRPO #19447
Tarana Steinke, MA, RP (Qualifying)
(She/Her/Hers)
CRPO #19587
Jessica Anastasi, MACP, RP CPRO #15491
Marina Mazer, RP CRPO: #004959
Debra Barran, MDiv, RP CRPO #009529
Debra Barran, MDiv., RP Registered Psychotherapist
“I am not what has happened to me; I am what I choose to become…” -Carl Jung.
If you are stuck in the “I wish things had been different” mode,” and feel like there is little hope for change in your life; therapy provides an avenue to be heard, to grieve, to discover acceptance, and create a new future right now, as you and I work together to formulate small but consistent steps in the present. I believe that each person is unique and brings individualized strengths and skills to forge new paths in their lives and in their relationships. Together, we can reach your goals.
My particular strengths are working with the mind-body connection in areas such as mindfulness to address the overtaxed central nervous system, experiential therapy to process the authenticity of the inner body awareness and experience, and cognitive behavioural therapy to restructure thoughts that contribute to dysfunctional relationship with self and others. I have also trained in Solution Focused Therapy and Family Systems, as well as integrating Spirituality in mental health care, and am happy to incorporate this in your treatment plan, if so desired.
I provide psychotherapy services to adult individuals.
My own journey in mental health has embodied the mind, body and spirit, to heal and thrive.
I provide a safe, and compassionate space so that you can feel heard and supported to move toward the change you seek. If you want to discover whether I can be the right therapist for you, I offer a free 15 minute telephone consultation. I look forward to meeting you.
Debra Barran, MDiv., RP Registered Psychotherapist “I am not what has happened to me; I am what... Read More
Laura Yu, MEd, RP (Qualifying)
(She/Her/Hers)
CRPO #17770
Nesli Inan, RP (Qualifying)
(She/Her/Hers)
CRPO #21291
Maria Fakhouri, MA, RP
(She/Her/Hers)
CRPO: #11576
Sarah Michel, VP of Outreach and Sales
(She/Her/Hers)
Christine Park, MDiv, RP
(She/Her/Hers)
CRPO #12228
Omhani Msougar, MA, RP (Qualifying)
(She/Her/Hers)
CRPO: #19470; Supervisor: Peter Dikih, MEd, RP CRPO: #3296
Marlen Iskander, MACP, RP
(She/Her/Hers)
CRPO #10048
Asma Qaiyum, MACP, RP (Qualifying) CPRO #15385
Nic Lachance, MSW, RSW
(They/Them/Theirs)
OCSWSSW #848972
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