About us
If you are a new client at Insight and Wellness, we kindly ask that you book a 30 minute Consultation with one of our intake therapists. This is our first step in getting to know you so that we can refer you to the therapist who best suited to your needs. We thank you for booking your first appointment and look forward to welcoming you to Insight and Wellness!
Hello! I’m Jade Roy-Boulet
Co-Founder and Registered Psychotherapist
Jade is a bilingual, Registered Psychotherapist who holds a Master’s degree in Counselling, Psychotherapy and Spirituality from Saint-Paul University. She works collaboratively with clients in a compassionate, understanding and safe environment to help them embrace aspects of themselves in a way that allows them to live more freely. She works in a dynamic and innovative manner to help them achieve their goals with a variety of approaches tailored to their individual and couple needs. As an individual and couple therapist, she has a wide range of experience working with clients dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, difficult life transitions, relational issues, low self-esteem, mood and personality disorders.
As an individual therapist, she uses psychological theories of human development, and a variety of clinical interventions to help clients tap into their own resources and achieve the change they want. With the help of psychodynamic, emotion-focused, cognitive behavioral practices, process oriented theories, she helps clients achieve an understanding of their current struggles and uses every challenge as an opportunity for growth and fulfillment.
As a couple’s therapist she focuses on helping partners heal and connect, by expressing their needs and emotions to achieve a more secure and fulfilling relationship. She has training and experience with different empirical therapeutic modalities that center on emotional-attachment principles and practical tools to promote deeper understanding, compassion and effective communication. She has experience working with couples dealing with a variety of relationship difficulties such as infidelity, traumatic experiences, chronic arguing, sexual dissatisfaction, and financial stressors among others.
My Approach & Values
She is dedicated to the well being and transformational possibilities that lies in the core of each us. Her interest in mindfulness, relaxation and the power of inner stillness, currently at the forefront of contemporary developments in psychology, is used to foster personal growth and self awareness.
Treatment Approach & Therapeutic Framework:
- Emotionally Focused Individual & Couples Therapy
- Marital/Family Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy & Mindfulness
- Solution-Focused
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
- Existential & Transpersonal Psychology
- Trauma & PTSD Informed Therapy
- EMDR (Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
- Psychobiological Approach to Couple Therapy (PACT) Level One Certified
Hey! I’m Cat Kamel
Co-Founder and Registered Psychotherapist
Cat is Registered Psychotherapist and holds a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology from McGill University. She creates a safe and compassionate space for clients to connect with their emotions and explore their concerns. Believing that no two people are the same, Cat approaches each client with an interest in their individuality, tailoring her approach to suit the unique qualities and needs of each client. She is committed to an empowering and collaborative approach to therapy, which centers on increasing self-awareness and self-compassion. Cat strongly believes in the power of genuine connection to facilitate healing, while also using psychological theory and evidence-based interventions to inform her work.
Cat has experience supporting individuals work through anxiety and depression, low self-esteem, relationship concerns, grief, loneliness, traumatic experiences, body image concerns, and life transitions. She can help you to uncover unhelpful patterns of thinking and behaving, while developing a deeper relationship with yourself and with others. Cat hopes to help you to live your life more freely, with joy, fulfillment, and meaning. Whether you are struggling with a personal challenge or seeking self-exploration, Cat can help you maximize your own strengths and resources to meet your individual goals.
My Approach & Values
Informed by several theories, Cat’s approach to therapy aims to increase personal insight and emotional connection, while also developing concrete tools to foster growth and improved well-being. She aims to make the experience highly personal and aligned with each individual’s values and goals. Cat values the therapeutic relationship above all else and is committed to making sure that clients feel seen, heard, and respected throughout their entire journey. Cat is dedicated to her own personal and professional development, always seeking opportunities to advance her knowledge of best practices in therapy.
Treatment Approach & Therapeutic Framework:
- Attachment Focused
- Emotion Focused Therapy
- Compassion Focused Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Mindfulness
- Solution-Focused
- Process-Oriented
- Experiential
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic
- Gottman Method
- EMDR (Eye-Movement Desensitization and Re-Processing)
Welcome! I’m Andrina Slegers.
Co-Founder and Registered Psychotherapist
Andrina provides a warm, welcoming and safe space where she seeks to authentically connect with you, deepen your self-awareness and and support you in making positive changes related to your goals for therapy. She believes in the power of self and relational healing and aims to create a relationship where it is safe to explore your childhood, familial relationships, belief systems, values, vulnerabilities and shadow to fully understand and accept oneself. Andrina is an Individual, Couple and Family therapist who uses evidence-based therapy approaches with clients of all ages, cultures and identities.
As an individual therapist, she seeks to connect personally with you, to help you feel seen and heard. She strives to support you in deepening your emotional and self-awareness so you have a better understanding of your thoughts, feelings and behaviours, with love and self-compassion.
As a couples therapist, she seeks to help partners understand one another, communicate lovingly, connect and/or reconnect and heal painful dynamics that may be getting in the way of the relationship you desire. She supports you in creating a safe, secure and more loving relationship.
As a family therapist, she seeks to help family members effectively communicate and heal painful family dynamics, present or past, so you all may have more fulfilling and supportive familial relationships. She helps to create space so every family members voice can be heard and respected.
She earned her Master’s of Science Degree in Couple and Family Therapy at the University of Guelph. She is a registered psychotherapist in good standing with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario.
She looks forward to connecting with you.
My Approach & Values
She believes that every person has a story deserving to be heard and strives to build a therapeutic relationship based upon genuine connection, presence, understanding and trust. She uses a combination of approaches depending on client’s needs and goals for therapy. Her interest in deepening and expanding her own self-awareness assists her in supporting clients on their journey and pursuit of personal growth.
Treatment Approach & Therapeutic Framework:
- Attachment Focused
- Emotion Focused Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution Focused Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Family Systems Theory
- Biological, Psychological, Social and Spiritual Theory of Addiction
- Motivational Interviewing
- Experiential
- Trauma and PTSD Informed Therapy
- Logotherapy
- EMDR (Eye-Movement Desensitization and Re-Processing)
- Psychobiological Approach to Couple Therapy (PACT) Level One Certified
Hello! I’m Bella Rawleigh
Registered Psychotherapist
Bella brings a warm, comprehensive, and practical approach to mental health and wellness. She holds a Masters Degree in Counselling Psychology, and prior to becoming a therapist has background in corporate development and management which brings a unique insight to client’s with corporate backgrounds.
Her primary areas of focus include: anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem, self-growth, stress management, empowerment and assertiveness.
As an individual therapist, her orientation is client-centered, non-judgmental and humanistic, recognizing the value of human experience and resiliency. She also has experience working with issues surrounding confidence, anger, identity, lifestyle change, and depression. Bella likes to employ mindfulness based practices to help her clients develop deeper understanding of themselves.
As a couples therapist, she has experience with different therapeutic modalities that focus on deeper emotional understanding, helping couples to better communicate, understand one another, and have their needs met.
Bella works collaboratively with her clients to address concerns, achieve goals and make positive changes.
My Approach & Values
Bella is passionate about promoting the overall well-being of her clients. She works with her clients to develop strategies for reducing distress as well as enhancing happiness and well-being. She incorporates the use of evidence-based psychological interventions with a philosophy that you are the expert in your own life. She is determined to provide a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space to explore one’s feelings.
Treatment Approach & Therapeutic Framework
- Attachment Focused
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Emotion Focused Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Solution-Focused
- Mindfulness-Based
- Narrative Therapy
- Self-Compassion Theory
- Person-Centered
- Psychodynamic
- Strength Based
- EMDR (Eye-Movement Desensitization and Re-Processing)
Welcome! I’m Leila Morrison
Registered Psychotherapist
Leila is an attentive and responsive adult and couple therapist. She pays close attention to your unique, individual process so that your experience of therapy is a safe, empowering, and rich one. She knows that to be human is to have a core need to feel seen and heard in the fullness of who you are.
She supports adults and couples through anxiety, depression, grief and anger, in negotiating life transitions, finding direction, exploring identity, and bringing complex family, relationship and career concerns. She works with those hoping to improve their relationships at home and at work, or who are seeking to find and build deeper, more secure relationships. Collaboratively, she creates safety and structure for individuals bringing a history of traumatic experiences.
Leila works with couples hoping to resolve patterns of repetitive conflict or loss of intimacy, as well as with newer couples who want to deepen their friendship and get it right from the start. She offers premarital therapy and has a special interest in infidelity and betrayal recovery. The Harvard Grant Study—the world’s longest ongoing study of adult life, continues to find that it is close relationships that have the greatest impact on happiness and well-being. Leila is an inspired couple therapist dedicated to promoting secure-functioning relationships.
My Approach & Values
Her approach to therapy is relational and highly personalized—she pays close attention to what works for you, and integrates elements from many forms of psychotherapy including attachment-based, emotion-focused, existential, psychodynamic, mindfulness-based, somatic, cognitive-behavioural and family systems therapies. She is trained in the Gottman Method and the Psychobiological Approach to Couple Therapy.
Treatment Approach & Therapeutic Framework:
- Attachment-Based
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Emotionally Focused
- Existential
- Experiential
- Family Systems
- Gottman Method
- Mentalization-Based
- Mindfulness Based
- Psychobiological Approach to Couple Therapy
- Psychodynamic
- Transference-Focused
Hi! I’m Taylor Essery
Registered Psychotherapist
Taylor believes therapy is a great way to explore your emotions, self-reflect, and grow into the person you want to be. Her warm and friendly nature, coupled with her passion for connecting with others, helps clients feel supported and heard. Whether you are new to therapy or have some experience, Taylor’s hope is to create a safe and trusting place for you to grow.
As an individual therapist, she focuses on anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, people-pleasing tendencies, life transitions, self-development, relationship issues, eating disorders, and body-image issues. She has experience working with people with ASD and neurodiverse individuals, helping to improve self-esteem and self-efficacy. Taylor helps her clients navigate relationships, understand their past lived experiences, and ease distress associated with old patterns and thinking. She blends a variety of therapeutic techniques to enhance emotional resilience and improve interpersonal connections.
As a couples therapist, Taylor uses the PACT model to help couples reconnect, understand their stress responses, and enhance their communication. She uses this approach to foster deeper connections, enabling partners to navigate conflicts and build a secure, resilient relationship.
My Approach & Values
Taylor hopes to help clients work through their stories and find ways to foster more self-acceptance and peace. She believes that each person comes with their unique lived experience, thoughts, and feelings, and she collaborates with them to create a unique plan to move forward. True happiness starts with you, so her approach stems from the belief that improving your relationship with yourself can improve your relationships with others.
Taylor welcomes people of all identities and orientations and works with members of the LGBTQ+ community. She is passionate about helping others, being a thoughtful listener, and encouraging clients to accept themselves.
Treatment Approach & Therapeutic Framework:
- Person-centered
- Attachment-focused
- Psychobiological Approach to Couple Therapy (PACT) Level One Certified
- Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Dialectal Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
- Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
- Strengths-Based Therapy
Hello! I’m Carly Byberg
Registered Psychotherapist
Carly provides a warm and welcoming space to explore emotional wounds and to empower others to live fully. She believes in the importance of having a light and non-judgemental environment to develop trust within the therapeutic relationship.
Carly approaches each client with the intention of creating meaningful connection, discussing difficult issues, and fostering self-awareness. Carly facilitates the exploration of deep-rooted emotions and individual coping strategies for the purpose of developing positive change.
Carly highlights the uniqueness of each individual, while striving to understand the interlocking factors that may be influencing and impacting your ability to be the best version of yourself. She engages in a variety of diverse therapeutic techniques that aim to create a deeper understanding of the self and foster resilience, connection, and strength.
She has experience working with neurodiverse individuals, youth, and individuals transitioning into adulthood through a supportive and strengths-based lens.
My Approach & Values
Carly is passionate about human connection, and meeting each client where they are, while creating a space for clients to feel both understood and accepted. She believes in the importance of recognizing the individuality of each person and adhering to the goals and needs of the client. Carly is committed to seeking opportunities for the development of her personal and professional practice to broaden her knowledge.
Treatment Approach & Therapeutic Framework:
- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
- Attachment-focused
- Mindfulness-Based
- Person-Centered
- Psychodynamic
- Solution-Focused
- Strengths based Therapy
- Psychobiological Approach to Couple Therapy (PACT) Level One Certified
Hi! I’m Behrang Ajam.
Registered Psychotherapist
Behrang is one of those fortunate individuals that live their passion. He is a psychotherapist/counselor/coach on one side and an educator/instructor/trainer on the other. The two areas often overlap, enabling him to utilize over 10 years of experience, training, and education to the full benefit of his clients. As a medical school graduate and a qualifying psychotherapist registered in Ontario, he believes in a balanced, integrated approach to mental health, physical health, work, and personal life.
His education and training in trauma-informed psychotherapy modalities provide him with a deep understanding of the suffering and growth human beings go through in day-to-day life and job incidents, as well as past events. His clients often describe him as non-judgemental, “easy-to-talk-to,” and result-oriented.
Behrang is a mental health advocate promoting positive psychology through radio shows, podcasts, and published articles for the general audience, including people experiencing cancer and other chronic conditions, teens and adolescents, and their families.
My Approach & Values
Behrang is passionate about promoting mental health. He believes in the mental and physical healing power we all have as well as the impact of the insight provided by a trained professional to make that healing possible. He believes in an integrative approach to therapy to help clients “live a life worth living,” communicating effectively with the world while expressing their individuality.
My Training
- Telemental Health Provider (CTMH) Certification Training (ongoing)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Training for Children and Adolescents.
- The Ultimate Trauma Treatment Certification (CCTP/CCTPII, certification obtained).
Treatment Approach & Therapeutic Framework:
- Trauma-informed DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy)
- PTSD and Complex Trauma treatment including EMDR.
- CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
- SGBT (Solution-Focused Brief Therapy)
- EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy) for couples and individuals
- TA (Transactional Analysis)
- Psychobiological Approach to Couple Therapy (PACT) Level One Certified
Hey! I’m David Perez
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
David is a Registered Psychotherapapist (Qualifying) who is completing his practicum for his master’s degree in counselling and psychotherapy. He strives to create a safe and welcoming environment for all clients to express themselves authentically. He believes that there is no “one size fits all” approach to therapy and appreciates the individuality of each client in orderto tailor a treatment that fits their specific needs. Thus, David uses an eclectic and integrative approach to therapy, drawing from different theories and ideas when approaching treatment options. It is important to him that therapy is collaborative, taking the position that the client is the expert in their own lives, and strives to learn from each client about their unique experiences, culture, and worldview. He firmly believes that each individual has an innate ability to heal within themselves and is committed to supporting clients on their journey of self-discovery and healing. David draws from an evidence-based approach and psychological literature to inform his practice, staying up to date with current literature, trends, and best practices for treatment.
David is experienced working with and supporting individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, childhood trauma, and lowself-esteem. David also has experience working with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention–Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and other learning differences.
My Approach & Values
David takes a non-pathologizing approach, emphasizing that all individuals are more than their difficulties and hopes to appreciate who an individual is outside of their struggles. For those with learning disabilities, David hopes to explore the unique challenges they face and explore their mental health needs. He can help you to explore unhelpful behaviour and patterns of thinking, while digging deep into one’s experiences and building greater self-awareness. In addition, he is also passionate about exploring emotions, investigating emotional experiences, and exploring the role these emotions play in daily life, and the information they can provide.
Treatment Approach & Therapeutic Framework:
David’s approach to therapy is client centered, acting as a passenger on the therapeutic journey. Helping to guide therapy in a way that is congruent with client values, expectations, and needs.
David uses an emotion focused therapeutic framework as a foundation to all his work. However, David also has an eclectic
approach drawing from many different therapeutic modalities to support clients in a way that works for their needs.
Hey! I am Heidi Bercovici,
Registered Social Worker
Heidi is a Registered Social Worker who brings warmth, empathy and creativity to her therapeutic relationships. She offers an inviting, respectful and empowering space for her clients and is devoted to helping them cope with life’s challenges through enhancing self-awareness, personal growth, and well-being.
Heidi has a Bachelor of Social Work from York University and a Master of Social Work from Wilfrid Laurier University. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Clinical Exercise Physiology with a joint major in Spanish Language and Culture from Concordia University. She has experience working with individuals, couples and families dealing with a wide range of issues related to physical and mental health, interpersonal relationships, grief, loss, anxiety, neurodivergence, depression, anger, life dissatisfaction, and trauma. She also specializes in perinatal mental health, helping clients to navigate the complexities of family planning, fertility, pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and loss.
Heidi practises from an anti-oppressive, strength-based perspective and bases her interventions on a holistic, client-centered approach focusing on the mind-body connection and the nervous system. She integrates diverse treatment modalities including mindfulness-based therapies, Somatic Experiencing, inner child work, attachment, and FLASH.
My Approach & Values
Heidi believes that every human being has profound inner wisdom and the natural ability to heal and thrive. She brings an empathetic, non-judgemental, and collaborative space for exploration and strategies to address the specific therapy goals. Her compassionate and understanding approach guides clients towards a greater sense of resilience and empowerment. She tailors each session to the unique needs of the individual and artfully combines a variety of modalities and techniques.
Treatment Approach & Therapeutic Framework:
- Attachment based
- Strength based
- Somatic Experiencing
- Mindfulness
- Trauma Informed and Trauma Centered Therapy
- Emotion Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems Informed Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Hi! I’m Natania Kleiner.
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Natania approaches every client with deep empathy, understanding, and compassion. She makes it a priority to create a safe and supportive space for you to feel truly seen, heard, and empowered. Natania believes that building an authentic connection with her clients is essential to the healing process and works to attune to each client’s unique experiences, meeting them exactly where they are. Her warm and grounding presence fosters an environment for emotional exploration, self-growth, and self-awareness. Natania encourages curiosity and introspection, helping clients identify how past wounds may be showing up in current difficulties.
Using a non-judgmental, emotion-focused, and integrative approach to therapy, Natania incorporates psychological theory and evidence-based interventions to meet the specific needs of each client. She has experience supporting adolescents and adults navigating anxiety, depression, grief, traumatic experiences, low self-esteem, body image concerns, substance use, and eating disorders. Natania helps clients deepen their understanding of their thoughts, emotions, and behaviours, while strengthening their connection to themselves and others. Together, she collaborates with clients to achieve meaningful outcomes and build a purpose-driven, fulfilling life.
Natania earned her Master’s degree in Mental Health Counselling from Baruch College at the City University of New York. She is an individual therapist who welcomes clients from all ages, cultures, and identities. Natania also offers sessions in Russian.
My Approach & Values
Natania believes that change starts from within. Acknowledging that each human is incredibly resilient, she works with clients to uncover patterns and increase personal insight, empowering them to be the driver of their own life. Informed by various theories, her approach to therapy is highly personalized and aligned with each client’s goals and needs. Natania’s passion for listening and helping others drives her commitment to creating a comfortable space where clients can connect with their emotions and share their stories authentically.
Treatment Approach & Therapeutic Framework:
- Attachment Focused
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Emotion-Focused Therapy
- Experiential
- Mindfulness
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
- Psychodynamic
- Solution-Focused
- Trauma & PTSD Informed Therapy
Hi! I’m Tyler Fleming
Student Therapist/Administrative Assistant
Tyler is a Student Therapist who is completing practicum hours towards his Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) designation. Tyler works within a Gestalt framework – a body focused modality that uses the here and now, experiential work and involves the therapist in the process with the client. His approach is to work within the lived experience of the client, regularly checking in with the process of the body, ensuring that both therapist and client can truly feel through the experience or topic being processed – with so much in our lives being so fast-paced Tyler will work with you to find a safe space to slow things down, look at them through a new lens and work together to decide what truly serves you. He uses a soft yet direct approach to help clients explore challenges and hurdles in their lives. His stability of presence is as calming as a field of lavender. His method of practice will support you to blow the dandelion seeds of experience into the wind and watch them fall to the ground, together.
Tyler has a passion for relationship, intimacy and sex therapy and has a learned and lived experience within the 2SLGBTQ+ community. He is experienced in working with and supporting individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, family dynamics, spouse/partner relations, experiencing sexuality and love outside of a cishet, monogamist-normative ideology
My Approach & Values
His approach to therapy is relational and uses a Gestalt framework to facilitate self-discovery through use of therapy and client dynamic, sense of self, orientation with the body and creativity. Use of imagery and metaphor are one tool that support how Tyler can help feel into tough situations with you in order to find common ground to work from.
He focuses on the Here & Now so that impact from the past can be felt and, with support, to walk through any challenges together. He is experienced in Gestalt, Mind-body connection and Emotion focused therapy, Mindfulness and emphasizes 2SLGBTQ+ competent care.
Treatment Approach & Therapeutic Framework:
- Gestalt Therapy
- Mind-Body Connection and Somatic Therapy
- Emotion Focused Therapy
- Mindfulness
- 2SLGBTQ+ Competent Care
- Here & Now; I & Thou Framework
Welcome! I’m Caitlin O’Callaghan
Therapist-Intern
Caitlin is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) who is currently completing her practicum for her Master’s degree in counselling and psychotherapy. She is a compassionate and dedicated psychotherapist who brings a fresh perspective and a passion for helping others to her practice. With an integrative and eclectic mindset, Caitlin draws from various theories and interventions to meet each client’s unique needs. Deeply valuing cultural sensitivity and diversity, she recognizes that each client brings a unique set of experiences, cultural backgrounds, and worldviews to the therapeutic process. She approaches therapy with an open mind and a willingness to learn from each client’s cultural perspective, creating a space where clients feel validated and respected for their identity and background. Caitlin emphasizes that cultural competence is essential for effective therapy, as it allows her to better understand the nuances of her clients’ experiences so that she can tailor interventions that are culturally relevant and meaningful. Through this culturally sensitive approach, Caitlin strives to foster a sense of belonging and affirmation for clients from diverse backgrounds.
She specializes in supporting individuals facing relational difficulties, anxiety, low self-esteem, stress, and perfectionism, among others. Caitlin tailors her approach to each client’s goals as she fosters a collaborative and empathetic environment where clients feel heard and understood.
As clients embark on their journey towards self-discovery, healing, and personal growth with Caitlin, they can expect to work towards enhancing relationships—with themselves and with others—and fostering a greater sense of well-being and fulfillment in their lives.
My Approach & Values
Authenticity is a core value for Caitlin as a therapist. She believes in being genuine and transparent with her clients, creating a space where they can truly be themselves without fear of judgment. Through this authenticity, Caitlin strives to build strong therapeutic alliances and empower her clients to explore their inner world with courage and curiosity. Continual learning and growth are essential to Caitlin’s practice. Committed to staying informed about the latest developments in the field of psychotherapy, she ensures that her clients receive the most effective and evidence-based treatment available.
Treatment Approach & Therapeutic Framework:
- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
- Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness
- Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
- Strengths-Based Therapy
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