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Counselling and Consultation Services

Liz is a Registered Social Service Worker and Psychotherapist registered with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. Liz is currently NOT ACCEPTING ANY NEW THERAPY CLIENTS at this time. Consultation appointments are available.


Social Work Services

Social Work Services are facilitated by registered members of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. Please verify with your insurance benefits provider to ensure that your coverage includes services conducted by Registered Social Workers (RSW).


Registered Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy services are facilitated by registered members of the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. Please verify with your insurance benefits provider to ensure that your coverage includes services conducted by Registered Psychotherapists (RP).


Psychotherapy Interns

Our Psychotherapy Interns are Registered Psychotherapists (Qualifying) who have completed the academic components of their Master's Degree in Counselling Psychology. Our Interns are fulfilling their practicum hours by providing reduced-rate psychotherapy services under the Clinical Supervision of Jana Venditti, our Lead Therapist. When booking an appointment with one of our Interns, you will ... Read More

Our Psychotherapy Interns are Registered Psychotherapists (Qualifying) who have completed the academic components of their Master's Degree in Counselling Psychology. Our Interns are fulfilling their practicum hours by providing reduced-rate psychotherapy services under the Clinical Supervision of Jana Venditti, our Lead Therapist. When booking an appointment with one of our Interns, you will meet with a therapist-in-training and they will be receiving ongoing clinical guidance and feedback in support of your individual goals. The Supervisor will not attend your appointment, however they can be accessed at any point during your work with the Intern.

Jessica Azzopardi (she/her) is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology and an Undergraduate degree in Gerontology and Health Studies from McMaster University.  Jessica is skilled at supporting the needs of individuals, teens (10+), and couples who are struggling with anxiety,  relationship challenges, assertiveness, healthy coping, grief, and self-esteem, and life transitions. Jessica is also skilled at supporting the needs of the senior population (65+). 

Jessica believes that clients can learn to be the best version of themselves when they begin to take healthy risks and begin examining their thoughts, emotions and behavioral patterns.  Her clients may be struggling with social anxiety, overthinking, not saying what they truly feel, settling for less than they deserve, low mood, or self-doubt.  Jessica is committed to helping her clients achieve their goals, take control of their lives, and improve their communication skills by using effective treatment approaches that include traditional talk therapy, as well as creative arts-based interventions. 

When she is not working with her clients, Jessica enjoys indulging in classic Jane Austen novels, experimenting with new recipes, and spending time with her family.  Jessica’s warm, welcoming and gentle personality is a welcome addition to our team.

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Lauren (she/her) believes that therapy should be something that happens with you- not to you! With 20 years of experience working with adults, children, youth and families, Lauren has supported a variety of needs and challenges such as emotional regulation, anxiety, Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder, Selective Mutism and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. She specializes in working with children and families to regulate big emotions and build upon family cohesion with compassion and optimism.

Lauren is skilled in child-centred approaches including play-based therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, attachment, family and humanistic therapies and have experience in reflective family play therapy, motivational interviewing and trauma informed practices. As a single mother to a 7 year old, Lauren has lived experience in the challenges and triumphs that parenting can bring. She has a special interest in supporting new moms and helping them navigate the beginning of their parenting journey.

As a former competitive figure skater, she has professional and personal experience with sports mindfulness. With this background, and a diploma in recreation and leisure, Lauren can incorporate this training into her work with competitive and elite athletes such as dancers, gymnasts and hockey players.

Lauren truly loves what she does and looks forward to supporting you and your child through a path of growth to improve mental wellness while building parent capacity and strengthening relationships along the way!

Lauren is known for her fun and playful personality and has an extensive background working with the 0-6 year old population, and with new mothers.

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Jason Grenci (he/him) is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology Intern with Yorkville University (anticipated graduation, May 2024).  Jason joins the Milton Psychotherapy Centre team with enthusiasm and privilege to create a safe and accepting space for his clients as they develop deeper connections with themselves and others.  Jason has a specialized interest in working with adults who are facing challenges with self-esteem, self-confidence, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship matters, and with individuals experiencing challenging relationship dynamics; including individuals recovering from narcissistic abuse.  

Clients who are ready to make sustainable change, exploring their self with richer perspective, balanced with humour in life challenges, are an excellent fit for Jason. Jason feels honoured to be able to help his clients better understand and trust themselves, and improve their relationships. 

Jason is drawn toward using the following therapeutic modalities in his work with clients:  Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems Therapy.  He is particularly passionate about Psycho-Spiritual Therapy which focuses helping individuals explore their inner selves and unravel the barriers that have been created throughout life so that they can develop a deeper sense of self-compassion and understanding.

When Jason is not focusing on academics, he remains committed to his own inner growth using journaling as primary communication tool. He is also a culinary experience host and endeavours to bring together cooking and dynamic therapeutic work.  

Jason is now providing low-cost therapy to clients under the clinical supervision of our Lead Therapist and Registered Social Worker, Jana Venditti.

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Kathy (she/her) is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with a Master’s of Arts in Counselling Psychology. Kathy has a special interest in supporting children (7+), teens, and adults who are experiencing anxiety, stress, low mood, or life transitions. Kathy is invested in supporting individuals who may be struggling with parent-child attachment, couples attachment, communication challenges, relationship difficulties, and emotion regulation. As a mother of two, Kathy has lived experience understanding the joys and challenges of parenthood, and is passionate about empowering other parents to advocate for their child’s needs within school systems.

When working with Kathy, you will notice her open and inviting personality immediately. She is affirming of those who identify as highly sensitive, neurodiverse (ex. ASD, ADHD), and is most mindful of creating a safe space for her clients to be vulnerable so that their unique voice can be heard throughout their journey in therapy. She is an active listener, patient and compassionate. Kathy is an ambitious, passionate individual who strongly advocates for setting goals and challenging one’s comfort zone. Kathy is passionate about her work with children and adults with ADHD, as well as couples who struggle to navigate the impact of ADHD within their relationship.

Kathy is drawn to psychotherapy treatment modalities such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy (NT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (MBCBT), and Emotion Focused Therapy for Couples.

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Shahnaz Jafarzadeh (she/her) is a Registered Social Worker with over 16 years of extensive training and experience working with trauma survivors, intimate partner violence survivors, individuals struggling with mood and emotion regulation.  Shahnaz is available to work with teens (16+), adults, and couples. 

Shahnaz is trained in a variety of therapeutic treatment modalities including Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) which is a powerful therapeutic modality for trauma recovery, 

Shahnaz’s clients have reported that she has a warm yet direct and straight-forward approach to supporting her clients.  She has helped many teens and adults learn effective strategies to cope with low mood, anger, low self-esteem, anxiety, and impulsivity.  In her work with families, Shahnaz can offer clear conflict resolution methods to help improve communication, healthy boundaries, and overall improvements in relationships.

In her work with couples, Shahnaz is committed to working with couples who are clear about wanting to repair their relationship and remain a couple. She is passionate about helping couples rebuild trust and communication as they manage parenting difficulties, recover from infidelity, or navigate cultural values.  

  

Shahnaz’s warm, grounded, and calm demeanour helps clients to feel at ease and safe during their therapy journey.

As a first generation immigrant from Iran, Shahnaz has lived experience of immigration, life transitions, and cultural adaptation. 

When she is not supporting her clients, Shahnaz lives her best life with her family and close friends, enjoys dancing, staying active and going for walks, and takes time for reflection and relaxation.

Shahnaz is able to provide therapy in English, Farsi, and Italian.

Shahnaz Jafarzadeh (she/her) is a Registered Social Worker with over 16 years of extensive traini... Read More

Liz is a Social Service Worker and Psychotherapist registered with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. Liz specializes in offering mental health psychotherapy and counselling to children, teens and adults. Services are offered in person or via online video counselling.

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Heather Malizia (she/her) is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and is completing her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology degree through Yorkville University. Heather is available to begin working with teens (14+) and adults who are struggling to manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, and panic. Life transitions can often trigger difficulties for individuals and Heather hopes to support her clients as they develop healthy coping strategies to manage the stress that is surfacing within their personal, professional, and social lives. Heather hopes to create a safe and non-judgmental environment so that her clients can begin to better understand themselves, their needs, and develop healthy boundaries.

Heather has a strong background in competitive sports. Playing rep and varsity soccer for many years has led her to become passionate about working with elite and competitive athletes (ages 10+) to target the various areas of performance that are often impacted by mental health and mindset. In addition to this, she is passionate about supporting challenges related to identity development outside of being an athlete, transitioning out of sport (i.e., injury, retirement), perfectionism, and burnout.

Heather is drawn toward the following therapeutic treatment modalities: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and somatic-based therapies. She understands that therapy can be daunting but also knows first hand how valuable it can be. She loves to laugh and find levity within heavy situations, which makes her a welcome addition to our fun and laid back team of therapists.

When she is not working with her clients, she loves to read, work on puzzles, and spend time with her family and friends. She is highly competitive in nature and loves to take on new challenges.

Heather is now providing low-cost therapy to clients under the clinical supervision of our Lead Therapist and Registered Social Worker, Jana Venditti.

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Liz (she/her) is a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario.

Liz completed a Bachelor of Arts from York University, and began working in the insurance field and eventually established a career as a disability case manager, focusing on complex mental health cases. After several years of working in the disability management field and listening to clients’ stories about struggles with mental health, Liz decided to pursue a Master of Arts degree in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University. 

Liz specializes in working with children (10+), teens, and adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, mood challenges, motivation, perfectionism, grief, and trauma recovery.  She is skilled at supporting women and children who have experienced interpersonal violence, relational trauma, sexual abuse, systemic oppression, and substance use.   Liz’s clients have described a sense of relief, and release.  They often report feeling validated and valued throughout their sessions.  

Liz is passionate about her work with trauma recovery and is trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing). 

 

Liz particularly loves supporting her clients achieve their goals through accountability and partnership within the therapy process.  Through consistency, Liz’s clients can rediscover a sense of joy and accomplishment in their lives.

Liz firmly believes in the philosophy of individuals seeking therapeutic connections to feel heard, find significance in dilemmas, and discover ways to cope. Counselling aims to deliver support to individuals grappling with challenges. A fundamental value in Liz’s approach is founding and sustaining a robust therapeutic relationship.

A counselling setting is a safe and non-judgmental place. By listening to a client’s story, Liz will understand how to best support their needs. Hers is a flexible approach, and any changes to the therapeutic course of action are a part of the process.

Outside of counselling, Liz volunteers with the Townsend Smith Foundation, and Halton Women’s Centre.  She enjoys spending time with her family: her spouse and two teenaged children. Liz also values the benefits of physical activity and keeping strong relationships with friends. 

If your benefits provider does not offer reimbursement for Registered Psychotherapy, Liz can provide services under the Supervision of a Registered Social Worker.  

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Shawn Mohammed (he/him) is a Registered Psychotherapist with over 12 years of training and experience working with children (10+), adults and families. Shawn began his career with a focus on child and youth mental health (anxiety, depression, ADHD and executive functioning, social and emotional concerns), and transitioned toward family and attachment based interventions including crisis stabilization work, supporting families in conflict, safety planning and developing healthy family communication. Shawn is also skilled in supporting adults with mood and self regulation concerns including anger management, anxiety, depression, and trauma recovery.

Shawn implements a variety of evidenced based treatment modalities such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, Attachment Regulation and Competency Framework, and he takes a strengths-based and non-judgmental approach to working with his clients.

For Shawn, he believes that the most important component of a successful journey in therapy starts with finding a good fit and wants for his clients to feel as though their need for help is being addressed. Although the beginning stages of therapy can feel daunting, Shawn knows that in order for his clients to feel safe to discuss their deeper thoughts and feelings, there must be space for them to understand him as a therapist first so that they can trust that they are moving in the right direction.

In addition to being a skilled therapist, Shawn has lived experience as a competitive dancer and athlete, and can relate to the stress and pressure that comes with performance anxiety, and perfectionism. As an introvert, Shawn can empathize with the difficulties that his clients may have when it comes to balancing their need for social time, and healthy time regenerating alone. Shawn brings his personal experiences of bi-cultural, and bi-racial identity in his culturally-affirming approach to therapy and believes that it is important for his clients to reflect on how these factors may be impacting their lives and their overall functioning.

In his free time, Shawn loves, cooking, travelling and staying connected with friends and family.

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Phil (he/him) has over 18 years of experience counselling children, adolescents and families. He specializes in working with individuals with complex mental health diagnoses, substance abuse issues, and conflict with the law. Phil has a particular interest in working with parents to help them bridge communication barriers, improve connection and help with overall attachment and rapport. After working with Phil, most clients have found deeper and more meaningful relationships with friends and family, and have been able to move through challenging times with a new sense of confidence and clarity.

Phil has a strong background in working with children and adults diagnosed with ADHD, behavioural challenges, anger management, performance anxiety, and big emotions.​ Phil is trained in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Dialectic Behaviour Therapy, Narrative Therapy

In addition to his background with various treatment modalities, Phil often incorporates various aspects of Art Therapy into his work with clients and also enjoys bringing humour, sports, and “geek” culture into his work.

Phil’s passion for creating genuine connections with his clients is a driving force within his practice. Phil’s goal is to ensure that his clients leave feeling empowered and motivated to make changes.

In his personal life, Phil enjoys spending time with his wife and 2 children, staying involved in community initiatives, and creating custom art pieces.

Phil practices under the supervision of Jana Venditti, MSW, RSW and his services are covered by most third party benefits providers. Phil can provide services in English and Spanish.

He is currently accepting new clients for both virtual and in-person appointments.

Phil (he/him) has over 18 years of experience counselling children, adolescents and families. He ... Read More

Greg Rickard (he/him) is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology degree from Yorkville University.  Greg’s area of therapeutic interest involves Trauma-Informed and Attachment-Focused psychotherapy.  He is available to work with teens (16+), adults and couples who are managing grief and loss, anxiety, stress, depression, and life transitions.  Greg has an undergraduate degree in History and Literature and works well with “creatives” who find themselves leaning into a greater awareness of themselves and are reflecting on their lives, searching for meaning and ways of naming where they are now.  For Greg, it is important that his clients feel safe, heard, and unburdened throughout the therapy process.  

Greg supports his clients with developing self-awareness and readiness for change.  He has a calm presence that can be immediately felt when meeting with him.  First and foremost, Greg honours the importance of building a safe relationship between him and his clients so that they can achieve their goals in therapy with confidence.  His clients can anticipate having a space to begin to explore their thoughts and feelings in a way that may not have been available to them until now.

Greg also has a specialized interest in helping his clients unpack the content of their dreams, and enjoys incorporating the work of Carl Jung and Marian Woodman into his sessions.

Greg is an avid reader and loves collecting used books, and enjoys traveling the world.

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Preeti is a Social Worker registered with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. She believes that children are the heart of the family. When young people are struggling with mental health challenges and feeling overwhelmed, it can be extremely stressful for them and their families. Preeti is passionate about her work with families and specializes in working with children and adolescents struggling with anxiety, OCD, emotional dysregulation, mood disorders, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) , and Depression.

Preeti is skilled and trained in various modalities such as Cogntitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Trauma Focused - CBT, Narrative Therapy, Dialectic Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Emotion Focused Family Therapy (EFFT), IFS-informed trauma treatment.

Preeti believes that early interventions can be very powerful and have a long-lasting impact on future outcomes for children.

During the course of the treatment, Preeti will support you and your child in navigating stressors and developing positive outcomes.

For children struggling with anxiety, caregivers may notice that their child will begin to engage in activities rather than avoid tasks, they will implement strategies to reduce physiological discomfort that arises from anxiety and change worried thoughts to more realistic and helpful thoughts.

When emotional dysregulation is addressed, caregivers may notice reduced emotional outbursts at home and in other settings along with improved communication. Preeti is also skilled at working alongside parents by coaching them with parenting techniques to support their child’s overall development, repairing ruptures in their relationships, and improve communication within their family leading to harmony in their home.

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Ashley Seewah (she/her), is a Registered Social Worker with over 10 years of experience working with children, teens, young adults, and families. She specializes in supporting clients who are struggling with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, body image issues, and general stress. Safety, comfort, and authenticity are Ashley’s top priorities when she works with her clients. She is passionate about supporting her clients to be their most authentic selves. Ashley is committed to helping her clients feel seen, heard, understood, and finding deeper relationships with themselves and others.

Ashley works from a trauma-informed perspective, and she understands how cultural and relational forces can influence how we think, feel, and act in all aspects of life. Ashley is able to make strong connections with her clients and help them find ways to better cope with strong emotions, and live their lives, unmasked. Ashley is skilled in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, and Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT).

Ashley can also support clients with their concerns related to school refusal, Selective Mutism, school advocacy, conflict resolution, attachment, healthy boundaries, social and emotional challenges.

When she is not meeting with clients you can find Ashley enjoying reality tv, staying active, taking in anything Sci-Fi related, or “geek-ing” out to Harry Potter and Star Wars fandom.

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Trish Soltysiak is a Registered Social Worker with over 10 years of clinical experience supporting teens, young adults, and families. Trish specializes in treating anxiety, depression and various mood and personality disorders within the 14-24 year old population.

Trish is passionate about helping her clients with stabilizing their mental health using mindfulness based stress reduction, expressive arts and creativity, physical activity, emotion focused therapy. She is also trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.

A self-proclaimed “adrenaline junkie”, Trish understands the importance of why therapy should being tailored to her client’s needs, their learning style, and their personality. She is a hands on learner who takes the time to understand how her clients can adapt new strategies to their lives with ease.

Trish is a strong LGBTQ2IA+ ally and has supported young adults, families and parents in their coming out journeys. Trish is gender affirming, and neurodiverse affirming in all aspects of her clinical work.

Clients have reported that Trish is easy going, warm, and is always chasing excitement by staying active with paddle boarding, boxing, crossfit, travelling the world, and spending time with her husband and two children.

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Jana has provided therapy to individuals and families for over fifteen years. She specializes in many areas but especially trauma, anxiety depression, abuse, addiction, family conflict and sexualized behaviours. Jana is our Lead Therapist and trauma specialist.

Jana loves what she does and is passionate about helping others in their healing process. She is very client centred and believes that in talking about challenges in a safe and comfortable environment with a compassionate and trained listener change and healing can happen.

Jana uses all different modalities of practice such as CBT, TF-CBT, Art therapy, DBT and Somatic Therapy. She is also trained in trauma, social/emotional and risk assessments for youth.

She believes in providing a safe space for anyone wanting to talk and work through any challenges they are facing. She’s always ready to listen and help in the healing process.

Jana is ready to collaborate and work together to relieve stress and make change.

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