Our Team
Armita Hosseini, M.Ed., M.A., C. Psych., Assoc (Counselling and Clinical Psychology)
- Email: armita@talknthrive.com
- Accepting new clients.
- Booking consultation: Click here
- Fees $250 per hour, covered by some private insurance plans
- Cancellations: A 24 hour’s notice for cancellations is required.
Armita Hosseini is a registered psychological associate with the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario and holds dual competency in clinical and counseling psychology. She serves on the board of Ontario Psychological Association. She received her Master of Education in Counselling Psychology from Western University (2013) and her Masters of Clinical-Developmental Psychology at York University (2015). With over 10 years of clinical and research training in neurodevelopmental conditions, she has worked with children, youth, and adults for publicly funded mental health agencies including, The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), Aisling Discoveries Child and Family Centre, East Metro Youth Services and various private practice settings.
Armita is a member of the International Society for Autism Research (INSAR) and her practice and expertise focuses on examining the presentation of autism in adults, as well as other neurodivergent individuals affected by social isolation and other co-morbid mental health issues using a neurodiversity-affirmative framework. She is passionate about actively contributing to expanding the understanding of autism (and late diagnosis) through various avenues such as workshops, research collaborations, consultations, and training. She is active in many training platforms and her expertise focus lies on topics including the presentation of ASD in adults, Autism in female adults, and other diverse populations (e.g., LGBTQ+, Newly immigrants, minority groups). Armita consults and provides training and supervision opportunities to other practitioners with the aim of promoting more effective, accessible, and responsive service systems for individuals with ASD. She is also a member of the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA).“
Dr. Anthony Bailey
Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry at UBC, Retired (Affiliate)
Dr. Anthony Bailey became Professor and Chair of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at UBC in July 2010. He came from the University of Oxford where he was the Cheryl and Reece Scott Chair of Psychiatry, the first Medical Chair devoted to the study of autism. Dr. Bailey’s research has investigated the neurobiological basis of autistic disorders, using genetic, neuropathological and neuroimaging approaches. Until his move to Canada, Dr. Bailey coordinated the International Molecular Genetic Study of Autism Consortium: a large international team of clinicians and scientists brought together to identify susceptibility genes for autism. At Oxford, Dr. Bailey built the first Magnetoencephalographic Centre designed for the study of autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders. Dr. Bailey’s clinical work focuses on teenagers and able adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders. He is the founding Editor-in-Chief of Autism Research: The Journal of the International Society of Autism Research. Dr. Bailey provides consultation services and shares his expertise at Talk and Thrive psychology.
Kimberley Moore
Kimberley is a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) and a Certified Canadian Counsellor with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA). She received her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University, and her Bachelor of Arts (Specialized Honours, Psychology) from York University. Kimberley also has a Diploma in Funeral Service Education from Humber College in Toronto.
With over twenty years of combined professional experience, she has worked in the areas of counselling, psychotherapy, assessment, disability & rehabilitation, and bereavement; in hospital, corporate, and private settings. Kimberley provides strategies and support to clients from diverse backgrounds struggling with a variety of mental health challenges. She is a warm and compassionate clinician who takes a trauma-informed and integrative evidence-based approach. She will be providing both treatment (for mood, anxiety, interpersonal issues, ADHD, OCD, among many other mental health challenges) and assessment services at Talk and Thrive psychology.
Samantha Medd
Samantha is a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. She received her Master in Education from the University of Toronto (Ontario Institute for Studies in Education) and completed her psychotherapy training in the high-intensity Integrated Day Treatment Program at CAMH, with a focus on Dialectical Behaviour Therapy. With over 7 years of combined professional experience, Sam has worked in the areas of individual & group psychotherapy, assessment, counselling, research, and disability; in hospital, corporate, and private settings. She offers compassionate, trauma-informed, and evidence-based support to clients of diverse backgrounds, with a goal of understanding the unique needs of the neurodivergent community. Samantha looks forward to providing you with psychometric assessment services as well as psychotherapy interventions to address a diverse range of mental health challenges including mood, anxiety, ADHD, ASD, OCD, and more.
Sanghamithra Ramani
Sanghamithra (Sanghy; B.Sc., M.A.) is a clinical psychology PhD student at the University of Toronto. She has obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Waterloo, a Master’s degree in experimental psychology from Carleton University in Ottawa. Her education has provided her with extensive exposure in psychological research, neuropsychological assessment administration, and therapy. Through research and clinical training, she has worked with children, adults, and older adults in hospitals, universities, and medical assessment centers. Sanghy’s own cultural life experiences in India, Thailand, U.A.E., England, and France have resulted in her passion to serve diverse populations in an empathetic and individualized manner. She serves clients as a senior psychometrist at Talk and Thrive Psychology.
Navdeep Pabla
Navdeep is a Registered Adult Nurse Practitioner with the College of Nurses of Ontario. With over 22 years of experience working with a diverse group of adults in the United States and Canada, she has worked in the private sector, adult foster care homes, homecare, hospital settings and private mental health clinics.
In addition to her extensive clinical experience, she has practiced in a telemedicine cannabis platform, men’s health telemedicine platform, out-patient internal medicine clinic, nursing homes, sub-acute rehabs, homebound patients, adult afc homes, and hospitalist where she provided medical care to patients with multiple acute and chronic medical illnesses on acute care floors and admission team. Navdeep is currently accepting new clients and provides medication management and consultation support to our clients as part of our comprehensive psychological services.
Makayla Emrich
Makayla is a warm and compassionate clinician who has completed her Bachelor’s degree in Social Psychology at McMaster University (2020). She is currently completing her Master’s degree in Clinical and Counselling Psychology at Adler Professional Graduate School, where she continues to pursue her passion for psychological assessment and mental health care.
Makayla has experience working in private practice and the school board (Waterloo Catholic District Secondary School) with diverse populations (both children and adolescents and adults in private practice. She is registered with the Ontario Association of Mental Health Professionals (OAMHP). At our clinic, she supports clients as a junior psychometrist.
Hanada Kardassopoulos,
Phone: (647) 952-1727
Al Gord,
ADHD Coach, B. Sc., B. Ed., OCT (Affiliate)
Al was an educational leader for one of the largest public school boards in Ontario, prior to becoming an ADHD Coach. He is a member of the Canadian ADHD Resource Alliance (CADDRA). With over two decades of experience working with neuro-diverse adolescents and their families, Al is deeply committed to encouraging and supporting the personal development of youth, young adults and adults with ADHD.
Al is passionate about helping clients reach their full social, emotional, and academic/career potential. He creates a safe place for individuals to grow, by teaching systems, structures and tools using an evidence based, solution oriented, goal setting approach, which celebrates client strengths, individualities and lived experiences. He is a diversity and inclusion ally and equity affirmative.
Email: liveyourlifetherapy@gmail.com
Phone: (647) 952-1727
Dr. Saeid Chavoshi,
Registered Psychologist (Affiliate)
Dr. Saeid Chavoshi is a Clinical and School Psychologist registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario. He is an adjunct professor at Western University and a Clinical Supervisor at York University. He is a member of the Canadian Psychological Association, where he mentors students on pathways to becoming a healthcare professional. He is a former school psychologist for the Toronto School boards. Dr. Saeid completed his residency through the University of Toronto’s Residency Consortium after his studies at the University of Toronto and his doctoral training at York University.
Dr. Saeid provides psychoeducational and ADHD assessments for children and adults. He has expertise in the evaluation of ADHD in adults, with a particular focus on the diagnosis of women and individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dr. Saeid serves on the research committee of the Canadian ADHD Resource Alliance. His research focused on ADHD and self-regulation, including developing interventions for improving time-management and executive functioning skills.
Email: dr.saeid@psychoedclinic.com
Ethan Jin
Ethan holds an Honours Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from York University. He takes a holistic approach to client care, drawing on an interdisciplinary healthcare background shaped by his experience in clinic administration, assessments, university teaching and work in research, and student accessibility services.
At Talk and Thrive Psychology, Ethan supports clinic operations as a point of contact for clients and clinicians, coordinating appointments and managing documentation and reports. From his multicultural background and fluency in English, Mandarin, and Malay, he strives to provide a welcoming environment for all clients.