OUR APPROACH

Evidence-based psychological care tailored to your unique goals

We believe mental health is more than just symptom relief — it’s about building resilience, self-understanding, and meaningful change

Beyond Healing - Toward Thriving

We see the whole person—not the diagnosis. Our work goes beyond symptom relief to empower lasting growth, resilience, fulfillment, and self-mastery.

Science Meets Compassion

Every experience is personalized and evidence-based, blending the best of modern psychology with genuine human connection from a team of passionate, lifelong learners.

Care That Continues

From your first call to every step ahead, you’ll feel supported, informed, and inspired—helping you stay connected, motivated, and thriving for life.

OUR TEAM

Our clinicians are carefully selected for both clinical excellence and human fit. While each brings unique training and perspectives, we share a common commitment to thoughtful, evidence-based care and collaborative work with clients.

Meet our Newest Associates!

Dr. Henny Westra
(Virtual)

Clinical Psychologist who assists adults with:

  • Relationship Challenges and Narcissistic Abuse recovery
  • Anxiety, Worry & Overwhelm
  • Low Mood or Self-Confidence
  • Grief, Trauma & Life Transitions

Dr. Ashley Morgan
(Oakville, Milton, Virtual)

Clinical & School Psychologist who works with children, youth and families to help with:

  • Psycho-educational Assessments, ADHD & learning difficulties
  • Anxiety & OCD
  • Emotion-Regulation, Anger and Mood concerns
  • Parenting & Strengthening Parent-Child relationships
  • Child & Teen Confidence, Resilience & Well-being

Maureen Plante
(All locations + Virtual)

Pre-doctoral Resident who supports adults and adolescents struggling with:

  • Eating disorders & Body image
  • Anger & Emotion Regulation
  • Supporting Indigenous clients & Culturally-responsive care
  • Trauma & Sexual Assault
  • Marital Counselling & Relationship Concerns

Patrick Yung
(Burlington + Virtual)

Pre-doctoral Resident who works with adults struggling with:

  • Cultural Identity & Belonging
  • Life Transitions
  • Anxiety and Stress
  • Trauma
  • Low Mood & Depression

Dr. Chris Parrish
Clinical Director

Works with adults, adolescents and couples to help with:

  • Anxiety, excessive worry and OCD
  • Fears and Phobias
  • Marital counselling and relationship issues 
  • Life direction guidance for emerging adults
  • Entrepreneurial and executive burnout, stress and leadership coaching

Dr. Susan Sergeant
Associate Director

(Oakville, Virtual)

Works with adults and adolescents who are experiencing:

  • Low mood, Depression
  • Fear, Anxiety, and Worry
  • Difficulties related to traumatic experiences

Dr. Barbara Morrongiello
Dir. of Child & Family Services

(Milton, Virtual)

Works with children, adolescents, parents, and families to address:

  • Parent-child concerns
  • Behavior Management
  • Divorce & Separation
  • Health & Trauma-related issues
  • Social and Emotional issues affecting youth (OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Stress)

Dr. Anya Moon
Dir. of Clinical Training

(Accepting clients in Burlington)

Works with adults who are struggling with:

  • Fear, Anxiety and Worry 
  • Low Mood & Motivation
  • Maintaining recovery from substance misuse
  • Unhelpful interpersonal patterns and low self-esteem
  • Overcoming Trauma

Dr. Abid Azam
Associate Director

(Μilton, Virtual) 

Works with adults in English and Urdu to assist with:

  • Anxiety, Perfectionism and Mood Difficulties
  • Trauma-related issues
  • Life direction for Young Adults 
  • Health-related problems  

Dr. Santiago Hoyos
(Virtual)

Works with adults in English and Spanish to help with:

  • Depression and Anxiety
  • Anger Management & Emotion Regulation
  • Chronic Pain
  • Trauma
  • Substance misuse  

Dr. Chris Edmondstone
(Burl., Milton, Virtual)

Works with adults to address:

  • Anxiety & Depression
  • Adult ADHD Assessments
  • Resolving past trauma
  • Navigating interpersonal relationship difficulties
  • Identity Development & Life Direction Guidance

Erika Ristok
(Milton, Burl., Virtual)

RSW who works with adults who:

  • Struggle with Perimenopausal changes
  • Experience  Depression or Low Self-worth
  • Want to more effectively manage stress or anxiety
  • Identify as being “highly sensitive”

Dr. Tanya Zhao
(Virtual)

Works with children, adolescents, parents, and families to address:

  • Anger Management & Emotion Regulation
  • Anxiety, Depression, ADHD 
  • Youth who have endured Trauma or Abuse
  • Challenging family relationships

 Dr. Jean-Philippe Gagné
(Waitlist only)

Works with adults in French and English to help with:

  • Anxiety, Worries, Phobias, Perfectionism
  • Obsessive-Compulsive and related disorders
  • Mood difficulties and trauma

Dr. Rachel Jewett
(Waitlist Only)

Works with adults and adolescents (15+) to help with:

  • Anxiety 
  • Depression
  • Eating Disorders
  • Athlete Performance & Mental Health
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

 

Dr. Mirmahmoud Mirnasab
(Milton, Burl., Virtual)

Works with adolescents, children and parents with:

  • ADHD/ADD
  • Anxiety & Mood Difficulties 
  • Anger Management & Frustration Tolerance
  • Parent Management & Behaviour Modification

 

Danielle Pomeroy
(Burlington, Virtual)

RSW who works with adults and adolescents to support:

  • Emerging Adults during key life transitions
  • Relationship & work stress
  • Trauma-exposed professionals including First Responders & Front-Line workers
  • Mental wellness & balance in life
  • Individuals reluctant to engage in counselling

Marie Alexis
(Milton, Oakville, Virtual)

RSW working with adults experiencing:

  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Relationship Anxiety
  • Perinatal/Postpartum Challenges
  • Identity Development & Life Direction Guidance
  • Recovery from Narcissistic Abuse
  • Intrusive thoughts & Compulsive behaviours

 

 

 

Dr. Drew Raab
(Oakville, Virtual)

Works with adults to help with:

  • Trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress (PTSD)
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety and Depression
  • Substance Misuse

 

 

 

 Dr. Vamsi Koneru
 (Oakville, Virtual)

Psychologist and Mindfulness Teacher who helps teens, adults & families with

 

  • Anxiety, Worry and Emotional Overwhelm
  • Depression and Low Mood or Motivation
  • Trauma-related concerns
  • Adult ADHD support

 

 Dr. Karis Callaway
 (Virtual)

Conducts assessments of adults and First Responders such as:

  • Military populations & VAC
  • RCMP, Police, Fire and Paramedic Services
  • Diagnostic Assessments for PTSD and related disorders
  • Assessments only – currently not accepting therapy clients

Neeta Patni

Our Director of Client Care, Neeta, will help you determine which of our Psychologists best suits your needs. A graduate of the U of T Master of Social Work program, Neeta uses her knowledge and experience to help you obtain the support you are looking for. She will be your first point of contact at The MLC, handling inquiries with sensitivity, respect, and an assurance of confidentiality.

Tanya Laing

Our Clinic Coordinator, Tanya will help coordinate your appointments and answer your questions in an efficient manner. She enjoys working with the public and finding unique solutions to different challenges. Tanya is one of the first points of contact at The MLC and is committed to handling your confidential inquiries in a prompt, sensitive, and respectful manner.

 FIND US

We have offices in Milton, Burlington and Oakville and offer virtual appointments
There is plenty of free parking onsite at all locations
We look forward to meeting you!

Milton
BURLINGTON
OAKVILLE / MISSISSAUGA

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