The Mindful Living Centre -

A warm welcome from the Burlington team! We are a passionate and knowledgeable group of mental health professionals, eager to help and support the community with our extensive psychological expertise. Our office is spacious and well-appointed, and we are conveniently located near the QEW, just off of Appleby Line.

Clinic Staff and Therapists

Dr. Parrish believes that clients deserve to be heard and understood as individuals, and that treatment should be flexibly tailored to meet their needs and goals. Rather than a “one size fits all” approach to therapy, clients will find that Dr. Parrish creates a highly collaborative therapeutic environment where they can learn customized strategies for addressing life’s challenges, promoting personal growth, and enhancing well-being.

He enjoys working with adults, couples and adolescents looking for guidance and support with their goals. He views therapy as a means of helping clients build on existing strengths while discovering new tools and resources to increase self-awareness, improve coping and enhance quality of life. You will collaboratively set treatment goals for the challenges you want to address. He will then use a combination of research-supported methods such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness to help you achieve your goals. 

Dr. Moon is the Director of Clinical Training at the Mindful Living Centre. She works in the Burlington and Milton clinics, as well as providing virtual sessions. Dr. Moon enjoys working with adults struggling to make and maintain behavioral change in areas such as substance use, addictive behaviors, anxiety, and depression. In addition, Dr. Moon works with clients interested in enhancing interpersonal functioning and learning skills for navigating relationships, particularly in the domains of narcissism and co-dependency.

Dr. Moon believes the therapeutic relationship is key to change and she emphasizes collaboration, mutual respect, and compassion. Dr. Moon specializes in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and also utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and interpersonal approaches.

Dr. Hoyos believes everyone has their own story to tell, and while diagnoses (i.e., the “what is happening”) are important, he likes to guide treatment based on truly understanding the how and why behind each individuals’ experience. This in turn, is a collaborative process between his clients and himself, as his priority is for the people he works with to feel seen, heard and understood.

Dr. Hoyos sees clients by currently offering virtual sessions. He provides assessments and counselling to adults, offering services in both English and Spanish. In his work with clients, Dr. Hoyos draws from several empirically-supported approaches, including mindfulness-based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (mCBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Relational psychotherapy, and Emotion-focused Therapy (EFT).

Dr. Edmondstone enjoys assisting adults who are looking to cope with and navigate the full range of challenges encountered in life. While working with clients, Dr. Edmonstone fosters a relationship built on respect, collaboration, and empathy. He strives to create an environment in which each person feels understood, accepted and valued; developing an approach to problems that matches each person’s unique and specific needs.

Dr. Edmondstone integrates several empirically-supported treatment modalities including Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). He incorporates an understanding of each person’s developmental histories and significant life experiences to create a comprehensive and wholistic view of current difficulties.

Dr. Mirnasab provides clinical assessment and interventions to children and adolescents with a wide range of Emotional, Behavioral and Cognitive challenges, including: Attention Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD/ADD), Anxiety and Mood, Learning disabilities, Habit Disorders, Anger Management difficulties, Low Self-esteem and school-related challenges. He also offers individual parent management training (PMT) sessions and psychoeducation in parent-child relationships. In sessions with children and adolescents, he focuses on the client’s strengths, interests and personality to build a strong rapport before implementing evidence-based interventions such as: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused techniques, Play Therapy and Mindfulness-Based techniques when appropriate.

Dr. Mirnasab has authored several scientific articles in peer-reviewed Journals and published books on child and adolescent psychopathology. Dr Mirnasab is a member of the Ontario Psychological Association. He offers services in English, Persian and Turkish (Azerbaijani).

Ms. Ristok views therapy as an opportunity to uncover and explore self-limiting beliefs in a safe, supportive and collaborative environment. She enjoys helping her clients expand their “mental health toolkits” in support of their personal growth and well-being. To facilitate this, Ms. Ristok helps clients develop greater self-knowledge and coping strategies, and encourages clients’ connection to their own values, resources, and strengths.

She sees clients in the Burlington and Milton clinics and offers virtual appointments. She is a registered social worker (RSW) who works with adults seeking to better cope with life’s challenges. In addition to her knowledge and experience with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Erika uses Internal Family Systems (IFS), applied mindfulness strategies, including mindful self-compassion, and also draws on strengths- based practices including Solution-Focused Therapy and Motivational Interviewing.

Ms. Pomeroy works with clients who may be struggling with stress, anxiety, depression or navigating the challenges of life. During the first session, she will collaborate with you to understand the hopes for therapy and create a roadmap for your sessions together. Sessions are strength focused and keep YOU as the focus of sessions in a space that is authentic and genuine. Ms. Pomeroy works in the Burlington clinic and offers in-person, virtual and walk & talk sessions. She is a Registered Social worker (RSW) who has spent over 20 years working with adolescents and adults experiencing social, emotional and behavioral challenges. Ms. Pomeroy has an extensive background in youth justice, mental health, crisis intervention and adolescent and family relationships.  She has spent a significant part of her career working alongside first responders and front-line workers in various settings, including with a Police Service, Community Mental Health Services and Youth Detention Facilities. 

Ms. Pomeroy places a strong focus on the therapeutic relationship with each client. She collaborates with them from a strength-based approach, inspired by mindfulness meditation techniques. Client Focused Approaches used in sessions may include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing and Solution Focused Therapy.

Patrick is a Pre-Doctoral Resident in Clinical Psychology who works with adults and adolescents from a wide range of cultural, family, and individual backgrounds. His approach is collaborative and identity-informed, with an emphasis on understanding what matters most to each client and tailoring therapy to their particular needs and goals.

He takes the time to get to know each client—their strengths, challenges, experiences, and what they hope will be different in their life. He helps clients develop a better understanding of patterns that are keeping them stuck, learning practical strategies for navigating difficult thoughts and emotions, and building skills that help them move toward a more meaningful and satisfying life.

Patrick’s approach draws from research-supported treatments including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). 

Maureen is a Pre-Doctoral Resident in Counselling Psychology who works with adolescents and adults to develop healthier ways of responding to difficult thoughts and emotions, and move toward greater self-acceptance and well-being. She also has a passion for working with couples experiencing relationship challenges and wanting to strengthen their connection. Her style is calm, compassionate, and collaborative; tailoring therapy to your individual needs, goals, background, and comfort level.

Maureen primarily draw from research-supported approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), and compassion-focused approaches. Together, we can identify patterns that may be keeping you stuck, build practical strategies for navigating difficult emotions and experiences, and develop a more compassionate relationship with yourself.

As an Indigenous clinician, Maureen recognizes the importance of culture, identity, community, and lived experience in psychological well-being. When meaningful to clients, she draws upon her experience working with Indigenous individuals and integrating Indigenous perspectives with Western approaches to psychological care.

She is completing her Ph.D. in Counselling Psychology, is a Certified Canadian Counsellor and a member of the Eating Disorders Association of Canada.