Our Team

Dr. Shulamit Mor

 PhD    C Psych

Contract Faculty, Department of Psychology York University

Clinical Supervisor, Personal Counselling Services (PCS) York University

Director, Mor Centre for Performance Psychology

Dr. Mor is a Registered Psychologist with the College of Psychologists of Ontario in the areas of practice in Clinical, Counselling and Rehabilitation Psychology. She received her doctoral degree from York University in Toronto. In addition to her private practice she is also the director and founder of the Canadian Centre for Performance Psychology. Dr. Mor is a Level 2 Certified EMDR practitioner and uses this approach for trauma and performance enhancement work.

Dr. Mor provides individual psychotherapy, group therapy and life coaching and has had extensive experience with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, situational stressors, existential issues, performance issues and career transition.  

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Anna Kriewald

M.Ed., M.Psy.

Anna is a member of both The Ontario Association of Consultants, Counsellors, Psychometrists and Psychotherapists, and The Ontario College of Teachers. She holds a Master’s Degree in Education and a Master’s Degree in Psychology, with a particular focus on Adlerian Psychotherapy as well as School Social, Emotional and Psychological Assessments. She completed training in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Trauma, and Mindfulness. Anna is adjunct faculty at The Adler Graduate School where she engages with graduate level students in the psychology program.

Anna has experience in psychological assessments. Her work in Psychometrics has further added to her knowledge and experience with anxiety and depression at various ages and stages of life.

At the university level, Anna has provided counselling to students who suffer from symptoms of Anxiety and Depression. She has trained at the York University Counselling Centre, where she worked with undergraduate and graduate level Canadian and International students from various academic programs. Anna is committed to students’ emotional, mental and physical well-being. She utilizes her experience and training to help her clients achieve a well-balanced, healthy and fulfilling life.

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Jodi Basch

Registered Psychotherapist (R.P.), Ph.D. (Education)., M.Ed. (Counselling)

Jodi Basch is a Registered Psychotherapist (RP) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). She obtained her Master's of Counselling Psychology at the University of Ottawa, where she completed her internship with students at the university’s counselling centre. Jodi is also an Ontario Certified Teacher and has experience teaching students of all ages, including teaching educational psychology at the university level.

She completed her Ph.D. in Educational Psychology at Queen's University where she studyied resilience in educational contexts, particularly though the transition from secondary school to post-secondary school. Jodi has experience facilitating group psychotherapy sessions in various areas, including grief, mindfulness, trauma, positive psychology, anxiety and depression, self-esteem, among others.

Jodi is a holistic therapist who is dedicated to working with individuals who have experienced traumatic situations, anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship challenges, grief, chronic pain and illness, as well as other mental health challenges. She practices from a client-centred and trauma-informed lens and draws from Narrative Psychotherapy, Brainspotting interventions, and Cognitive Processing Therapy to help individuals process their life experiences in a safe and controlled environment.

Additionally, Jodi’s work combines a variety of therapeutic approaches which she draws from to meet her clients psychologically where they are. Jodi strives to ensure that every person has the necessary tools to meet their goals and draw on their resilience to cope with their day-to-day challenges..

Isadora Boni

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) R.P.(Q)

Isadora Boni is a registered psychotherapist (qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). She is also a member in good standing of the Ontario Association of Mental Health Professionals (OAMHP) and the Canadian Association for Psychodynamic Therapy (CAPT). She completed her training with the Toronto Institute for Contemporary Psychoanalysis. 

Isadora is dedicated to helping individuals to overcome a wide range of emotional and psychological challenges. Her clinical style is characterized by creativity, curiosity, enthusiasm, and the ability to effectively challenge clients. Her main therapeutic approach - psychodynamic psychoanalytic psychotherapy - focuses on helping clients to explore and understand their unconscious thoughts and feelings in order to improve their mental health. It is based on the idea that our past experiences, particularly in childhood, shape our behavior, thoughts, and emotions in the present. It also helps the client to identify patterns in their life and to understand the underlying causes of their difficulties. The goal of therapy is to increase self-awareness, improve interpersonal relationships, and develop healthier coping strategies.

Isadora is also trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and has over eight years of experience working in people-centered positions across different sectors, including healthcare, immigration, and social services. She also has extensive experience in psychological assessments.

Carly Sugar

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) R.P. (Q)

Carly is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) who holds a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology and a Bachelor of Health Sciences and Psychology from Western University. She works to create a compassionate, safe, and non-judgmental space for her clients to feel empowered to approach their life challenges. Carly is committed to help her clients set goals for therapy and find their personal strengths that can help them reach these goals.

Carly has experience working with individuals ages 18-70+ struggling with mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, life stressors, grief, relationship and familial issues, and self-esteem.

Carly believes that clients are the experts of their own experiences, and uses CBT, strength-based, and solution-focused approaches during sessions with clients.

Services offered

Counselling & Therapeutic Approaches

Client-Centred

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)

Existential Therapy

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprogramming (EMDR)

Solution Based Therapies.

 Brainspotting

Group Counselling - To register please fill out the Contact Us form

Coping with Life Transitions

Specifically focused on helping individuals manage significant life changes using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) interventions. This program is designed to guide participants through the emotional and cognitive challenges that accompany transitions such as career shifts, relocation, or the ending of relationships. Utilizing core ACT principles such as acceptance, mindfulness, and value-guided actions, this program aims to help individuals develop psychological flexibility, effectively cope with uncomfortable thoughts and feelings, and commit to actions that align with their personal values. This group offers a safe and supportive space to constructively address life transitions while empowering participants to live more fulfilling lives even in the face of uncertainty. (Facilitator Jodi Basch)

Student Resiliency and Flourishing

Specifically designed to empower students with the necessary tools to navigate life’s challenges and optimize their well-being. Drawing from the science of positive psychology, this group program offers a holistic approach to fostering resilience, enhancing emotional intelligence, and promoting a flourishing life. Students will engage in experiential activities, reflective discussions, and practical exercises to cultivate strengths, positive mindsets, and effective coping strategies. Participants will leave with a toolkit of evidence-based techniques to elevate their academic, social, and emotional lives. (Facilitator Jodi Basch)

Trauma for First Responders (Cognitive Processing Therapy)

This group is designed especially for first responders and healthcare professionals grappling with the debilitating effects of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), acute stress disorder, or symptoms of trauma. Rooted in the evidence-based principles of Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), this group aims to provide a supportive and confidential environment for participants to process traumatic experiences. The group will include skill-building exercises, cognitive reframing techniques, and shared dialogues to foster positive well-being and flourishing. By focusing on the unique challenges faced by those on the front lines of emergency care and medical services, this program equips participants with the tools they need to reclaim control over their lives and their careers. (Facilitator Jodi Basch)

Mindful Moments

Aiming to equip participants with the skills needed to cultivate mindfulness, reduce stress, and enhance overall well-being. This program draws on Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) techniques and pulls from Jon Kabat-Zinn’s seminal book, ‘Wherever You Go, There You Are’. Through a combination of meditation practices, guided reflections, and group discussions, participants will learn to navigate life’s challenges with a greater sense of calm and awareness. This group provides a supportive community in which to explore the transformative power of living in the present moment. (Facilitator Jodi Basch)

Coping with a Changing World: Managing Anxiety and Working from Home

Suitable for students who want support in adjusting to the impact of the pandemic on their lives including the transition of working from home. We will be discussing strategies for managing anxiety and being productive while working remotely. (Facilitator Jodi Basch)

DBT Skills Group for Emotional Regulation

Appropriate for individuals struggling with extreme emotional sensitivity. Using DBT skills, learn how to manage negative and overwhelming emotions, while increasing positive experiences. The goals of this group will be to better understand your emotions, to reduce emotional vulnerability and to decrease emotional suffering. (Various Facilitators)

DBT Skills Group for Distress Tolerance

Appropriate for those needing to learn how to manage distress in a healthy way. These set of skills are helpful for situations where an individual may not have control of a situation but needs to manage their responses. DBT skills will help individuals to cope and survive crisis situations, whilst also helping with physical and emotional pain. Skills include mindfulness, radical acceptance, self-soothing with senses and distraction. (Various Facilitators)

Contact

Please feel free to get in touch if you have any questions or inquiries.

Call or Text at 416 505-0881

180 Bloor Street West, Suite 800, Toronto ON, M5S 2V6