Marie-Michelle Boulanger completed her doctorate in School/Applied Child Psychology at McGill University. Her doctoral research explores the mental health and coping outcomes of youth sports participants through the COVID-19 pandemic. She also works in the Trauma Program at the Montreal Children’s Hospital offering psychological support to children and adolescents experiencing long-term post-concussive symptoms, as well as to families following traumatic events. Marie-Michelle has extensive clinical experience working with children, adolescents, and young adults across multiple settings. She offers therapy and assessment services for individuals with a range of mental health challenges and neurodevelopmental disorders including anxiety, depression, emotion regulation difficulties, ADHD, and learning disabilities. Using a whole-person approach and evidence-based practices, Marie-Michelle strives to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where families receive the necessary support to help their children succeed in all aspects of their lives.

Catherine Archambault is completing her doctorate in School/Applied Child Psychology at McGill University. She is also works in supervised practice in two elementary schools in Montreal where she performs diagnostic assessments, helps children experiencing affective difficulties, and consults with teachers and other school professionals so they can better support children with diverse learning needs. Catherine has had clinical experience working with children, adolescents, and their parents in multiple settings, including schools, hospitals, and private clinics. She offers therapy and assessment services for individuals with a range of mental health challenges and neurodevelopmental disorders including anxiety, depression, emotion regulation difficulties, ADHD, and learning disabilities. She uses a systemic approach as well as cognitive-behavioral, acceptance and commitment, and mindfulness techniques to help children and their families overcome all types of challenges.

Dr. Melissa De Riggi, psychologist and member of the Ordre des Psychologues du Québec, obtained her graduate degrees from McGill University. She has extensive clinical experience working with children, adolescents, young adults and their families across various settings, including the Jewish General Hospital (Youth Service and Child Outpatient Psychiatry). There, she provided individual, family, and group psychotherapy, as well as psychodiagnostic and psychological assessments.

Melissa’s therapeutic approach is person-centered, evidence-based and tailored to each individual and their current needs. Her priority is to foster a genuine, collaborative and non-judgmental space for her clients as a stepping stone to their process of change and growth.

At Milestone Clinic, Melissa’s focus is on offering assessment services for children and youth experiencing a wide range of mental health and neurodevelopmental challenges. Melissa also offers consultations to parents/caregivers seeking to support their loved ones.

Vincent is a graduate of the School/Applied Child Psychology program of McGill University. Vincent has over 12 years of experience working with children, teenagers, and young adults dealing with a wide range of difficulties, including emotion regulation, anxiety, ADHD, and learning disorders. More specifically, he has been involved in sports with youth athletes of various levels, including a sport-étude program, as well as elite leagues. Vincent’s approach focuses on collaborating with youth from a strength-based perspective to find a healthy balance between their school and personal life as they rapidly progress through developmental stages, typically characterized by questioning and exploration. To do so, he uses evidence-based treatments such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing, while being informed by attachment theory.

Vincent’s research interest focuses on sport-related concussions and the associated symptoms, as well as the coach-athlete relationship through an attachment lens. He has gathered data and worked with athletes from multiple provinces in Canada and the United States.

In addition to therapy services, Vincent offers psychoeducational and cognitive assessments centering on ADHD and learning disabilities. He has accumulated experiences through various private practices, the McGill Counseling Clinic, and the Montreal Fluency Center. Vincent is fluent in French and English and is happy to provide services in both languages.

Sereena is a PhD candidate in Counselling Psychology at McGill University and works as a student-therapist registered in Quebec. Sereena’s PhD research focuses on understanding the impacts of child maltreatment and attachment on the development of social well-being in early adulthood. In her clinical work, Sereena welcomes clients with empathy and authenticity as she works collaboratively with them through the challenges they face. She has worked with adolescents and adults on a range of different struggles, including anxiety, depression, career and school-related stress, interpersonal challenges, among other struggles. Her therapeutic approach integrates Cognitive-Behavioural therapy, Mindfulness-based interventions, and Solution-focused therapy, and is tailored to best support each client’s needs. Sereena is working under the supervised practice of psychologist, Dr Christine Saykaly.

Samantha Kenny is a Doctoral Candidate in the Counselling Psychology program at McGill University and a licensed student therapist in Quebec. Her doctoral thesis focuses on the bidirectional relationship between eating disorders and sleep health. Samantha has received training on conducting assessments for children with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), socio-emotional difficulties, and intellectual and learning disabilities. She enjoys working collaboratively with children and their parents to identify interventions and learning methods to facilitate optimal social/emotional adjustment and academic success for the child. Throughout Samantha’s clinical training, she has worked with people struggling with eating disorders, sleep difficulties, anxiety, depression, substance use, trauma, suicidality, and personality disorders. Her therapeutic approach is eclectic, consisting of evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), and psychodynamic techniques. She is passionate about building strong relationships with her clients and aims to tailor the treatment according to each client’s needs. Samantha is under supervised practice of psychologist Dr Anthony Claro.

Kelsey Huson is a doctoral student in Counselling Psychology at McGill University. Kelsey's doctoral research focuses on the therapeutic relationship and other common factors, such as empathy and genuineness, in psychotherapy with Indigenous clients. Throughout Kelsey's clinical training, she has worked with children, adolescents, adults, and families. Her clinical practice is guided by a person-centered approach to best support clients through their growth process. Kelsey draws from various techniques to tailor interventions which are well-suited for each client, including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness. Overall, her therapeutic style is collaborative, compassionate, and non-judgmental. Kelsey believes that clients are the experts in their own lives, and she aims to provide a trusting and safe space to help individuals foster greater awareness, self-compassion, resilience, and a lasting sense of empowerment. Kelsey is currently in training to conduct psychoeducational and cognitive assessments. She is working under the supervised practice of psychologist, Dr. Anthony Claro.

Brandon Benchimol-Elkaim is a doctoral candidate in the Counselling Psychology program at McGill University. Brandon's doctoral research focuses on investigating whether mindfulness nature-based training using virtual reality is acceptable and performs better than the standard of care in improving pediatric patients’ preoperative anxiety.

Brandon enjoys working with children, adolescents, and adults, particularly those dealing with mood, anxiety, social difficulties, and obsessive-compulsive disorders, as well as helping children and families navigate adjustment and life transition issues. Brandon uses a warm, compassionate, collaborative, and non-judgmental approach when working with his clients. He also uses various therapeutic approaches based on each client’s needs.

Brandon is under supervised practice of psychologist Dr Christine Saykaly.

Samantha Wong is a doctoral candidate in the School/Applied Child Psychology program at McGill University. Her research focuses on how neurodivergent children's brains respond to rhythm, with the goal to develop music intervention that supports their language and motor development.

Samantha has over 10 years of experience working with children, teenagers and young adults in many capacities, dealing with a wide range of concerns, including emotion regulation, intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum, anxiety, ADHD, and learning disorders. Samantha focuses on creating a warm and inclusive environment that is compassionate, collaborative and sensitive to children and their family’s needs. She uses evidence-based orientations such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

Samantha offers therapy, as well as psychoeducational, cognitive and autism spectrum disorder assessments. She has accumulated experiences through various private practices, the McGill Counseling Clinic, Summit School, and Lethbridge-Layton-Mackay Rehabilitation Centre. Samantha is fluent in English, Mandarin and Cantonese. She is a student member of the OPQ under the supervised practice of psychologist Dr. Anthony Claro.

Marika Patenaude has been a member of the Québec Order of psychoeducators for over 12 years. She has spent most of her career working in a hospital setting in Child Psychiatry.

She has developed extensive expertise in working with children with behavioral problems, self-regulation difficulties, deficits in social skills, and challenges with emotional regulation and coping.

Marika works closely with families to help their child reach their full potential. Her interventions are based in attachment theory and inspired by the cognitive-behavioral model.

Marika is bilingual. She offers her services in French and English.

Sasha is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with over 15 years of experience in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). He provides parent coaching, school and daycare consultations, and supervision of behavior analytic programs. He has worked with children and adults, specializing in the treatment of autism and other developmental disorders. Originally educated and trained in California, Sasha has studied and been trained in Pivotal Response Training, (PRT), Acceptance and Commitment Training (ACT), PECS, Video Modeling, and other evidence-based approaches. He earned a Master of Arts in Teaching with an emphasis in ABA from National University, as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Whittier College. In addition to his private practice, Sasha currently works as an Autism Consultant on the Center of Excellence for Autism (COE) team at the Lester B Pearson School Board. Sasha views parents and other important individuals (i.e., teachers, family, etc.) in each child’s life as an integral part of a successful therapy program.

Dianora is a Behaviour Specialist who has over 11 years of experience working with children and adolescents with neurodevelopmental disabilities. Over the years she has enjoyed working in school settings, as well as in non-profit organizations and the private sector. She is a graduate of a Special Education program at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München which was preceded by a Bachelor’s Degree in Educational Science with a focus on Psychopedagogy. A firm believer in the importance of continuing education, throughout the years, Dianora has completed a range of training and certifications in evidence-based approaches such as Intensive Behaviour Intervention (IBI), Modular Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy for Childhood Anxiety, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Children and Adolescents, Pivotal Response Training (PRT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Early Start Denver Model. Experienced in working with children with Learning Disabilities, Developmental Delays, Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, and Autism Spectrum Disorder, a substantial part of her private practice involves sessions using adaptive learning strategies and techniques, including TEACCH, PECS, Hanen, Sensory Integration and Mindfulness-based Therapy.

Leah is a dedicated Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with over 12 years of experience working in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). She earned her Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis at Russell Sage College and has her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Sociology from Bishop's University.

Leah is committed to enhancing the lives of individuals and families through evidence-based interventions and coaching. With a passion for fostering growth and independence, Leah specializes in providing support to children and adults, focussing on teaching language & communication, teaching adaptive skills, reducing challenging behaviours and promoting autonomy. She also has a special interest in and provides consultation to families with children who have sleep difficulties including nighttime routine, delayed onset of sleep, night awakenings and early awakenings.

With her knowledge in the field, Leah works collaboratively with clients and their families to develop individualized plans tailored to their unique needs and goals. Whether working directly with individuals of all ages or providing parent coaching, her approach is always client-centered and focusses on empowering families to navigate challenges and achieve meaningful progress.

Alexandra is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and has received certification as an International Behavior Analyst (IBA). She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Concordia University and a Masters of Applied Disability Studies with a Specialization in ABA. 

She has 14 years of experience working with a variety of children, adolescents, and adults with diverse needs (e.g., ASD, ADHD, behavior difficulties) in settings such as homes, daycares, schools, and in centre. Alexandra specializes in early intervention for children to increase language, communication, independence, and reduce challenging behaviors. She also enjoys working with adults with ASD on increasing independence and quality of life. 

She is passionate about collaborating with families by providing parent training and support to improve socially significant behaviors in their children. She believes that each client should be involved in their intervention planning and places a strong focus on their motivation and values.

In addition to private practice, Alexandra works at Summit School as a Behavior Consultant and provides supervision and mentoring to those pursuing certification in ABA.

Louna is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and Registered Behavior Analyst (RBA, Ontario) with a Master’s degree in Developmental Psychology. She completed her graduate coursework in Applied Behavior Analysis at the Florida Institute of Technology.

Louna has worked in various settings, including homes, clinics, and schools, with children and youth. Her expertise lies in providing compassionate care and respecting the principles of assent, ensuring that interventions are both respectful, engaging, and aligned with the client’s preferences. She has received specialized training and certifications in Skill-Based Treatment (SBT) and in the implementation of the Universal Protocol, equipping her with advanced skills to address and navigate interfering behaviors effectively.

Louna has also demonstrated strong leadership by spearheading the introduction of PFA/SBT in fast-paced environments, which led to system-level changes within different programs and teams, ensuring high-quality assessment and treatment while fostering collaborative relationships with families. She is passionate about helping families address and reduce interfering behaviors (e.g., physical aggression, elopement, self-injurious behavior (SIB), property destruction) through the implementation of proactive and responsive strategies.

Louna has experience supervising behavior technicians and BCBA candidates, guiding their professional development and ensuring high standards of practice. In addition to her professional expertise, Louna is trilingual, fluent in English, French, and Arabic, which enhances her ability to connect with diverse families and provide culturally sensitive support.

Anna-Maria is a Board-Certified Assistant Behaviour Analyst (BCaBA) with over 26 years experience working in the field of Behaviour Analysis. She specializes in working with children and teens with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and/or behaviour challenges and she has also worked with children with ADHD and Down`s Syndrome.

Anna-Maria has been consulting with families, supervising ABA programs in the home, daycare and school environment, training staff and parents as well as leading social skills groups and parent support groups. She also has been working with families internationally providing them with tools and strategies for lasting behaviour change.

Anna-Maria’s formal credentials include an undergraduate degree in Psychology at Concordia University and a graduate course series in Applied Behaviour Analysis from the Florida Institute of Technology.

Anna-Maria has a great love for children and develops a strong relationship with each child built on trust and respect. She believes in the importance of empowering people with special needs to live their best lives. She brings hope and infuses optimism into all the lives she touches.

Alizé Hatchuel is a master’s candidate in psychoeducation at Université de Montreal. She has been working as a psychosocial interventionist for the past ten years in CPEs then schools with children and teenagers with learning disabilities, neurodevelopmental delays, anxiety, Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. She has a lot of experience with young people struggling with emotional regulation, social skills and executive functions. The systemic approach is at the heart of Alizé’s interventions, she collaborates with parents, educators, school board and other professional involved. Alizé is bilingual and offers her services in French and English. Alizé is under supervised practice of psychologist Dr. Anthony Claro.

Erika Infantino is a doctoral student in the School/Applied Child Psychology program at McGill University. Erika’s master’s research focused on the perceived value and role of the IEP in the classroom. Her doctoral research focuses on working with teachers to ensure high implementation fidelity of evidence-based interventions in the classroom. Through this research, she aims to help teachers implement interventions as intended to ensure students receive the best available support and that optimal academic outcomes are seen. In her professional training thus far, Erika has gained assessment and intervention experience with children and adolescents and for the last several years, she has been working with children and families in a number of different settings.

Annie is a first year PhD student in the School/Applied Child Psychology program at McGill University. Her current research focuses on understanding and helping children disclose maltreatment and abuse. Annie has gained assessment and intervention experience with children and youths, and she has worked with children and families in mental health and educational settings. Annie speaks both English and Mandarin and aims to increase assess to mental health services for families from diverse backgrounds.

Sarah is completing her masters at McGill University’s School/Applied Child Psychology Program and will begin her PhD in the program this fall. Her research investigates police officers’ adherence to best practice forensic interview protocols when questioning victims of child maltreatment. Sarah has worked with children, adolescents and young adults in educational and clinical settings. She is passionate about increasing access to early intervention support for families with neurodevelopmental and mental health needs.

Taryn Perelmiter is a doctoral student in the School/Applied Child Psychology program at McGill University. Her research focuses on validating a new tool to measure attention in neurotypical and neurodiverse populations, with the goal of developing a measure that is sensitive enough to detect attentional difficulties in individuals with limited cognitive and/or language abilities. She has worked with children in various capacities for over 10 years. Taryn is completing her training in conducting psychoeducational assessments for children with attention, learning, and behavioural difficulties. She strives to create an inclusive environment that is compassionate, authentic, and sensitive to children and their family’s needs.

Rachael is a Doctoral candidate at Milestone Clinic, and is completing her Ph.D. in Counselling Psychology at McGill University. She is currently working under the clinical supervision of Drs. Anthony Claro and Christine Saykaly. Throughout her Master’s and Doctoral-level training, Rachael has worked with children, adolescents, and adults presenting with a range of mental health challenges, including mood and anxiety disorders, trauma-related issues, gender and sexuality-related issues, life transitions, and relational and interpersonal challenges. Her Doctoral research focuses on adolescent mental health and development, looking at how experiences of victimization underlie youth suicide risk and behavioural difficulties.

Rachael’s goal is to create a comfortable, affirming, and nonjudgmental space for clients to safely express themselves. She emphasizes using a collaborative treatment approach tailored to each individual’s unique needs and goals. Rachael draws from approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), and Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), while using a strengths-based approach to help individuals achieve their goals while feeling supported and empowered.

Sara is the administrative assistant at Milestone Clinique. She has completed a D.E.C. at Dawson College and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Child Studies at Concordia University, specializing in Exceptionality and Diversity in Childhood Settings. She has previous experience working at Summit School and is known to be nurturing, organized and very passionate about helping children with special needs and guiding them on their journey towards developing various skills. Sara is always eager to assist and help in any way that she can, while creating a pleasant, comfortable, and safe environment for all.

Naomie is one of our administrative assistants at Milestone Clinique. She completed a Bachelor of Arts with honors in the field of Psychology, specializing in Cognitive Neuropsychology at York University. Naomie has a passion for Neuropsychology as well as Health Psychology and plans to specialize in working with children, youth, families, and parents. She strives to become a Clinical Pediatric Health Psychologist in the future and is eager to apply formal experience toward improving the mental well-being of children and youth. Naomie is an avid learner and is working towards completing her Master’s in Pediatric Psychology in the city of Montreal. She aims to create a warm and inviting environment for clients to share their presenting concerns and needs at our clinic.