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Alysha Bernstein
Registered Psychotherapist (Independent Practice)
Clinical Traumatologist
Clinical Supervisor
Alysha is a registered psychotherapist and holds a Masters Degree in Counselling Psychology. Alysha has a passion for working with individuals who are currently or have previously experienced; interpersonal conflict, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and issues with coping in daily life. She holds post-graduate certifications in; Addictions and Mental Health, Clinical Traumatology, Indigenous Studies, and various therapeutic modalities (including Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Acceptance & Committment Therapy (ACT), Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT) & Attachment Focused Therapies, Narrative & Relational Therapies, Internal Family Systems (IFS)).
Alysha is also now fully trained to work with couples! She utilizes three modalities woven together to create meaningful, lasting and real change that is authentic and unique to each couple sitting in front of her. She mainly draws from The Gottman Method, Emotion Focused Therapy for Couples and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy.
Alysha had years of experience as a peer support worker with the Survivor Support Program at Distress Centres of Greater Toronto. In that time, she worked in-person with individuals, couples, families, and groups who have experienced a death of a loved one by suicide or homicide. She also helped with training new program facilitators and has given workshops for their annual conference on suicide loss. Previous work includes providing support for children and solo female-led families living in the shelter system and managing ground-breaking research in infant and mother emotional development and resiliency. Finally, throughout high school and her undergraduate studies, Alysha volunteered at CANFAR and Casey House to provide support for those living with HIV/AIDS diagnoses.
Alysha's ardent goal is to deepen your self-awareness and cultivate an acceptance of things as they are, not as we wish them to be, to bring light into the dark shadows of your life and restore your sense of who you are and who you want to be.
Amanda Scott, MACP
Amanda Scott, MACP
Registered Psychotherapist (qualifying)
Amanda is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) who works with teens and adults navigating anxiety, depression, self-esteem, grief, relationship and family challenges, life transitions, and the impact of difficult or traumatic experiences. She has a particular interest in supporting clients experiencing overthinking, perfectionism, people pleasing, difficulty with boundaries, emotional dysregulation, and patterns of putting others’ needs ahead of their own.
Amanda takes an integrative, trauma-informed and attachment-focused approach. She has completed training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Narrative Therapy, person-centred approaches, somatic trauma therapy, and attachment-focused therapy. She is also currently completing additional training in couples therapy. She works with both the mind and body, helping clients understand where patterns originate, how they persist, and how to develop practical ways of responding differently.
With over a decade of experience working with children and youth in educational and community settings, Amanda brings a strong understanding of emotional regulation, relationships, family systems, and neurodivergence to her clinical work.
Amanda’s style is warm, collaborative, and engaged. She creates space for clients to explore difficult experiences without judgment while also gently challenging patterns, strengthening coping and boundaries, and supporting meaningful change.
Kamilah Sheosankar, MACP Candidate
Kamilah Sheosankar, MACP Candidate
Intern Clinician, RP (qualifying)
Kamilah is a Master’s student in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University and is currently completing her practicum as an intern therapist at Alysha Bernstein Therapy. She is passionate about helping others and is committed to supporting individuals as they navigate challenges, gain insight, and move toward meaningful change.
Kamilah brings a calm, compassionate, and genuine presence to her work. She values creating a space where clients can feel comfortable being themselves, openly explore their thoughts and emotions, and feel supported without judgment. She believes that each person’s experiences are unique and works collaboratively with clients to better understand what matters most to them.
She is particularly interested in working with individuals who may be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or going through periods of transition. Kamilah supports clients in building greater self-awareness and exploring ways of responding to life’s challenges that feel authentic and aligned with their values. Her approach is grounded in person-centered therapy, with an emphasis on empathy, respect, and authenticity. Kamilah believes that when individuals feel heard and accepted, they are better able to connect with themselves and create meaningful, lasting change.
Kamilah will offer low cost sessions ($65 or less) and a few pro bono slots. Please see 'Becoming a Client' page for more details
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