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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), Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT) & Attachment Focused Therapies, Narrative & Relational Therapies, Bowen Family Systems Therapy, and 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.
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 Candidate
Amanda Scott, MACP Candidate
Intern Clinician
Amanda is a dedicated and empathic student therapist completing her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University. With a professional background that spans over 10 years of working with children and youth—both in educational settings and through equine assisted programming—Amanda brings a rich, integrative lens to her clinical work.
She specializes in person-centered, strength-based therapy and is passionate about helping clients feel seen, heard, and supported. Amanda has extensive experience with emotional regulation strategies, crisis intervention, behaviour planning, and mental health promotion. Her warm and collaborative style encourages clients to grow at their own pace, while gently guiding them toward their goals.
Amanda currently offers therapy under the supervision of Alysha Bernstein. She is honoured to support clients of all ages and backgrounds, and to be part of a team that values compassion, equity, and healing.
Amanda will offer sliding scale, low cost and a few pro bono slots. Please see 'Becoming a Client' page for more details.
Stefanie Di Bello, MACP Candidate
Stefanie Di Bello, MACP Candidate
Intern Clinician
Stefanie is a Master’s in Counselling Psychology student at Yorkville University. She is passionate about helping others recognize their inner strength to navigate and overcome life’s most difficult challenges. Whether adapting to life transitions, managing intense emotions, or cultivating the courage to believe in oneself, she strives to create a non-judgmental, supportive environment where growth can flourish.
Stefanie has faced her own life challenges and understands the weight of struggles. She has transformed those hardships into sources of strength and believes that every person can overcome life’s obstacles and emerge wiser, stronger, and more resilient.
Stefanie’s areas of interest include supporting individuals experiencing anxiety and depression, relationship concerns, stress, emotion regulation difficulties, life transitions, and self-esteem challenges. She is currently undergoing training in acceptance and commitment therapy, dialectical behaviour therapy, and trauma-informed approaches. Understanding the importance of the therapeutic relationship,
Stefanie’s approach will be strongly centered around person-centered therapy. Stefanie takes an open-minded, patient, and empathetic approach, understanding that meaningful change takes time. Her goal is to help clients feel safe being their authentic selves and to support them in cultivating a fulfilling, purposeful life.
Stefanie will 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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