PSYCHOLOGIST
Lisa Berger, Ph.D., C.Psych.
she/her
Lisa is a Registered Psychologist in the Province of Ontario. She has a doctorate in psychology from the University of Toronto (2003) and is a member of The College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario. She has been in private practice since 2001 and has had a longstanding interest in working to help people mend their lives and enable them to live more fully in the present.
Lisa has a special interest in the ways in which we have learned to cope with painful personal experiences and the process by which we move towards healthier functioning. In her doctoral research she focused on self-harm and the experience of women who engage in this coping behaviour.
PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATE
Parisa Akhlaghi, M.Psy., C.Psych.Assoc.
she/her
Parisa is a Psychological Associate registered with The College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario. She holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from the Adler Graduate Professional School.
Parisa works with a diverse group of individuals with a range of concerns and psychological and emotional difficulties, including trauma, anxiety, depression, and different life stressors. She has extensive experience working with first responders and understands the unique stressors and demands associated with these roles. Parisa also has extensive experience providing psychological assessment for ADHD and psychoeducation, as well as, clinical issues.
Parisa’s individualized approach to therapy creates a safe and supportive environment where clients are encouraged to explore their needs, strengths, and potential. Her therapeutic approach is client-centred and emotion-focused, with an emphasis on the connection between mind and body. Parisa also incorporates trauma-focused interventions, working collaboratively with clients to foster autonomy, self-trust, and self-awareness. Therapy is viewed as a shared journey, supporting clients in developing a deeper connection to their emotional experiences, gaining insight and clarity, and creating meaningful, lasting change.
PSYCHOLOGIST
Rebecca West, Ph.D., C.Psych.
she/her
Dr. Rebecca West has a doctoral degree in Counselling and Clinical Psychology from the University of Toronto. She is a member of The College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario.
Rebecca employs an eclectic approach to help people explore and gain insight into their life challenges, and bring awareness to one’s thoughts, feelings and behaviours. In her doctoral research, she is focused on the experience of women who report sexual violence and its impact on their educational experience.
ASSOCIATE
Connor Laforge, M.Psy.
he/him
Connor is completing his Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology degree at Adler Graduate Professional School and will be registering with The College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario. Connor works under the direct supervision of Dr. Lisa Berger.
Connor uses an eclectic and compassionate approach to help people become more self-aware, self-accepting, self-expressive, and to gain self-respect. Connor works effectively with multiple different populations and ages and offers both individual and relationship therapy. Connor's graduate research focused on effective psychotherapeutic practices to help people connect with their true selves.
ASSOCIATE
Vyakhya Tyagi, B.A. (Hons.)
she/her
Vee is completing her Master’s in Clinical Psychology at Adler Graduate Professional School. While accruing hours of supervised practice she works under the direct supervision of Dr. Lisa Berger.
Vee brings over six years of experience in mindfulness-based therapy, behavioural therapy, and psycho geriatric care across hospital, community, and virtual settings. Her approach is warm, client-centered, and culturally responsive, grounded in mindfulness, progressive muscle relaxation and breathing techniques, and emotion-focused practices within a trauma-informed lens. She has worked effectively with diverse populations, including seniors, children, adults, and immigrants. She believes humans have an innate capacity to heal and self-discover when they connect with their inner world, and she supports clients in clarifying values, looking beyond limiting beliefs, and resolving conflicts to foster meaningful change. She holds a Post Graduate Certificate in Behavioural Science from George Brown College and a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Applied Psychology from Amity University, and she offers therapy in English, Hindi, and Urdu.
