YOUR TEAM OF COACHES
Jean-Marc Assaad
Coach and program supervisor
Psychologist and director of PsyMontréal's training and coaching services, Dr. Jean-Marc Assaad regularly offers conferences and training in motivational interviewing to various government agencies and private companies. D. in Clinical Psychology from McGill University, where he also taught.
Adam Vissargov
B.Sc., Master of Psychology Candidate
Graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychological Science and Education from the Catholic University of Louvain (Belgium), Adam is currently completing his Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology under the supervision of Sean Scanlan. He is distinguished by a practice characterized by attentive listening and pronounced empathy towards his clients. Adam adopts a cognitive-behavioral approach, focusing on principles of respect, compassion, and active listening. In this final phase of his master’s program, his goal is to provide personalized support to individuals facing a variety of psychological challenges, both intra- and interpersonal. Guided by a passion for improving mental well-being, Adam fully engages in his practice, consistently striving to meet the needs of his clients with sensitivity and professionalism. He is fluent in English, French and Russian.
Alexandra Brunet
B.Comm., Masters of Arts in Counselling Psychology Candidate
Alexandra offers cognitive behavioral therapy and a client-centered approach. She is passionate about helping others find wellness in all aspects of their lives. She works with clients looking to overcome anxiety, conquer depression, and work through relationship issues as well as many other obstacles. Alex offers services in English, under the supervision of Jessica Martinez Perez, MSW, and Jean-Marc Assaad, psychologist.
Alveena Mathew
B.Sc., Master of Clinical Psychology Candidate
Alveena provides services to individuals facing challenges related to relationships, depression, anxiety, and self-esteem. Passionate about offering support to those in need, she draws on her experience of helping clients with a wide range of mental health issues. Alveena is working under the supervision of Dr. Lori Walls, Ph.D., Psychologist.
Emery Wehrli
M.Ed., c.o., Psychotherapist
With her B.A. in psychology from McGill and her M.Ed. in counseling psychology from the University of Ottawa, Emery is an OCCOQ-certified guidance counselor and holds her psychotherapy license with the OPQ. Emery is bilingual, affirming of the LGBTQIA+ community, experienced in working with people of diverse ages, and committed to creating a safe, supportive and accepting space. She offers a wide range of counseling services and is passionate about providing compassionate care and working with clients to help them achieve their goals. She has worked with adolescents and adults in both clinical and educational settings
Katherine Giebelhaus
RSW, Master of Clinical Social Work
Kate uses a holistic wellness and trauma-informed approach in her practice to treat anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, motivation and relationship conflicts. She aims to help you to heal and live life fully. During your time together, she will use a mix of cognitive-behavioural and dialectical techniques, ACT, Narrative, and somatic interventions to help you challenge unhelpful habits, heal from harmful experiences and achieve wellness.
Kate has 8 years of experience in the mental health field in roles like Therapist, Mental Health Worker, and Career Educator. Through her work and personal life, she has witnessed the pervasiveness of trauma which inspires her to lead a trauma-informed practice, and to create a holistic, non-judgmental and a “you” centered space in which you are empowered to improve your wellness and achieve your goalsKyryl Baranov
B.A., Master of Counselling Psychology Candidate
Kyryl is currently completing his master’s degree in counseling psychology. His academic and professional background is rooted in solid training in psychology, complemented by several years of experience. His therapeutic approach is client-centered, yet grounded in practical, evidence-based methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy. Kyryl is fluent in French, English, Ukrainian and Russian, and is passionate about supporting people on their journey to positive change.
Leily Rojas-Ferreira
B.A., Master of Counselling Psychology Candidate
Leily is a counsellor and coach, passionate about helping clients unlock their full potential and navigate life’s challenges. Using cognitive behavioural therapy in combination with empathetic listening, Leily provides an environment where individuals can explore their concerns, gain clarity, and create meaningful, lasting change.
Leyma Mir
M.A., Counsellor
Leyma Mir, coach & counsellor, obtained her bachelor’s in psychology at McGill University and her master’s degree in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University. Leyma seeks to understand her clients’ internal experience and frame of reference through a collaborative and supportive approach. She aims to accompany her clients through their path of healing and self-realization by providing a warm, empathic and safe space.
Myriam F. Pierre-Louis
B.Sc., Master of Clinical Mental Health Counselling
Myriam has a master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Concordia Irvine University. Her background as a registered nurse clinician gives her a unique perspective in therapy. Using empathy and compassion, she fosters a therapeutic environment where individuals feel safe and supported as they work toward healing and personal growth. She is dedicated to helping individuals overcome challenges, develop healthier coping mechanisms, and unlock their full potential.
Nathalie Prieto
M.Sc., Mental Performance Coach
As a Mental Performance Consultant (MPC), Nathalie’s mission is to help individuals achieve their goals while enjoying the process and enhancing their overall well-being. She creates an open and safe space through which her clients develop and reinforce mental skills that are useful both on and off the field. Nathalie has worked with a wide range of performance domains including athletes, coaches, teams, Esports and business leaders. Her experience as a personal trainer, speaker and athlete make of her a consultant with a wide variety of skills to adapt to the client’s unique experience and needs. Nathalie holds a Master’s degree in Human Kinetics concentration in Intervention and Consultation from the University of Ottawa.