Our Team

Dr Leanna Zozula is a psychologist and Clinical Director of PsyMontreal. She was awarded her doctorate degree from McGill University and has trained and worked in several hospital/clinic settings in Montreal and the USA (New York). Dr. Zozula lectures about mental health topics to the public and healthcare professionals. Click here for a brief bio.

A graduate of McGill’s Counselling Psychology program, Alexandra is a licensed guidance counsellor and psychotherapist. She has experience working with youth and young adults undergoing difficulties related to life transitions, academic and work-related stress, interpersonal relationships, grief, anxiety, and depression. Alexandra recognizes the courage it takes to seek counselling and commends those beginning this journey. She strives to provide her clients with a safe and supportive space to explore their thoughts and feelings and works collaboratively with them to facilitate personal development and achievement of their goals.

Dr. Kelner has extensive experience working with young and older adults (18 years and older) who experience cognitive and functional complaints. Dr. Kelner has practiced professionally as a neuropsychologist and clinical psychologist for over 27 years. She completed her Ph. D. studies at McGill University and has worked in Montreal as a neuropsychologist as part of a medical team of specialists offering diagnostic and clinical services, supervising students, and collaborating with ongoing clinical trials for neurodegenerative diseases. She is a clinical and research consultant for clinical centers designing specific assessment batteries to evaluate a variety of cognitive complaints (ADHD, Dementia, traumatic brain injury). In her private practice, she has worked with physicians and other professionals in the community contributing to improve the understanding of their clients.
Dr. Kelner is a registered psychologist and certified neuropsychologist with l’Ordre des psychologues du Québec (OPQ). Languages. English – French – Spanish.

Katerina is presently completing her Master’s degree in counselling psychology in French at University of Ottawa. She is especially attentive to the individual’s strengths he or she may already possess to facilitate the healing process and meet their goals. Katerina is not afraid to dive deep and tackle topics such as anxiety, depression, eating disorders, stress, addictions, and relationship issues among others in an empathetic, supportive, engaging, and non-judgemental manner.

Sean Scanlan is a licensed psychologist with over 10 years of professional experience and completed his training at McGill University. He has worked in a variety of settings with individuals and groups including private and public health settings, as well as in community crisis intervention. Sean uses a primarily cognitive-behavioral approach, an integration of CBT and ACT, and specializes in working with people who struggle with emotional or interpersonal problems, as well as issues such as chronic pain and fibromyalgia and other chronic illness and health issues. His objective is to provide a warm, accepting, and safe atmosphere in which difficulties can be explored in order to collaborate to find workable solutions and help individuals get back to living a meaningful life. Sean also provides individual and group supervision to graduate level interns and equivalency candidates for the Order of Psychologists of Quebec (OPQ).

Gaspard Bechet is a psychologist, member of the order of psychologists of Quebec. He studied in clinical psychology at the Catholic University of Louvain-la-Neuve. He uses cognitive-behavioral therapy to offer a treatment adapted to a wide range of problematics such as mood disorders, anxiety disorders, addictions, or interpersonal problems. He works mainly with young adults and adults in a warm, respectful, and empathetic environment.

Kelsey is a counselling intern working under the supervision of Dr. Sean Scanlan (Psychologist) and is completing her Master’s at McGill University. She is passionate about working collaboratively with (young) adults to help them achieve their unique goals and promote personal growth. Using her skills in empathetic listening and compassion, Kelsey strives to form a strong therapeutic bond with her clients by creating a warm, safe, and supportive space. She primarily uses cognitive-behavioural approaches to help people overcome stress, anxiety, depression, and other concerns.

Marlena is a counselling intern who focuses on meeting each client’s needs while providing a safe, trusting, and non-judgmental space. Through a cognitive behavioural approach, she works collaboratively with clients to help address anxiety, depression, stress, and more. She aims to cultivate hope, inspire positive change, and improve the overall well-being of her clients while supporting them in achieving their goals. Marlena is pursuing her master’s degree in counselling psychology at McGill University. She is currently working under the supervision of Dr Sean Scanlan, a licensed psychologist, and a member of the OPQ.

Emery is currently completing her master's degree at the University of Ottawa. She has experience working with people of all ages, as well as a strong background in crisis intervention. Emery is bilingual and LGBTQIA+-affirming, and aims to always create a safe, supportive, and accepting space for all. She can support clients presenting with various concerns, such as depression, anxiety, stress, and relationship difficulties.