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.

Alexandra is a licensed guidance counsellor and psychotherapist in Quebec. She completed her M.A. in Counselling Psychology and M.Sc. in Psychiatry at McGill University. Alexandra 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 receieved her bachelor’s degree in psychology at Concordia University and her master’s degree in counselling psychology at University of Ottawa in French. She is presently working towards her psychotherapy permit and guidance counsellor license. She is especially attentive to the individual’s strengths he or she may already possess in order to facilitate the healing process and meet their goals. Katerina is not afraid to dive deep and tackle topics such as anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, burnout, and addictions 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).

Having completed her bachelor's degree in psychology at McGill and her master's degree in counselling psychology at the University of Ottawa, Emery is currently working towards obtaining her guidance counsellor registration and psychotherapy permit under the supervision of Dr. Sean Scanlan. She is bilingual, has experience working with individuals of diverse ages, and a strong background in crisis intervention. LGBTQIA+-affirming and dedicated to creating a safe, supportive, and accepting space, Emery is passionate about providing compassionate care and collaborating with clients to help them overcome any difficulties they may be experiencing in their lives.

Josee is a bilingual Psychotherapist intern currently completing her master's in counseling psychology from Yorkville University. Her focus is to help improve the well-being and balance in her client's life by setting up goals that are realistic and attainable. Josee uses Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Emotional and Solution-Based Therapy to help those struggling with anxiety, stress, and depression. Additional areas for consultation include strengthening relationships, career transition, adaptation, and self-esteem. Josee is currently under the supervision of psychologist Sean Scanlan.

Emily has a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from McGill University and is currently enrolled in her Master’s in Counselling Psychology at the University of Ottawa. She views the therapeutic process according to the client-centered framework, which places empathy and unconditional positive regard at the forefront and can be combined with the approaches offered at PsyMontreal, such as CBT and ACT. Emily seeks to reinforce clients’ sense of autonomy and resilience, by creating a supportive environment that encourages self-actualization.She is an intern being supervised by psychologist Sean Scanlan.