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At Karma Cares Community, you have access to the team of professionals who are ready to care of you at any level in your life. Let's find a good match for you today!

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Jill Naftalin

Behaviour & Regulation Coach;
Executive Functioning Specialist

Jill is a Behaviour Specialist, focusing on creating individualized therapeutic intervention programs for children, teens and young adults with executive functioning challenges. Using holistic approach to both assessment and intervention, she assists individuals to grow in their behaviour awareness and control, emotional reasoning and other executive functioning skills needed to feel regulated and productive.

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Abbie Klerer

Autism Behaviour
Coach

Abbie is a Behaviour Science & Postgraduate Diploma in Autism, She helps navigate the intricacies of accessibility and neurodiversity. Specializes in developing social connections among youth/teenagers.

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Paulette Cormier

Development
Therapist

Paulette advocates for the strong connection between the challenges that autism presents and what is happening in the body. She works with early reflexes and those early developmental movements that are critical to brain and body development, and creates customized programs to facilitate true developmental progress and specific remedial training for individuals with sound sensitivities.

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Amanda Rogers

Mental Health and
Addiction Counselor

Possessing an advanced degree in Sexual Health and Rehabilitative Medicine, Amanda specializes lies in Sex & Intimacy Coaching. Her approach addresses the interplay of trauma and ADHD and is focused on building self-confidence and cultivating healthier interpersonal relationships.

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Steven De Souza

Counselor and
Coach

Steven is a neurodiverse counsellor and coach that aims to "power up" the people around him. Pairing his education in addictions and counselling psychology with his knowledge of Gaming, Anime, and Nerd culture, He helps people connect the dots in their lives and take the steps to make them better.

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Leona Xie

Registered psychotherapist
(Qualifying)

Leona is honoured to support children, youth, and adults on their unique journeys. Drawing from her personal experiences as a Second Generation Canadian, her lived experience with mental health, and valuable insights gained from supporting loved ones and serving others in her community, Leona brings a profound understanding and empathy to her work.

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Shayla Piccini

Registered psychotherapist
(Qualifying)

Shayla holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with honours from Thompson Rivers University, and is a Master’s in Counselling Psychology practicum student at Yorkville University. She is qualified to practice onsite under clinical supervision. Throughout her studies and following graduation, she worked with folks involved in the justice system and supported them in numerous areas, including mental health, substance abuse, and trauma.

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