Kayla Schofield
RP & Founder

A Note From Our Founder

I believe everyone has the capacity for change. Sometimes people lose their way, feel disconnected from themselves, or have challenging life experiences.

I also believe that healing is not linear. The path we walk in life evolves and changes throughout our lifetime as we grow, experience, heal, and rediscover ourselves.

I believe when we can explore what life means to you personally and allow its expression to be uniquely your own, we find our path. There is no single “right” way to heal, grow, or exist.

Working with people for many years, I witnessed firsthand how deeply our thoughts, emotions, and physical bodies are interconnected. This understanding inspired me to further my education in psychology and psychotherapy, allowing me to better support myself and others on a deeper level. I believe Carl Jung said it well: “You can only take them as far as you have gone.”

Through my journey, I wanted to create a space where both clients and therapists feel comfortable showing up as themselves—a space grounded in authenticity, compassion, safety, and connection.

My hope is to help individuals reconnect with themselves, build trust in their own inner wisdom, and feel less alone as they navigate life’s challenges and growth.

– Kayla

I believe everyone has the capacity for change. Sometimes people lose their way, feel disconnected from themselves, or have challenging life experiences.

I also believe that healing is not linear. The path we walk in life evolves and changes throughout our lifetime as we grow, experience, heal, and rediscover ourselves.

I believe when we can explore what life means to you personally and allow its expression to be uniquely your own, we find our path. There is no single “right” way to heal, grow, or exist.

Working with people for many years, I witnessed firsthand how deeply our thoughts, emotions, and physical bodies are interconnected. This understanding inspired me to further my education in psychology and psychotherapy, allowing me to better support myself and others on a deeper level. I believe Carl Jung said it well: “You can only take them as far as you have gone.”

Through my journey, I wanted to create a space where both clients and therapists feel comfortable showing up as themselves—a space grounded in authenticity, compassion, safety, and connection.

My hope is to help individuals reconnect with themselves, build trust in their own inner wisdom, and feel less alone as they navigate life’s challenges and growth.

– Kayla

Nathalie Paterson
RP

Pratima Pathak
RP

Maria Duran
RP (Qualifying)

Ahsen Ayan
RSW

Brooke Zwiebel
RP

Tara Fiodorowicz
RP

Mehmet Topyurek
Clinic Ops. Coord.

Talina Ligeros-Aziz
Admin. Asst.

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Kayla Schofield

Registered Psychotherapist and Founder

Specializing working with: Late teens and Adults, Individuals

Delivery Method: Virtual and in person

Modalities: Parts work (IFS), Mindfulness- Based Therapy, EMDR, R-TEP & G-TEP, Blink, Prolonged Exposure (PE) for PTSD, Psychodynamic, Trauma Informed, Narrative Therapy, Mind-Body Connection, Hypnotherapy, and Traditional Talk Therapy.

Specialties: Childhood trauma, Bullying, Workplace Injuries, Depression, Anxiety, Stress, Self-Esteem Issues, Life Changes, Grief, Family Dynamics, Relationship Issues, Anger, Addiction, and Traumatic Events.

Languages: English

Nathalie Paterson

Registered Psychotherapist

Specializing working with: Preteens, Teens, Adult Individuals

Delivery Method: Virtual and in person

Modalities: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), IFS, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Trauma Informed.

Specialties: Depression, Anxiety, Anger Management, Stress, Burnout, Self-Esteem/ Self-Confidence/ Self-Worth, Life Transitions, Relationship Challenges, Peer Relationships, Workplace Stress. Personal Development/ Growth, Career Issues, People Pleasing, Procrastination/ Motivation Issues, Perfectionism, Sleep or Insomnia

Languages: English

Pratima Pathak

Registered Psychotherapist

Specializing working with: Children (age 10 years and above) Youth, Adults, Seniors, Families and Couples.

Delivery Method: Virtual

Modalities: Cognitive Behavior therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, Holistic therapy, Acceptance and commitment therapy, Emotionally focused therapy (EFT), Solution Focused brief therapy (SFBT), Psychodynamic, client- centered, and existential therapy.

Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Anger management, stress management , couple’s counselling, grief, trauma, relationship counselling, self-identity and self esteem.

Languages: English, Hindi, Urdu and Punjabi

Maria Duran

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Specializing working with: Preteens, Teens, Adults, Immigrants and Individuals.

Delivery Method: Virtual and in person

Modalities: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness-Based Therapy, Trauma Informed, IFS, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Narrative Therapy.

Specialties: Depression, Anxiety, Relationship Challenges, Suicidal Ideation, Life Transitions, Stress, Burnout, Self-Esteem, Grief, Navigating Cancer, Immigration, Emotional Regulation, Self-Confidence, People Pleasing.

Languages: English & Spanish

Ahsen Ayan

Registered Social Worker

Specializing in: Teens, Young Adults, Adults, BIPOC individuals, Neurodivergent individuals, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants, refugees

Delivery Method: Virtual and in-person

Modalities: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT),  Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), trauma-focused, mindfulness techniques, Solution-Focused Therapy, Grief Therapy, Narrative Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).

Specialties: Adolescent Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, Stress, Self-Esteem Issues, Life Changes, Grief, Loss, Family Dynamics, Relationship Issues, Anger, Aggression, PTSD, Career Transitions, Chronic Illness Adjustment, Chronic Pain, Health-Related Anxiety, Panic Attacks, Self-Compassion, Identity Issues, Self-Discovery, Personal Growth, Resilience Building, Boundaries, Grief Processing, Bereavement, Mood Disorders, Motor Vehicle Accident Trauma, Medical Trauma, Social Anxiety, Academic Pressures, Self-Worth, Mindfulness and Relaxation Techniques, Overcoming Shame, Guilt Processing, Coping with Rejection

Languages: Turkish and English

Brooke Zwiebel

Registered Psychotherapist

Specializing in working with: Individuals and couples 18+

Delivery Method: Virtual and in person

Modalities: Relational-cultural therapy (RCT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Psychosomatic

Specialties: Difficult Life Transitions, Relationship Struggles, Body Image, Anxiety, Depression, Connecting To Inner Child, Burnout, Self Identity, Grief

Languages: English

Tara Fiodorowicz

Tara Fiodorowicz

Registered Psychotherapist

Specializing in: Adult Individuals and Couples

Delivery Method: Virtual and in-person

Modalities: Cognitive processing Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Holistic Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Polyvagal Therapy, trauma-informed, antagonistic-informed, client centered

Specialties: PTSD and Relational Trauma and Stress, Men’s Issues, Grief and Bereavement, Reproductive Trauma, Substance Use Addictions, Narcissistic and Antagonistic Abuse and Relationships, Interpersonal and Relationship Issues, Life Transitions

Languages: English

Mehmet Topyurek

Neurofeedback and Clinic Operations Coordinator

Mehmet’s background spans psychological research, neuroscience, and clinical training. His academic background includes an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from York University, a Master of Science in Psychiatry Research from Dalhousie University, and doctoral training in Clinical Psychology at East Tennessee State University. His experience includes EEG and event-related potential research, alongside clinical training in treating patients in correctional, community, and university settings. As Kalm’s Neurofeedback and Clinic Operations Coordinator, Mehmet draws on this background to coordinate clinic operations and deliver neurofeedback services.

Mehmet@kalmwellnesstherapy.com

Talina Ligeros-Aziz

Administrative Assistant

Talina is a university student and the Kalm administrative assistant. Utilizing her background in art and a smile on her face, her job ranges from welcoming clients into the clinic to graphic and web design for the business. She hopes to see a world where therapy is easily accessible for all and no one feels ashamed about seeking help. When she’s not in the clinic, she might be out biking, drawing, or procrastinating doing her homework.

info@kalmwellnesstherapy.com

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