Clinical Affiliates
Clinical Affiliates
About Our Clinical Affiliates
Our Clinical Affiliates represent mental health professionals, therapists and psychologists with independent practices in the community. From Toronto to London Ontario, they are here to help with individual counselling, family therapy, couples therapy, employment coaching and more. They have specialized interest in autism and neurodiversity. Please contact them directly.
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Summary
Sandra is a Clinical Affiliate of The Redpath Centre and provides Individual and Couple Therapy. She has over 35 years of experience in providing counseling, consultation, and support to individuals living with ASD. Her current area of specialization is working with individuals to build self-awareness and practical strategies to develop a greater understanding of the social world. She helps couples where one partner is affected, sometimes undiagnosed, to develop strategies to cope with everyday living, stress, anxiety, and depression. She has seen success in helping partners and family members understand how ASD and mental health concerns influence family members so that quality of life is improved and relationships can flourish. In addition, Sandra assists in finding services and funding for individuals on the spectrum.
Specializations
- Adults and couples affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders
Bojana Budisin, Ph.D., C.Psych.
Clinical Psychologist and Neuropsychologist
- [email protected]
- Phone
- 647-363-6180
- New Clients
- Accepting new clients for virtual and in person assessment & treatment
- Fees
- $250 per hour, covered by insurance plans, sliding scale available
Dr. Bojana Budisin
Summary
Dr. Bojana Budisin is a Registered Clinical Psychologist and Neuropsychologist for
adults and seniors. She is a Clinical Affiliate of The Redpath Centre, Co-Owner of
Synapse Psychology Group, and a Consulting Neuropsychologist at Toronto Western
Hospital, where she continues to contribute to clinical research. Across her academic,
clinical, and research career, she has been involved in the care of neurodiverse
populations at medical consortiums, rehabilitation hospitals, and middle schools.
Services offered include Adult Psychological and Psycho-diagnostic Assessments for
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD),
neurodevelopmental disability, mental health and psychological issues, as well as
acquired or traumatic brain injury. Individual intervention is provided to adults to assist with: (1) management of executive functioning skills, including planning, organizing, and sustaining focus, (2) stress management and burnout prevention, (3) addressing mental health concerns, including anxiety and depression, and (4) post-diagnostic support. Dr.
Budisin’s approach to treatment is client-centered and rooted in evidence-based
modalities, including cognitive-behavioural, cognitive processing, acceptance and
commitment, mindfulness meditation, and emotion-focused therapy.
Specializations
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
- ADHD
- Neurodevelopmental Disabilities
- Acquired and Traumatic Brain Injury
- Executive Functioning Challenges
- Anxiety and Depression
- Stress Management & Burnout Prevention
- Post-Diagnostic Support
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
- Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Kimberley Cross, MEd, RP
Individual, Couple and Family Therapist
- [email protected]
- Phone
- (416) 920-4999 Ext 0180
- New Clients
- Not currently accepting new clients
- Fees
- $220 per hour, sliding scale available, covered by some insurance plans
- Cancellations
- Kim requires 24 hours notice for cancellations. Appointments that are missed or cancelled late will be billed at the usual rate.
Kimberley Cross
Summary
Kim is an Individual, Couple, and Family Therapist with over 35 years of experience counseling children, adolescents, adults, and couples, Kim specializes in ASD, ADHD, other neurodevelopmental conditions, and mental health concerns. She has previously worked as a Therapist at Children’s Treatment Network of Simcoe-York. She integrates a variety of approaches within a family system and solution-focused framework including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). Valuing the unique interests, abilities, perspectives, and humor, that comes with neurodiversity, her work focuses on maximizing strengths, catalyzing change, and building a repertoire of skills and strategies for living productive and engaged lives.
Specializations
- New diagnosis–post-diagnostic education
- Mental Health
- Parent coaching
- Skill development
- Behavioural consultation
Daniel Dufraimont, MSc, RP
Individual, Couple, and Family Therapist
- [email protected]
- Phone
- (519) 850-9544
- Address
- 512 Oxford Street East, London, Ontario N5Y 3H7
- New Clients
- Accepting new clients for phone or secure video only
- Fees
- $190 per hour, covered by some insurance plans
Daniel Dufraimont
Summary
Daniel Dufraimont is a Clinical Affiliate of The Redpath Centre and provides individual, couple, and family therapy in London Ontario. After obtaining an Honours Bachelor’s in Psychology two decades ago, Daniel worked as a member of health treatment teams for people with autism (ASD), learning disabilities (LD), developmental and mental health concerns. A Master’s in an OAMFT accredited program specializing in couple and family therapy focused Daniel’s career on relational resilience and living courageously amidst challenges. He has worked in various settings with children, youth, adults, and families, to help clients move towards successful life outcomes. Daniel practices with recognition of strengths, acceptance of struggles, and empowerment of choices. Therapy conversations explore the effects of having autism spectrum conditions or ADHD and highlight healthy patterns and directions for growth. A systemic lens invites space for authenticity, neurodiversity, and personal excellence.
Specializations
- Therapy and coaching with children, youth, adults, and families
- ASD, ADHD, depression, anxiety
- Community workshops and presentations
- Supportive advocacy
- Transition planning
- Developing coping skills
- Regulating emotions
- Fostering self-awareness
- Improving social communication
- Adapting to new situations
- Optimizing performance
- Celebrating relational webs that stabilize us
Lesley Miller, PhD, C.Psych.
Psychologist and Neuropsychologist
- [email protected]
- Phone
- 905-335-5300
- New Clients
- Accepting new clients for assessment and intervention
Dr. Lesley Miller
Summary
Dr. Lesley Miller is a Clinical Psychologist and Neuropsychologist working with adults. She provides assessment, psychotherapy, and advocacy for adults presenting with autism, ADHD, traumatic brain injury, trauma, anxiety disorders, and gender identity related issues. She offers evidence-based therapies, including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and practices within an LGBTTIQ-affirmative and neurodiversity-affirming framework. Dr. Miller completed her PhD in Psychology at the University of Toronto and trained at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, the Centre for Addictions and Mental Health, the University Health Network (Toronto Rehab), and St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton. Currently, she is Director of Brookside Therapy & Assessments and offers in person services in Burlington and St. Catharines and online services throughout Ontario.
Specializations
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
- ADHD
- Trauma
- Anxiety & Emotional Regulation
- Gender Identity & LGBTQ+ Affirmative Therapy
- Neuropsychological Assessment
- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
- EMDR Therapy
Sarah Southey, MSW, PhD(Cand.), RSW
Therapist and Employment Coach
- [email protected]
- Phone
- (416) 312-8334
- Location
- Mississauga, Ontario
- New Clients
- Not currently accepting new clients
- Fees
- $165 per hour, sliding scale available, covered by some private insurance plans
Sarah Southey
Summary
Sarah Southey is a Therapist and Employment Coach in Mississauga focusing on neurodiversity and employment issues. She is currently pursuing a PhD in Social Work at Wilfrid Laurier University, examining the employment experiences of autistic professionals. Working one-on-one with clients through a solution-focused approach, she offers support in exploring career and education interests and helps clients organize their job search efforts. Sarah offers direction to individuals in entry-level and mid-career positions who are facing obstacles to finding and maintaining rewarding employment. For those who are employed, she supports individuals with disclosure, accommodations, navigating social demands at work, and assisting individuals with employment-related anxiety through a cognitive-behavioral lens. She has worked in the field of neurodiversity for over a decade, including her time at The Redpath Centre, Holland Bloorview, and Autism Ontario.
Specializations
- Employment counseling
- Social skills
- Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT-independent and group-based)
- Youth in transition
- Assessment
- Goal Setting
- Job Search
- Job Development
- Disclosure
- Job Maintenance
- Consultation to Employers