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At Bright Lights, we offer a variety of services to best help you and your child if they learn from home. https://www.brightlightspsychology.com/parent-support daily 0.75 2020-10-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f68a8d4ad45712c2ab6af49/1601485929437-R4RZNQR3Z9JEZEV47VLH/parent-support-bright-light-icon.png Parent Support Programs at Bright Lights Psychology Clinic - Parent Coaching Parenting Coaching programs at Bright Lights offer parents the skills and tools they need to best support themselves and their children. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f68a8d4ad45712c2ab6af49/1601486018104-6Q68BDCD809WR3XJ2SQK/parent-consultation-bright-light-icon.png Parent Support Programs at Bright Lights Psychology Clinic - Parent Consultation One-on-One support from our expert clinicians to help you with any difficulties you may be experiencing, and provide personalized skills and tools for parenting success. https://www.brightlightspsychology.com/team/todd-cunningham daily 0.75 2023-11-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f68a8d4ad45712c2ab6af49/049c2c62-2c40-4215-8625-a62363e31138/todd.jpg Dr. Todd Cunningham - Founder and Clinic Supervisor - Dr. Todd Cunningham C. Psych Clinic Founder and Practice Supervisor Dr. Cunningham leads the Bright Lights Psychology Team. He is a school and clinical psychologist registered in Ontario. He also is an Associate Professor [Teaching Stream] at the University of Toronto OISE and is Chair of the School and Clinical Child Psychology program. Dr. Cunningham received his PhD in School and Clinical Child Psychology program at University of Toronto and later completed his postdoctoral studies at the Hospital for Sick Children in neuropsychology. Over the past five years, Dr. Cunningham has been invited to do workshops on assessment throughout Canada. He has given over 600 presentations and workshops internationally to educators and psychologists on learning disabilities and how to support students with learning difficulties. He is also actively involved in the field of school psychology advocacy and is a member of the Ontario Psychological Association working group on Learning Disability and Remote Assessment. In addition, he is a board member of the Learning Disability Association of Ontario. At Bright Lights, Dr. Cunningham specializes in conducting psychoeducational assessments and treating mental health challenges such as: anxiety and mood-related disorders; attention difficulties; and complex trauma. His area of expertise is in working with children with learning disabilities and using assistive technology. https://www.brightlightspsychology.com/team/sarah-gray daily 0.75 2020-09-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f68a8d4ad45712c2ab6af49/1600893038655-OF4NUX265LQV5023CNEF/Dr-Sarah-Gray%2Cjpg Dr. Sarah Gray - Clinician - Dr. Sarah Gray C. Psych School and Clinical Psychologist Dr. Gray is a school and clinical psychologist registered in Ontario. She received her M.A. and Ph.D from OISE at the University of Toronto and completed her doctoral internship at the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario in Ottawa. Dr. Gray has been working with children and their parents and teachers for over ten years in several settings: private practice, school board, community mental health, and hospital. She has also taught courses within the School and Clinical Child Psychology program at the University of Toronto. She has had the pleasure of travelling to several remote communities in Northern Ontario, where she conducted psychological assessments and collaborated with teachers and school personnel to provide academic and mental health support to students of all ages. Dr. Gray is passionate about helping young people identify their strengths and challenges so they can use that knowledge to grow and thrive. She provides therapy, parent consultation, and psychoeducational and diagnostic assessments that support student’s academic and social- emotional development. At Bright Lights, Dr. Gray specializes in providing comprehensive assessments and support for mental health and relationship challenges, including anxiety and mood-related disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorders (formerly Asperger’s Disorder), learning disabilities, obsessive compulsive behaviours, attention difficulties, parent-child relationship challenges and family stress such as divorce. She enjoys working with children and adolescents of all ages, with a particular interest in issues arising in early childhood. https://www.brightlightspsychology.com/team/alana-iannuzziello daily 0.75 2020-09-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f68a8d4ad45712c2ab6af49/1600694507208-P3S1D9VYIF577CW6HZUR/Alana1.jpg Alana Iannuzziello - Academic Interventionist - Alana Iannuzziello M.A., OCT Alana obtained her M.A. in Child Study and Education from the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education where she completed a research project focusing on how children learn scientific inquiry skills. She is a member of the Ontario College of Teachers and is currently working for the Toronto District School Board as an Elementary School Teacher. She has additional qualifications in Special Education and Mathematics. Alana has been working as an Academic Interventionist for over two years. https://www.brightlightspsychology.com/team/gladiola-musabelliu daily 0.75 2022-01-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f68a8d4ad45712c2ab6af49/59d6bc54-877d-4118-b9ce-8d3805dae4cb/Gladiola+picture+2.png Dr. Gladiola Musabelliu - Clinician - Dr. Gladiola Musabelliu C. Psych School and Clinical Psychologist Dr. Musabelliu is a school and clinical psychologist registered in Ontario. She completed her doctoral studies at OISE/University of Toronto in School and Clinical Child Psychology. She has held positions and received clinical training at OISE Psychology Clinic, Toronto Catholic District School Board, and Surrey Place Center. At Bright Lights, Dr. Musabelliu specializes in conducting psychological, socio-emotional, and gifted assessments, individual therapy for children and adolescents, as well as consultation for parents. Dr. Musabelliu provides evidence-based treatment tailored to the unique strengths and needs of each child while helping them cope with psychological and mental health concerns, such as ADHD, stress, anxiety, mood, and behavioural challenges. She integrates a variety of therapeutic approaches in her work with children that best suits their needs, including Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness, and play-based. Given her extensive experience in the school board setting for more than five years, she helps families navigate the educational system when making decisions regarding school and program placement. Dr. Musabelliu strives to provide culturally sensitive services and assure that the needs of her clients are being met. 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Director of Academic Intervention Services Toreigh obtained her M.A. in Child Study and Education from the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education and is a member of the Ontario College of Teachers with additional qualifications in Special Education. Toreigh has a background in developing and implementing evidence-based instructions for students with exceptionalities and monitoring their progress. Toreigh oversees the specialized academic support each client receives, and is passionate about finding tools for individualized student success. Toreigh also works as a Curriculum Consultant for Northern Ontario Communities with a focus on language acquisition development. https://www.brightlightspsychology.com/team/robin-bacher daily 0.75 2020-10-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f68a8d4ad45712c2ab6af49/1600702364180-TKYG7L7FD5P7M92VC51W/Academic+Intervention+Specialist.png Robin Bacher - Academic Interventionist - Robin Bacher B.Ed., M.Ed., OCT. Educational Consultant Robin is an educational consultant with over 15 years of experience working with children, families and educators. She has held many roles including ABA instructor- therapist, classroom teacher, special education teacher, literacy coach, vice principal and special education coordinator. After completing her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at the University of Guelph, Robin went on to achieve her Bachelor of Education and Masters of Education from OISE at University of Toronto with a focus on Special Education and Mental Health. She also holds specialist qualifications in Special Education and Reading. Robin continuously explores ways to improve educational experiences for students, parents and teachers. She believes that all students can succeed with the right tools, and works collaboratively to help clients gain skills and build confidence for lasting change. https://www.brightlightspsychology.com/team/daniella-biondic daily 0.75 2022-05-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f68a8d4ad45712c2ab6af49/1600702301481-HO3UWC0A4AQQMDE1C1O9/Clinicians.png Dr. Daniella Biondic - Clinician - Dr. Daniella Biondic C. Psych School and Clinical Child Psychologist Dr. Biondic is a school and clinical psychologist registered in Ontario. She received her M.A. and Ph.D from OISE at the University of Toronto and completed her doctoral internship at the London Clinical Psychology Residency Consortium. Over the past 10 years, Dr. Biondic has provided psychoeducational and diagnostic assessments and treatment to children and youth in school, hospital, and community-based settings across Southern Ontario. Over the last 5 years, Dr. Biondic has conducted psychoeducational assessments and provided ongoing consultation to remote, fly-in communities in Northwestern Ontario and has provided professional development and training to educators based in remote and underserved communities in Southern and Northern Ontario and Nunavut. Dr. Biondic has delivered workshops on topics that include proactive behavioural interventions and classroom management strategies, student mental health and creating trauma-sensitive classrooms, and stress-management and self-care for educators to address challenges associated with workplace burnout and compassion fatigue. At Bright Lights, Dr. Biondic specializes in conducting psychoeducational assessments and treating mental health challenges such as: self-esteem, anxiety and mood-related disorders; early attachment disturbance; and complex trauma. Her area of expertise is in mental health support and trauma. https://www.brightlightspsychology.com/team/carly-silberberg daily 0.75 2020-09-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f68a8d4ad45712c2ab6af49/1600694507212-IB2CRPPLVRW1NQVZWDMI/Carly-Silberberg.jpg Carly Silberberg - Academic Interventionist - Carly Silberberg M.A., OCT Carly obtained her M.A. in Child Study and Education from the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education. She is currently a teacher with the Toronto District School Board, holding qualifications in the Primary, Junior, and Intermediate divisions. Carly also has additional qualifications in Special Education and Music. She has been working as an Academic Interventionist for over four years. https://www.brightlightspsychology.com/team/robyn-campbell daily 0.75 2020-09-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f68a8d4ad45712c2ab6af49/1600694507215-LBLYVCVMO3U2XZSJYCYW/Robyn.jpg Robyn Campbell - Academic Interventionist - Robyn Campbell B.Ed, OCT Robyn obtained her Bachelors of Education at Queen’s University where she specialized in teaching exceptional learners. She also holds additional qualifications in Kindergarten and Special Education from York University. Robyn has extensive experience in supporting students using assistive technology. Most recently, she has been working with the Learning Disabilities Association of Kingston to help them develop tools to teach students about assistive technology. 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Shift Your Thinking provides parents and professionals support for children with Learning Disabilities and ADHD. Learn more about their work by visiting their website. https://www.brightlightspsychology.com/alissa-levy daily 0.75 2025-09-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f68a8d4ad45712c2ab6af49/ff0f1f79-cf0e-4d6c-994c-32f8185b9cf0/IMG_6383.jpg Dr. Alissa Levy - Dr. Alissa Levy C. Psych Child & Adolescent Psychologist Dr. Levy is a clinical psychologist registered in Ontario. She received her M.A. and Ph.D. from York University and completed her doctoral internships at the Winnipeg Health Sciences Centre. Over the past ten years, Dr. Levy has provided psychoeducational and diagnostic assessments and treatment to children and youth in hospital and community-based settings. At Bright Lights, Dr. Levy specializes in conducting psychoeducational assessments and treating mental health challenges such as: anxiety, mood-related disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, emotion regulation and complex trauma. Her approach combines techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy and psychodynamic approaches. https://www.brightlightspsychology.com/team/elizabeth-mcewen daily 0.75 2024-01-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f68a8d4ad45712c2ab6af49/c35baa12-b399-4e7f-8944-b4fbf94fbfeb/BL+headshot.jpeg Elizabeth McEwen - Dr. Elizabeth McEwen C. Psych School and Clinical Psychologist Dr. McEwen is a school and clinical psychologist registered in Ontario. She received her M.A. and Ph.D. from OISE/University of Toronto and completed her doctoral internship at Surrey Place. Dr. McEwen has experience providing assessment, intervention, and consultation services to children and adolescents in school, private practice, and community-based settings. At Bright Lights, Dr. McEwen provides comprehensive psychoeducational assessments and treats mental health concerns in children and adolescents including anxiety and mood-related disorders, self-esteem, interpersonal challenges, emotional and behavioural dysregulation, and attachment-related difficulties. Dr. McEwen also provides support to caregivers using an emotion-focused family therapy framework. Dr. McEwen prioritizes a compassionate, client-centered approach that integrates a variety of evidence-based treatments to best suit clients’ needs. Dr. McEwen works extensively with clients with neurodiversity, including autism, attentional disorders, and learning disabilities, with a neurodiversity-affirming practice. https://www.brightlightspsychology.com/team/brittany-burek daily 0.75 2024-05-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f68a8d4ad45712c2ab6af49/158ba53c-739a-4fc1-bc05-0862d4bbf5f5/Brittany.jpg Brittany Burek - Dr. Brittany Burek C. Psych School and Clinical Psychologist Dr. Burek is a school and clinical psychologist registered in Ontario. She received her M.A. and Ph.D. from OISE/University of Toronto and completed her residency at the IWK Health Centre in Halifax, NS. Dr. Burek has experience providing assessment, intervention, and consultation services to children and adolescents in hospital, school, private practice, and community-based settings. At Bright Lights, Dr. Burek provides comprehensive psychoeducational assessments and consultation services to caregivers and educators. https://www.brightlightspsychology.com/team/jennifer-mckinnon daily 0.75 2025-12-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f68a8d4ad45712c2ab6af49/e58ea276-794b-4605-bbc1-b365695a61f5/Jennifer+McKinnon+Profile.png Jennifer McKinnon - Dr. Jennifer McKinnon Ed.D., C. Psych, R.B.T. Ontario, BCBA Psychologist Dr. McKinnon completed her doctorate at the University of Toronto in 2025 and is practicing as a Psychologist. She received her Master’s of Applied Disability Studies in 2009 and over the past 17 years has been providing behavioural consultation and programming for neurodivergent students as a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA). She is also registered with the College of Psychologists as a Behaviour Analyst. In addition, Jennifer has worked as a psychoeducational consultant providing psychoeducational and psychological assessment to children and youth in at local school setting for the past 15 years. These roles include continuing consultation, intervention and training for a wide range of student needs. She also provides therapy and group therapy for children and teens experiencing a range of difficulties. https://www.brightlightspsychology.com/privacy daily 0.75 2025-08-06 https://www.brightlightspsychology.com/team/esmeralda-ismaili daily 0.75 2025-09-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f68a8d4ad45712c2ab6af49/c88d123f-973a-49fd-8af8-94c5434a498b/EIsmaili+pic.JPG Esmeralda Ismaili - Esmeralda Ismaili Ph.D Academic Intervention Coordinator Dr. Ismaili is the Coordinator of Academic Services at a Bright Lights Psychology Clinic, bringing extensive experience in research, teaching, and program development. She holds a Doctorate in Psychology from the University of Tirana, Albania, where her dissertation focused on parental interaction and children’s temperament. Over the past decade, she has worked internationally in both academic and applied settings, including roles as an Assistant Professor and Research Consultant. Her expertise includes child and adolescent well-being, educational psychology, and program evaluation. In addition to her academic background, she has contributed to research projects on mental health, diversity, and social development. She has published and presented widely on child development, parenting, and education, with a focus on bridging the scientific research and classroom practice. At Bright Lights, Dr. Ismaili coordinates evidence-based academic interventions delivered for students who face school challenges. Her expertise lies in assessing learning needs, analyzing data, and creating tailored strategies that support children and adolescents in overcoming barriers to learning. https://www.brightlightspsychology.com/team/agnes-lee daily 0.75 2025-09-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f68a8d4ad45712c2ab6af49/700698ec-2207-4758-8bec-850d5cafb432/Agnes.jpeg Agnes Lee - Agnes Lee M.Sc., GMBPsS Agnes graduated with a Master of Science in Developmental Psychology and Clinical Practice, at the Anna Freud Centre in London, UK. As part of her academic training, she worked with children, young adults and their families in managing their emotional distress, neurodevelopmental and learning difficulties, and chronic health conditions. Agnes has been working as an academic interventionist for over two years now. She believes in the importance of building a meaningful rapport with her students, and learning about their interests to better motivate them in setting and achieving their goals. Having lived in multiple countries and befriended a diverse population, it is her passion to learn new languages and cultures. She enjoys cooking and watching musical theatres in her spare time. https://www.brightlightspsychology.com/team/dahlia-langburt daily 0.75 2025-09-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f68a8d4ad45712c2ab6af49/687c4c27-5948-46c9-aabe-49e6a19ab4d9/Dahlia.jpeg Dahlia Langburt - Dahlia Langburt M.Ed. (Dev. Psych. & Educ.) SCCP Dahlia is a first-year student in the School and Clinical Child Psychology (SCCP) program at the University of Toronto. She also holds a Master of Education in Developmental Psychology and Education from the University of Toronto. Dahlia brings experience supporting children across a range of academic areas and has worked with families to implement evidence-based interventions, including assistive technology, to help students thrive. https://www.brightlightspsychology.com/team/ella-goodman-vincent daily 0.75 2025-09-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f68a8d4ad45712c2ab6af49/d6a67d74-e95d-4b1f-85d8-d54b7482dc25/Ella.jpg Ella Goodman-Vincent - Ella Goodman-Vincent M.A. SCCP Ella is in the second year of her Master’s degree at the University of Toronto and is in training to become a school and clinical child psychologist. In the past, she has worked as a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy coach for adolescents with ADHD, a swimming instructor for children with diverse needs, and a summer camp counsellor. https://www.brightlightspsychology.com/team/hannah-cheng daily 0.75 2025-09-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f68a8d4ad45712c2ab6af49/78b0b9a2-980a-4524-b510-f370716e76f4/Hannah.JPG Hannah Cheng - Hannah Cheng B.Sc. (Hons.) Psych & Educ Hannah holds an Honours Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Education from the University of Toronto and is currently pursuing her Master of Science in School and Applied Child Psychology at the University of Calgary. She brings extensive experience supporting students with a wide range of learning needs, including attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, autism spectrum disorder, and learning disabilities. As an Academic Interventionist at Bright Lights Psychology Clinic for the past two years, Hannah specializes in assistive technology onboarding, executive functioning support, and evidence-based reading and writing interventions, drawing on current research and best practices. Her previous work includes serving as an educational assistant in schools and childcare settings in both Hong Kong and Toronto. Outside the clinic, Hannah teaches dance classes to children and youth, actively fostering accessible and inclusive spaces where each child’s unique strengths are recognised and celebrated. https://www.brightlightspsychology.com/team/liran-leidershnaider daily 0.75 2025-09-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f68a8d4ad45712c2ab6af49/5c0f1fe3-5f30-45d3-9b9a-45ae05ec790d/Liran.jpg Liran Leidershnaider - Liran Leidershnaider M. A. School and Clinical Psychology Liran is a Graduate Student in the School and Clinical Child Psychology Program at the University of Toronto, supervised under Dr. Todd Cunningham (Chair and Associate Professor of the SCCP Program) in the Academic Intervention Lab. He has been part of the Bright Lights team since 2023, and has worked, and is working with, a number of clients varying in learning needs and conditions/diagnoses. He is competent in delivering intervention in all academic areas of need, as well as providing executive functioning support for homework, organization, and time management. Liran loves to spend time with family and friends, travelling, and has been involved in competitive swimming since childhood. https://www.brightlightspsychology.com/team/alex-mackay daily 0.75 2025-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f68a8d4ad45712c2ab6af49/7b72d2e1-a720-4f56-97d7-ca51711c085f/Alex_MacKay.PNG Alex MacKay - Alex MacKay M. A. School and Clinical Psychology Alex is a first-year student in the Master of Arts in Child Study & Education Program at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education. She holds an undergraduate degree in Neuroscience from Dalhousie University. She has extensive experience working with children in a wide range of settings, including tutoring, summer camp, swimming lessons, and as a student teacher with the TDSB. She enjoys knitting, reading, and hiking in her spare time. https://www.brightlightspsychology.com/team/keana-schmidt-waselenchuk daily 0.75 2025-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f68a8d4ad45712c2ab6af49/7640f826-e714-4d0d-a872-45da26f451b5/Keana-Schmidt-Waselenchuk.jpg Keana Schmidt-Waselenchuk - Keana Schmidt-Waselenchuk B.A. (Hons) Psych / M.A. SCCP Keana is a first-year student in the Master of Arts in School and Clinical Child Psychology Program (SCCP) at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE). She holds an undergraduate degree in Psychology (Honours) from the University of Victoria. Keana brings experience supporting children across various academic areas and providing support with executive functioning and assistive technology. 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