Meet the Whole Heart Team

Established in 2017, Whole Heart Mental Health & Wellness is a multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists, therapists, social workers, educational specialists, and wellness practitioners dedicated to supporting the mental health and well-being of children, teens, adults, and families
 
 

Not Sure Which Clinician Is Right For You?

Our intake team can help match you with the right clinician based on your needs, preferences, and availability

Browse Our Team By Service

Founders & Leadership

Whole Heart Mental Health & Wellness is led by experienced clinicians dedicated to compassionate, collaborative, and client-centered care

Dr. Stephanie Wiesenthal

Founder & Medical Director

Daisy galeano

Co-Founder, Managing Director, Intake & Registered Psychotherapist

Nicole Filipe

Co-Founder, Managing Director, Intake
Therapy Coordinator & Social Worker

Therapy Team

Our therapists and social workers provide compassionate, evidence-based support for individuals, couples, families, and children

Anna De Luca

Registered psychotherapist

Shannon Clarke

Registered Psychotherapist

Chris Friesen

Registered Psychotherapist, Therapeutic Martial Artist

Noelia Arancibia

CYC, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Michael B. MacDonald

MA., CAGS, Registered Psychotherapist

Claudine Burke

CYW., Life Coach, Social Worker

Kadeem Daley

Social Worker

Anna Ekins

Social Worker

Jincy Joy

Social Worker

Kelly Luminoso

Social Worker

Varenya Kuhathaas

Social Worker

Zoe Klein

Social Worker

Jack Manchester

Social Worker

Susan Knutsen-Somigli

Social Worker

Ruth Masliyah

Social Worker

Sarah Rashid

Social Worker

Thiviyan Sithganesan

Social Worker

Gillian Reid

Social Worker

Richard Scott

Social Worker

Amanda Smith

Social Worker

Cathy Sorichetti

Social Worker

Crystal Smith

CYC, MSW

Katie Stadelman

Social Worker

Sarah Sterlin-Altman

Social Worker

Elysia Tiegs

Social Worker

Bethany Zack

Social Worker

Rachel Atkins

Social Worker

Samantha Hofman

MSW Candidate

Cassandra DiGenova

MSW Candidate | Certified Teacher

Occupational Therapy

Our occupational therapists help individuals strengthen daily functioning, attention, emotional regulation, and executive functioning skills

Maya Stein

Occupational therapist

Wendy Tang

Occupational therapist

Nurse Practitioner Services

Assessment, diagnosis, and ongoing mental health support with shorter wait times and accessible care options

Bridget Doan

Nurse Practitioner

Brock Cooper

Nurse Practitioner

Janet Gu

Nurse Practitioner

Family Physician

Dr. Lipszyc provides comprehensive ADHD assessments and medical care, supporting both children and adults with personalized, evidence-based treatment plans

Dr. Deborah Lipszyc, MD, CCFP

Family Physician – ADHD Assessment & Care

Child & Adolescent Psychiatrists

Specialists in assessing and supporting children and teens with emotional, behavioural, and developmental mental health concerns

Dr. Stephanie Wiesenthal

Founder & Medical Director

Dr. Mahgul Malik

Psychiatrist

Dr. Mandisa Nkungu

Psychiatrist

Dr. Claudia Garcia Thibodeau

MD., FRCPC

Adult Psychiatrist

Providing comprehensive psychiatric assessment and treatment planning for adults navigating a range of mental health concerns

Julien Blacklock

Psychiatrist

Clinical Pharmacy Services

Medication review and optimization to support safe, effective, and well-coordinated treatment

Meaghan Reaburn

Clinical Pharmacist

Assessments & Education

Our assessment specialists help individuals better understand their learning, cognitive, and emotional profiles through comprehensive evaluations and educational support

Ali Aber

M.A. Psychology, Ed.M Psychological Counselling

Dr. Gillian Kirsh

Clinical Psychologist

Lisa Cantkier

ADHD / Executive Functioning Coach, Teacher & Consultant

Claire Merbaum

Learning Specialist & Educational Consultant

Aliya Rahim

Board-Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA)

Wellness Services

Our wellness practitioners support clients in strengthening the connection between mind and body through holistic and complementary approaches

Laura Mandell

Meditation and Mindful Exercise Teacher

Sari Papular

Registered Nutrition Consultant Practitioner

Alex Papaconstantinou, SEP

Somatic Educator & Bodyworker

Administration

Our administrative team helps ensure a smooth and supportive experience for clients from their first contact with the clinic

Janine Russo

Administrative Assistant

Not sure where to start?

Our Intake Team will match you with the best clinician based on your needs