Trusted Professionals Directory
Navigating the needed support for individuals with neurodiversity can be challenging. Having the right support can make all the difference!
Below is a list of trusted professionals who specialist in supporting youth with learning differences such as Autism, Anxiety, ADHD, LD, Giftedness or those who struggle with mental health.
These professionals can provide comprehensive assessments, counselling, and other wrap-around services to support your teen, young adult, and family.
Registered Psychologists
Dr. Deborah Bell, Registered Psychologist, Owner
Sand Story is multidisciplinary team of Registered Clinical Counsellors who provide therapeutic support for clients across the developmental span.
Services: Psychoeducational Assessments, Counselling, Family Law Services, Eating Disorders, Infant Mental Health, Adoption Assessment, Children, Teens, and Adults
Location:
#212-2902 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6K 2G8
Contact Information:
Website: https://sandstory.ca/
Email: info@sandstory.ca
Phone: 604-568-8108
Monique Chan, M.Ed., Registered Psychologist
Services: Psychoeducational Assessments, including ADHD
Location:
2902 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6K 0E9
Contact Information:
Website: https://www.mchanpsychology.com
Email: online
Other Information:
Does not conduct assessments to query autism spectrum disorder.
Dr. Sukhjaveen Kaur, Registered Psychologist (CHCPBC)
Services: Services include comprehensive psychoeducational assessments addressing learning disabilities, mental health concerns, social-emotional challenges; ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder Assessments.
Location:
Surrey, BC
Contact Information:
Website: Psychology Today
Email: online
Language proficiency: English, Punjabi, and Hindi
Julie Kim, Registered Psychologist & Founder
Services: Dyslexia assessments, Psychoeducational assessments, assessments for Learning Disabilities, ADHD, Gifted, Community Living BC Eligibility Assessments, and Intellectual Disability
Location:
Suite 301, 220 Brew St, Port Moody, BC V3H 0H6
Contact Information:
Website: https://westsidepsychology.ca/
Email: info@westsidepsychology.ca
Phone: 604-735-3978
Other: The Westside Psychology & Learning Centre Team speak English, Korean & Cantonese
Dr. Juliana Negreiros, Registered Psychologist ~ Clinic Director
The Beacon Services Team is fluent in multiple languages and is comprised of PhD-level professionals, including registered psychologists and clinicians working toward registration, and a Licensed School Psychologist.
Services: Specializes in comprehensive psychoeducational assessments, mental health evaluations, and evidence-based treatment for a wide range of concerns, including anxiety. OCD, Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviours (BFRB), behavioural challenges (e.g., ADHD, aggression, bullying), depression, learning differences, relationship issues, parenting support, and more.
Location:
St. Johns Health and Wellness Center, 2226 St. Johns Street, Port Moody, BC V3H 2A7
Contact:
Website: https://www.beaconpsychology.ca/
Email: contact@beaconpsychology.ca
Phone: 604-200-3812 (Phone lines open between 1-4 p.m.)
Other: Visit the Resources page on the clinic's website to view the collection of podcast episodes, books, and other articles for parents on anxiety, OCD, and dealing with uncertainty.
Dr. Candice Murray, Registered Psychologist
Services: Psychoeducational assessments, ADHD assessments, therapy for children, teens, and adults as well as consultation. Dr. Murray specializes in supporting individuals with ADHD across the lifespan.
Location:
#402-205 Newport Drive, Port Moody, B.C V3H 5C9
Contact:
Website: https://www.drcandicemurray.ca/
Email: drcandicemurray@telus.net
Other:
The main focus in Dr. Murray's clinical practice is ADHD assessment and evidence-based treatment for children, teens, and adults. Wait list can be up to a year.
Dr. Antanina Firer-Gillespie, Registered Psychologist
Services: Psychoeducational assessments for children and teens who present with a variety of issues, such as learning disorders and ADHD
Location:
Suite 305-601 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC V5Z 4C2
Contact:
Website: https://drantaninafirer.com
Dr. Sherri Frolick, Registered Psychologist
Services: Comprehensive and evidenced-based psychoeducational assessments and therapy for adolescents and children.
Location:
2226 St Johns Street, Port Moody, BC V3H 2A7
Contact:
Website: https://drsherrifrohlick.carrd.co/
Email: office@drsherrifrohlick.com
Phone: 604-339-6558
Ryanne Woolford, L.Sch.Psych.
Services: Comprehensive psychoeducational and gifted assessments.
Location:
South Delta and Kerrisdale
Contact:
Website: www.zenithschoolpsychology.ca
Email: zenithschoolpsych@gmail.com
Other: Ms. Woolford offers consultation services for parents of gifted children, providing guidance and support tailored to their needs. Common goals include advice on advocating for their child in educational settings and recommendations for school, home, and community-based learning opportunities.
Dr. Andrea Araujo, Registered Psychologist
Services: Specializes in psychological assessments: Psychoeducational, ADHD, Autism, mood disorders, and trauma in both children/youth (6+) and adults. She offers counselling in the areas of anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, and social skills improvement. Dr. Andrea also provides QEEG assessments and neurofeedback training for children and adults.
Location:
1125 Howe St, Suite 610, Office 28, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2K8
Contact:
Website: https://drandreaaraujo.janeapp.com
Email: connect@drandreaaraujo.com
Phone: 778-719-5660
Dr. Debbie Leung, Director
Wise Mind Centre Team includes: Registered Psychologists, Registered Clinical Counsellors, and Doctoral and Master-Level Clinicians
Services: The clinic offers a range of services for children, youth, adults, and families. They offer therapy on-line, in person, and in groups. Many evidence-based psychological treatments are used. The clinic also provides psychoeducational assessments, ADHD assessments, and independent psychological assessments.
Two locations:
Central Park: Suite 300 – 3665 Kingsway, Vancouver BC V5R 5W2
Broadway-City Hall: Suite 1206 – 750 West Broadway, Vancouver BC V5Z 1H1
Contact:
Website: https://wisemindcentre.com
Email: info@wisemindcentre.com
Phone: (604) 630-3071
Dr. Sophia Sandhu, Registered Psychologist
Services: Services: Psychoeducational Assessments and Autism Spectrum Disorder Assessments
Location: Unit 108 - 3237 King George Blvd, Surrey, BC V4P 1Z8
Contact:
Website: https://www.drsophiasandhu.com
Email: info@drsophiasandhu.com
Phone: (236) 999-3663
Other: Fluent in Punjabi and English
Dr. Mary Turri, Registered Psychologist
Neuropsychologists
Larissa Mead-Wescott, Ph.D., ABPP, R.Psych. (Clinical Neuropsychology) – Director & Founder
Karley-Dale Talbot, Ph.D., R.Psych. (Clinical Neuropsychology) - Associate
Services: Comprehensive neuropsychological and psychoeducational assessment services for individuals 4-90+ years of age.
Location:
Suite 212 - 545 Clyde Avenue, West Vancouver, BC V7T 1E3
Contact Information:
Website: https://northshoreneuropsych.com
Email: info@northshoreneuropsych.com
Phone: 604-900-1942
Other Information:
Self-referrals welcome.
Counsellors
Love This Therapy Team
Love This Therapy Team includes: 14 excellent Registered Psychologists, Registered Clinical Counsellors, Counsellors, a Licensed School Psychologist, and an Art Therapist
Services: Psychoeducational Assessments including ADHD, ASD, Intellectual Gifted, LD and ID Assessments, Psychodiagnostic Assessments, Variety of Counselling Therapies for Children, Teens, Adults, Parents and Families
Location:
1959 152 St, Unit #316, Surrey, BC V4A 9E3
Contact Information:
Website: https://www.lovethistherapy.com/
Email: online
Phone or text: 604-229-4887
Other Information:
Initial Discovery Call is free; book online
Dr. Brandys Evan, DCP, RCC-ACS ~ Clinic Owner & Director
Services: The Boomerang Counselling team specializes in counselling a variety of neurodivergent individuals with a focus on behaviour, anxiety, attention, learning, social, and emotional problems. They also provide family support through parent coaching, counselling, and reunification.
Location:
400 - 145 Chadwick Court, North Vancouver, BC V7M 3K1
Contact:
Website: https://boomerangcc.ca/
Email: Online Contact form
Phone: 778-639-0955
Fiona Scott, Registered Clinical Counsellor
Services: Counselling and neurofeedback technician for neurodivergent, 2SLGBTQIA youth.
Location:
4840 Delta St #203, Ladner, BC V4K 2T6
Contact Information:
Website: https://www.alongsideyou.ca
Email: info@alongsideyou.ca
Phone: 604-283-7827
Liz McKenna, EdDip, CCAGS, MA, MAT, RCC
Services: Counselling, Art and Expressive Therapy, Education Consultant & Coach. Liz offers a multi-modal clinical approach for OCD, ED, and Trauma for clinicians and works with children and adults.
Location:
Delta, BC
Contact Information:
Email: lizmckenna7@gmail.com
Phone: 604-948-1433 (secure landline)
Alia Azab, Registered Clinical Counsellor and Registered Social Worker
Services: Alia's approach is client-centred and personalized. She has over 15 years of experience as a mental health clinician and uses a variety of modalities, including mindfulness based cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavioural therapy (DBT). Alia has a keen interest in working with youth, and young adults, as well as soldiers, and those seeking support in navigating concussion recovery.
Location:
PO Box 18162, Delta, BC V4L 2M4
Contact Information:
Website: https://www.taketimecounselling.ca
Email: info@taketimecounselling.ca
Integrative Health
Andrew Neufeld, MC, RCC-ACS, RMFT-SQ–Clinic Director & Meg Neufeld, MA–Director of People & Culture
Alongside You Team includes: Registered Psychologists, Registered Clinical Counsellors, Neurofeedback Practitioners, Cognitive Behavioural Therapist, Registered Massage Therapist, Psychometrist, and a Tutor
Services: Psychoeducational Assessments, ADHD Assessments, Counselling (various therapies including EMDR, DBT), Collaborative Divorce Coaching, Neurofeedback, 2SLGBTQIA Youth Mental Health Group, When Love Hurts Group, Arts in Health, Addiction Services, Education Support, RMT, Classes & Workshops
Location:
#203-4840 Delta Street, Ladner, BC V4K 2T6
Contact Information:
Website: https://www.alongsideyou.ca
Email: info@alongsideyou.ca
Phone: 604-283-7827
All Brains Clinic includes: The multidisciplinary, mental health team includes psychiatrists, Registered Psychologists, Family Physician, Registered Nurse, Speech-Language Pathologists, Social Worker, Registered Therapeutic Counsellor, and Kinesiologist & Certified Autism Exercise Therapist.
Services:
Provides Autism, ADHD/ADD, and Psychoeducational assessments, Early Social and Language Development, Speech and Language assessments, Motor Development and Posture Assessments.
A Resource Liaison connects families with the right services and tools to support their teen's unique developmental and learning needs. The Student Support Liaison helps bridge communication between school and home, ensuring the teen gets the educational support they need.
Location:
6205 West Blvd, Vancouver, BC V6M 3X4
Contact Information:
Website: https://www.allbrainsclinic.com
Email: info@allbrainsclinic.com
Phone: 604-998-2244
Services:
A province-wide network of integrated health and wellness services for young people ages 12-24.
Includes five core services in 17 convenient locations across the province: mental health care, substance use services, physical and sexual health care, youth and family peer supports, and social services.
For more information, please visit the Integrated Youth Services website.
Occupational Therapists
Megan Eastwood, OT Reg (BC) – Owner
Team: There is a team of 3 occupational therapists at this clinic.
Services: OT Assessments and Therapy
Location:
5058 47A Ave Delta, BC V4K 1T8
Contact Information:
Website: www.eastwoodot.com
Email: megan@eastwoodOT.com
Phone: 778-835-9696
Joanna Thackwray, OT Reg (BC) – Owner
Services: OT Assessments and Therapy
Location:
Richmond, BC
Contact Information:
Email: jlthackwray@gmail.com
Phone: 778-235-7561
Other: Currently has a waitlist of over a year.
Other Community Supports
Marie Lembesis, M.Ed, Registered Clinical Counsellor
Services: Vocational and career assessment, career counselling and personal counselling for individuals aged 16 and up
Location:
Ocean Pointe Business Centre, 404 - 1688 152nd Street, South Surrey, BC V4A 4N2
Contact Information:
Website: https://counsellingbc.com/listings/mlembesis.htm
Email: mlembesis@shaw.ca
Phone: 604-315-8562
Charlotte Veerman Ross, SLP – Team Leader
Team members offer family-centered speech-language pathology (SLP) and occupational therapy (OT) services for children of all ages, as well as music therapy.
Location:
#200 - 5405 Ladner Trunk Road, Delta, BC V4K 1W6
Contact information:
Website: https://www.confidentkids.ca
Email: info@ConfidentKids.ca
Vici Learning
Sara Alhowar ~ Founder & Director
Services: Online and in-person customized academic coaching and tutoring for K-12 students.
Location:
103 - 773 Sixth Street, New Westminster, BC V3L 3C6
Contact:
Website: https://www.vicilearning.com/
Email: admin@vicilearning.com
Phone: 236-591-9436
Koryn Heisler, Director
Services: This World’s Ours is an inclusive centre in the heart of Vancouver providing a safe, social space and a variety of programs for neurodiverse children and families. ALL children are welcome to participate in their programs.
The Centre offers a variety of programs, including: Parent & Child (0-5years) Programs, Children's & Youth Programs from 5-18 years old, Social Skills Groups, Camps, Adult Programming, Birthday Parties, Parents' Night Out, Event Space Rental, and access to a variety of Service Providers and Therapy.
Location:
191 E 10th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5T 1Z2
Contact:
Website: https://www.thisworldsours.com
Email: info@thisworldsours.com
Phone: 604-900-3797Azy Yazdan, Owner
Services: A2Z Driving School offers customized training and a variety of courses, including: Beginner's/Teens Courses, a Refresher Course, Class 4 (Restricted & Unrestricted), and a Road Test Package.
Location:
#902 - 2004 Fullerton Avenue, North Vancouver BC V7P 3G8
Contact:
Contact information:
Website: https://a2zdrivingschool.ca
Email: azydriving@gmail.com
Phone: 604-364-6450
Other: Clients must complete their knowledge test (for beginner's/teens), or have a valid (active) driver's license before taking any driving lessons.
Helpful Research-Based Information and Resources
There are many organizations and resources to support the needs of your teens and young adults. Below are some of my favourite.
Dr Sharon Saline (clinical psychologist, award-winning author, educator & speaker on living with ADHD)
Evidence-based mental health treatment for children and adolescents
Canadian Mental Health Association
Sexual health for teens
Helping Your Child with Depression
Youth in BC - Crisis & Help Lines