Doctor of School Psychology — University of British Columbia
Master of Science, Cognitive Neuropsychology — University of Toronto
Qualified Specialist (QS), BC Autism Assessment Network (BCAAN)

Dr. Alexandra specializes in assessment and consultation for neurodivergent children and teens. She has assessed toddlers, children, and teens for over ten years and has worked extensively in school, community mental health, and hospital settings.

Dr. Alexandra assesses children for learning disorders, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, developmental delays, intellectual developmental disorders and anxiety. She believes early assessment and intervention are critical to ensuring the best outcomes. Dr. Alexandra enjoys working with educators and other health and occupational professionals to enable a child’s academic and social-emotional success.

A triathlete, traveller, and outdoor enthusiast, Dr. Alexandra cherishes time with family, friends, and her ironically named Great Dane, Peanut.

PhD student, School and Applied Child Psychology — University of British Columbia

Melissa is an experienced clinician providing psychological, psycho-educational, anxiety and ADHD assessments and therapy to children and youth.

She empowers clients by first understanding their areas of strength and difficulty and then developing appropriate recommendations and support strategies for growth and success.

Melissa speaks English, Spanish, and French. When not at the clinic, she can be found playing board games with friends, watching comedy, or indulging in the perfect espresso.

PhD, School and Applied Child Psychology — University of British Columbia

Dr. Bethany is experienced in psychological assessments for children and adolescents. She provides individual, parent-child, and group therapy interventions, with a focus on anxiety, low mood, emotional dysregulation, social skills, self-harm, and suicidal behaviour. Bethany specializes in psycho-educational, autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, and anxiety assessments.

Her collaborative, strengths-based approach is tailored to meet unique needs. She is also fluent in Mandarin and has worked with neurodivergent and multicultural clients across various settings.

Bethany explores mountains and lakes and enjoys the local café scene. She’ll also savour a cup of tea in the backyard, knowing her neighbour’s cat will soon wander over to say hello.

Master of Applied Science, University of Waterloo
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology (Hons.), University of British Columbia

Selena provides psycho-educational assessments and autism therapy. For over twenty years, she has worked with the families of preschoolers, children, and youth with various needs.

Selena is a member of the Registry of Autism Service Providers (RASP) and provides behaviour intervention and support. She is also a local school district employee, specializing in psycho-educational and behaviour assessments (K-12) and consulting with teachers and school teams on learning, behaviour, and mental health needs.

Selena speaks Mandarin and Cantonese. She teaches fitness to teens and adults and loves experiencing the outdoors with her husband, kids, and dog. When not running, hiking, kayaking, or snowshoeing, Selena recharges with a great book.

Sarah is a client case manager with Akira Child Development Group. She is a registered holistic nutritionist (R.H.N) who, after years of helping clients reach their health goals, transitioned into mental health management.

Sarah enjoys working with the Akira team to ensure families get the support they need for their children.

PhD, School and Applied Child Psychology — University of British Columbia
Certified PEERS Trainer
Certified PATH Facilitator

Dr. Darcie-Anne collaborates with families and professionals to foster well-being and manage challenges. Using evidence-based practices, she specializes in comprehensive assessments and support and personalized intervention for children, adolescents, and families.

Darcie-Anne assesses for learning disorders, intellectual developmental disorders, mental health issues, ADHD, and autism spectrum disorder. Her tailored assessments address unique needs and result in practical strategies. Darcie-Anne employs a cognitive-behavioural approach incorporating other modalities such as mindfulness, parenting support, and social skill development.

She enjoys running, hiking, and hanging with friends and family. Darcie-Anne is also an accomplished cook who loves Italian and is in pursuit of Vancouver’s best pizza and pasta.

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology in progress
Master of Science/Specialist, School Psychology
Licensed Specialist, School Psychology (Texas)
Licensed Specialist, School Psychology (United States) — National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)

Jacqueline conducts psycho-educational assessments for the British Columbia school system and autism assessments under Dr. Alexandra Carter’s supervision. She has also worked in the Texas school system with students with autism, ADHD, and emotional disturbance and has developed individualized education plans (IEPs).

Jacqueline is trained in behaviour and academic interventions and helps teachers develop educational, emotional, and behavioural success plans. She identifies at-risk students, creates safe school environments, and provides crisis prevention, social problem-solving, and individual and group counselling.

She is also fluent in Spanish.

Master of Communication Sciences and Disorders — University of Western Ontario
Hanen SLP Certified, It Takes Two to Talk® (Language delays)
Hanen SLP Certified, More Than Words® (Autism spectrum disorder or social pragmatic disorders)
Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT) Certified (Parkinson’s disease)

Aja’s approach to speech-language pathology follows three fundamentals: building communication skills through a child’s strengths and interests, empowering families, and making learning fun and rewarding. Aja provides speech and language therapy in schools and client homes and conducts speech and language assessments with the Akira Child Development Group.

She has worked in public and private settings with clients aged one to 18 with various communication challenges. Aja’s primary clinical interests are early intervention and children with autism spectrum disorder.

Aja cherishes time with family and friends and hits the outdoors for cycling, running, snowboarding, and soccer.

Ph.D. student, School and Applied Child Psychology — University of British Columbia

Marissa is experienced in psycho-educational assessments and interventions. She supports families whose children face social-emotional and behavioural challenges and neurodevelopmental differences. Marissa’s has worked extensively across diverse settings, including schools, private practice, and the community. She collaborates with parents, teachers, and other mental health specialists.

When not working, you can find Marissa camping or skiing in the backcountry, trail running, or reading a good book.

PhD student, School and Applied Child Psychology — University of British Columbia

Former Certified School Psychologist

Veronica empowers clients and their families. She assesses children and youth for learning disabilities, developmental delays, autism, anxiety, and ADHD and provides counselling for children and youth between nine and 16 years old.

Veronica has over ten years of experience conducting psychoeducational assessments in schools, the community, and private practice. She understands how learning, emotions, and behaviour intersect. Veronica is caring and curious and considers everyone’s personal experience when tailoring individualized recommendations.

Clients describe Veronica as a warm, understanding, and collaborative partner who helps navigate challenges and celebrates success. As a parent who treasures time with her family, Veronica understands what families face and is driven to provide a safe and supportive space for children and caregivers.