Meet Our Team

Founder & CEO, Life & Family Counselling Services

With over 30 years of experience, Mary Marano is a highly compassionate psychotherapist who supports individuals, couples, and families through life transitions, relationships, and personal growth. Holding a Doctorate in Counselling & Psychotherapy, she uses evidence-based care to foster resilience and authenticity.

Meet Jennifer – Compassionate Care for Individuals, Families, and Couples

With over 20 years of experience in healthcare and mental health, Jennifer creates a welcoming and supportive space for individuals, couples, and families. She helps clients navigate anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, life transitions, body image, self-esteem, and the development of healthy coping strategies with a holistic, client-centred approach.

Meet Arya – Guiding You Toward Wellness with Compassion and Clarity

Arya uses CBT and strengths-based therapy to help individuals and couples with anxiety, stress, youth-related challenges, and relationship communication. Her client-centred approach fosters clarity, empathy, and meaningful connections.

Meet Alyssa— A Compassionate Guide on Your Path to Healing

Alyssa is committed to supporting individuals on their unique paths toward healing, self-discovery, and personal growth. She brings a warm, empathetic, and collaborative approach to therapy, creating a safe environment where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to explore their experiences. 

Meet Sofia – Guiding Clients Toward Resilience, Clarity, and Self-Discovery

Supporting clients of all ages—including children and teens—Sofia helps individuals build self-awareness, clarity, and resilience while working through anxiety, depression, stress, relationships, and life changes using CBT, solution-focused, and person-centred techniques.

Meet Melissa- Helping You Reconnect, Rebuild, and Become Your Most Authentic Self

Melissa is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from the University of Guelph-Humber and a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University. With a warm, grounded presence, she works with individuals of all ages to foster meaningful growth, resilience, and lasting change.

Meet Emilia – Partnering With You to Foster Growth and Well-Being

Emilia partners with clients facing anxiety, depression, interpersonal conflict, and life transitions. Her compassionate approach utilizes CBT, DBT, somatic therapy, and ACT to foster holistic well-being and growth.

Meet Melissa- Guiding You Toward Meaningful Change & Emotional Well-Being

Melissa is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from York University and a Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University.

Meet Sabrina - A thoughtful, client-centred approach to therapy, and creating a safe and welcoming space

Sabrina is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Guelph-Humber and a Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University.

Meet Alexia - Supporting You Through Life’s Challenges with Compassionate Care for Lasting Change.

Alexia is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). She attains an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and English Literature from York University, and is currently completing her Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University. Al

Meet Isabella – Walking Alongside You on Your Mental Health Journey

Isabella is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the college of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). She holds an Honours Life Sciences Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Mc Master University and is currently completing her practicum as part of her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology and Yorkville University. 

Meet Sara – Creating Space for Growth, Balance, and Meaningful Change

Sara is currently completing her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP) at Yorkville University and provides counselling under the supervision of an approved clinical supervisor. She holds an Honours Bachelor of Applied Science in Early Childhood Studies and is a Designated Early Childhood Educator (DECE), with over 20 years of experience supporting children, youth, and families.