Melissa, Sepideh and Katherine see clients in person at our North York office and online. Kate works online only, anywhere in Ontario. Yasaman is on leave until March 2027.
Psychological assessment · Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) program · Online only
Dr. Rex Jose Joseph is a psychologist authorized for autonomous practice by the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario. He conducts psychological assessments for the practice's MVA program, including psychological driving evaluations, and prepares reports for insurers, physicians and legal counsel, including medico-legal reports. His assessments look at the psychological impact of a collision, including post-traumatic stress, anxiety, fear of driving and low mood.
Psychological assessment · Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) program · Online only
Dr. Sadet Yilmaz has more than ten years of experience assessing people after motor vehicle accidents. She conducts psychological assessments for the practice's MVA program, including psychological driving evaluations, and prepares reports for insurers, physicians and legal counsel. Her assessments look at the psychological impact of a collision, including post-traumatic stress, anxiety, fear of driving and low mood.
Alex keeps the practice running smoothly, and is often the friendly voice who returns your call, answers your questions, and helps you find a time that works.
We are accepting practicum students for May 2027. If you are a psychotherapy or social work student looking for a placement with warm, trauma-informed supervision, we would love to hear from you.
Not sure who is the right fit? Book a free consult and we will help you choose.
Questions, answered
Common questions about our team
Who are the therapists at Mindful Connections Therapy?
Five clinicians, all registered with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO): Melissa Huang, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and founder; Sepideh Kojori, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying); Yasaman Haghighat, Registered Psychotherapist; Kate Katkouskaya, Registered Psychotherapist; and Katherine Guo, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying).
Do you offer therapy in Farsi, Russian or Mandarin?
Yes. Sepideh Kojori offers therapy in Farsi and English, in North York and online. Kate Katkouskaya offers therapy in Russian and English, online across Ontario. Katherine Guo offers therapy in Mandarin and English, in North York and online. Sessions are in your language; booking calls and emails are handled in English by our admin team.
Who works with children and teens?
Sepideh Kojori sees children 10 and up, teens and families. Melissa Huang works with teens and adults. Kate Katkouskaya works with adults. Katherine Guo works with adults and couples.
Do you offer family sessions?
Yes. Melissa, Sepideh and Katherine offer family sessions, in North York or online. Family and couples sessions are $200, or $220 for couples and family sessions with Melissa.
Who provides EMDR?
Melissa Huang. She completed EMDRIA-approved EMDR training, is trained in the Flash Technique, a step inside the EMDR protocol that lowers the intensity of a memory before it is processed, and is a member of EMDRIA and EMDR Canada.
Who offers couples therapy and IFS?
Katherine Guo offers couples therapy, working relationally and psychodynamically, in English or Mandarin. Yasaman Haghighat, who also sees couples, is on leave until March 2027. Melissa Huang uses IFS parts work with individual clients.
Can I see someone in person, or only online?
Both. Melissa, Sepideh and Katherine see clients in person at 1100 Sheppard Ave East in North York, with free parking and elevator access, and online. Kate works online, which covers all of Ontario.
Do you bill insurance directly?
Yes. All our therapists direct bill Sun Life and Green Shield Canada, and our Registered Psychotherapists also direct bill many other insurers, including Manulife, Canada Life and Desjardins. Which insurers depends on your therapist, so ask at your consultation. For any plan we cannot bill directly, you receive a detailed receipt to submit for reimbursement. After a car accident, the practice is licensed by FSRA and enrolled with HCAI, so with an open accident benefits claim it can bill your auto insurer directly. Insurer approval is never guaranteed.
What does Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) mean?
It is a registration category of the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. Qualifying members have completed their graduate training, are registered and accountable to the College, and practise with clinical supervision. The session fee is the same, and many extended health plans that cover psychotherapy accept their receipts; check your own plan to be sure.
Mindful Connections Therapy
How To Get Started
We offer in-person therapy from our North York office, or online from anywhere in Ontario. Start with a free 15-minute consultation, no pressure, no commitment.
