Meet The Team

“While I was fearing it, it came, but came with less of fear…
‘Tis harder knowing it is due, than knowing it is here." (Emily Dickenson)

Gili Adler Nevo, MD
Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist
Head, Child and Youth Anxiety Clinic
Assistant Professor, University of Toronto
Dr. Gili Adler Nevo is a child and adolescent psychiatrist with over two decades of experience working with anxious children, teens, and their families. She completed her medical education and residency in child and adolescent psychiatry in Israel, and further specialized in anxiety disorders through a three-year fellowship at The Hospital for Sick Children and the University of Toronto. She currently holds the position of assistant professor at the University of Toronto and is appointed at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre and Michael Garron Hospital, where she leads the Child and Adolescent Anxiety Clinic.
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Shruthi Venkatesh Ranga Rao
M.Sc., Registered Psychotherapist
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Shruthi Venkatesh Ranga Rao is a Registered Psychotherapist. She is an internationally educated professional who completed a Master’s degree in Psychology and Learning Disabilities from University of Mysore, India and has had experience working in the field of child and adolescent mental health both in India (where she specialized in Learning Disabilities and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) and in Canada, where she specialized in anxiety through an internship at Michael Garron Hospital. She has worked in different settings such as hospitals, private practice, and schools. Shruthi emphasizes the importance of working as a team with parents and children and strives to adopt a client-centric cognitive approach in her practice.
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Negin Ansari
M.Sc., Registered Psychotherapist
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Negin Ansari is a Registered Psychotherapist with a diverse background in clinical and developmental psychology. Originally from Iran, Negin earned her Master's degree in Clinical Psychology from The University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences. Upon relocating to Canada, she completed a Master's degree in developmental psychology from the University of Toronto and specialized in anxiety through an internship at Michael Garron Hospital. Negin’s training in Paediatric Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is especially helpful in the treatment of trauma in children.
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Toni Solis
M.Sc., Registered Psychotherapist
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Toni Solis is a Registered Psychotherapist in Ontario and a Clinical Psychologist in the Philippines, with over twelve years of experience in assessment and psychotherapy. She has extensive training in evidence-based therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Toni has worked in diverse settings, including private practice, hospitals, and clinics, providing psychotherapy to families, children, adolescents, and adults. In Canada, she specialized in psychotherapy for anxiety disorders and OCD through an internship at Michael Garron Hospital. Toni's experience extends to treatment interventions for adolescents and young adults with ADHD. Toni is deeply committed to providing client-centered care, fostering collaborative partnerships with both clients and their families to effectively address and improve symptoms of anxiety and OCD, and improving mental health outcomes across diverse populations.​​​​
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Mimoza Jakova
MACP, BSW, RSW, Registered Psychotherapist
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Mimoza Jakova is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and a Registered Social Worker with a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology and a Bachelor of Social Work. She focuses on integrating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into her work, creating individualized treatment plans to address both individual and family needs.
Mimoza’s clinical experience includes an internship at Michael Garron Hospital under the supervision of Dr. Adler-Nevo, where she specialized in CBT for anxiety, helping clients manage and overcome anxiety-related challenges. She has also worked in community-based organizations and healthcare settings, enriching her approach with a broad range of experiences.
Mimoza has completed certificate programs in CBT and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and has participated in several mindfulness-based programs. The knowledge gained from these experiences enhances her ability to support clients with a variety of needs.
