Dr. Raby Bouras is a clinical neuropsychologist, a member of the Ordre des psychologues du Québec since 2007, and the Quebec Association of Neuropsychologists (AQNP) since its creation. He obtained his Master's degree in psychology (M.PS.) from the University of Montreal, before obtaining his Ph.D. in neuropsychology research-intervention within the same institution. Among his advanced training, Dr. Bouras also completed training in neuroscience at Harvard Medical School.

Since 2007, Dr. Bouras has held positions as a neuropsychologist for the Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board, the Department of Psychology at the Montreal Children's Hospital, and was a supervisor at the University of Sherbrooke. These years of experience have allowed him to develop expertise with children and adolescents with various neurodevelopmental, genetic and psychiatric disorders. In addition to his clinical experience, he has an impressive history in research and teaching.

Founder of Centres Neuropsy and co-founder of the multidisciplinary clinic, Claritas Centre Santé, Dr. Bouras now works exclusively in the private sector. His field of expertise is oriented towards the pediatric population. His extensive experience and knowledge allow him to continually participate in the training and supervision of neuropsychology students at the Master's and Doctoral level for the various universities in Quebec as well as with professionals from outside Canada who need supervision in order become part of the Ordre des psychologues du Québec.

Ms. Lévesque obtained a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the Université du Québec à Montréal in 1995. She also completed the Master's and PhD programs between 1995 and 2000. Her research topic was then the dynamics of the couple. Ms. Lévesque has worked for many years in a variety of settings. For example, she held positions in a pharmaceutical company, in the publishing industry, and was an assistant psychotherapist. She joined the Centres Neuropsy team in 2016 as a coordinator. Her experience in customer service and her training in psychology make her the right person to be the first contact when calling the clinic.

Open, understanding and pragmatic, Ms. Lévesque knows how to direct people to the right care and supports and will answer any questions and concerns. When thinking of making an appointment for yourself or a loved one, do not hesitate to contact her to better understand the process of neuropsychological evaluation, therapeutic follow-up or any other service offered by our many professionals and clinicians.

Ms. Geremia holds a B.A. in Political Science from the Université du Québec à Montréal. She has 30 years of experience in customer service in many interesting areas, including tourism and running her own business as a makeup artist. Being fluently trilingual in French, English and Italian, she has also taught English as a second language in France. Ms. Geremia has taken her rich experience and brought it with her when she joined the Centres Neuropsy team in 2019. Her years of experience in customer service allow her to build trust with our clients thanks to her patience and understanding.

Attentive, empathetic and meticulous, as your first contact with the clinic, she will always guide you in the right direction for the care you need and with the right professional to address your concerns. She is always there to answer any questions you may have when making an appointment for yourself or a loved one. Do not hesitate to contact Ms. Geremia to better understand the process of neuropsychological evaluation, therapeutic follow-up or any other service offered by our many professionals and clinicians

Dr. Brière is a neuropsychologist and a member of the Ordre des psychologues du Québec since 1999. She obtained her doctorate in psychology from the Université du Québec à Montréal. She has also completed postdoctoral studies in neuroendocrinology at McGill University. Her research topic was the impact of stress hormones on cognitive functioning.

As part of her professional practice, she has worked in various settings and with an adult clientele presenting a variety of neuropsychological issues. Dr. Brière has also held management and teaching positions. She has written several scientific articles, given numerous lectures, but remains passionate about neuropsychological evaluation. Her professional background initially led her to work with a senior clientele at the Douglas Hospital Memory Clinic. Later, in search of new challenges, she joined the mental health team of the Canadian Correctional Service. Finally, for several years, she has been working with Veterans for the Department of Veterans Affairs; first as a neuropsychologist, then as a clinical coordinator and finally as a psychology consultant for the Directorate of Mental Health. Since 2014, Dr. Brière has also worked at Centres Neuropsy as a neuropsychologist for adult clients. Dr. Brière's expertise, determination and energy make her pragmatic and empathetic.

Ms. Bouhlel graduated from the University of Nice-Sophia-Antipolis (France) in 2012 where she obtained a professional Master 2 in Psychology and Neuropsychology of Development and Cognitive Functioning. Ms. Bouhlel had the opportunity to do internships in different countries and backgrounds. As such, she then had the chance to work with a wide-ranging population, with cognitive, neurodegenerative, neurodevelopmental and psychiatric disorders. After her training in France, she became involved in a homework help association for children with learning difficulties. She is currently a candidate for the practice permit of the Ordre des psychologues du Québec.

Based in Montreal since 2016 she attended university graduate courses at the University of Montreal to complete her training in neuropsychology. She has also volunteered with children at the Sainte-Justine University Hospital Centre. In 2017 she chose, to do her internship to meet the criteria of equivalence and eligibility for the Order of Psychologists of Quebec with Centers Neuropsy . As an intern in neuropsychology, Ms. Bouhlel works with children and young adults. Her experiences have allowed her to become comfortable with this population and inspired her to specialize in the diagnosis of neurodevelopmental disorders and learning difficulties.

Ms. Carrière has a bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of Ottawa since 1996, a bachelor's degree in psychoeducation from the University of Quebec in Hull since 1999, and has been a member of the Ordre des Psychoéducateurs et Psychoéducatrices du Québec since 1999. At the start of her career, she worked as a "Technician in Behavioral Disorders" at Rosemère High School, and also as a Human Relations agent at the CLSC, the Youth Centre and the 811 Emergency line within the CISSS de Lanaudière. She was a university professor of English, French and Spanish in South Korea for 6 years. She then resumed psychoeducation with a clientele of veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder followed by working in a rehabilitation centre with a clientele with intellectual disabilities and / or on the autism spectrum. She practices the TEACCH technique with children, couples and families living within this neurological condition through adaptive strategies in connection with the school environment, group animation for parents, the development of motivation/reward tables, communication and setting up limits, aimed at teaching parenting skills adapted to the needs of children. She also worked with a younger clientele requiring early childhood stimulation lessons for families awaiting diagnosis. Her therapeutic knowledge includes ACT therapy (Acceptance and Engagement Therapy), mindfulness meditation, overall lifestyle balance, anger management, pain management, psycho-somatization, drug addiction, the various symptoms and consequences of mental health problems as well as art therapy.

Integrating the Centres Neuropsy team in 2021 as a psychoeducator, she can identify the challenges, strengths and interests of the child, as well as parenting skills and coaching. Armed with this understanding, Ms. Carrière offers families the opportunity to work in collaboration with the different living environments and systems surrounding them by proposing a follow-up plan including the development of Intervention Plans, Individualized Service Plans, and, if necessary, support in various situations.

Speaking in four languages and possessing a rich range of cultural experiences, she places clients' priorities at the centre of her interventions, adapts to them, to their respective challenges and to their learning pace in order to celebrate their progress and the positive changes taking place in their lives filled with new possibilities.

Ms. Lina Shenderovich,M.S., has held a Master's degree in psychotherapy from Chatham University (Counselling Psychology) since 2009. Having arrived in Canada in 2019, she obtained her right of practice as a guidance counsellor with Order of Counsellors and Guidance Counsellors of Quebec (OCCOQ). She is also a member of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA).

Ms. Shenderovich practiced counselling at WES Health System clinic in Philadelphia for nearly 9 years and was a care manager at Ursulines Senior Services for nearly 8 years in Pittsburgh. Over the years, Ms. Shenderovitch has developed expertise in behavioural intervention with a diverse clientele. She is interested in improving the emotional and adaptive well-being of adults with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, anger management disorders, and schizophrenia. Ms. Shenderovich is also interested in individual follow-ups, as well as in couples or groups. Her experience in the United States has allowed her to develop sensitivity to interventions with various ethnic and cultural communities. She herself speaks fluent English, Russian and Ukrainian. Ms. Shenderovich also has two years of experience in the United States as a guidance counsellor for high school-aged teens. She has also worked with children between the ages of 6 and 16 as a behavioural specialist for clients with attention deficit disorder with or without hyperactivity (ADHD).

Ms. Shenderovich joined the Centre Neuropsy team in November 2019 as a guidance counsellor. She wishes to pursue her interests while maintaining and continuing her professional development process.

Mr. René André Hervieux C.O. ; Psychotherapist, obtained his master's degree in counselling orientation science from Laval University (1987), in the section of social constructivism. He worked in mental health, then in the student consultation service of the University of Quebec in Montreal for more than 25 years as a guidance counselor and psychotherapist. HHHe has taught several orientation courses such as: Counseling, Self and Identity as well as Development and Vocational,. In addition, he was a supervisor for students of the Paris School of Practical Psychologists in constructivist psychotherapy and a solution-oriented approach. Mr. Hervieux received training from European supervisors on the Ericksonian hypnosis approach and constructivist therapy. He is trained in hypnosis and a member of the Quebec Hypnosis Society. He practices with individuals, couples, and families, always from a constructivist / systemic perspective. He has always been on the lookout for research into the effectiveness of psychotherapeutics. He also served as a member on the accreditation committee for psychotherapy at the Ordre des Psychologues du Quebec for 5 years. Mr. Hervieux is continuously training in the different approaches in order to support and better understand the people who come to seek support, comfort and clarity.

The interest in people and in the sharing of knowledge led Mr. Hervieux to work voluntarily with the Cancun Red Cross by giving training on the prevention of post-traumatic shock and stress management among firefighters and paramedical staff. He is fluent in French, Spanish and English. Hervieux joined the Centers Neuropsy team in 2020 in order to open his practice to a diverse clientele in a multidisciplinary environment.

Mrs. Dei Tigli, Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst, specializes in the development of communication, language skills, autonomy, and social skills of children, adolescents and adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), intellectual disabilities, and/or developmental disorders.

She completed a Bachelor's degree in Psychology at Concordia University. She then went on to pursue her certification in Behavior Analysis at Florida Institute of Technology. For the past 10 years, Mrs. Dei Tigli has worked in the field of special needs offering home, clinic and daycare-based ABA therapy focusing on behavioral interventions, parent coaching, and inclusion. She has over 5 years of experience working within the public and private school system supporting educators in the integration of special need children in their classroom. With the creation of Individualized Education and Intervention Plans, she has supported children in their academic progress.

Mrs. Dei Tigli’s commitment to bettering the lives of people with ASD and other developmental disorders is what inspired her to open the non-profit organization Pama Foundation, and most recently, the charitable organization Spectrum Montreal. In collaboration with parents and other professionals, and through her work at Centres Neuropsy, Mrs. Dei Tigli hopes to continue helping people reach their full potential.

Ms. Teyssier, Msc. Neurological Sciences, specializes in the development of communication and overall stimulation of children, adolescents and adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), intellectual disabilities, and/or developmental disorders.

She completed a Bachelor's degree in Biology at the University of Quebec in Montreal and a Master’s in Neurophysiology at the University of Montreal. Ms.Teyssier attended classes at the Doctoral level in Biomedical Sciences (child psychiatry option) at the University of Montreal. She then completed specialized training in ADS assessments at the Sainte-Justine Hospital during which she had the opportunity to participate in several research projects on autism. In addition, she received training in PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System) and participated in training sessions on autism offered by the Régie Régionale de la Santé et des Services Sociaux de Montréal-Centre (RRSSSMC). She also worked at the Centre d’éveil moteur Mallet as a specialist in ASD and scientific advisor in the development of early stimulation workshops and individualized intervention plans.

She has been working in this field for 19 years specializing in autism and developmental disorders offering stimulation services in-office, at home and in daycare, with young children, adolescents and young adults. Her interventions take into account the specific needs of the client and their family, their learning pace and sensory profile. In daycare settings (CPE), she supports educators by helping them integrate children with individual needs, to intervene with them by setting specific objectives adapted to each case, coaching them in how to effectively communicate with the child and providing them with activities and materials adapted to overcome or alleviate the child’s difficulties.

She is committed to working in close collaboration with the parents as well as the various professionals who are involved in the client’s care. Her aim is to provide parents and the client with tools and strategies to better adapt to their different living environments. She helps them to advocate for their rights and provides them with information on activities and organizations that allow them to carry out various learning opportunities and improve their social skills. It is for all these purposes that Ms. Teyssier joined the Centres Neuropsy team in 2019.

Ms. Bérubé is a social worker by training and a member of the Order of Social Workers and Marriage and Family Therapists of Quebec since 2018. She completed a college diploma in social work as well as a Bachelor's degree in social work at the University of Montreal as well as a college diploma in social work. She has also completed a certificate in psychology as well as additional training in psychology at the University of Quebec in Montreal in order to continue her doctoral level studies in neuropsychology.

She is currently a doctoral student in neuropsychology at the University of Montreal. During her college and university career, she has completed numerous internships with youth, adult and elderly clients. She has done various internships at direction of youth protection, in a youth centre, in a shelter for women and their children who are victims of domestic violence as well as in emergencies of the Cité-de-la-Santé. For 5 years, she has held a position as a social work technician and is currently working as a social worker in home support at the CLSC with elderly clientele. She has been working for several years with a geriatric population suffering from major neurocognitive disorders. In addition, she has a great deal of experience with interventions for children and adolescents as well as in hospitals.

She is also a research volunteer at the McGill University Psychiatry Outpatient Clinic. Her many experiences in intervention in the field of social work as well as her studies in psychology led her to want to continue her studies in neuropsychology to carry out neuropsychological assessments of children and adults with cognitive, psychiatric and neurodevelopmental impairment. She has been part of the Centres Neuropsy team as a psychometrician since 2020.

Mr. Jalal Younis completed a Bachelor's of Arts degree in History from the University of Ryerson in Toronto, in 2016. While completing his undergraduate studies, he focused on extra curricular volunteering at urban centred low-income schools with the VAST (Volunteers Assisting Students and Teachers) program. This is where he found a passion for helping children with academic difficulties in reading, writing and math, as well as peer support and accommodations for at risk youth.

Since graduating, Mr. Younis has focused on teaching and tutoring children in various areas. In 2017 he was a camp facilitator at PedalHeads Bike Camp, where he was able use his soft skills in terms of patience and perseverance, providing children with gross motor difficulties the encouragement and self esteem they needed to accomplish the momentous milestone of learning to ride a bike.

In 2018, Mr. Younis became Camp Director for New Comers Camp, funded by the federal government. This initiative worked hard to produce a safe space for newly immigrated children, some under refugee status, to learn about Canadian culture and the English language in fun and engaging ways, as well as solidifying friendships and communities across Toronto. This opportunity gave Mr. Younis a stronger outlook on the power of encouragement, especially in regards to at risk children and youth.

Since 2019, Mr. Younis has worked as a psychometrician where he is given the task of administering various psychometric tests as part of neuropsychological evaluations, able to assess clients from age 5 and up. In 2020, Mr. Younis joined the Centres Neuropsy team, where his positive energy, empathy and reliability have contributed to the efficacy of this clinic’s team.

This is Bear, Shih Tzu and professional mood booster extraordinaire. He is our official welcome committee, here to easy your troubles and brighten your day.

At Centers Neuropsy, we believe in holistic and global health and as such we feel that animals have a wonderful way of putting easy and comfort into an otherwise difficult process. It was with this in mind that we incorporated Bear into our team in 2020. He is calm and gentle, loves to share his love and affection, but most of all he loves meeting new people and making them happy. We hope that you enjoy his presence at the Centre as much as we do. He has been a part of the Centres Neuropsy team since 2020.

We ask you to please remember that if you want to pet Bear, you MUST sanitize your hands before and after you touch him to protect yourself, him and his human family.