Who we are
Dr. Shirin Jazayeri
Ph.D. C. Psych.
Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Shirin Jazayeri is an Autonomous Clinical Psychologist with more than 20 years of experience in psychological assessment, psychotherapy, and clinical intervention. She holds a Ph.D. in Health Psychology and a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology, bringing extensive clinical and academic expertise to her work with adults, couples, families, and groups.
Dr. Jazayeri provides comprehensive psychological assessments and psychotherapy for individuals experiencing a wide range of psychological and emotional concerns. Her areas of clinical focus include trauma and trauma-related conditions, depression and other mood disorders, anxiety and panic disorders, chronic pain, adjustment difficulties, and stress-related conditions. Her therapeutic approach is compassionate, collaborative, and evidence-informed, drawing upon Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), and Integrative and Eclectic Psychotherapy. This flexible approach allows her to thoughtfully incorporate techniques from different therapeutic modalities and tailor treatment to each client’s unique needs, circumstances, and therapeutic goals.
Dr. Jazayeri also has extensive experience in psychological and disability assessment and medico-legal practice. Since 2018, she has conducted Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs) and comprehensive psychological assessments involving motor vehicle accidents (MVA), workplace injuries (WSIB), slip-and-fall injuries, short-term disability (STD), long-term disability (LTD), chronic pain, psychological trauma, and other disability-related matters. She provides detailed, evidence-based psychological opinions and medico-legal reports addressing diagnosis, psychological and functional impairment, treatment needs, prognosis, disability, and return-to-work considerations.
In addition to her clinical and assessment practice, Dr. Jazayeri provides clinical supervision to graduate-level trainees and Registered Psychotherapists, supporting the development of ethical, evidence-informed, and culturally responsive clinical practice.
Having worked with individuals from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds throughout her career, Dr. Jazayeri places particular importance on understanding each client’s experiences within their personal, family, social, and cultural context. She is committed to providing a respectful, compassionate, collaborative, and culturally informed approach to psychological care.
Dr. Jazayeri provides services in English and Persian (Farsi) and is also able to work with individuals who speak Dari and Tajik.
Professional Memberships & Affiliations:
• Member of the College of Psychologists of Ontario (CPO)
• Member of the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO)
• Member of the Ontario Psychological Association (OPA)
• Member of the Canadian Academy of Psychologists in Disability Assessment (CAPDA)
• Member of the American Psychological Association (APA)
Shadi Jazaeri
Ph.D. RP
Registered Psychotherapist
With more than 25 years of experience in psychology, psychotherapy, assessment, and clinical intervention, Shadi Jazaeri, Ph.D., RP, brings extensive clinical and academic expertise to her work with adults, couples, and families.
Shadi is a Registered Psychotherapist (RP) and a member of the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). She holds a Ph.D. in General Psychology. Her work includes comprehensive clinical intake interviews, participation in psychological assessments, individualized treatment planning, and the delivery of psychotherapy tailored to each client’s unique needs and circumstances.
Shadi’s approach is compassionate, collaborative, and evidence-informed. She recognizes that every individual brings a unique combination of experiences, relationships, strengths, and challenges to therapy. She strives to provide a warm, respectful, and non-judgmental therapeutic environment where clients feel heard and supported as they work toward meaningful and lasting change.
In addition to her extensive clinical experience, Shadi has a distinguished academic background, with more than 20 years of experience as a university lecturer and faculty member in psychology in Iran. Throughout her academic career, she has contributed to clinical research projects and has authored and presented numerous scholarly articles at national and international conferences and seminars.
Drawing upon her extensive background in clinical practice, psychological assessment, psychotherapy, research, and university teaching, Shadi brings depth and a comprehensive perspective to her therapeutic work. She works with adults, couples, and families, supporting clients experiencing a range of emotional, psychological, interpersonal, and life challenges.
Shadi is dedicated to helping clients gain greater insight into themselves and their relationships, develop effective coping strategies, strengthen emotional resilience, and move toward healthier and more fulfilling lives.
Bahareh(Melika) Hajiaghaei
Registered Psychotherapist
Melika is a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Psychotherapists of Ontario with over five years of clinical experience supporting adults with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and major life transitions. Her client-centered, collaborative style creates a safe therapeutic space that promotes meaningful insight and sustained personal growth.
She draws on evidence-based approaches, including CBT, DBT, MI, and SFBT, applied within a strengths-based and trauma-informed framework.
She has cultivated focused expertise in mood disorders, trauma, grief, self-esteem challenges, and relationship concerns. She holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology and advanced training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR).
Vlada Isaeva
Registered Psychotherapist
Vlada has her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP) from Yorkville University. She has her BA in Psychology from York University. She completed the Behavior Science Program at Humber College, specializing in Applied Behaviour Analysis and Clinical Hypnosis program at the University of Toronto.
Therapy is defined as the act of caring for someone or the method of caring. Vlada has over 16 years of working experience in the Health Care/Mental Health system, providing therapeutic services to vulnerable populations. She has a client-centred and caring approach in counselling, emphasizing clients’ strength and motivation to positively change their lives.
The way we think impacts the way we feel and the way we behave. Vlada uses Cognitive behaviour, Dialectical behaviour, Solution-focused therapy frameworks, Clinical hypnosis, and Mindfulness techniques in your healing journey. She is striving to help you to understand the issue of concern so that you can address it most effectively.
Pouya Bakhshaei
Registered Psychotherapist
Pouya Bakhshaei is a Registered Psychotherapist (RP) who supports children, adolescents, and adults in
developing new ways of thinking, increasing psychological flexibility, and moving toward
meaningful change. My goal is not only to guide you through difficult moments, but also to help
you build the insight and skills needed to live independently and confidently beyond therapy.
I hold a Doctor of Medicine degree from Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences in Iran
and a Master of Clinical Psychology from Adler Graduate Professional School. I am a member
of the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO).
I work with individuals experiencing anxiety disorders (including social anxiety, panic disorder,
agoraphobia, and generalized anxiety disorder), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD),
attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), grief and
loss, body-focused repetitive behaviours (BFRBs) such as trichotillomania (hair-pulling disorder)
and excoriation (skin-picking disorder), depressive disorders including Major Depressive
Disorder (MDD) and Persistent Depressive Disorder (PDD), eating disorders, and challenges
related to perfectionism and self-criticism.
With over ten years of experience as a general physician and additional experience as a life
coach facilitating workshops in the Middle East, I bring a holistic, compassionate, and
integrative perspective to therapy. I believe meaningful change occurs within a trusting, non-
judgmental therapeutic relationship where clients feel heard, respected, and supported.
My approach is collaborative, evidence-based, and tailored to each individual. I integrate
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Exposure
and Response Prevention (ERP), Mindfulness, Adlerian Therapy, and Psychodrama. While I
value science and structure, I also believe humor, warmth, and humanity are essential
components of effective therapy.
I am fluent in English and Farsi and offer therapy in both languages.
Reza Eskandari, MACP, RP
Registered Psychotherapist
Reza Eskandari has over 20 years of combined clinical, academic, and research experience in mental health–related fields. He is committed to ethical practice, professional integrity, and ongoing continuing education, and approaches his work with a strong emphasis on accountability, reflective practice, and evidence-informed care.
Reza provides counselling and psychotherapy services to adults, couples, and families, drawing on evidence-based and trauma-informed therapeutic approaches. His clinical work emphasizes collaboration, respect, psychological safety, and individualized care, with interventions tailored to each client’s goals, values, and lived context. His practice is guided by established psychotherapy models and contemporary clinical research, supporting clients in developing psychological flexibility, emotional regulation, and meaningful, values-aligned change.
Reza also holds an international Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree with specialization in psychiatry and is Practice Eligibility Route (PER)–verified by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC). This broader medical and academic background informs his conceptual understanding of mental health, neuropsychological functioning, and the interaction between biological, psychological, and social factors.
However, it is important to note that all services provided at Jazayeri Clinic are delivered strictly within Reza Eskandari’s authorized scope of practice as a Registered Psychotherapist (RP) in Ontario, in accordance with CRPO standards and provincial regulations. Medical diagnosis, prescribing, and physician-based services are not provided within this role.
Nazanin Raminfar
