Meet The Team
Registered Psychotherapists
Reta Majid
Founder & Director of True Balance Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist
MA Counselling Psychology
Reta, founder, director and lead Psychotherapist, registered with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO), specializes in trauma and mental health support to individuals, couples and families. I am here to support you in navigating life challenges whether you are dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, loss & grief, self esteem, parenting struggles, burnout, life transitions, traumatic childhood experiences. To meet your unique needs, I draw strategies from different psychological approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy CBT, Systemic Therapy, Emotional Family Therapy EFT, Humanistic Therapy with an emphasis on mindfulness and self compassion.
Kimberly Alydon
Associate Therapist
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
MA Counselling Psychology
As a compassionate and client-centred therapist, I provide a safe and non-judgmental space for individuals navigating major life changes, self-esteem challenges, or the complexities of intersectional identities. I specialize in sex therapy and couples dynamics. By using approaches such as somatic therapy, I strive to help clients deepen their connection to themselves and others, addressing concerns around intimacy, relationships, and overall well-being.
My approach integrates holistic and inclusive care, tailoring therapy to your unique needs. By combining evidence-based practices with somatic techniques, I support clients in managing stress, anxiety, and low confidence, fostering a deeper sense of balance and fulfillment. Together, we will build resilience, strengthen emotional connections, and create meaningful change in your life.
Aimee Ziegler
Clinical Lead - Associate Therapist
Registered Psychotherapist
MA Mental Health Counselling
As a Registered Psychotherapist, my aim is to offer collaborative and client-centered therapy to individuals and couples. My therapy style has been described as warm and conversational. If this is what you are looking for, I would love to hear from you about what your concerns are and work with you to reframe your perspective on your life. I offer an inclusive and safe space to process anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. My formal training and lived experiences also enable me to help clients navigate issues like major life transitions, career exploration, academic concerns, faith and spirituality, immigration and motherhood. I can support you through a variety of therapeutic techniques, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), person-centered approaches, and solution-focused therapy (SFT).
Tamara Skoropata
Associate Therapist
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
MA Counselling Psychology
As a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), I am a client-centred, integrative therapist who believes that everyone is unique and deserving of a tailored approach to therapy. My style is warm, empathic, and conversational, creating a safe space where you can feel comfortable exploring your thoughts, emotions, and experiences. I view therapy as a collaborative journey, and will walk along side you as you work toward your personal goals.
Drawing from a variety of therapeutic approaches, including cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), solution-focused, strengths-based, and narrative allows me to adapt my approach based on what works best for you. My priority is to meet you where you are, respect your pace, and ensure that therapy is a meaningful and empowering experience.
Whether you are dealing with anxiety, stress, relationship challenges, living with visible or invisible disabilities, or seeking personal growth, I am here to listen, explore, and help you navigate your path forward. Together, we can uncover your strengths, address you concerns and create positive change in your life.
Mary Makarious
Associate Therapist
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
MSc Psychotherapy
MPH with a specialization in Addiction Studies
Mary Makarious, MSc, MPH, is a Registered Psychotherapist (qualifying), who is passionate about understanding the underlying reasons behind human thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. She utilizes a combination of evidence-based and psychodynamic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT) to help clients uncover patterns and develop new coping strategies.
Mary specializes in working with individuals dealing with anxiety, low self-esteem, past traumas, depression, and major life transitions. She has experience working at St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton’s Anxiety Treatment and Research Clinic and the Women’s Health Concerns Clinic, as well as crisis intervention at the Distress Centres of Greater Toronto.
Services offered in: English & Arabic
Psychotherapy Intern Team
Graduate-level therapists in training are working towards fulfilling the requirements for graduation and registration with their professional body (CRPO), under the regular supervision of a Clinical Supervisor/Registered Psychotherapist.
Bella Krieger
Associate Therapist
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) - Intern
M.Ed., MA Counselling Psychology – Candidate
As a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), my goal is to create a warm, non-judgmental, and trauma-informed space where clients can feel safe to explore all their challenges.
My approach is deeply collaborative. For those new to therapy, I look forward to gently guiding you as we take the first steps together. For those with more experience, I offer a wide variety of tools to help explore the heart of your concerns and uncover new paths forward. I draw from narrative therapy, emotion-focused techniques, Bowen Family Systems, psychodynamic, mindfulness, and CBT. I also support clients in exploring questions of purpose, identity, and meaning, as well as the connection between mind and body. My personal yoga, breathwork, and meditation practice inform my work.
With a background in education, business, and the arts, I bring a wide lens to the human experience along with a deep curiosity about the stories, meanings, and emotions that shape our lives. When helpful, I gently offer challenge, knowing how difficult it can be to see our blind spots. Therapy has been a transformative force in my own life, and I’m passionate about sharing tools that can help release anxiety, grief, depression, and relationship struggles—so that healing and new possibilities can emerge.
Services offered in: English
Hedy Wang
Associate Therapist
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) - Intern
MA Counselling Psychology – Candidate
I approach therapy with the belief that meaningful change begins in a space of safety, respect, and collaboration. As a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), I provide client-centred and inclusive care that honours your individual experiences and personal values.
My approach is primarily drawn from cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and narrative therapy, while also considering the broader aspects of your well-being, including mind, body, relationships, and environment. Whether you’re coping with anxiety, depression, or navigating a life transition, I offer a compassionate and non-judgmental space where you can begin to make sense of what you’re feeling and why.
I see therapy as a shared process where you set the pace. My role is to walk alongside you, listening, asking questions, and offering tools, as you move toward greater clarity, confidence, and connection in your life.
Services offered in: English & Mandarin
Administrative Operations
Stephanie Avraam
Administrative Coordinator
MA Counselling Psychology - Candidate
Email: info@truebalancepsychotherapy.com
Phone: (365) 536-1457