Clinical Psychologist & Founder of Toronto Psychologists

Dr. Lekkos is a licensed Clinical and Counseling Psychologist and the founder of Toronto Psychologists. She is a registered member of the College of Psychologists of Ontario and a member of the Ontario Psychological Association. Dr. Lekkos has over 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families in a wide range of treatment settings, including hospitals, community mental health centers, and private practice. Dr. Lekkos is also bilingual and can provide services in English and Greek.

Dr. Lekkos believes the client-therapist relationship is the foundation of psychotherapy. As such, she works with her clients to build a trusting and collaborative relationship. She views working with her clients as a privilege and through her compassionate approach to treatment, she guides and supports her clients through the process of change.

Dr. Lekkos provides an integrative approach to therapy using interventions that can address a wide range of mental health challenges. She has training and clinical experience in various treatment modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Interventions such as, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Behavioral and Cognitive Exposure Therapy for anxiety disorders and phobias, Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Supportive Psychotherapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Experiential Therapy.

Ph.D., Registered Psychotherapist

Simerpreet Ahuja obtained her Ph.D. in Psychology, and is a fully autonomous Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. She continues to provide psychotherapy services under the supervision of Dr. Stacy Lekkos, as she finds supervision an invaluable asset to her continuous growth and professional development.  

Ms. Ahuja has over 19 years of experience providing psychotherapy services to children, adolescents, and adults. She has worked as an Assistant Professor of Psychology for several years and has published peer reviewed papers in reputed journals such as the International Journal of Applied Psychology, the Social Science Computer Review, and the Journal of Beliefs and Values.

Ms. Ahuja provides versatile psychotherapeutic approaches to meet the needs of her clients. She has worked with children, adolescents, and adults with variety of concerns including depression, anxiety, anger, stress, trauma, low self-esteem, low academic performance, interpersonal relationships, and personality disorders. She provides an integrative approach to therapy using various modalities including Cognitive and Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Humanistic Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Ms. Ahuja provides services in English, Hindi, and Punjabi.

Master of Psychology (M.Psy.), C.Psych.Assoc. (Supervised Practice)

Ms. Chevtchenko is a Psychological Associate in Supervised Practice  under the supervision of Dr. Stacy Lekkos. Ms. Chevtchenko obtained her Master of Psychology from Adler Graduate Professional School and her Honour Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Redeemer University.

Ms. Chevtchenko believes that a strong therapeutic relationship between therapist and client is crucial to healing and the facilitation of growth. She strives to achieve this through connecting with her clients, understanding their goals and concerns, and creating a safe, non-judgmental space. 

Ms. Chevtchenko has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in a variety of settings including private and non-profit sectors. She has gained substantial experience conducting clinical assessments and individual therapy through clinical internships and employment at several private practices in Toronto, Ontario. Additionally, she gained experience conducting individual therapy with young adults through a clinical internship at McMaster University’s Student Wellness Centre. 

Ms. Chevtchenko's psychotherapy interests include depression, anxiety, relationships, self-esteem, chronic illness, coping skills, grief and bereavement, stress, trauma, and PTSD. Her therapy approach is integrative, holistic, strength-based, and trauma-informed. Ms. Chevtchenko has experience using many types of interventions including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and Mindfulness. 

M.A., Registered Psychotherapist

Ms. Ostrega is a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). Ms. Ostrega holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from McGill University and a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University. She provides psychotherapy services under the supervision of Dr. Stacy Lekkos as she works toward completing her requirements to become a fully autonomous Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario.

Ms. Ostrega’s approach to therapy begins with understanding each individual and their goals for therapy. She is passionate about helping clients identify unhelpful patterns that are no longer serving them and exploring different strategies that will lead to long-lasting change, understanding, and growth. Ms. Ostrega wholeheartedly believes that individuals are the experts in their own lives and will approach therapy in a collaborative way. She considers the therapeutic relationship to be at the heart of successful therapy and strives to create a warm, encouraging, and non-judgmental environment for her clients.

Ms. Ostrega takes an integrative approach to therapy to ensure that each session is tailored to her clients’ needs. She draws from a number of therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy. Ms. Ostrega has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults to treat a variety of psychological concerns, including anxiety, OCD, depression, self-esteem, emotion regulation, life transitions, and relationship issues. 

M.A., M.M.T., Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Ms. Brzezinski is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). Ms. Brzezinski holds a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University, a Master of Music Therapy from Wilfrid Laurier University, and a Bachelor of Music from McMaster University. She is currently working under the supervision of Dr. Stacy Lekkos as she works toward completing her requirements to become a fully autonomous Registered Psychotherapist. 

Ms. Brzezinski strives to create a safe, trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, and non-judgemental space where clients from all backgrounds can share their stories. Through the therapeutic alliance, Ms. Brzezinski walks alongside her clients and guides them in the process of identifying unhelpful patterns that may be negatively affecting their lives. Through an empathic and genuine therapeutic relationship, Ms. Brzezinski actively listens to her clients’ concerns and works to help them develop goals for positive change.

Ms. Brzezinski takes an integrative and client-centered approach to therapy. She understands that each person’s worldview is different and tailors’ her approach to fit the individual needs of her clients. Ms. Brzezinski draws from various therapeutic techniques such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MCBT), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT). Ms. Brzezinski’s clinical interests include depression, anxiety, grief, relationship concerns, stress, and issues related to self-esteem.

Master of Psychology (M.Psy.)

Ms. Spagnolo has obtained her Honours Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Toronto and her Master of Psychology in Clinical and Counselling Psychology from Adler Graduate Professional School. She is currently working in private practice, under the supervision of Dr. Stacy Lekkos, toward registration with the College of Psychologists of Ontario (CPO) as a Psychological Associate.

Ms. Spagnolo has gained experience working with youth and adults as a research assistant at The Hospital for Sick Children and the START Clinic for Mood and Anxiety Disorders to conduct clinical assessments for individuals presenting with a variety of mental health concerns, including symptoms of anxiety, depression, and trauma. She has also worked as a Clinical Case Lead to provide therapy for individuals with generalized and social anxiety primarily using traditional talk therapy along with exposure therapy techniques. Additionally, she has worked with numerous individuals presenting with concerns pertaining to interpersonal relationships, including attachment, communication, and conflict resolution.

Ms. Spagnolo’s primary therapeutic interests include managing anxiety and seeking to improve oneself and one’s relationships via education around boundaries, effective communication, and overall self- care. She believes that a strong and collaborative therapeutic alliance is the foundation for therapeutic success, and firmly emphasizes the importance of having patience and compassion for oneself over the course of the therapy journey. Ms. Spagnolo seeks to support individuals by integrating techniques from a variety of therapeutic orientations, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Mindfulness, and Adlerian approaches.

Consulting & Supervising Psych.

Dr. Cinamon completed her Ph.D. in the Clinical-Developmental Psychology program at York University. She has a special focus on working with young children, adolescents, parents, and families seeking support for difficulties with mood, anxiety, emotion regulation, behavior, attention, and developmental trauma. She is skilled in providing cognitive behavioral therapy, family therapy, play therapy, and talk therapy. 

Dr. Cinamon completed her pre-doctoral internship training at the Hincks-Dellcrest Centre. 

She also trained at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Aisling Discoveries, Summerville Family Health Team, and in university psychology clinics. She currently is working in private practice.