Our Mental Health Professionals

Nancy Al Kayal, M.A.C. Psych

Certified Psychologist

Nancy is a psychologist registered with both the Ordre des Psychologues du Québec and the College of Psychologists of Ontario.

She holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree in educational psychology, a master’s degree in clinical psychology, and a diploma in mediation, along with various certifications. Her therapeutic approach is integrative, blending Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cue-Centered Therapy (CCT), Art Therapy, Emotionally Focused Family Therapy (EFFT), mindfulness techniques, and methods from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Gottman therapy, and psychodynamic therapy.

Fluent in French, Arabic, and English, Nancy offers therapy in all three languages to individuals, couples, and families of all ages. She believes that everyone deserves to feel safe and comfortable, which helps them focus on their well-being, navigate personal challenges, and promote personal growth.

Noelia Lugones, M. Sc, M. Ed

Psychometrist

Noelia is a psychometrist with a solid academic and professional background in psychology and education. She holds both a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree in Psychology, as well as a Master’s degree in Secondary and Higher Education with a focus on Psychology. In addition, she has completed a specialization in Clinical Psychodiagnostics.

Noelia has extensive experience in both academic and clinical settings. She has worked as a professor at the high school and university levels and has served as a forensic psychologist conducting psychological assessments. In her home country, she provided psychodynamic therapy to adolescents and adults, supporting clients through a wide range of emotional and psychological challenges.

In her current role as a psychometrist, Noelia specializes in the administration and scoring of standardized psychological tests. She works closely with clinical psychologists as part of the assessment process and believes strongly in the power of psychological assessment as a vital tool for understanding emotional, cognitive, and behavioral functioning—and for guiding effective, personalized interventions.

Fluent in both Spanish and English, Noelia brings a culturally sensitive, client-centered approach to her work. She is committed to fostering respect, understanding, and overall well-being in every client interaction.

Yara Nassar

Psychometrist and Coordinator of Psychometric Services

Yara Nassar has a strong academic and professional background in psychology, with specialized training in psychoanalytic psychotherapy. She has experience across clinical, educational, and academic settings, including work as a school psychologist, involvement in special education services, and teaching as a university instructor training future educational psychologists.
In her home country, Yara provided psychoanalytic psychotherapy to adolescents and adults.
In her current role, Yara works as a Psychometrist and Department Coordinator. She administers and scores psychoeducational assessments and collaborates with clinical psychologists to support accurate diagnostic and intervention planning.
Fluent in Arabic and English, Yara values cultural sensitivity and is committed to respecting all cultures and beliefs. She strives to deliver ethical, precise, and client-centered psychological services.