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Launch Behavioural Health Leadership Team

Carobeth is Director at Launch Behavioural Health and Quality Assurance Officer at Dalton Associates. She is a Clinical Psychologist and a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst who has worked with children, youth, and adults with Autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders since 2001. She has a Master’s degree in Psychology from the University of Nevada, Reno.

Carobeth has worked in both government funded and private practice settings, and her past consultation experience includes a wide variety of settings, including home and centre based ABA programs, schools, group homes, residential treatment programs, long term care facilities, adult day programs, inpatient mental health settings, and children’s aid societies. She also has experience working with indigenous children and youth in rural and remote communities throughout Ontario.

Carobeth previously served as a member of the Ontario Association for Behaviour Analysis (ONTABA) Board of Directors for 2004-2010 and 2011-2013 terms. She was chair of ONTABA’s Professional Regulation Committee (2011-2013) and Autism Spectrum Disorder Task Force/Committee (2017-2019). She was the ONTABA representative for the MCYS Ontario Autism Program (OAP) Advisory Committee (2016-2018), and received the 2018 Gerry Bloomfield Award from Autism Ontario and the President’s Award for Service Excellence from ONTABA for her work on the OAP Advisory Committee.  Carobeth has served as a member of the Behaviour Science and Technology Program Advisory Committee at George Brown College and was a member of the Board of Directors for Autism Ontario (2014-2017). She is currently a member of the Board of Directors at Kerry’s Place Autism Services and chair of the Quality Outcomes Committee.  

Joan is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA-D) who completed her MA and Ph.D. from Teachers College Columbia University in Teaching as Applied Behavior Analysis and Special Education. While completing her MA and Ph.D.  and working in CABAS Schools, Joan obtained New York State teaching certifications for regular and special education, as well as the CABAS Associate Behavior Analyst and CABAS Assistant Research Scientist ranks. Joan’s experience includes working with children and youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder, learning disabilities, developmental disabilities, and behaviour disorders since 2000. In addition to providing clinical supervision for ABA programs in the Greater Toronto Area, Joan has taught graduate courses at Brock University and Western University and is supervising graduate students who are pursuing certification in behaviour analysis. Joan served on the Board of Directors for the Ontario Association for Behaviour Analysis (ONTABA) from 2016-2020, the co-chair of the Professional Regulation Committee from 2017-2019, and was a member of the Education Task Force from 2018-2020. She represented ONTABA in the Provincial Advisory Team for the Pilot to Improve School-Based Supports for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder in 2017-2018.  Currently Joan also serves on the Board of Directors for the Foundation for the Advancement of a Strategic Science of Teaching (FASST).

Samantha has been a part of the Launch team for over 2 years. Since joining in 2020, she has worked with clients and their families delivering direct ABA therapy targeting a range of communication, social, and academic goals. Samantha has experience assisting in social skills development programs as well as specialization in the administration of curricular assessment and intakes. After obtaining an Honours Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from the University of Ottawa, Samantha received employment opportunities in school and camp settings where she helped create and refine inclusive programming strategies for children with developmental disabilities, ADHD, ODD, and mental health diagnoses. Samantha is excited to bring forward her clinical experience within Launch and is committed to providing accessible and comprehensive navigation for families, partners, and communities seeking supports. In her free time, Samantha enjoys biking, yoga, and listening to music.

Launch Psychology and Psychotherapy Team

Dr. Kerry Wells, C. Psych is a registered Clinical and School Psychologist and the Director of Psychoeducational Services at Launch Behavioural Health. Kerry provides assessment, intervention, and consultation services for children and adolescents. He received his Ph.D. in Clinical-Developmental Psychology from York University. He has had the opportunity to work in schools, government programs and agencies, residential settings, and private practice. Kerry has experience providing support for individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities, anxiety, mood disorders, attention difficulties, and learning challenges. Kerry uses evidence-based approaches including trauma-informed, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) frameworks.

Dr. Natalie Frost, C.Psych is a Clinical and School Psychologist who provides psychological services for preschoolers, children, and adolescents. She obtained her Master’s and PhD from the University of Windsor (Ontario) and is a Registered Psychologist through the College of Psychologists of Ontario.

Natalie has worked with preschool and school-aged students in several Ontario counties in a variety of school, hospital, and private practice settings. Natalie provides psychological assessments for mood and behavioural concerns, psychoeducational assessments for learning difficulties, as well as preschooler assessments for developmental delays and autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Natalie also offers psychotherapy services for children and youth, including cognitive behaviour therapy.

Katrina is completing her final year of her doctoral degree in School and Applied Child Psychology through Western University, London, Ontario. She is currently a Psychology Intern with Dalton Associates and Launch Behavioural Health. She is practicing therapy and completing psychoeducational assessments under supervision of a Registered Psychologist who is a member of the College of Psychologists of Ontario.

Katrina holds an Honours Bachelor’s of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Windsor. She also holds a Masters of Art degree in Psychology and Special Education from Western University, London, Ontario. She has worked with diverse populations of children and youth ages 3 – 21 with previous experience working alongside a psychologist at a school board and three community-based clinics in Windsor, Ontario and London, Ontario over the last 4 years.

Katrina uses both a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Eclectic approach to psychotherapy which allows her to incorporate a variety of therapies and principles in order to create the ideal treatment program to meet the specific needs of the client and their family. Through psychotherapy she works with youth and their families who are experiencing challenges with anxiety, low self-esteem, anger, negative thinking, and difficulty with self-regulation.

Ashley is completing her doctoral degree in the School and Applied Child Psychology program at Western University. She is currently a psychological services staff member at a school board, and a contractor with Dalton Associates and Launch Behavioural Health. Under the supervision of a Registered Psychologist, Ashley completes psychological/psychoeducational assessment and provides therapeutic services.

Ashley holds an Honours Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Master’s in Developmental Psychology from Trent University. She has worked with diverse populations of children and youth, ages 3 – 21, and their families. Ashley has experience working in Indigenous communities, community-based clinics, and the school board setting. With psychotherapy and assessment clients, Ashley uses a trauma-informed, client-centered, and evidence-based approach.

I completed my bachelor’s degree at the University of Ottawa and my master’s degree in developmental psychology and education at the University of Toronto. Working collaboratively with psychologists, I have 7 years of experience administering, scoring, and interpreting psychoeducational, neuropsychological, and developmental assessments. I have worked with children, adolescents, and adults in a variety of different settings including schools, private practice, and provincial treatment settings. 

At Dalton and Associates, I provide evidence-based psychoeducational and psychodiagnostic assessments for children, adolescents,  and adults. I enjoy completing these assessments because they help provide individuals with the information and support they need in order to overcome their challenges and achieve their goals. My breadth of experience and compassionate approach creates a positive experience for clients and their families.

I work and live on the unceded, ancestral, and occupied traditional lands of theᐊᓂᔑᓈᐯᐗᑭ  (Anishinabewaki),  Ho-de-no-sau-nee-ga (Haudenosaunee), Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, and Attiwonderonk (Neutral) peoples. 

Vanessa (she/her/hers) graduated from Yorkville University in May 2019 with her Masters of Counselling Psychology and is currently completing her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at Adler University (Vancouver Campus). She is a Psychology Team Member with Dalton Associates and Launch Behavioural Health. Under the supervision of a Registered Psychologist, Vanessa is providing psychotherapy services and completing psychological assessments.

Throughout her clinical training, she has gained experience completing psychodiagnostic and psychoeducational assessments for children, youth, young adults, and adults for neurodevelopmental disorders (e.g., ASD, ADHD, learning disorders) and mental health conditions, (e.g.,  anxiety, depression, OCD).

Vanessa maintains a non-judgmental, empathetic, and warm approach to psychotherapy. She provides a client-centered and integrated approach, meaning she works collaboratively with clients to address any challenges or concerns they are facing, and can help her clients identify and utilize their strengths, address their goals, and improve their lives, while using emotion-focused, psychodynamic, trauma-informed and cognitive behavioural techniques. She facilitates a welcoming space to explore her clients’ concerns, including those related to anxiety, communication, depression, emotion regulation, and trauma.

Chantelle graduated from Kwantlen Polytechnic University with a Bachelor’s degree in      

Psychology with a Minor in Counselling. She is currently in her final year of her Doctor of Clinical Psychology Program at Adler University (Vancouver Campus) to become a psychologist. She has joined the Dalton Associates and Launch Behavioural Health team as a Psychology Intern. Under the direct supervision of Registered Psychologists, Chantelle provides therapeutic services and completes psychological assessments. 

Throughout her clinical training, she has had a breadth of experience completing psychodiagnostic, psychoeducational, and psychovocational assessments for youth, young adults, and adults for neurodevelopmental disorders (e.g., ADHD, learning disorders, intellectual disorders etc.) and mental health conditions, such as anxiety, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, and trauma-related disorders.

Chantelle is passionate in working collaboratively in finding realistic solutions that are catered to your current situation, personal goals, lifestyle, and cultural background to ensure that the therapeutic process is individualized and specific to your wants and needs. Her empathic, warm and nonjudgmental approach to the therapeutic process facilitates a safe space to explore a wide range of concerns including those related to perfectionism, grief and loss, life adjustments, stress, depression, anxiety, trauma, and obsessive compulsive thoughts and actions. Chantelle utilizes Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) treatment approaches in her work. 

Chantelle genuinely believes that you are resilient and have the power to overcome your obstacles. She is here to support you in your journey to overall well-being and positive quality of life. 

Other than English, Chantelle speaks Tagalog (Filipino).

Madeline is completing the final year of her doctoral degree in School and Applied Child Psychology at Western University. She is currently a Psychology Intern with Dalton Associates and Launch Behavioural Health. She completes psychological/psychoeducational assessments and provides therapy under the supervision of Registered Psychologists.

Madeline previously completed her Master of Arts degree in School and Applied Child Psychology at Western University and holds a Bachelor of Art’s degree in Psychology from the University of Waterloo. She has completed several previous practicum placements and work experiences in community psychology clinics, school boards, and private practice settings, where she provided supervised psychological services to children and teens.

Madeline aims to work collaboratively with clients and their families to develop treatment and assessment strategies that will meet their needs. She primarily uses a cognitive-behavioural approach to therapy.  She is looking forward to continuing to help children, youth, and their families meet their goals and improve their social, emotional, and behavioural well-being.

Launch ABA Team

Meaghan is an Assistant Clinical Supervisor at Launch. She is a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA) who has been working in the field since 2013.  She has experience working with children and youth with ASD, speech and developmental delays as well as challenging or interfering behaviours. She has a Master’s Degree in Applied Disability Studies specializing in Applied Behaviour Analysis from Brock University. Meaghan has worked closely with Carobeth Zorzos since 2013 and with Joan Broto since 2017.

She has experience delivering and supervising ABA in home-based, centre-based, school-based and childcare settings.  Meaghan has experience encouraging and attending regular school meetings for her clients in order to maintain a collaborative and inter-professional approach to treatment. This enables regular progress and goal updates as well as ongoing discussion of behaviour challenges.

Meaghan is also a Psychometrist with Launch Behavioural Health within the GTA and surrounding areas. She provides psychological assessment services under the supervision and in conjunction with a registered Psychologist. She has experience working with indigenous children and youth in rural and remote communities.

Milena is a Registered Behaviour Analyst (Ontario) and a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst working in the field of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) since 2005. She holds a Masters Degree in Applied Disability Studies with a concentration in ABA from Brock University as well as an Honours Bachelor of Science degree with a specialization in Psychology from the University of Toronto.

Milena has been supporting children, adolescents, and adults with neurodevelopmental disorders to help them achieve meaningful change. She has provided clinical supervision for clients receiving comprehensive and focused ABA services both in clinic and home settings. She previously held a position at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) supporting adolescents and adults with a dual diagnosis (Developmental Disability [i.e. ASD, Intellectual Disability] and a concurrent mental health diagnosis). She currently provides services incorporating evidence-based behavioural therapies based on the principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) and Acceptance and Commitment Training (ACTr). The focus of supports is on teaching skills and addressing barriers to successful daily experiences, including anxiety, emotion dysregulation, motivation difficulties, and challenges with flexibility. She is trained and experienced in providing evidence-based interventions to address executive functioning challenges in children, adolescents, and adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).   

Milena has held a position as a part-time professor within the Honours Bachelor of Behaviour Analysis program in the School of Health and Wellness at George Brown College. In addition, she is a member of the Ontario Association for Behaviour Analysis (ONTABA), the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI), the Association of Professional Behavior Analysts (APBA), and the Association for Contextual Behavioral Science (ACBS). She was Board Secretary of ONTABA and Conference Co-chair for 2017 and 2018. She was a member of the ONTABA Education Task Force and was a subcommittee member of the ONTABA Scientific Expert Taskforce for the Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder (OSETT-ASD). She has co-authored a book chapter on the application of ABA principles in supporting individuals with Angelman Syndrome as well as journal articles on self-injurious behaviours and pain, and interprofessional collaboration. 

Shannon is a Senior Therapist at Launch. She is a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA) who has been working within the field of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) for 8 years. Shannon holds a Masters Degree in Applied Disability Studies with a concentration in ABA from Brock University as well as a post-graduate certificate in Behavioural Science Technology from George Brown College. She has practiced ABA in home-based and center-based settings with children, youth and adults with ASD and other developmental disabilities. She also has experience working in group homes, adult day programs, daycares, camp, and school settings.

Rebecca is a recent graduate of Brock University with a Masters in Applied Disability Studies with a specialization in Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA). She holds a Bachelor’s degree in psychology from Queen’s University. Rebecca is passionate about working with children with exceptionalities in diverse settings and has worked with young children for several years. She has experience in working with children with developmental and physical disabilities at Kayla’s Children Centre, has volunteered at Sick Kids Hospital as a child life facilitator, and has served as a live-in volunteer with Save a Child’s Heart. Rebecca has worked as an Instructor Therapist at Launch since 2022 and is looking forward to continuing as a Senior Therapist!

Saikha is a Senior Therapist/ Instructor Therapist and Lead Trainer at Launch Behavioural Health. She is currently pursuing her Masters in Applied Disability Studies specializing in ABA at Brock University. She has worked in the field of ABA for the past few years with Launch and obtained her RBT certification. Her previous experience includes working with children in day cares and in before-and-after school settings, teaching music to children and adults in school, private, and in-home environments, as well as volunteering with vulnerable populations such as palliative care patients and children with developmental disabilities and illnesses. Saikha is excited to continue growing in the field of ABA. In her spare time, Saikha enjoys watching Sci-Fi TV shows, going to flamenco dance classes, and trying all the different pizza joints in the city!

Lindsay graduated from the University of Toronto with a Bachelor of Science in neuroscience and psychology and is planning to pursue a Master of Applied Disabilities Studies. She became involved in the field in the summer of 2013 after volunteering as a Student Educational Assistant with the Toronto Catholic District School Board Special Needs Summer Program. Following this experience, Lindsay began conducting respite work where she has had countless opportunities to collaborate with clients and caregivers in varying capacitates to date. Lindsay is excited to further explore the field and learn more about early intervention.

Irum Sattar is currently attending the University of Toronto pursuing her Bachelor of Science Specialist degree in Psychology. Irum is new to the field of Behavioural Sciences, but is eager to become more involved in implementing Applied Behavioural Analysis techniques while also working towards creating a positive impact in children’s lives. Irum’s previous work experience involves working with children from a wide range of age groups and backgrounds in several different educational settings. After receiving her diploma, Irum plans on continuing her studies in the field of Clinical Psychology.

Ginna recently graduated from Humber College with an Honours Bachelor of Behavioural Science. She finds immense fulfillment in working with children, embracing the challenges and the rewards it brings. While new to the field, she is passionate about working with neurodiverse children and is excited to gain further experience to help promote children’s growth and development. Ginna is thrilled to have the opportunity to work at Launch, where she can continue developing her professional skills and positively impact children’s lives.

Olivia has a Bachelor of Science degree with Honours in psychology and a major in biology from Dalhousie University.  Olivia’s experience encompasses practical work and research publications in children’s and adolescents’ neurodevelopment disorders, including autism, as well as social development in children.  Olivia joined the Launch team in December 2023 where she trained in ABA methods.  In her role as Instructor Therapist, she is enthusiastic and energetic in her approach to working with our young clients, using the techniques she’s learned, to help them grow and reach their goals.

Javeria Shahid is a dedicated and compassionate instructor therapist with an academic background in psychology and applied behavioural analysis. She holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Psychology from York University and a Postgraduate Certificate in Autism and Behavioural Science from George Brown College.

Javeria has had numerous experiences working with children, from public schools to summer camps. She has honed her conflict resolution and crisis support skills through her internships at George Brown College. In these roles, she supported full-day kindergarten classrooms, assisted with transitioning and redirecting children, and performed applied behavioural analysis under supervision. Her ability to offer empathetic and effective support has been a cornerstone of her professional journey. Javeria is passionate about using her knowledge and skills to improve the lives of those she works with.

Samanta Lopez is a passionate Instructor Therapist at Launch dedicated to implementing effective, evidence-based, and individualised behaviour analytic intervention strategies of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) to increase desired behaviours and teach new skills. She holds a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Psychology and Health Studies from the University of Toronto and a Behaviour Science Technician Postgraduate Diploma from George Brown College. She plans to pursue a Master of Education in Applied Behaviour Analysis to become a BCBA.

Samanta has extensive volunteer experience with children and adults with developmental and physical disabilities at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, Toronto Rehabilitation Hospital and Princess Margaret Hospital. She has honed her application of skill acquisition and behavioural improvement plans through her internships at George Brown College. In these roles, she performed ABA under supervision and is excited to have the opportunity to implement and expand her knowledge of ABA techniques to positively impact the quality of life for children. In her spare time, Samanta enjoys hiking, playing piano, and dancing Argentine Tango and Salsa.


Dalton Associates (DA) and Launch Behavioural Health acknowledge that we are situated on Turtle Island, that has been inhabited by Indigenous Peoples from the beginning. As a settler-owned organization, we are always working on de-colonizing our practices and offering mental health services that reflect a wholistic approach to health and wellness. Our clients come from a variety of backgrounds, and include First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples. We want to do more than make a difference at an individual level: we aspire to support a societal shift in the way that mental health is addressed and cared for, and we believe that a cross-cultural approach, bringing Indigenous worldviews to the forefront, is necessary to help break the system and rebuild it in a way that promotes healthy wellbeing for future generations. We are actively engaged in changing the landscape of mental health care in Ontario, by augmenting (and compensating) the voices and experiences of Indigenous knowledge keepers, and by incorporating Indigenous values and teachings in our program models.