Our Team
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 Team
Dr. Kerry Wells, C. Psych. is a registered psychologist who completed his Ph. D. in Clinical-Developmental Psychology at York University. Kerry has worked with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), intellectual/developmental disabilities, and a variety of other neurodevelopmental disorders since 2001. He has providing services in a variety of settings including schools, government programs and agencies, and residential treatment programs. Currently, Kerry is a consulting psychologist with Dalton and Associates and provides clinical supervision for IBI/ABA programs in the Toronto, Central East, and Central West. Kerry provides psychological and diagnostic assessments for children and adolescents. He also provides counselling and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for children and adolescents.
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 the final year of her doctoral degree in the School and Applied Child Psychology program at Western University. She is currently a Psychology Intern with Dalton Associates and Launch Behavioural Health. Under the supervision of a Registered Psychologist, Ashley is providing therapeutic services and completing psychological/psychoeducational assessments.
Ashley holds an Honours Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Master’s in Developmental Psychology from Trent University. Over the last three years, she has worked with diverse populations of children and youth, ages 3 – 21, and their families, under the supervision of Psychologists. Ashley has experience working at a school board in Durham Region, Ontario and two community-based clinics in London, Ontario.
In order to develop treatment programs that are tailored to meet the needs of each individual client and family, Ashley uses an eclectic approach to psychotherapy. Through psychotherapy she works with children, youth, and their families who are experiencing challenges with anxiety and low mood, as well as difficulties with emotion regulation, behaviour regulation, self-esteem, and negative thinking.
Alison (she/her/hers) graduated from Adler University in October 2014 with her Masters of Counselling Psychology and is currently completing a doctorate program on her way to becoming a psychologist. She is joining Dalton Associates as a Psychology Intern.
Alison is dedicated to encouraging clients to explore the bigness of life, to notice the moments that create awe, to talk about the hard-to-talk-about topics, and for each client to learn more about their internal world. By exploring these things, Alison believes that her clients are able to evolve, change, heal, and ultimately, build authentic, meaningful lives. Alison also believes that connection between herself and her clients is paramount and necessary for that change and evolution; talking about our struggles with another person helps each of us to heal.
Alison primarily uses a person-centred, Existential, and Humanistic approach to clinical issues but also incorporates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy approaches into her work. If you have questions about what that means, please ask! Alison ascribes to the “human first, therapist second” ideal, highlighting the deeply relational nature of her work.
Every client enters therapy with a unique story and Alison is always incredibly eager to get to know her clients in a profound and deep way, to hear their story!
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.
Marc holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology and a Master of Clinical Psychology Degree (M.Psy.) from Adler Graduate Professional School in Toronto. He is a registered Psychological Associate (Supervised Practice) with the College of Psychologists in Ontario (CPO). He is also a member of the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA), the Ontario Psychological Association (OPA) and the American Psychology Association (APA).
As a consulting Psychological Associates (Supervised Practice) for Dalton Associates and Launch Behavioural Health, Marc offers therapy and is conducting comprehensive psychological and diagnostic assessments for adults dealing with trauma and stress related disorders, anxiety and mood disorders, as well as neurodevelopmental diagnoses, such as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and concurrent mental health diagnosis. Marc has extensive experience in organizational settings. In addition to his private practice, he is also a senior organizational psychology consultant and coach with an emphasis on difficulties mentioned above and related to motivating oneself, performance anxiety, relationship difficulties, dealing certain personality traits that get in the way of implementing healthy relationships and positive change.
Supportive and engaging, Marc’s approach is integrative, which allows him to incorporate a variety of therapies and principles focused on observations and actions towards goals. As a clinician promoting overall health and well-being, he considers the biological, psychological, and social factors and their complex interactions in order to better understand his clients and create the ideal treatment plan to meet their specific needs.
Launch ABA Team
Milena is a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst and has been working within the field of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) for over 14 years. Milena 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 working with a diverse client population from early childhood to late adulthood. She has extensive experience supporting people diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and adolescents and adults with a dual diagnosis (Developmental Disability [i.e. ASD, Intellectual Disability] and a concurrent mental health diagnosis). She provides supervision for clients receiving Intensive Behavioural Intervention (IBI) services as well as children, adolescents, and adults receiving ABA services. Milena has extensive experience conducting skills assessments, including ABLLS-R, VB-MAPP, and AFLS. She is experienced in developing and supervising programming to address a variety of skills, including school readiness, receptive and expressive language, self-help, and social skills, among others. She supports adults with a dual diagnosis and severe challenging behaviour by completing Functional Behavioural Assessments, developing Behaviour Intervention Plans, and training staff and other mediators in implementing behaviour plans.
Milena continuously attends workshops and conferences to further her professional development. This includes participation in bi-monthly journal reading groups. In addition, Milena 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). Milena was Board Secretary of ONTABA and Conference Co-chair for 2017 and 2018. She is 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 is the coauthor of a chapter on the application of ABA principles for supporting individuals with Angelman Syndrome as well as a co-author of a journal article on self-injurious behaviours and pain.
In addition, Milena has led numerous ABA training workshops for ABA staff as well as non-ABA support personnel within adult day programs. She has presented on ABA in school settings, Interprofessional Collaboration, and Behavioural Pharmacology, among other topics. Milena is currently a part-time professor at George Brown College within the Centre for Health Sciences teaching courses in the Behavioural Science Technician Program and the Autism and Behavioural Science Program.
Milena is strongly committed to supporting people with a developmental disability and their families. She is passionate about the field of ABA and is dedicated to promoting its growth and development.
Dawn is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and has been working within the field of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) for over 15 years. Dawn holds a Masters Degree in Applied Behaviour Analysis from St. Cloud State University. Dawn is a member of the Ontario Association for Behaviour Analysis (ONTABA) and was Board Treasurer of ONTABA from 2019-2022. She is also a member of the Ontario College of Teachers having received her Bachelor of Education in the York University Consecutive Education Urban Diversity Program.
Dawn has extensive experience supporting children and youth diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their families. She provides supervision for clients receiving comprehensive and focused ABA services. She oversees and conducts skill assessments, curriculum assessments, and functional behaviour assessments. She develops and oversees the implementation of skill acquisition programming in areas including but not limited to self-help, academic skills, social skills, functional communication, executive functioning skills, and decreasing challenging behaviours. Dawn also works closely with parents and caregivers, and provides parent coaching in these areas to facilitate goal setting, program development and implementation. Dawn provides services for diverse client populations in a variety of contexts including clinical, educational and in home, including behaviour support services in a First Nations community in northern Ontario and as an educator in London, UK and Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Meaghan is an Assistant Clinical Supervisor and the Clinic 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.
Nicole is a Senior Therapist at Launch. She is a Board-Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA) who has been working in the field since 2019. She has a Master of Arts in Applied Disability Studies from Brock University, with a specialization in Applied Behaviour Analysis. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in social work from Toronto Metropolitan University and a post-graduate certificate in Autism and Behavioural Science from Mohawk College. She has practiced ABA in center-based and school-based settings in the field providing services to children with neurodevelopmental disabilities. Nicole is also a researcher in the field of ABA contributing to the application of applied behaviour analysis in sports and fitness, behavioural interventions for children with neurodevelopmental disorders, and evaluating various methods to teach clinical skills to new clinicians. Nicole is a teaching assistant at Brock University in the Masters in Applied Disability Studies Program. Nicole currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Health, Sport, and Fitness Canada Special Interest Group.
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.
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!
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!
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.
Jordyn is a recent graduate from Wilfrid Laurier University with a bachelors degree in psychology. Jordyn is new to the field of ABA, but has plenty of experience working with children. Previous experience includes a field placement in a grade one classroom working with young children who experienced learning disabilities. Assisting and helping children with integral daily activities sparked Jordyn’s interest to pursue clinical psychology. Jordyn is very excited and eager to further her knowledge and work at Launch!
Karen is a recent graduate from Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University) with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and a minor in Sociology. During her studies, Karen volunteered on both local and international crisis helplines, worked in student affairs and continues to volunteer in multiple roles with the Dementia Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County. Karen is new to the field of ABA, but continues to be passionate about working with children and holds plenty of experience from previously tutoring children one-on-one, being a teacher’s volunteer assistant, and volunteering at the TMU Early Childhood Cognition Lab. Karen is extremely excited to further her knowledge in this field and begin her career at Launch!
Micaela is a graduate of Dalhousie University with a B.Sc. in Psychology and a certificate in Disability Management. Currently, she is pursuing her Master of Arts in Applied Disability Studies at Brock University, in the Applied Behaviour Analysis stream. Micaela is passionate about conducting research that can better the quality and efficacy of services available for individuals with disabilities. She has experience volunteering at both the East Coast Forensic Hospital and the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, providing essential support to adults with ASD. Further, Micaela has experience with children at other centres in Ontario via previous placement opportunities, including Surrey Place and Shining Through Centre. Following the completion of her MA, she intends to pursue a PhD in Clinical Psychology. Micaela is thrilled to have the opportunity to work at Launch and develop her professional skills!
Tegan is currently finishing their B.Sc Hons in psychology at York University. Tegan comes to the field of Behavioural Science after working in the veterinary industry for 5 years and has previous experience working with children, having taught dance during their years as a competitive dancer. After completing their bachelor’s degree, Tegan plans to continue to their masters and eventually a doctorate degree in clinical psychology. Although new to the field, Tegan is excited to be working with children again and to help them get set up for success!
Carly is a graduate student in the Clinical Developmental Psychology program at York University. She previously completed an MA in Applied Disability Studies with a specialization in Applied Behaviour Analysis and is working toward certification in behaviour analysis. Carly’s research involves the evaluation of evidence-based interventions for children and youth on the autism spectrum, particularly exploring the predictors of positive intervention outcomes. She also conducts research that focuses on interventions supporting the mental health and wellbeing of caregivers. Carly is looking very forward to learning from others at Launch and advancing her knowledge in the field.