Our Team
Krista Giannone, Clinical Director/Senior Therapist- BA Psychology, BST Honours, RBT
Krista is a passionate and driven behavioural therapist who loves working with children from various academic and behavioural backgrounds. She has always had a goal as a nurturer to be an essential part of the learning process and accomplishments of children. She has worked in various settings such as IBI/ABA centres, group homes with highly behavioural clients, brain injury clinics, middle schools and home-based therapy. She has a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Honours Diploma in Behavioural Science Technology specializing in ASD and Developmental Disabilities as well as her RBT (Registered Behavioural Technician) credential. Her passion and dedication to see each child succeed is what has driven her to continue to do this valuable work within our community. In her free time, she enjoys snowboarding, skating and hiking!
Kim Desoisa, BCBA- MA Science in Psychology
Kim has a Master’s of Science in Psychology and has been a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA) since 2017. She feels extremely passionate about her field and how it can help many children and people reach their fullest potential. She has been working one to one and as supervising clinician for 21 years with children/teens on the Autism Spectrum. Behaviour therapy can be applied to learning, speech, social skills, and many other areas of a person’s
day. Kim is dedicated to make learning fun and thinks it is essential for parents and caregivers to be involved in the learning process. She has worked in many different environments such as IBI/ABA centres, homes, schools, and the community. Kim strives to deliver the best behaviour therapy and consultation that she can and loves to see her clients achieve their goals. In her free time, she enjoys snowmobiling, skating, skiing, swimming and anything else you can do outside!
Elizabeth Cheron, Behavioural Therapist & RSW- BSc Psychology
I graduated University of Toronto Scarborough with a Bachelors of Science studying Psychology. I have been working with kids since I was in the 7th grade where I started as a kindergarten lunchroom helper! I have a passion for teaching kids and helping them achieve their goals. I am excited to be part of this amazing team. I am hoping to get my RBT certification to continue my pursuit of helping others. I enjoy sports such as soccer, swimming, skiing, and rugby. In my spare time I enjoy watching movies, playing games with my friends and enjoying activities outdoors!
Lauren Bethune, Behavioural Therapist & RSW- BSc Human Behaviour & ABS Certificate
Lauren is a behaviour therapist who is passionate about working with children and helping others. She has a Bachelor's of Applied Science in Human Behaviour from McMaster University and has completed a graduate certificate in Autism and Behavioural Science from Mohawk College. In the future, Lauren hopes to become certified as an RBT so she can continue supporting clients and their families, and aims to expand her capabilities to working within the field of mental health. During her free time, she likes spending time outdoors, working in the garden, and trying out new recipies!
Swanna Ferdinand, Behavioural Therapist & RSW- BA Child & Youth Studies
Swanna is a behaviour therapist who has been working with children and youth for over 12 years. She has worked in many environments such as montessori's, daycares, centres and youth shelters. She has a Degree in Child and Youth Studies and is currently studying for her Masters in Behavioural Science. She is passionate about the growing, learning and understanding of her clients. She is eager to incorporate her knowledge of ABA, mental health and her years of experience within different environments to make a difference in each client's life. During her free time, she likes to volunteer at her community church and visit friends and family!