Michelle Anbar-Goldstein is a Toronto-based clinical social worker, educator, and advocate with over 15 years of experience in the mental health and developmental services sectors. Her career is defined by a deep commitment to supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), particularly those dually diagnosed with mental health challenges. Michelle’s work focuses on preventing abuse, criminalization, and exploitation of this often-overlooked population.

Michelle provides clinical support to individuals navigating complex intersections of disability, mental health, and the justice system. She also specializes in supporting healthy sexuality and relationships within the IDD community—an area often neglected or misunderstood. Her work promotes autonomy, consent, and safe, informed relationship practices for individuals with disabilities, while guiding caregivers and professionals on how to approach these topics with confidence and respect.

Michelle’s passion for the field was ignited during her early career in developmental services, where an initial role intended to bolster her medical school applications transformed into a lifelong vocation. She describes her work not as a job, but as a privilege—highlighting the profound connections she forms with those she supports. Her dedication is evident in her efforts to secure permanent housing, programming, and support for marginalized individuals, always emphasizing dignity and inclusion.

As an educator, Michelle delivers workshops and training sessions on topics such as suicide prevention, sexuality education, and trauma-informed care for individuals with IDD. She is qualified trainer of LivingWorks’ Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), a two-day program designed to equip caregivers with the skills to recognize and intervene in situations involving suicidal ideation. Through her teaching, Michelle seeks to build a more informed and compassionate network of support.

Through her clinical practice, educational initiatives, and unwavering advocacy, Michelle continues to make significant strides in creating a more inclusive and supportive environment for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities—particularly in the often-overlooked domains of mental health, sexuality, and human connection.

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Social Worker, Psychotherapist, Behaviour Consultant and Founder

Michael has over 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. He specializes in working with individuals with complex mental health diagnoses, developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, and learning exceptionalities, within private practice, schools, camps, and service organizations.

As a psychotherapist, Michael uses techniques from a number of evidence-based approaches to provide treatment and strategies for clients struggling with anxiety, depression, and emotional dysregulation.

Michael graduated with a BA in Psychology, and a Masters of Critical Disability Studies from York University and then went on to pursue a second Master’s Degree in Social Work from University of Toronto.

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Social Worker, Psychotherapist and Clinical Director

Sabrina brings both professional expertise and personal insight to her work as a therapist. With over 20 years of experience in the developmental and mental health sector, she supports teens, adults, caregivers, and families navigating a wide range of challenges, including neurodiversity, anxiety, trauma, parenting stress, life transitions, and relationship dynamics.

Her approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in real connection. Sabrina places a strong emphasis on building a therapeutic alliance rooted in trust, authenticity and engagement, recognizing that meaningful change happens when clients feel safe, heard, and genuinely supported.

Sabrina is trained in a number of evidence-based modalities, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and social-focused practices. She draws on these approaches flexibly and thoughtfully, tailoring her work to each individual’s needs and goals. Her practice is deeply strengths-based, helping clients connect with their own values, skills, and inner resources—even when they may not immediately recognize their own strength and resilience.

She holds a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Wurzweiler School of Social Work in New York City, and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Toronto. Sabrina began her career in the developmental sector and remains passionate about societal inclusion—not just in theory, but in practice. She brings a well-informed understanding of neurodiversity and the resources available within the Greater Toronto Area, always open to learning and growing alongside the people she supports.

Sabrina understands the vital importance of being surrounded by “your people” and developing a trusted, supportive network. This belief in the power of community and connection remains at the core of her work. Her personal experience growing up with a sibling with a developmental disability shaped her appreciation for inclusion, advocacy, and a deep understanding of how the layered complexities of family life can shape one’s perspectives.

Clients often describe Sabrina as grounded, compassionate, and refreshingly real. She’s not afraid to bring a little humour into the room when it helps lighten the load—after all, sometimes the most therapeutic moment is the one where you can finally exhale and laugh.

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Social Worker and Psychotherapist

Tamara is a Social Worker who has spent much of her career studying and working in children’s mental health. Her areas of interest include using trauma-informed-practices while working with survivors of family and gender-based violence, as well as supporting youth who have concurrent mental health and substance use concerns.

Tamara is trained and certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TF-CBT). As a therapist, she uses techniques from several evidenced-informed approaches, such as Dialectical-Behaviour Therapy, Narrative Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to provide treatment using an anti-oppressive lens.

Tamara graduated with a BSc in Psychology from University of Toronto, pursued her Master’s Degree in Developmental Psychology and Education at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) at U of T, and shortly thereafter completed a second Master’s Degree in Social Work from University of Windsor.

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