Nellie holds an undergraduate degree in Visual Arts and a second degree in Psychology from York University. She earned her Master’s in Clinical Psychology at Adler Graduate Professional School and is currently completing her Doctorate in Psychology (PsyD).

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With more than 20 years of mindfulness practice, Nellie is a certified coach and holds a certificate in Mindfulness Training for Emotional Resilience (MTER). She is also a certified trauma-informed therapist and has served as a clinical associate to a child psychiatrist specializing in ADHD, mood disorders, and autism spectrum disorder.

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Her areas of expertise include comprehensive ADHD assessments, executive coaching, and therapy for adolescents, college students, and adults. She has a particular focus on ADHD in women, the impact of ADHD on relationships, and the treatment of comorbidities such as mood and personality disorders.

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Nellie’s therapeutic approach is trauma-informed, integrating mindfulness, and existential inquiry. She applies evidence-based modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), complemented by creative strategies, to strengthen executive functioning and well-being and to foster resilience.