Most adult clinicians at Nova Mental Health are only offering virtual sessions. Online virtual sessions are being offered through a secure online platform. Please indicate in the contact form if you are open to virtual sessions.
By the age of 40 years, 50% of people will have had or have a mental health issue.

At Nova Mental Health, Adults Can Gain Skills & Strategies to Help Them Lead Fulfilling Lives
Adult Therapy
At Nova Mental Health we provide therapy to help adults manage the mental health issues interfering with the quality of their lives. We know that many challenges can come up in life and we are here to help. You don't have to struggle alone. Nova Mental Health focuses on using evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Intervention for Tics (CBIT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and Mindfulness Based Approaches. 
Adult Team:
Dr. Gabriela Ionita (Registered Psychologist)
Dr. Neeti Sachdeva (Registered Psychologist)
Dr. Mahsa Rad (Registered Clinical Counsellor)
Kara Mulligan (Registered Clinical Counsellor)
Alex Gheorghe (Registered Social Worker)
Poupak Toufanian (Registered Clinical Counsellor)
Gabrielle Ciquier (Doctoral Practicum Placement)

Couples Therapy
For couples therapy, we believe that this work needs to be based on safety. Each person getting to a place where they are able to communicate vulnerably and openly, while managing conflicts and moving forward to where they want to be in a relationship. 
Couples Team:
Dr. Mahsa Rad (Registered Clinical Counsellor)
Alex Gheorghe (Registered Social Worker)


We are located in North Vancouver at the Lonsdale Quay. We are happy to meet in our office in-person or provide virtual services to client's living further from the North Shore. 
​​Treatment Areas: 
  • Anxiety
    • Panic and Agoraphobia
    • Generalized Anxiety
    • Test and School Anxiety
    • Phobias
    • Health Anxiety
    • Social Anxiety
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • ​Interpersonal issues
  • Day-to-day stress
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Addictions
  • Sleep Difficulties
  • Depression
  • Couples Therapy​​​
Adult Team:
Dr. Gabriela Ionita (Registered Psychologist)
Dr. Humaira Mohsin (Registered Psychologist)
​Dr. Mahsa Rad (Registered Clinical Counsellor)
Alex Gheorge (Registered Clinical Counsellor)

​Couples Therapists:
​Dr. Mahsa Rad (Registered Clinical Counsellor)
Alex Gheorge (Registered Clinical Counsellor)
For details regarding fees, length of treatment, and location take a look at the FAQ section.
Nova Mental Health