About Us

Leadership Team

Karen McArthur
Chief Executive Officer
Charlene Gervais
Chief Clinical Officer, Registered Behaviour Analyst, M.ADS, BCBA, R.B.A (Ont.)

Clinical Directors

Kari Morrow
Clinical Director, Registered Behaviour Analyst, MPEd, BCBA, R.B.A (Ont.)
Aley MacDougall
Clinical Director, Registered Behaviour Analyst, M.ADS, BCBA, R.B.A (Ont.)

Clinical Supervisors

Alissa Bergeron
Clinical Supervisor, Registered Behaviour Analyst, M.ADS, BCBA, R.B.A (Ont.)
Margherita Curcio
Clinical Supervisor, M.A. Spec. Ed., BCBA., R.B.A (Ont.)
Tovah Sloman
Tovah Sloman
Clinical Supervisor, Registered Behaviour Analyst, M.Sc., BCBA, R.B.A (Ont.)

Registered Behaviour Analysts

Shannon Byrne LeBlanc
Registered Behaviour Analyst, BA, R.B.A (Ont.)
Jenna Lafond
Registered Behaviour Analyst, M.A. Spec. Ed., BCBA, R.B.A (Ont.)
Stephanne Leblanc
Registered Behaviour Analyst, MPEd, BCBA, R.B.A (Ont.)

Supervised Clinical Therapists

Melissa Soares
Supervised Senior Therapist
Brianna Delaney
Supervised Clinical Lead, BA., Psych
Melissa Lennon
Supervised Clinical Lead, CYW
Amelia Smith
Supervised Clinical Lead, SSW., BA. (Linguistics, Psych.)
Bethany Stewart Supervised Clinical Lead
Bethany Stewart
Supervised Clinical Lead

Mental Health

Adrianna Jordan Lebar
MACP, RP (Qualifying)
Michelle Ramalho
M.S.W,. R.S.W.
Dr. Dillon Browne
C.Psych.

Administrative

Pam Giles
Client Services and Human Resources Manager
Kaitlyn McDevitt
Clinical Coordinator, DSW, ABS
Razan Bastaki
Supervised Senior Therapist Assistant, BA., Psych.

How Portia is Different

What sets Portia apart is our deep clinical expertise and our unique approach to therapy. We focus on delivering care with warmth, flexibility, and a commitment to what truly works for children and families. Our foundation is rooted in advanced training in naturalistic, developmental approaches to ABA. From the beginning, our team has been guided by leaders in the field, helping us shape a model that is both evidence-based and compassionate.

We don’t rely on rigid repetition or one-size-fits-all programs. Instead, we use play, meaningful routines, and positive reinforcement to create engaging learning opportunities that are personalized for each child.

We’ve also developed our own Portia ABA Clinic Software to enhance each family’s experience, offering access to session notes and allowing our therapists to focus more on what matters most: connecting with your child and supporting their growth.

Working closely with families, we provide ABA services that are collaborative, individualized, and designed to help each child reach their fullest potential. Our Registered Behaviour Analysts are licensed through the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario, maintaining the highest professional standards.

Find a Location Near You

50 Steacie Dr Kanata ON K2K 2A9
201-9 Gurdwara Rd Nepean ON K2E 7X6
2723 Lancaster Rd Ottawa ON K1B 0B1
1614 Dundas St E Whitby ON L1N 8Y8

Take the First Step

Your child’s potential is within reach.
Together, let’s take the first step toward meaningful progress.