Student Therapists

Meet Our Current Students!

Brandon Schiafone

Brandon Schiafone (Contract Therapist)

Brandon Schiafone is a Masters of Social Work graduate from the University of Toronto, who has also received his Bachelor of Behavioural Psychology from Seneca College. Having completed his practicum with Recalibrate Therapeutic Services for over a year during his education. Brandon has developed an emotion-focused approach combined with a task-oriented therapeutic model that will have clients working towards their goals. He supports clients while expanding upon their understanding that it is okay to be vulnerable and to practice self-expression. Brandon firmly believes that emotions should be our primary consideration, thus, he puts a strong emphasis on the acknowledgement of feelings and how they are impacting thoughts and behaviours. He is also completely blind.

He is passionate about helping people realize that there’s greatness inside themselves. As such, his focus is supporting individuals who have experienced trauma and those who have felt the impact on their sense of self-worth and self-esteem, including anxiety and depression. Additionally, he helps couples that are encountering rifts in their relationships find their way back to one another, restrengthening their bond and guiding them towards a future in which they can feel fulfilled. As his personal development continues, Brandon will be pursuing training opportunities that will help him further his effectiveness in couples therapy, expanding his practice to help partners navigate infidelity and expand his expertise on how to provide service to those who may choose a less conventional relationship dynamic.

Brandon has spent the last two years as a volunteer for Victim Services of York Region, providing short-term crisis intervention support to those who have endured violent crime, domestic violence, sudden death of a loved one, and other unexpected traumatic experiences.

In his spare time, Brandon maintains an avid reading and writing hobby, in which he enjoys works of fiction, particularly in the psychological thriller genre. He also boxes, delivers motivational speeches, and performs standup comedy.

Brandon will begin taking clients as of August 1, but will be available for discovery sessions prior to this date, to determine if he’s the right fit to work with you! Contact Recalibrate Therapeutic Services today to book an initial consult with Brandon.

Jared Parhar

Jared Parhar (Student Therapist)

Jared Parhar is in the first year of his Master of Social Work at the University of Toronto, with interests in children, youth and families, mental health and leadership. New to Recalibrate Therapeutic Services, Jared is developing a practice centered on cultivating a stronger self-awareness, recognizing our own patterns of behavior and utilizing the therapeutic relationship to practice healthy expression of emotions. Jared believes in the power of self-identity, and community connections with a strong emphasis on capacity building.

Jared has spent his life living in British Columbia, where he received his undergraduate degree in Child and Youth Care, with a specialization in Child Protection. Working with children, youth and families within the community for over 9 years, spending the last 4 years working with youth, young adults and parents as a Child Welfare Social Worker. Specifically working with those struggling with substance use, mental health, independence planning, unstable housing and reunification with family. Jared has experience facilitating one on one sessions as well as mediating conversations between family members.

Jared has a background of playing collegiate level volleyball, which has transitioned into coaching and playing recreationally. Jared also enjoys backpacking, skiing and other outdoors activities.

Available for virtual and in person session on Wednesday-Friday until May 30th.

Fee for a Student Therapist

  • $75 - $100

    In-Person/Office Session

    (55 minutes)

  • $75 - $100

    Video or Telephone Conference Session

    (55 minutes)

For clients experiencing a financial barrier which limits access to therapy sessions, further fee reduction can be discussed. – Call to enquire

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