Meet The Team
Finding the right therapist is one of the most important parts of your therapy journey.
Every member of our team brings their own unique experience, areas of expertise, and therapeutic approach, while sharing the same commitment to compassionate, evidence-based care.
We believe that healing begins with feeling seen, heard, and understood. Whether you're navigating anxiety, relationships, life transitions, trauma, parenting, or simply looking for greater clarity and balance, we're here to meet you with warmth, curiosity, and respect.
Take a moment to get to know our therapists and discover who feels like the right fit for your journey. If you're unsure where to begin, we're always happy to help guide you toward the clinician best suited to your needs.
Stephanie Maza, MPsy., RP
Founder & Clinical Director | Registered Psychotherapist
At A Glance
Works With: Youth 12+ & Adults
Areas of Focus: Women's Mental Health • Disordered Eating & Body Image • High Performance • Public-Facing Professionals • Anxiety & Burnout • Life Transitions
Approach: IFS • CBT • Narrative Therapy • Somatic & Nervous-System-Informed Therapy • Attachment-Based Therapy
Also Offers: Concierge Therapy • Clinical Supervision & Consultation
As the Founder and Clinical Director of Choose Happy Therapeutic Services, I created this practice with the belief that therapy can be both clinically meaningful and genuinely human.
I work with youth 12+ and adults, with specialized areas of practice in women's mental health, disordered eating and body image, and the unique emotional demands experienced by high-performing and public-facing individuals. My work is integrative and relational, drawing from approaches including Internal Family Systems (IFS), CBT, Narrative Therapy, attachment-based work, and somatic and nervous-system-informed therapy.
Alongside my clinical work, I provide clinical supervision and consultation and offer Concierge Therapy for clients seeking a more individualized level of therapeutic support.
My role as Clinical Director also means being thoughtful about the clinicians who become part of Choose Happy. While each therapist brings their own personality, specialties, and way of working, I want our clients to experience the same sense of warmth, curiosity, respect, and individualized care throughout the practice.
Haadiya Saleem
Associate Therapist | Master of Social Work Candidate
At A Glance
Works With: Children, Youth & Young Adults • Ages 8–25
Areas of Focus: Anxiety • ADHD • Self-Esteem • Emotional Regulation • Family Relationships • Identity • School & Life Transitions
Approach: CBT • Narrative Therapy • Somatic-Informed Therapy • Sand Tray • Play-Based Therapy
Family Support: Parent & Family Collaboration
Growing up isn't a straight path. It's filled with change, uncertainty, self-discovery, and learning who you are. Whether you're navigating friendships, school, family relationships, identity, anxiety, or the pressures that come with growing up, you don't have to figure it all out alone.
I feel privileged to support children, youth, and young adults ages 8–25 through these important seasons of life. My goal is to create a space where young people feel genuinely heard, accepted, and understood while building confidence, resilience, and practical skills for navigating life's challenges. I also value collaborating with parents and families when doing so can support a young person's wellbeing.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and individualized. I draw from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Narrative Therapy to help clients understand the connection between thoughts, emotions, and behaviours while exploring the stories they've come to believe about themselves. I also incorporate sand tray and play-based approaches, along with a somatic lens that helps clients better understand how emotions and experiences can show up in the body.
Culture, identity, family, community, and lived experiences are also important parts of the therapeutic process. I strive to create a space where each client feels respected, understood, and supported for who they are.
Above all, I believe meaningful change begins with connection. My hope is that clients leave therapy feeling more understood, more confident in themselves, and increasingly equipped to navigate whatever season of life they're in.
I hold an Honours Bachelor of Science (HBSc) from the University of Toronto and am a Master of Social Work candidate at Western University. I am currently completing the registration process with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW).
Madelyn Rudolph
Intern | Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) | MACP Candidate
At A Glance
Works With: Youth & Adults
Areas of Focus: Anxiety • ADHD-Related Challenges • Self-Worth • Women's Mental Health • Body Image • Life Transitions • Disordered Eating
Approach: Somatic Therapy • CBT • IFS-Informed Therapy • DBT-Informed Therapy
Training: Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology Candidate, Yorkville University
Hello, I'm Madelyn, an intern psychotherapist currently completing my Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP) at Yorkville University and my clinical placement here at Choose Happy Therapeutic Services.
My approach to therapy is warm, compassionate, collaborative, and client-centred. I believe therapy should be flexible and individualized because what works for one person may not be the right fit for someone else.
I'm particularly interested in the connection between the mind and body and how our experiences can show up not only in our thoughts and emotions, but physically as well. I draw from somatic approaches and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), while also incorporating elements of Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) depending on what feels most helpful for each client.
I'm interested in supporting individuals navigating anxiety, self-worth, life transitions, ADHD-related challenges, body image concerns, and difficult or overwhelming experiences. I also have a particular interest in women's mental health and supporting women through the emotional and psychological challenges that can arise throughout different stages of life. I'm also interested in supporting individuals and family members impacted by disordered eating.
My goal is to create a space where you can feel comfortable being yourself, talk openly without judgment, and explore what's bringing you to therapy at your own pace. I value getting to know each client as an individual and working together to better understand patterns, build self-awareness, and find approaches that feel realistic and meaningful for you.
Outside of therapy, I love reading, cooking, crafting, and taking on different DIY projects. I also enjoy spending time with my two dogs, Finn and Chili, getting outside and connecting with nature, and practicing yoga.