Our Team

Dr. Mark Chebli, Psy.D. – Neuropsychologist

Dr. Chebli obtained his Bachelor degree in science and psychology (B. Sc.) from the University of Ottawa in 2006, as well as his Doctorate degree in Clinical Neuropsychology (Psy.D.) from the University of Quebec in Montreal in 2014.

He develops as of 2010 a clinical experience with adults suffering from various cognitive disorders, and expands his field of work by practicing neuropsychology alongside children and adolescents presenting neurological, developmental or learning disorders. Dedicated to his profession as a neuropsychologist, Dr. Chebli prioritizes an honest, emphatic and comprehensive method of working, with the aim of offering a service of quality. His clinical expertise, his scientific and cultural background as well as his fluency in both French and English allow him to work effectively alongside the various cultural and ethnic communities living in Quebec.

Founded in 2015, the NeuroSolution clinic therefore seeks to maintain such standards of excellence, by ensuring that services offered to both children and adults, or to parents and community members will exceed expectations.

Dr. Ikram Methqal, Ph.D. – Neuropsychologist

Ikram Methqal is a member of Neurosolution’s neuropsychology team since 2016. Member of the Order of Psychologists of Quebec since 2013, Dr. Ikram Methqal completed, in 2018, her Ph.D with an exceptional mention, at the UDEM in biomedical sciences (option aging sciences) under the supervision of Pr Yves Joanette . Her doctoral thesis competed for the honorary list of the dean and that of the best thesis at UdEM. She also holds a Master 2, research profile in cognitive neuropsychology (2004, University of Nice Sophia Antipolis, France) and a Master 2, clinical profile in clinical neuropsychology (2007, University of Savoie-Chambéry, France). Neuropsychologist for almost 15 years of clinical experience with a large adult clientele with various and complex problems (stroke, major and minor neurocognitive disorders, TBI, schizophrenia, depression, anxiety, ADHD, etc.), she worked at the CHU -Pasteur (Nice, France) and collaborated in several research projects both in France with the CM2R and in Canada (CRIUGM and Hôpital Ste Justine).

Her doctoral work focused on brain reorganization in aging. Her research results have been published in several internationally renowned scientific journals (Frontiers in aging neurosciences, Frontiers in Human Neurosciences; Neuropsychology, Cognition and Aging). She has also participated in other scientific publications (European Journal Neurosciences, Brain & Language). Her work has been presented at several international congresses (Lucerne, San Francisco, Kona, San Diego, Baltimore, Roma, Montreal, Quebec).

Her expertise covers both neuropsychology assessment (hospital and private practice) and cognitive remediation that she applies in a rehabilitation hospital in Montreal.

Jimmy Ghaziri, Ph.D. Candidate – Doctoral Student in Neuropsychology

A graduate student in neuropsychology at the University of Quebec at Montreal, Jimmy Ghaziri previously obtained a master’s degree in cognitive neuroscience from the University of Montreal. He completed his clinical training at the Pierre-Boucher Hospital, the Allan Memorial Institute (MUHC) and the Montreal General Hospital with an adult population in psychiatry, traumatology, neurology and geriatrics. He has been registered as a student member of the Order of Psychologists of Quebec since winter 2019.

For several years, Jimmy worked with young children and adults with Attention Deficit Disorder, conducting rehabilitation through bio and neurofeedback. Under the supervision of Dr. Mark Chébli, he is currently carrying out neuropsychological assessments with children and adults struggling with various neurodevelopmental disorders such as ADHD, learning disorders, giftedness, autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disability and other related difficulties, in both French and English.

His research focuses on brain imaging in a population with epilepsy, REM sleep behavior disorder and Parkinson’s disease.

Dr. Mélanie Descamps, Ph.D. – Neuropsychologist

Doctorate in psychology with a neuropsychology option from the University of Quebec in Montreal (Ph.D), Mélanie Descamps is a regular member of the Ordre des psychologues du Québec. She performs neuropsychological assessments in French with children, adolescents and adults.

Mélanie began her training at Paris Descartes University in France where she trained with adults in rehabilitation centers as well as in psychiatry. Upon entering her doctorate, she continued to work with an adult population in psychiatry (post-traumatic stress, depression, bipolar disorder, etc.) at the Douglas Mental Health University Institute. Then, she did her internship at the McGill University Health Center.

During her last internship in the neurological sciences department of the CHUM, she performed pre- and post-surgical neuropsychological assessments for people with refractory epilepsy. She has also worked with children specifically presenting an attention disorder or autism at Hôpital Rivière des Prairies. She is interested in neurodevelopmental disorders (giftedness, intellectual disability, learning disabilities, language disorders, etc.) and has been performing neuropsychological assessments at NeuroSolution since November 2018.

Her research work is carried out at the CHUM research center and focuses on memory and emotions in a population with epilepsy.

Marie-Claude Guerette, Psy.D. Candidate – Doctoral Student in Neuropsychology

Marie-Claude Guerrette holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Psychology from the Université de Moncton, New Brunswick. She is currently a Ph.D. candidate in clinical neuropsychology at the Université de Montréal. Under the supervision of Dr. Mark Chébli, she conducts neuropsychological assessments of children, teenagers and adults with neurodevelopmental or acquired disorders, learning, cognitive, emotional, behavioral and social difficulties.

At the master’s level, her research in cognitive psychology focused on the mechanisms underlying language learning. Since entering the PhD, her research has focused on cranial trauma, including the identification of predictors of functional progression and social participation following a traumatic brain injury.

Natalie Diotte, M.Ps. – Psychologist

Natalie Diotte has been a member of the Ordre des Psychologues du Québec since 1994 and has a long experience in assessment and psychotherapy with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families.

In recent years, she has specialized in assessment and psychotherapy related to anxiety, depression, autism spectrum disorder, giftedness, attention deficit / hyperactivity, chronic illness, anxiety disorders and depressive disorders. She particularly favours the systemic approach (family therapy / couple therapy), behavioural cognitive therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, mindfulness, humanism, therapy through games and the MD Choice theory. She also developed and co-facilitated several workshops with the help of her colleagues from the CISSS Heart Institute’s outpatient psychiatric clinic. She has also offered French and English language and relationship skills workshops for youth, parents and adults in a variety of settings to help them with social and emotional challenges.

She continues to be invited by academia to lecture on the systemic approach and the application of MD Choice Theory, to acceptance and commitment therapy in youth intervention. She also provides supervision for both students and psychologists.

Dr. Chantal Dezainde, Ph.D. – Psychoeducator

Chantal has a doctorate degree from the Université de Montréal. She is a researcher clinician in the field of psychoeducation and works at the Montreal Children’s Hospital. She also teaches psychology and psychoeducation at the Cégèp du Vieux Montreal and at the Université de Montréal.

Dre Dezainde works closely with parents and children involved in an international adoption process. She also works with families to help develop educational strategies targeting children and adolescents with an Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and behavioral issues such as self-esteem, anxiety or Oppositional Defiant Disorder.

She can be reached at chantal_dezainde@hotmail.com

Cédric Maguin, M.Sc. – Speech and Language Therapist

After having obtained a degree in Psychology at Nice-Sophia Antipolis University (France), Cédric turned to Speech-Language Pathology and obtained his master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology at the Catholic University of Louvain (Belgium) in 2010.

After practicing in France in private practice, he has been a member of the Quebec Order of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists since 2012 . He works at the Montreal School Board with children with learning difficulties and behavioral problems and diversifies his practice by practicing in a private office with a varied clientele.

Among his areas of interest are atypical swallowing (Orofacialmyofunctional Disorder), language delays or disorders  (5 years and older),written language difficulties and disorders  (5 years and more) and voice disorders (children, adolescents and adults).

Heidi Shapiro – MSW – Social worker and psychotherapist

After completing a B.A. in Honours Psychology at Concordia University in 2003, Heidi Shapiro went on to get a BSW at McGill University in 2006.

Since 2006, she has worked as a social worker at the CHU Sainte-Justine with parents and families of critically ill children. In 2017, she returned to McGill to further her studies in social work, and has completed her Masters in Social Work in August 2018. She spent eight months as an intern at MUSIC (McGill University Sexual Identity Centre), a psychiatric outpatient clinic based at the Montreal General Hospital, providing psychotherapy to individuals dealing with sexual orientation and gender identity issues.

Carine Cobti – B. Ed. in Special needs teaching and Education

Carine Cobti has a bachelor degree in special needs teaching at Université de Montréal. She is interested in helping students with learning disabilities, from elementary to high school, especially in mathematics. Carine analyses her students thinking to deconstruct their false conceptions and intervene specifically. Very attentive to her students needs, she supports each of them in their learning process.

 She has teaching experiences in elementary and high school of Marguerite-Bourgeois school board, but also in private schools. She worked with students who have dyslexia, dysorthographia, dyscalculia, dysphasia and behaviour disorder.

 She recently adapted her practice to intervene remotely with some of her students due to COVID-19 and started her research master to be specialized in teaching algebra to students with learning disabilities.

Samar Zayat – Administration and Management

Samar is one of the most important members of the team, and  has been involved since 2017in the management and administration of the clinic. She manages schedules and office rentals, is involved in customer contact and appointment-taking, helps in organizing events, and supports the Neurosolution team to ensure that the clinic remains a friendly , professional and respectful work environment.