Director | Speech Pathologist

Atara Lebransky is a Certified Practising Speech Pathologist (CPSP) who has always had a special interest and passion in supporting people on the Autism Spectrum and its co-occurring counterparts. She understands that navigating the social sphere can be challenging and sometimes extra guidance is needed. Atara also has extensive experience supporting clients with selective mutism. Through building social skills and supporting communication, she is motivated to empower and renew people’s sense of self confidence, independence, resilience, and optimism for the future. Atara undertook training with world renowned Clinical Psychologist, Dr Elizabeth Laugeson at UCLA and was a recipient of the PEERS program adolescent training scholarship. Atara is also trained in the Michelle Garcia Winner Social Thinking program and has implemented this throughout paediatric settings including schools, clinics and holiday program intensives. In addition, Atara has experience supporting gender diverse clients with their voice transition and is the co-founder of the app VoiceShift.

Atara is not currently accepting new clients.

Mental Health Occupational Therapist

Ana is a dedicated, Mental Health endorsed Occupational Therapist with a passion for empowering individuals to lead meaningful and fulfilling lives. Holding a Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy Practice, she has refined her skills across acute hospital and community settings, supporting people from diverse backgrounds as they navigate mental health challenges.

Ana is committed to delivering therapeutic interventions that strengthen emotional wellbeing, daily living skills, and social participation. Her holistic approach focuses on the client's individual needs, creating a supportive environment that promotes growth and confidence. She believes that meaningful, individualised activities play a powerful role in supporting wellbeing and fostering a sense of purpose in daily life.

With extensive experience in mental health, Ana has supported individuals living with eating disorders, Autism, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), ADHD, and anxiety, among other challenges. Her compassionate and person centred practice is grounded in evidence-based care and a genuine respect for each person’s goals and experiences.

Speech Pathologist | Clinical Lead

Laura is a Certified Practising Speech Pathologist (CPSP) with a Masters in Speech Pathology from the University of Melbourne. She has experience working in education, disability, public health, private practice and language teaching in Australia, the UK and Spain. Laura's clinical work spans numerous domains of Speech Pathology, and she has cultivated special interests in gender-affirming voice therapy and the linguistic mechanics of social communication.

Laura works with clients across the lifespan, providing adaptive communication therapy that embraces individual differences, empowers clients in their connections with others, and aligns with their lives (not the other way around!).

As Speech Pathology Team Lead at The Social Domain, Laura is committed to supporting the ongoing development of team members, indirectly promoting positive outcomes for all clients accessing the clinic. 

Laura speaks advanced Italian and Spanish and enjoys working with clients and families of all cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Outside of work, Laura performs around Melbourne as a musician.

Psychologist (Clinical Psychology Registrar)

Tal is a compassionate registered psychologist who recently completed a Master of Clinical Psychology and is currently undertaking a clinical registrar program. She is passionate about supporting clients across the lifespan but particularly enjoys working with young people. She works with clients presenting with anxiety, depression, personality disorders, and neurodivergence, as well as those experiencing difficulties related to attachment, relationships, emotion regulation, identity, self-esteem, and stress.

Tal is skilled in administering ADHD, Autism, cognitive, and educational assessments and uses evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness-based practices in her work. She is passionate about empowering clients to achieve their potential, fostering a warm and nurturing environment where they feel safe to explore challenges and build confidence.

Speech Pathologist

Alyssa is a Certified Practising Speech Pathologist (CPSP) with a Masters in Speech Pathology from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in the United States. Prior to her move to Australia, Alyssa worked in schools, supporting clients aged 3 years to young adults with a variety of communication disorders. During her Masters program, she also gained experience working with adults with neurogenic communication disorders in an outpatient hospital setting. She is passionate about working with clients across the entire lifespan and helping them find their voice and communicate with more ease. Alyssa uses a strengths-based approach to therapy, prioritises building a strong rapport with clients, and targets goals within functional meaningful activities.   

In her free time, Alyssa enjoys being outdoors, hiking, travelling, exploring Melbourne, and reading.

Occupational Therapist

Tali is an Occupational Therapist with experience across public hospital, private hospital, and residential aged care settings. This diverse background allows her to support individuals with a wide range of needs using a holistic and practical approach.

Tali is passionate about enabling people to participate in the activities that are most meaningful to them, supporting independence, confidence, and an improved quality of life. She values building strong therapeutic relationships and takes the time to understand each individual, as well as the broader impact occupational therapy can have on families, carers, and the people around them.

Her practice is guided by kindness, empathy, and respect, with a strong focus on individualised, client-centred care. Working collaboratively to understand each person’s goals, strengths, and challenges, Tali tailors interventions to achieve meaningful outcomes that promote satisfaction, purpose, and confidence in everyday life.

Speech Pathologist

Daliya is a Certified Practising Speech Pathologist (CPSP) with a Bachelor of Speech Pathology from Australian Catholic University. She is passionate about supporting individuals to maximise their communication potential while nurturing their strengths. Daliya values innovation in speech pathology practice and is committed to ongoing learning to ensure her clients benefit from current, evidence-based approaches. She takes pride in her ability to build strong, meaningful connections with clients and their families and she highly values each therapeutic relationship.

Daliya enjoys delivering both one on one and group sessions and adopts a holistic approach by aligning clients’ goals with what matters most to them. She has completed training in the assessment and management of selective mutism, as well as the Sounds Write program.

Outside of work Daliya enjoys dining out, spending time with friends, and going to the beach.

Occupational Therapist

Eliza is originally from Tasmania and moved to Melbourne this year to pursue her career in OT. Eliza recently graduated with a master’s in occupational therapy after three years of experience as an Allied Health Assistant. This experience shaped her passion for supporting children to grow, learn and reach their goals in meaningful and enjoyable ways.  

Eliza is known for her calm, friendly, and approachable nature. She values creating a safe and positive space where children feel comfortable to explore new skills and where families feel supported every step of the way. She loves being part of each child’s journey and finds great joy in celebrating their progress, no matter how big or small. Eliza is committed to providing client-centred and family-centred therapy that is engaging, play-based, strengths-based, and tailored to each child’s unique needs.

Outside of work, Eliza loves spending time with her friends and family, travelling, hiking, and going to the beach.

Occupational Therapist

Raissa is a skilled Occupational Therapist with over a decade of experience across public and private sectors internationally. Since graduating in 2010, she has supported clients across all age groups, from children to older adults, with a special focus on adults and aged care.

She also has valuable experience working with children, helping them build functional skills and confidence in daily activities. For the past four years, Raissa has worked in New Zealand’s public hospital system, refining her clinical expertise in complex care.

Raissa is known for her calm, client-focused approach and her commitment to helping individuals live more independently and meaningfully. Her global experience, combined with a warm and professional manner, makes her a trusted therapist for people of all ages.

Speech Pathologist

Remi is a Certified Practising Speech Pathologist (CPSP) who holds a Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) from La Trobe University, Bendigo. Prior to relocating to Melbourne, Remi worked as an Allied Health Assistant in Shepparton, where she discovered a strong passion for Speech Pathology and its ability to support people to reach their communication goals.

Remi has gained experience across specialist schools, kindergartens, and clinic settings, and has felt privileged to support children and families throughout their therapy journeys. Remi values creating a warm, positive, and supportive environment and loves celebrating each person’s progress as they grow and develop their skills.

Outside of work, Remi enjoys reading, crocheting, baking, and spending time outdoors hiking.

Speech Pathologist

Jess is a Speech Pathologist and practice educator based in Melbourne. She is originally from Newcastle, NSW, where she studied film and media before relocating to Melbourne to train as an actor at the National Theatre Drama School. She studied postgraduate voice at the Victorian College of the Arts, after which she worked as a vocal coach in theatre and corporate settings. Jess holds a Master of Speech Pathology from La Trobe University, where she also works at the university’s gender-affirming clinic, supporting transgender and gender-diverse clients seeking voice services. Jess has a particular interest in adult neurodiversity and providing a safe and collaborative environment for her clients to achieve their voice and communication goals.

Allied Health Assistant

Sania has always been committed to making a positive impact in the lives of others, with a strong dedication to supporting and empowering individuals with Autism, ADHD, and other social challenges.

Known for her compassion, sociability, and ability to connect with others, Sania strives to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and heard.

As a recent graduate of UCLA with a Bachelor of Science in Human Biology and Society and a minor in Disability Studies, Sania is committed to inclusive healthcare and advocating for the needs of others.

As a former senior research assistant for the UCLA PEERS Clinic, the founding clinic of the PEERS Program, Sania has vast experience helping individuals with social challenges to obtain the social skills necessary to pursue the world with confidence.

Sania hopes to return to the United States one day to practice medicine and is excited to learn about a healthcare system beyond the borders of the United States through her work with the Social Domain.

Outside of work, Sania enjoys pilates, travelling, going to the beach, and trying new restaurants. 

Practice Manager

Thriving in the dynamic world of Allied Health, Kelly coordinates all patient enquiries, bookings, and financial operations, ensuring the smooth running of the practice. As a parent to two beautiful neurodiverse children, Kelly has a unique perspective and appreciation of the strengths and challenges associated with neurodiversity, bringing a profound empathy, and understanding to her role as Practice Manager.