Alejandra is a certified Speech and Language Therapist with over 10 years of experience, including 8 years living and working in Cambodia. She has specialized training in the rehabilitation of hearing loss using the Auditory Verbal Method and holds a Master’s Degree in Neuropsychology and Education, along with a Diploma in Educational and Neurodevelopmental Neuropsychology.
Internationally trained, Alejandra is certified in the PROMPT approach, TalkTools Level 4, and PECS. She has experience supporting children with a wide range of needs, including cerebral palsy, genetic syndromes, hearing loss, autism, and speech and language delays.

Soledad Espert is an MRI Technician and Occupational Therapist with more than 10 years of experience. She holds a Master's Degree in Rehabilitation of the Upper Limb. Sol is a certified Neurocognitive Therapist and a certified Water Therapist. She has completed postgraduate education in Early Intervention and Stimulation, and holds a certificate in Retained Primitive Reflex Integration.
She has experience working with adults with neurological damage, hand injuries, and children with developmental and neurodegenerative disorders.

Lisa is an Occupational Therapy provider with a background in psychology who graduated from the Royal University of Phnom Penh. Since 2019, she has been supporting children with neurodevelopmental conditions.
She holds certificates in Child Development (Motor, Sensory, and Social-Emotional Perspectives), Essentials of Sensory Integration Intervention, and the Executive Function Mastery Course: Evidence-Based Strategies to Improve Attention, Memory, and Self-Regulation.
Lisa joined Bright Minds in 2020. She is passionate about helping children and adolescents build life skills, enhance physical functioning, and develop social-emotional competencies in a supportive and individualized manner.

Mariateresa is a dedicated Occupational Therapist who graduated from the University of Rome, La Sapienza in 2013. She has over 6 years of experience working with children and adolescents, particularly those who are neurodivergent, including individuals on the autism spectrum, and those with cognitive differences, praxis challenges, motor needs, and sensory or emotional regulation differences.
Her therapeutic approach centers on each child’s unique strengths and challenges, using play, movement, and meaningful interaction to support development in motor, cognitive, and emotional areas. Mariateresa places strong emphasis on building trusting relationships, helping children feel safe, motivated, and understood.

Martina is a dedicated Occupational Therapist who graduated from Sapienza University of Rome. She holds a Master’s degree in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and Assistive Technologies and has completed specialized training in Sensory Integration.
She has experience supporting children in private and semi-public healthcare settings, focusing on participation, independence, communication, and functional skill development. She has also worked with adults in home-based rehabilitation, adapting interventions to their individual needs and everyday contexts. Her approach is individualized and evidence-based, adapting interventions to each child’s unique needs and everyday environment.

Sophara is a certified psychologist trained by international speech and language therapists to conduct SLT sessions. She has completed courses in Speech Therapy and Swallowing, Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), and Gestalt Language Processors. She is currently studying the DIR/Floortime Method.
She also holds training in the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) and parenting skills.
With over 10 years of experience, Sophara provides individualized, one-on-one therapy to support children with diverse speech and language needs, helping them overcome communication challenges through a supportive and tailored approach.

Channa is a psychologist, trained by international speech therapists to provide speech therapy, and a graduate of the Royal University of Phnom Penh. Since 2013, she has gained over 10 years of experience working with children.
She holds certifications in the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) and Introductory Sensory Integration Therapy for Children with Autism. Channa is currently studying the DIR/Floortime Method.

Philiswa holds a degree in Speech and Language Therapy and is registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa. With over seven years of experience working with the pediatric population, including school-aged children, she has a strong foundation in child communication development.
She has completed certification in the Introduction to the DIR® (Developmental, Individual-differences, Relationship-based) approach, enhancing her ability to support children with a range of developmental needs.
Philiswa’s clinical practice is guided by a child-centered, play-based philosophy, aiming to help every child communicate with confidence and build meaningful connections with the world around them

Bormey is a certified psychologist with a Master’s degree in Educational Psychology and Counseling from Thailand. She has over six years of experience supporting children and adolescents with learning difficulties, developmental disabilities, and emotional regulation challenges.
Skilled in psychoeducational assessments, she uses a variety of standardized tools to evaluate cognitive, academic, and emotional functioning. Bormey also develops individualized intervention plans and collaborates closely with educators, families, and multidisciplinary teams to support holistic development.
In addition to her clinical work, she has led workshops on mental health, stress management, and parenting, and has completed certification in treating anxiety, depression, and mood disorders.

Richhany is a certified psychologist from the Royal University of Phnom Penh, trained by international therapists with a primary focus on Early Intervention. She has completed specialized courses in Play Therapy and Executive Functioning for Children and brings over six years of experience working with children with neurodevelopmental disorders.
Since 2019, her professional journey has been dedicated to the care of neurodivergent children, including a three-year tenure at KCPS Counseling and Psycho-Education Services, working across both school and clinical settings.

Daniela holds a Master’s degree in Psychology with a specialization in Clinical Psychoanalysis from the University of Barcelona and is currently pursuing a Master’s in Global Public Health – Health Assistance in Humanitarian Crises at Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm.
With over 15 years of international experience, she has provided therapy, assessment, and training across Brazil, Spain, Mozambique, Sweden, and Cambodia. Dani specializes in trauma recovery, PTSD treatment, and mental health support through individual, family, and group therapy.
She is also active in global mental health advocacy, having led Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) initiatives, trained local NGOs, and collaborated with institutions like the Royal University of Phnom Penh to develop culturally adapted mental health programs.

Zolisa is a Therapist Trainee at Bright Minds, learning from our interdisciplinary team under the close supervision of our therapists.
Ben recently completed a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology at the Royal University of Phnom Penh, including a semester at the University of Trento, Italy, through the Erasmus+ program.
With experience in community mental health at Caritas – Seedling of Hope, Ben is passionate about working with children and families, and is known for empathy, responsibility, and a strong commitment to learning.