I am a Registered Social Worker with over

16 years of experience in social work, having practiced in the United States, Jamaica, and Canada. My cross-cultural experience has afforded me a keen sense of cultural sensitivity that comes with working with various populations in a variety of social contexts, including intimate partner violence, adult and youth justice, and adult and youth mental health. I hold a Master of Social Work from McMaster University, and I am a member in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW).

 

I am an EMDR-trained therapist, whose approach is also informed by CBT, Narrative Therapy, and Mindfulness practice.

 

You will also notice that I approach each session with empathy, compassion, and collaboration. My practice focuses on the experience and impact of trauma; emotional experience and emotion regulation; self-identity and self-worth; attachment and family dynamics; relationships and conflict; abuse; grief and loss, and shame. I enjoy partnering with my clients on their journey toward greater well-being. 

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Languages spoken: English, Jamaican Patois

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Status: Accepting new clients.

I am passionate about working with you to achieve your goals. We will work in collaboration to decide what treatment plan suits your life, and to help you feel more empowered. My approach is trauma-informed, which means I will work with you to understand the roots of your difficulties, challenges, and struggles for you to be able to design and create a better future for yourself, and your family.

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I have knowledge and experience working with issues of self-esteem, assertiveness, family dynamics, and management of emotions for better emotional health. I believe mental health is indeed health, and having a healthier mental state will help you be more content in your life.

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Which part of you is bringing you to therapy today? Is it the part of you that believes change is possible, and you deserve happiness? I will address that health-driven part of you in our therapy, because that part will give you answers. I would love to share a quote from my favorite poet with you: "You have to keep breaking your heart until it opens." Rumi

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Languages spoken: English, French, Farsi

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Status: Accepting new clients; virtual sessions only.

I am a Registered Psychotherapist in good standing with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO).

 

I have over 16 years of experience working with individuals and families, from diverse backgrounds and age groups, who are seeking support with trauma, anxiety, depression, interpersonal relationship difficulties, life transitions, and personal growth. I specialize in supporting adults who have experienced sexual abuse, intimate partner violence, adverse childhood experiences and complex trauma.

 

My niche remains in supporting children, adolescents and their parents/caregivers struggling to cope with mental health challenges that impact their functioning at home and/or school. These challenges include but are not limited to school avoidance, emotional and behavioural difficulties, OCD, learning difficulties, parent-child relational challenges, trauma, and attachment. My goal is to facilitate children and youth to re-emerge into resilient and well-adjusted young people capable of adapting successfully to life stressors.

 

My approach to therapy is trauma-specific, attachment-based, developmentally grounded, person-centred, and strength-based. I integrate various approaches to therapy such as EMDR, CBT, ERP, and Dance/Movement Therapy that are congruent with each client’s presenting concerns and their needs.

 

My experience of sixteen years of working with clients from varied backgrounds both in India and Canada, as well as my own personal experience being a South Asian immigrant has helped me gain a culturally sensitive, anti-oppressive and a compassionate stance in my practice.

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I provide my clients with a warm and non-judgemental environment to help them feel safe in therapy. I focus on building a strong therapeutic alliance with each client as that is one of the most important factors contributing to the change and healing process.

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Languages spoken: English, Hindi, Marathi

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Status: Accepting new clients.