Heidi Mehta

Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW (she, her)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today

16 Endorsed

Toronto, ON M4W

Are you a woman or non-binary / BIPOC / ILGBTQ2SIA+ / Person with a disability? Are you tired of not being understood? Tired in general? Sad about the state of the world? Are you juggling to hold it all? Do you need a space where you can heal for you? Is your care not revolutionary? Looking for a therapist who gets you? You can be your whole fabulous self; heal from trauma, burnout, anxiety, depression, etc; and thrive in a compassionate, welcoming therapy space. Enjoy better relationships and a more balanced life. Let's start by showing up for you. You deserve to feel confident and great. I believe in you.

I am a skilled Social Worker-Therapist, and Consultant with lived experience. If your wellbeing is not a part of the movement, then what are we fighting for? I draw from EMDR, Sensorimotor, Yoga, Mindfulness, Somatics, Narrative, Parts therapies and more to support your wellness journey. Please inquire about my upcoming DBT group for young Women of Colour.

Please message me with your contact info, rather than call, as I may be in session. It would be my pleasure to support you. Caring for you is radical. I offer a free consult to see if we are a good match. You deserve it! You are are resilient and radiant. Healing and post-traumatic growth are possible now. Thank you for how you show up in this world.

Call or Email Heidi Mehta now for a free 15 minute consultation - (647) 503-0456

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Online

Toronto, ON M4W

(647) 503-0456

Online

Vancouver, BC V6E

ON & BC Virtual sessions for our collective health. Choose a safe, private space. Weekdays & Evenings. Direct Billing for ICS, IFHP & NIHB.

I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Racial Identity and LGBTQ+

I accept insurance

I see individuals and groups

Please reach out. I offer a safe space for your scared stories; to thrive, survive, and be happy; to bring out your fabulous authentic self.

Let's Connect (647) 503-0456

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Online

Toronto, ON M4W

(647) 503-0456

Online

Vancouver, BC V6E

ON & BC Virtual sessions for our collective health. Choose a safe, private space. Weekdays & Evenings. Direct Billing for ICS, IFHP & NIHB.

I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Racial Identity and LGBTQ+

I accept insurance

I see individuals and groups

Please reach out. I offer a safe space for your scared stories; to thrive, survive, and be happy; to bring out your fabulous authentic self.

Finances

Fees

Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Pay by ACH Bank transfer

Insurance

Check that your insurance covers social workers.
Consultation may be via video or chat or phone.
E-payment must be received before the session.
First Nations Health Authority
I will provide you a receipt for reimbursement.
IFHP

Free to eligible Ontario Government Employees, Indigenous peoples and refugees through ICS, NIHB, and IFHP direct billing. Rate $220 per session (some sliding scale may be available $160-$220). Check your benefits to ensure they cover Registered Social Workers (MSW, RSW). A receipt will be issued.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (647) 503-0456

Heidi Mehta

Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (647) 503-0456

Heidi Mehta

Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Ontario College of Social Workers & Social Service Workers Heidi Mehta
Membership with OCSWSSW / BCCSW 821210 / 15669
Degree/Diploma from York University B.A. Hons / 1997
Attended University of Toronto, MSW, RSW, Graduated 2012

Sensorimotor, Somatics, Narrative, DBT, CBT, ACT, IPT, CPT, TFCBT, Mindfulness, Yoga, MI, Strengths, Resilience, Solution-Focused, EMDR

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (647) 503-0456

Heidi Mehta

Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW

Sensorimotor, Somatics, Narrative, DBT, CBT, ACT, IPT, CPT, TFCBT, Mindfulness, Yoga, MI, Strengths, Resilience, Solution-Focused, EMDR

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (647) 503-0456

Heidi Mehta

Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Trauma and PTSD
Racial Identity
LGBTQ+

Expertise

Anxiety
Burnout Prevention and Recovery
Chronic Illness
Chronic Pain
Codependency
Coping Skills
Domestic Violence
Dual Diagnosis
Family Conflict
Grief
Life Transitions
Mood Disorders
Personal Development and Wellness
Relationship Issues
School Issues
Self Esteem
Sexual Abuse
Sleep or Insomnia
Stress
Transgender
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Women's Issues

I work with adult individuals on racial/sexual/gender identity; low mood; anxiety; wellness regardless of diagnosis; trauma recovery; relationships; burnout; self-esteem; chronic pain / illness; and personal growth. I help you to explore your values; connect with yourself; and rewrite your narrative with intention. I offer support around long term healing. BIPOC women's DBT group available.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (647) 503-0456

Heidi Mehta

Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (647) 503-0456

Heidi Mehta

Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW

16 Endorsements

Andrea Kwan Counselling

Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW

Heidi is a warm, compassionate and justice-oriented therapist who is very skilled at supporting her clients.

Alan Choi

Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW

Heidi is very mindful and kind.

Tenniel Brown-Speaker Consultant

BA, MSW, RSW

Heidi is an outstanding trauma informed therapist. She is skilled, kind, caring and compassionate. I have referred many clients to her and will continue to do so.

Anabel Khoo

Registered Psychotherapist, MA

Heidi is an approachable and compassionate practitioner who offers a client-centred approach tailored to her client's unique needs and informed by anti-oppression values that are much needed.

Michelle Nicholls Counselling

Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW

Heidi embodies compassion and wisdom in her approach. She is highly skilled at working with people who have experienced trauma.

Alethia A Cadore

Registered Psychotherapist, MA , RP , CYC-P

Learned alot from Heidi & will continue to collaborate on BIPOC focused wellness groups

Harry Au | Asian Therapy

Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW

Heidi has the incredible ability to make any space filled with warmth and comfort simply by her presence alone, a characteristic so important when discussing very challenging and scary topics related to your deepest wounds.

Roxanna Vahed

Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW

In the time I have known Heidi, I have been struck by her sharp focus and clear awareness of the connection between social justice and mental health. In my experience Heidi works with deep integrity and compassion, and brings a great wealth of skill and ex...

Katherine Hall

Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW

Heidi is a supportive and engaging clinician who will skillfully support her clients through whatever they bring to session.

CRC Counselling & Psychotherapy

Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW

Heidi is a compassionate, anti-oppressive and a trauma-informed social worker who brings a diverse range of experiences to her practice, combining evidence-based, mindfulness and yoga approaches.

Nadia Y. Saad

Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW

A deeply compassionate and sensitive therapist, as well as highly experienced in advocacy and strategies for navigating institutional and societal structures. I had the pleasure of learning directly from Heidi as a student and continue to as a colleague.

Leora Rich

Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW

Doriann Shapiro

Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW

Julian Raveendran

Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist, MSW, RSW

Jordan Elsey

Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MEd

Mainspring Counselling Services

Registered Social Worker, MSW, BSW, RSW

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals ,

Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Body Positivity ,

Cancer ,

Gay Allied ,

HIV / AIDS Allied ,

Immuno-disorders ,

Intersex Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Little Person Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Open Relationships Non-Monogamy ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Sex Worker Allied ,

Sex-Positive, Kink Allied ,

Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Asian ,

Other Racial or Ethnic Background

I also speak

French ,

Spanish

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals ,

Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Body Positivity ,

Cancer ,

Gay Allied ,

HIV / AIDS Allied ,

Immuno-disorders ,

Intersex Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Little Person Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Open Relationships Non-Monogamy ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Sex Worker Allied ,

Sex-Positive, Kink Allied ,

Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Asian ,

Other Racial or Ethnic Background

I also speak

French ,

Spanish

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Art Therapy
Attachment-based
Coaching
Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
Cognitive Processing (CPT)
Compassion Focused
Culturally Sensitive
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Eclectic
EMDR
Feminist
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Interpersonal
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Motivational Interviewing
Multicultural
Narrative
Person-Centered
Positive Psychology
Psychodynamic
Relational
Sensorimotor Psychotherapy
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Somatic
Strength-Based
Transpersonal
Trauma Focused
Yoga and Mindfulness

I offer an integretive approach drawing from Eastern - based yoga, mindfulness, and somatics combined with Western evidence-based psychotherapies such as EMDR, DBT, ACT, CBT, and Narrative therapy to address trauma and promote growth. This approach recognizes the interconnectedness of the mind and body, aiming to ground the nervous system and facilitate healing. DBT for BIPOC group this summer.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (647) 503-0456

Heidi Mehta

Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (647) 503-0456

Heidi Mehta

Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW

Location

Primary Location

Online

Toronto, ON M4W

(647) 503-0456

Email me

My website

Additional Location

Online

Vancouver, BC V6E

(647) 503-0456

Nearby Areas

Towns/Cities

Postal Codes

Neighborhoods

ON & BC Virtual sessions for our collective health. Choose a safe, private space. Weekdays & Evenings. Direct Billing for ICS, IFHP & NIHB.

Call for a free consultation now - (647) 503-0456

Heidi Mehta

Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW

ON & BC Virtual sessions for our collective health. Choose a safe, private space. Weekdays & Evenings. Direct Billing for ICS, IFHP & NIHB.

Call for a free consultation now - (647) 503-0456

Heidi Mehta

Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW

Last Modified: 2 May 2024