
Aarti Dhanda
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW (she, her)
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Toronto, ON M5V
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Maybe you feel like you’ve lost a part of yourself. Or you experience intense emotions, or feel empty inside. Maybe you walk around the world with a poker face. This is often the pain that trauma leaves behind. You’re not “broken.” You can heal. The deep sense of peace, calm & joy on the other side of this pain is something I want everyone to feel. Together, we’ll heal the root issues at the core of this pain so you can make lasting change & show up in the world as your true self. Hearing your story is my privilege; so I value working holistically, balancing validation with gentle direction & equally being dedicated to your healing.
Approaches: We start with the nervous system to help improve your functioning & prepare for deeper trauma processing. We focus on fMRI based therapies (show healing in the brain & body) like EMDR, Deep Brain Re-orienting or Structural Theory of Disassociation Parts Work. These are highly effective and cutting edge in healing trauma, C-PTSD & disassociation.
Rest assured, I’m dedicated to being the best I can be for you. I receive training/consultation very consistently to ensure I’m supporting you the best way. With 15+ years of experience of trauma work, I have effectively worked with many approaches and have many tools in my tool belt. When you're ready to heal, I'll be excited to support you. Let's chat :)
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $220
Payment Methods
ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Mastercard, Visa
Aarti Dhanda
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Ontario College of Social Workers & Social Service Workers Aarti Dhanda
- In Practice for 17 years
- Attended Carleton University, Masters in Social Work, Graduated 2010
- Certificate from Deep Brain Re-orienting (All 3 levels completed) 2024
- Certificate from EMDR Level 1 & 2 completed, with specialty in disassociation 2021
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Dissociative Disorders (DID)
- Toxic Relationships & Family Dynamics
Expertise
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Alcohol Use
- Anxiety
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Eating Disorders
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Mood Disorders
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- South Asian Related Issues
- Spirituality
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Women's Issues
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Asian
I also speak
Hindi ,
Punjabi ,
Urdu
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Asian
I also speak
Hindi ,
Punjabi ,
Urdu
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- EMDR
- Emotionally Focused
- Energy Psychology
- Inner Child/Structural Parts Work -Kathleen Martin
- Integrative
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Neurobiology: Polyvagal & Deep Brain Reorienting
- Relational
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Location
Additional Location
Oakville, ON L6H
Nearby Areas
Towns/Cities
Neighborhoods

Aarti Dhanda
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW