Atia Bashizadah | Trauma | Relationship | Anxiety

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), Intern

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Atia Bashizadah | Trauma | Relationship | Anxiety

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), Intern

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Ottawa, ON K1R

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Are you stuck in a pattern of people-pleasing, overanalyzing, and intense anxiety / panic that feel impossible to control? Maybe you were the scapegoat in a family with emotionally immature parents, having to basically raise yourself? You keep trying harder, working harder, doing more, but you're exhausted and constantly walking on eggshells, waiting for the other shoe to drop. You've tried all the things - self-help, meditation, gym, yoga, breathwork, maybe self-medicating with substances - but nothing works for long. You're stuck in functional freeze, your nervous system is shut-down, and you long for a sense of safety

As a highly-sensitive, anxiety prone type A overachiever myself, I truly understand how hard it can be to prioritize your mental health in today's hustle culture society. Having worked in a demanding corporate career for a decade prior to becoming a therapist, I specialize in helping type A anxious women tame their intellectualizing, overthinking brains

I take a trauma informed approach to therapy, working with both the mind and the body. By uncovering the limiting beliefs and patterns of behaviour the keep them stuck, my clients begin to become more present in their lives, and develop the confidence to stop people pleasing, manage their big emotions, and become their best authentic selves.

Call or Email Atia Bashizadah | Trauma | Relationship | Anxiety now for a free 15 minute consultation - (365) 654-3750

Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Ottawa, ON K1R

(365) 654-3750

Ottawa, ON K2P

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Now accepting new clients! No waitlist, evening & weekend appointments available. All appointments are virtual. Email me for a free consult!

I specialize in Anxiety, Trauma and PTSD and Career Guidance

$160 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals and couples

Let's Connect (365) 654-3750

Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Ottawa, ON K1R

(365) 654-3750

Ottawa, ON K2P

Website

Now accepting new clients! No waitlist, evening & weekend appointments available. All appointments are virtual. Email me for a free consult!

I specialize in Anxiety, Trauma and PTSD and Career Guidance

$160 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals and couples

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $160
Couple Sessions $200
Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Cheque, Discover, e-Transfer, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa

Insurance

Aetna
Alberta Blue Cross
Alberta School Employee
Alliance
Any/Out-of-network Insurance
Arete
Beneva | SSQ
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
BlueCross and BlueShield
Canada Life | Great-West Life
Chambers Plan
CINUP
ComPsych
CVAP | Crime Victim
Desjardins
Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
Equitable Life of Canada
First Canadian Health
First Choice Health | FCH
Great-West Life
Green Shield Canada
Guardian
Health Net
Homewood Health
Humana
iA Financial Group
Insurance Corporation of British Columbia
Johnson
Johnston Group
LifeWise
Manulife
Maximum Benefit
Medavie Blue Cross
Medicare
Meridian
Military OneSource
MultiPlan
Pacific Blue Cross
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Sentara Health Plans
SunLife
TELUS Health
The Co-operators
UHC UnitedHealthcare UBH United Behavioral Health
Veterans Affairs Canada

Most private insurance plans cover services by a Registered Psychotherapist. I also offer sliding scale rates to make therapy accessible to as many people as possible. Special rates might be available if you don't have insurance coverage. If you need help checking your insurance, send me an email!

Atia Bashizadah | Trauma | Relationship | Anxiety

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), Intern

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (365) 654-3750

Atia Bashizadah | Trauma | Relationship | Anxiety

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), Intern

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (365) 654-3750

Qualifications

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying): Atia Bashizadah

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of Ontario / 20509 Atia Bashizadah

Education and Years In Practice

In Practice for 1 year

Attended Yorkville University, MACP, Graduated 2025

I am currently completing my clinical residency at Yorkville University via True Self Counselling. I practice under supervision of a highly experienced therapist, and am scheduled to graduate in May 2026.

Atia Bashizadah | Trauma | Relationship | Anxiety

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), Intern

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (365) 654-3750

Atia Bashizadah | Trauma | Relationship | Anxiety

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), Intern

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (365) 654-3750

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Anxiety
Trauma and PTSD
Career Guidance

Expertise

ADHD
Borderline Personality (BPD)
Codependency
Depression
Divorce
Eating Disorders
Emotional Disturbance
Family Conflict
Grief
Mood Disorders
Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Parenting
Personality Disorders
Relationship Issues
School Issues
Self Esteem
Substance Use
Women's Issues

The clients I tend to work with are just like me - type A, busy, high-achieving women who overthink, overanalyze, overplan, overexplain and "do it all". Often my clients feel a mixture of anxiety, depression, hyper-fixation, lack of focus, lack of motivation, and procrastination, sometimes all at once. It can feel confusing, but I promise - there's a pathway to clarity, presence and contentment.

Atia Bashizadah | Trauma | Relationship | Anxiety

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), Intern

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (365) 654-3750

Atia Bashizadah | Trauma | Relationship | Anxiety

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), Intern

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (365) 654-3750

Endorsement

Jaclyn Spinelli

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP(Q), MBA, CPC

Client Focus

Age

Children (6 to 10) ,

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples

Age

Children (6 to 10) ,

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Attachment-based
Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
Compassion Focused
Culturally Sensitive
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Eclectic
Emotionally Focused
Existential
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Schema Therapy
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Somatic
Trauma Focused

My approach is as unique as my clients. There will be times when we spend more time processing past events and family history, and times when it makes more sense to focus on creating the life you dream of. Either way, the issues that need to be resolved will show up in our work together, and we will address them as they do. I take a trauma-informed, solutions focused, CBT/DBT approach to therapy.

Atia Bashizadah | Trauma | Relationship | Anxiety

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), Intern

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (365) 654-3750

Atia Bashizadah | Trauma | Relationship | Anxiety

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), Intern

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (365) 654-3750