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Elaine Saeed

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP (Q) (she, her)

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Available both in-person and online
Richmond Hill, ON L4B
Accepting NEW patients specializing in working with first responders. You might feel overwhelmed, stuck, or constantly on edge. Maybe anxiety, trauma, or past experiences are affecting how you see yourself and others. Some days it feels like you’re just getting through, not really living. You want clarity, relief, and a way to feel more in control. You’re looking for a space where you can be real, feel understood, and begin to make sense of what you’ve been carrying. Together, we work to make sense of your experiences, reduce overwhelm, and help you move forward with greater clarity, confidence, and resilience.
With a background in policing and lived experience with instability, I understand firsthand how high-stress environments and repeated exposure to difficult situations can shape how you think, feel, and respond. Using trauma-informed care, I support you in building awareness, strengthening coping skills, and feeling more grounded and in control.
You may be used to handling things on your own, pushing through, and not letting others see when it’s hard. You don’t have to do that here. I offer a space that’s grounded & practical where you can show up as you are without pressure to explain everything or be judged. I can help you make sense of what you've experiencing & move forward effectively.
Call or Elaine Saeed now for a free 15 minute consultation - (289) 274-0404

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Richmond Hill, ON L4B

(289) 274-0404

Whitchurch-Stouffville, ON L4A

My website
I am accepting new patients for daytime, evening & weekends. Please reach out for a free 15 minute consultation.
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, First Responders and Life Transitions 
$100 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Please watch my video to learn more about me and my practice.
Elaine Saeed
Let's Connect (289) 274-0404
Photo of Elaine Saeed, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP (Q)

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Richmond Hill, ON L4B

(289) 274-0404

Whitchurch-Stouffville, ON L4A

My website
I am accepting new patients for daytime, evening & weekends. Please reach out for a free 15 minute consultation.
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, First Responders and Life Transitions 
$100 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Please watch my video to learn more about me and my practice.
Elaine Saeed

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $100
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, e-Transfer, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa, Wire

Insurance

  • Any/Out-of-network Insurance
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Canada Life | Great-West Life
  • Desjardins
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Equitable Life of Canada
  • First Canadian Health
  • First Choice Health | FCH
  • First Nations Health Authority
  • Great-West Life
  • Green Shield Canada
  • Health Net
  • LifeWise
  • Manulife
  • Medavie Blue Cross
  • Meridian
  • Military OneSource
  • Royal Canadian Mounted Police
  • SunLife
  • TELUS Health
  • The Co-operators
  • Veterans Affairs Canada
  • WSIB
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I offer low cost and sliding scale sessions. We are happy to work with you to keep therapy affordable. The costs of sessions are often covered or partly covered through your extended health benefits.
Photo of Elaine Saeed, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP (Q)
Elaine Saeed
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP (Q)
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (289) 274-0404
"
I offer low cost and sliding scale sessions. We are happy to work with you to keep therapy affordable. The costs of sessions are often covered or partly covered through your extended health benefits.
Photo of Elaine Saeed, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP (Q)
Elaine Saeed
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP (Q)
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (289) 274-0404

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of Ontario / 22159 Elaine Lesley Saeed
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As a former police officer & therapist, I support people with trauma, crisis & high stress situations. My background combines professional training, investigative insight & lived experience, offering a grounded, practical & compassionate approach to navigate adversity, healing and personal growth.
Photo of Elaine Saeed, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP (Q)
Elaine Saeed
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP (Q)
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (289) 274-0404
"
As a former police officer & therapist, I support people with trauma, crisis & high stress situations. My background combines professional training, investigative insight & lived experience, offering a grounded, practical & compassionate approach to navigate adversity, healing and personal growth.
Photo of Elaine Saeed, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP (Q)
Elaine Saeed
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP (Q)
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (289) 274-0404

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Trauma and PTSD
  • First Responders
  • Life Transitions

Expertise

  • Alcohol Use
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Behavioural Issues
  • Caregivers
  • Chronic Pain
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Domestic Violence
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Geriatric and Seniors
  • Grief
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Men's Issues
  • Mood Disorders
  • Peer Relationships
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Teen Violence
  • Veterans
  • Women's Issues
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I support individuals navigating trauma, anxiety, stress, burnout, grief & relationship challenges, with a focus on first responders, frontline workers & their families; those impacted by complex or overwhelming life experiences. I also work with cultural identity concerns, intergenerational patterns, self-worth, and emotional wounds that can affect connection, resilience, and daily functioning.
Photo of Elaine Saeed, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP (Q)
Elaine Saeed
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP (Q)
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (289) 274-0404
"
I support individuals navigating trauma, anxiety, stress, burnout, grief & relationship challenges, with a focus on first responders, frontline workers & their families; those impacted by complex or overwhelming life experiences. I also work with cultural identity concerns, intergenerational patterns, self-worth, and emotional wounds that can affect connection, resilience, and daily functioning.
Photo of Elaine Saeed, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP (Q)
Elaine Saeed
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP (Q)
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (289) 274-0404

5 Endorsements

CBT Wellness & Virtual Services
CBT Wellness & Virtual Services
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP (Q)
Elaine ensures clients feel comfortable and safe from the outset, providing a welcoming environment for those experiencing anxiety or trauma. She recognizes the unique challenges first responders face and supports clients in finding new ways forward.
Ruth Abraham W-Wariat
Ruth Abraham W-Wariat
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, BSc, BA Hons
Elaine brings warmth, compassion, and genuine understanding to her work. Her lived experience and background as a former police officer allow her to connect deeply with clients while offering thoughtful support, gentle challenge, and meaningful growth.
Hillary Gafoor
Hillary Gafoor
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), HBA, CYC, YTT200
Elaine has a great capacity for holding space for the messiness of life. She is able to foster a balanced, safe place for exploration as well as growth. I highly recommend her services as a therapist.
Kavita Gibbons
Kavita Gibbons
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP (Q)
Elaine ensures clients feel comfortable and safe from the outset, providing a welcoming environment for those experiencing anxiety or trauma. She recognizes the unique challenges first responders face and supports clients in finding new ways forward.

Client Focus

Age

Preteen , 
Teen , 
Adults

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Family

Communities

Aviation Professionals , 
Bisexual Allied , 
Deaf Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
HIV / AIDS Allied , 
Immuno-disorders , 
Intersex Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Little Person Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Mixed Race , 
South Asian

Age

Preteen , 
Teen , 
Adults

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Family

Communities

Aviation Professionals , 
Bisexual Allied , 
Deaf Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
HIV / AIDS Allied , 
Immuno-disorders , 
Intersex Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Little Person Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Mixed Race , 
South Asian

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
  • Cognitive Processing (CPT)
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Family / Marital
  • Family Systems
  • Humanistic
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Intervention
  • Multicultural
  • Narrative
  • Prolonged Exposure Therapy
  • Psychodynamic
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Trauma Focused
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My approach is trauma-informed, collaborative, and tailored to your needs. I draw from mindfulness-based approaches, cognitive and somatic therapies, attachment-focused work, and parts-based perspectives to support insight, emotional regulation, healing, and meaningful change. Therapy is paced collaboratively and adapted to what feels most supportive for you.
Photo of Elaine Saeed, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP (Q)
Elaine Saeed
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP (Q)
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (289) 274-0404
"
My approach is trauma-informed, collaborative, and tailored to your needs. I draw from mindfulness-based approaches, cognitive and somatic therapies, attachment-focused work, and parts-based perspectives to support insight, emotional regulation, healing, and meaningful change. Therapy is paced collaboratively and adapted to what feels most supportive for you.
Photo of Elaine Saeed, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP (Q)
Elaine Saeed
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP (Q)
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (289) 274-0404

Location

Primary Location

Richmond Hill, ON L4B

(289) 274-0404

Additional Location

Whitchurch-Stouffville, ON L4A

(289) 274-0404
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I am accepting new patients for daytime, evening & weekends. Please reach out for a free 15 minute consultation.
Photo of Elaine Saeed, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP (Q)
Elaine Saeed
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP (Q)
Call for a free consultation now - (289) 274-0404
"
I am accepting new patients for daytime, evening & weekends. Please reach out for a free 15 minute consultation.
Photo of Elaine Saeed, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP (Q)
Elaine Saeed
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP (Q)
Call for a free consultation now - (289) 274-0404