Family Therapy in West Toronto, Toronto, ON

I believe that our relationships can be sites of powerful healing. As a therapist it is an honour to work alongside couples and families as their relationships - to one another, to others, to themselves - transform. It is through this transformation that we come to better understand ourselves and create new ways of being that are more compassionate, empathetic and generative.

I offer individual and group therapy to youths (16y/o+) and adults who identify as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, people of colour). Many of the clients I work with are racialized queer and trans survivors who are experiencing and/or have experienced intimate partner violence, childhood abuse, sexual assault, family abuse, state and workplace violence. Other areas I can support with include impacts of racial trauma, intergenerational trauma, grief, migration, exploration of gender/sexuality, interpersonal relationships and reconnecting with self.

Are complicated relationships and old patterns keeping you feeling stuck and like you're running on empty? The good news is that accessing support is possible. Together we can unpack the layers of dust that hold you hostage. We'll discover tools for greater fulfillment in your intimate relationships along with creativity, humour, and joy. My approach is warm, compassionate and inviting. I have many years of experience providing trauma informed and evidence based therapy to individuals, couples, and teens. I believe in your strength and capacity for greater healing and growth. I specialize in Intimacy, Relationships and Sexuality.

Are you tired of scrolling through the profiles on here and every one sounds the same? Well, one thing I can promise you is, that I am not your average therapist. The first difference is that I have been doing this a long time. My experience has exposed me to multiple training opportunities and supervision sessions to really ensure I have the skills and knowledge to give you the highest possible level of service. In this business, that’s important. That experience also makes me very confident and comfortable with whatever it is that you bring me. I have heard a lot of stories and value and respect them all.

My clients are ready to do the heartwork required to overcome hardship & forge a positive path for the future. Many of my clients come to my associates and me for support to heal from trauma and to navigate the justice system. I am passionate about healthy relationships (starting with self-love) & I teach individuals, couples, families, and professionals new strategies for clear & honest communication. I use EMDR and other interventions to help you move from surviving to thriving, and from Post-Traumatic Stress to Post-Traumatic Growth. I also provide trauma-informed education & consulting to journalists, lawyers, police & leaders.

They say our greatest weakness lies in giving up! We have all been there. I decided that if life was going to be difficult, I would become its greatest “warrior” and teach others to do the same. Too often we use our armour to hide our inner selves, rather than see it as our strength which only comes from taking a risk, facing our fears, taking a step forward, and learning that every battle is won with wisdom. I am here to empower you to take that chance on yourself — your mind is a powerful force, but you are its master!

I am a family systems therapist who works with youth, parents and couples who have experienced various mental health challenges or are facing stress and anxiety due to relationship conflict. The families I tend to support are often feeling disconnected from one another and stuck in patterns of relating that often intensify their existing challenges. The foundation of my work is in building relationships where clients feel seen, heard and understood, allowing them to draw on their internal strengths. My role as a social worker is to help clients understand themselves and their relationships in a way that supports authentic growth.

I provide a comfortable and safe place to work with your emotions and develop insight into life patterns that are no longer serving you. Whether you are coming to therapy to unpack past painful experiences or work towards future goals of living a more fulfilling and meaningful life, I welcome a chance to guide you through the process. Through our work together I can help you realize your full potential, strengthen important relationships and live a more integrated and confident life. Through this process my clients develop a more in depth understanding of themselves which enables more authentic living.

Talking things through and accountability have not been enough to sustain satisfaction in your life?   Let’s try something different! In our sessions everything deserves a place; emotions, thoughts, images, dreams, desires, impulses, stories, and sensations, they all belong. And all need to be acknowledged in order to generate real movements and shifts in our lives. Movements can happen externally as a physical release, internally as a new image of ourselves, or at a soul level shifting our dynamics with others, and the way we live.

My clients are often…1) Individuals struggling with anxiety, racing thoughts, and high stress, 2) Young professionals navigating the stressors of life transitions, relationship issues or family drama, the weirdness of being in their 20’s & early 30’s, all whilst trying to build their career and find success, 3) Men of all ages navigating relationship issues, anxiety, career change or other stressors, 4) individuals who struggle to set boundaries, articulating their needs or building confidence and 5) those looking for a therapist that doesn’t feel stuffy, formal or daunting - someone they can be comfortable with and

My ideal client seeks a safe space to explore and overcome challenges in family dynamics, trauma, and/or cultural adjustment. They may grapple with anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties. My goal is to help them find healing and resilience through a psychodynamic lens, fostering self-discovery and empowering them to navigate life with a sense of purpose and fulfillment.

We seek out therapy for many reasons, but the process of finding a therapist who is a good fit for us can itself feel overwhelming. I first and foremost offer a safe space where you can feel heard, seen and understood. My approach to therapy is relational and collaborative, which means that it is the co-created relationship between us that is the healing force of therapy. Our sessions draw upon experiences from the past and bring to light how these get replayed, with or without our knowing, in our present ways of thinking, feeling and relating to others. Together we explore these repetitive patterns that can keep us feeling stuck.

Maybe you're here because you are struggling in your primary relationship; having the same old arguments with your partner, feeling disconnected & longing for more intimacy, or dealing with a difficult life event, such as a betrayal. Perhaps you're looking for help because you are feeling stressed out, anxious, and are tired of being so hard on yourself. Or maybe you're having a difficult time relating to family members or friends - unresolved tension with parents, feeling at sea with how to relate to your kids, or not feeling like you can relax & be yourself around others. The focus of my work is helping people with relationships.

I believe it's always possible to reconnect with our strengths, joys, values, and desires, even in times when we feel stuck: when it's particularly hard to see the meaning in our lives, when feelings of regret outweigh feelings of acceptance, when shame and anxiety hold us back from engaging with ourselves and our loved ones. In my work with you, I want to point out those sacred parts of yourself that might have been forgotten. I want to help you see the different paths you can take, and be alongside you as you choose and move forward.

Welcome! Every one of us has grown and been shaped by the relationships we have had and continue to have throughout our lives. Along this path, there may have been pain, anxiety, grief, loss, and joy. Perhaps you are searching for support with depression or loss, or anxiety, or the sense that something isn’t as you wish it to be in your life and relationships. You are seeking a path out of your distress. In therapy, building the space for acceptance and curiosity, for compassion and repair, is what heals.

For the many people who call Canada home but have roots elsewhere, there is a sense of living in between cultures and not having a clear map to guide the way. Whether you yourself have left your homeland, or migration was a part of your family history, you might be wondering, “Who am I really?” and “Where do I truly belong?” You might have difficulty feeling “at home” within yourself - as you struggle with low self-worth and shame, or feel confused about your values. You might have difficulty feeling “at home” with others - in feeling different and alone without community, or guilty, anxious, and resentful in your relationships.

Hi there. Whether you are seeking therapy during a time of crisis, looking to address an acute issue or wanting to better understand yourself and what has shaped you, I would be honoured to walk along side you and guide you on your healing journey. I have spent the last 10 years specializing in the field of trauma and attachment. My work oscillates between assisting you to develop strategies to feel more grounded in your day to day life, as well as, tuning into the bigger picture of what shaped you and the meaning you have made of these experiences in order to lead to more meaningful healing and balance.

Anger, anxiety, depression, family conflict, domestic violence, acute and chronic/complex trauma comprise some of the challenges individuals experience in their lives. If you are a person struggling with any of these issues and/or experience other mental health concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out for a brief chat to discuss whether I am the right therapist for you. I am a Registered Master of Social Worker (MSW, RSW) with over 25 years of extensive experience serving complex mental health needs for individuals, couples, and families. I offer services in English, Bengali, Hindi, Punjabi, and Urdu.

Investing in understanding yourself — what makes you unique, what makes you strong, and how you may hold yourself back — is one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself. Self-awareness is like a super-power — it doesn’t solve all life’s problems, but it gives you ways of navigating challenges that make you more likely land well. Whether you are looking for quick tools to help shift your mood, or longer-term support for charting a course through a major life transition, or puzzling through challenges with end-of-life, grief, family, relationships or work, I feel privileged to support your success and be and a part of your story.