Culturally Sensitive Therapists in N2T

My primary interest is providing interpersonal and relationship therapy to individuals and couples. In relationships, small feelings and emotions can become bigger and heavier leading to feeling unworthy, inadequate, or unlovable, and can impact mental health/wellness. Our relationships require ongoing work. Love needs to be nourished and nurtured. Suppose you are looking into exploring, developing, and expanding your understanding to deal with issues you are facing in your everyday life/interpersonal relationships. In that case, you have arrived at the right therapeutic space. Change is possible.

I provide therapy to individuals that are struggling with a variety of issues such as stress, life transitions, mental health issues, addictions, and much more. I specialize in addiction treatment with individuals and support whatever goals they set for themselves, either based in abstinence or harm reduction. I also specialize in working with family members of loved ones with addiction as this issue within a family can create a lot of overwhelming fear, chaos, and stress. I also provide clinical supervision to other social workers and psychotherapists.

I have a passion for supporting clients through difficult times, while helping them to achieve optimal psychological and emotional well being. I have extensive clinical training experience with a broad range of issues and treatment approaches and am comfortable with people of all cultures and orientations. Certified by the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario in the area of clinical counselling, I provide assessment, counselling and therapy using an integrative approach, weaving together various methods to suit your unique needs. I also supervise other therapists who are seeking accreditation with their professional bodies. I am an AAMFT Clinical Fellow and Supervisor IT.

Are you facing a challenging time or coming to terms with feelings and emotions that seem heavy and difficult to understand? Are you struggling with stress, burnout or anxiety and feel overwhelmed? Do you wonder if life should somehow feel better? I see so many individuals who are feeling exhausted from trying to manage relationships, careers and their lives; who suffer from depression or a painful past and find themselves in repetitive thinking patterns making them feel stuck and uncertain about the future. I believe that taking time for yourself and exploring what it is that you need can get you closer to achieving your goals.

You: "I am READY to feel better." Me: "Right on. I've got the tools. Let's get to work." This whole therapy business may seem a little weird to you, but you have been feeling a deep lack of connection to the things that really matter to you and you don't want to keep feeling this way. You've had some struggles earlier in your life, or more recently, that have impacted how you relate to others and how you related to the world in general, and you're not liking how this restriction, this disconnect feels. You've wanted to be a better coworker, partner, or father, and you're feeling really ready to invest the time to make it happen.

When we are feeling stuck in a negative cycle, we can start to feel like we are running in a hamster wheel. It can become mentally and emotionally exhausting. As a result, we can start to lose our sense of hope. My goal is to offer support in a way that helps you connect your inner dots and work towards meaningful change. I am currently accepting new clients. If you would like to work together on restoring your sense of hope and get out of unhelpful patterns, then please reach out. The easiest way to book an appointment is through our website (chettiarcounselling.ca)

I specialize in anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, suicidal ideation, and racial trauma. I believe that people are the experts of their own lives and thrive when space and support are offered along the way. I have been an educator for over 15 years supporting youth and young adults who experience difficulties with life transitions.