Shahana Sittampalam
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP(Q) (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
Let's Connect (289) 272-8419
Life’s journey can bring us to moments that feel overwhelming, unfair, or just too much to handle alone. Whether you’re dealing with stress, anxiety, low mood, or simply seeking a deeper understanding of yourself, I believe in each person’s innate ability to grow and thrive, and I am here to support these processes within you. My goal is to provide a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your emotions, make sense of your past experiences, and develop the tools and resilience to face life’s challenges with greater clarity and confidence.
I strive to create a welcoming environment rooted in empathy, somewhere you feel genuinely understood. I offer structured, evidence-based therapy using CBT, mindfulness, and interpersonal approaches. Sessions with me are collaborative, goal-focused, and tailored to your needs, often focusing on insight, emotional regulation, boundaries, and practical skills.
You deserve support that feels steady, respectful, and human; therapy works best when you feel understood and not judged. If you are looking for grounded, collaborative support, I would love to chat more to see if we may be a good fit. Feel free to email or call, or to book yourself in for a free consultation or a session using the links on my webpage.
Call or Email Shahana Sittampalam now for a free 15 minute consultation - (289) 272-8419
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $190
- Couple Sessions $190
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Discover, e-Transfer, Mastercard, Visa, WireInsurance
- Alberta Blue Cross
- Alliance
- Any/Out-of-network Insurance
- Arcora
- Beneva | SSQ
- Blue Cross
- Canada Life | Great-West Life
- Chambers Plan
- CINUP
- Desjardins
- Equitable Life of Canada
- First Canadian Health
- Great-West Life
- Green Shield Canada
- iA Financial Group
- Johnson
- Johnston Group
- Manulife
- Maximum Benefit
- Medavie Blue Cross
- Meridian
- Pacific Blue Cross
- Royal Canadian Mounted Police
- SunLife
- TELUS Health
- The Co-operators
Shahana Sittampalam
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP(Q)
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (289) 272-8419
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of Ontario / 21404 Shahana Sittampalam
- Attended Alder Professional Graduate School, Master of Psychology in Clinical Psychology (Candidate)
- Certificate from Fertility and Adoption Assessment Training Centre for Interpersonal Relationships Clinic
- Degree/Diploma from Laurentian University Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Shahana Sittampalam
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP(Q)
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (289) 272-8419
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Women's Issues
Expertise
- ADHD
- Adoption
- Anger Management
- Antisocial Personality
- Autism
- Behavioural Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bisexual
- Body Image
- Burnout
- Career Guidance
- Chronic Illness
- Chronic Impulsivity
- Chronic Pain
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Developmental Disorders
- Dissociative Disorders (DID)
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Dual Diagnosis
- Eating Disorders
- Education and Learning Disabilities
- Emotional Disturbance
- Emotional Regulation
- Family Conflict
- First Responders
- Gay
- Geriatric and Seniors
- Grief
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Infertility
- Infidelity
- Internet Addiction
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Men's Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
- Obesity
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Polyamory & ENM
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
- Sexual Abuse
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Teen Violence
- Testing and Evaluation
- Thinking Disorders
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
- Veterans
- View my website for the full list!
- Weight Loss
Shahana Sittampalam
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP(Q)
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (289) 272-8419
Endorsement
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Gay Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Asian
I also speak
French ,
Tamil
Religion
Hindu
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Gay Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Asian
I also speak
French ,
Tamil
Religion
Hindu
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Adlerian
- Applied Behavioural Analysis (ABA)
- Attachment-based
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing (CPT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Eclectic
- Emotionally Focused
- Experiential Therapy
- Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
- Feminist
- Gottman Method
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Narrative
- Positive Psychology
- Psychoanalytic
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Schema Therapy
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
- View my website for the full list!
Shahana Sittampalam
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP(Q)
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (289) 272-8419
Location
Primary Location
Building Bridges Psychotherapy
1200 Bay Street
suite 1201
Toronto, ON M4W
(289) 272-8419Email Me
Additional Location
Building Bridges Psychotherapy
116 Corstate Avenue
Vaughan, ON L4K
(289) 272-8419 Shahana Sittampalam
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP(Q)
Call for a free consultation now - (289) 272-8419