
Tara Syed
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
Scarborough, ON M1S
Let's Connect (289) 210-7364

If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, past trauma, relationship difficulties, family conflict, anger, chronic stress. If you struggle with low motivation, self doubt, self criticism negative self talk, low self-esteem, and confidence issues. If you are trying to re- build your life after a breakup or after being in an abusive relationship.
Do you want to feel happy, content & satisfied? We can help.
I am a Registered social worker and Psychotherapist practicing in Scarborough, Ont. I work with children, adolescents, youth & adults. I am trained in EMDR, CBT, Trauma therapy. I am passionate about helping people get to the root of their problems and alleviate their condition. I also speak Urdu, Hindi & Gujarati
I realize that seeking help is not easy, you may feel hesitant, unsure, confused and conflicted. However, this maybe the best decision you could take to help alleviate your problems. My approach is client centered. I meet clients' at wherever they are in their lives. Clients find me warm, accommodating, non judgmental, genuine, respectful, and supportive.
Call or Email Tara Syed now for a free 15 minute consultation - (289) 210-7364
Let's Connect (289) 210-7364

Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $175
Payment Methods
Cash, Cheque, Wire
Tara Syed
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (289) 210-7364
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Ontario College of Social Workers & Social Service Workers Tara Syed
- In Practice for 20 years
- Attended India , Masters Degree in Social Work, Graduated 2005
- Certificate from OASW 15484 / 2019
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Relationship Issues
Expertise
- Anger Management
- Autism
- Behavioural Issues
- Child and Adolescent mental health
- Coping Skills
- Domestic Violence
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Parenting
- Racial Identity
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women health , Race, Gender and Identity
- Women's Issues
2 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Communities
Racial Justice Allied
Ethnicity
Black ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
I also speak
Gujarati ,
Hindi ,
Punjabi ,
Urdu
Religion
Muslim
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Communities
Racial Justice Allied
Ethnicity
Black ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
I also speak
Gujarati ,
Hindi ,
Punjabi ,
Urdu
Religion
Muslim
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- EMDR
- Emotionally Focused
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Motivational Interviewing
- Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)
- Positive Psychology
- Psychodynamic
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Location
Primary Location
Optima Counselling and Psychotherapy Services
Scarborough, ON M1S
(289) 210-7364Email me