Therapists in Waterloo, Ontario

In our work together, we’ll cultivate relational awareness—an essential foundation for emotional resilience. My approach draws from Relational Therapy, EMDR, Mindfulness, Somatic Awareness, and Internal Family Systems (IFS), all grounded in deep compassion. Through these modalities, clients begin to experience more self-acceptance, clarity, and inner peace.

Therapy can be a puzzling process, which I why I strive to create an atmosphere that fosters exploration and understanding. My background in psychology and the sciences, coupled with my interest in spirituality, embraces a holistic view of care. By utilizing a biopsychosocial approach, I support my clients as they gain deeper insights into themselves and move closer to their fullest potential.

Accepting NEW Clients – Is it hard to find motivation or let go of anxious thoughts? Do you feel stuck in low mood, the past, or like you’re going through the motions but nothing changes? Have you lost sight of yourself, or feel held back by experiences that continue to echo into the present? Maybe you’re wanting support with emotions, communication, relationships, identity, or finding meaning in…

Life is beautiful, but it comes with pain. I believe our role here on earth is to become the highest version of ourselves and we all hold the means to do so. I always tell myself, "It's okay, this is your first time here. Take it slow. You are not supposed to be perfect, you are learning everything for the first time". Sometimes things happen that don't make any sense and we as humans can find ...

Are you feeling stuck and needing support moving forward? Therapy is a great space to help you navigate life's challenges and help you get on the right path towards living your best life.

In the therapy room, I will work collaboratively with you on choosing your goals for therapy and I will utilize my expertise to help choose the type of treatment that best suits you. I value my relationship with my clients, and I will regularly check in with you about your experience of your progress and our work together.

Registered Social Worker at Psychotherapy For You

Life events and experiences are ongoing, and sometimes we are in a position where things may not go as we planned. If you are looking for help in dealing with distressing, difficult or unavoidable frustrations, it is the best time for you to speak to someone to gain some insight into these challenges. I appreciate your courage and applaud you for taking this first step to reach out.

Master of Social Work (M.S.W, R.S.W) -Social Worker/ Psychotherapist at Psychotherapy for You

Registered Social Worker at Psychotherapy For You

Are you seeking relief from stress, burnout, or feeling weighed down by life expectations? Are you learning to navigate uncertainty or change, or having difficulty setting healthy boundaries? My goal is to support you in developing an understanding of your emotional and behavioural patterns, help you regulate your nervous system, and reconnect with the person you want to be.

Registered Social Worker at Psychotherapy For You

Feeling stuck, stressed, or unsure of what to do next? Maybe you're dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, low self-esteem, or adjusting to big life changes. Or perhaps you're carrying the weight of grief, working through past trauma, or feeling lost about the future. Whatever you're going through, you don’t have to face it alone. You deserve support, and I’m here to help.

I am a mental health professional with more than 10 years of experience working with individuals, couples and families from different backgrounds. I graduated from The Toronto Institute for Relational Psychotherapy (TIRP). I completed Master's and Ph.D. degrees in Psychology and a 2-year post diploma in Clinical Sexology.

As a brown kid of immigrants from the Global South, I appreciate ​the nuances, struggles, and beauty of being from immigrant and global ​majority communities. My values of acceptance, compassion, curiosity, and ​connection guide my work. With an anti-oppressive, relational lens, I will support ​you to soften towards yourself, slowly heal, and move in alignment with your values ​instead of fear.

Trauma therapy, specializing in sexual abuse and sexual assault.

Do you have very high expectations of yourself and routinely go out of your way to please others, yet find it difficult to voice and prioritize your own needs? Are you feeling as though you are unable to communicate and uphold boundaries in personal and professional relationships? Do you wish to explore the impacts of past experiences on your current behaviour and responses? Perhaps you struggl...

Welcome to this space - I hope you feel safe here. I specialize in collaboratively supporting clients to find tools to regulate their emotions and mind-body system in order to move through the many challenges of life. My special areas of interest include (but not limited to) working with physical symptoms caused or worsened by mental health such as IBS, anxiety, chronic pain, burnout, stress, etc.

You may find you are lacking in resilience, feeling "stuck" in patterns that aren’t working for you, or are enticed by the prospect of living a life aligned with your true values, but are unsure of how to get there. If a warm, curious and nonjudgmental therapy approach appeals to you, please reach out.

Throughout the course of our lives, we are faced with difficult life experiences that disrupt our sense of self, our relationships with others, and sense of well-being. Through my practice and training as a psychologist, I have come to appreciate that the process of self-discovery and learning in a non-judgemental and collaborative therapeutic space can lead to deep healing and self-empowerment.