About Me
I’m Maryam—a Registered Social Worker (MSW) and psychotherapist with over twenty years of experience in the mental health field. My journey as a therapist has been shaped by a deep passion for helping individuals move through trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and depression so they can shift from simply surviving to living as their truest, most authentic selves.
I view therapy as a gradual, transformative process—one that unfolds within a safe, trusting, and supportive therapeutic relationship. For over fifteen years, I’ve had the privilege of witnessing profound change in the lives of the courageous individuals I’ve accompanied on their healing journeys. Clients often describe me as warm, compassionate, and direct when honesty is needed. They value the grounded, safe space I create to explore life’s complexities.
How I Assist You
I work with individuals who want more than traditional talk therapy—those ready to look deeper, break longstanding patterns, and reconnect with parts of themselves that have been burdened by pain, fear, or self-protection.
As one of the few Ontario practitioners integrating EMDR with Internal Family Systems (IFS), I support clients in working through painful memories, emotional blocks, and internal conflicts with openness, empathy, and curiosity.
My Treatment Specialties
I support individuals facing a wide range of emotional and mental health challenges, including:
Trauma and Complex PTSD (C-PTSD) Generalized Anxiety, Social Anxiety, Panic Attacks, and Phobias Depression and Mood Disorders Childhood Emotional Neglect and Attachment Concerns Domestic Violence and Physical Abuse Sexual Assault and Sexual Trauma Perfectionism and People-Pleasing Patterns Anger Management and Emotion Regulation Low Self-Esteem and Self-Worth Challenges Communication Difficulties and Conflict Resolution Navigating Major Life Transitions Early Intervention for Recent Trauma Work-Related Stress and Stress Leave Emotional and Psychological Impact of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) I understand that healing is not a one-size-fits-all journey. I am committed to lifelong learning and continually integrate new insights, tools, and evidence-based methods to support each person’s unique healing process.
Therapeutic Approaches
While EMDR and IFS are my primary approaches, I integrate a variety of evidence-based modalities to meet your needs, including:
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing) IFS (Internal Family Systems) EFT (Emotion-Focused Therapy) CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) DBT (Dialectical Behaviour Therapy) These approaches help you process painful memories, understand emotional triggers, and identify the patterns that shape your relationships—with yourself and others.
Therapy with me is collaborative. I combine clinical expertise with your feedback, helping us discover what resonates most deeply with your inner world and supports your growth.
Healing is a journey of coming home to yourself—reconnecting with the version of you that you were always meant to be.
