Sonali Sagare | Therpist | Shanti Psychotherapy

Meet Sonali Sagare

Registered Psychotherapist M.ed

RP

She/Her

As a Registered Psychotherapist, I have been working over the last twenty-five years in the medical and health care sector, focusing but not limited to issues related to Mental Health, such as Anxiety and Depression, Domestic Abuse, and Trauma.

My experience includes working with children, teenagers, adults, couples therapy, groups and family therapy through holistic, client-centered, gender-based, culturally relevant assessments and interventions.

My expertise encompasses the goal of improving health and well-being of individuals and families. I have a well-developed understanding of the issues affecting individuals who are challenged by addiction, emotional and or physical abuse, violence, parenting, grief, separation, anxiety, depression, anger, relationships, and the impact of trauma.

I can exercise judgment and diplomacy in the presentation of sensitive information/issues. I am committed to addressing gender and cultural specific barriers/issues.

My approach is to be with client without judgement during a challenging time in their life through trauma informed, collaborative, and a strength-based practice and to empower individuals and families to move towards continued growth, compassion, and self-awareness. My hope for clients is to build a positive sense of self, be part of a family, and be a productive member of society. 

Please reach out to me for a 20-minute no-charge consultation to explore if we may collaborate together for your well being!

Starting therapy can feel like a big step and it’s totally okay to feel a little nervous or unsure. The first session is really about getting to know each other and making sure you feel safe, seen, and supported.We’ll talk about things like consent and confidentiality, what’s been bringing you to therapy, and what you’ve been struggling with lately. I’ll share how I work and we’ll explore how we can tailor the process to meet your needs. We might set a few gentle goals, and you’re always welcome to ask any questions that come up.Think of it as laying the foundation for a space where you can feel heard, supported, and empowered, at your pace, and on your terms.#TherapyJourney #FirstSessionSupport #MentalHealthMatters #CompassionateCare #HealingStartsHere #TorontoPsychotherapy #GroupTherapy #SouthAsianTherapist

Starting therapy can feel like a big step and it’s totally okay to feel a little nervous or unsure. The first session is really about getting to know each other and making sure you feel safe, seen, and supported.

We’ll talk about things like consent and confidentiality, what’s been bringing you to therapy, and what you’ve been struggling with lately. I’ll share how I work and we’ll explore how we can tailor the process to meet your needs. We might set a few gentle goals, and you’re always welcome to ask any questions that come up.

Think of it as laying the foundation for a space where you can feel heard, supported, and empowered, at your pace, and on your terms.

#TherapyJourney #FirstSessionSupport #MentalHealthMatters #CompassionateCare #HealingStartsHere #TorontoPsychotherapy #GroupTherapy #SouthAsianTherapist
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April is Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Month, and we’re celebrating the heart and strength of Registered Psychotherapists.Thank you for holding space, guiding growth, and helping countless individuals find their way. Your work matters—today and every day.#CounsellingMonth #RegisteredPsychotherapists #MentalHealthMatters #ThankYouTherapists

April is Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Month, and we’re celebrating the heart and strength of Registered Psychotherapists.

Thank you for holding space, guiding growth, and helping countless individuals find their way. Your work matters—today and every day.

#CounsellingMonth #RegisteredPsychotherapists #MentalHealthMatters #ThankYouTherapists
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Trauma doesn’t always announce itself loudly.

Sometimes, it whispers through anxiety, guilt, sleepless nights, physical tension, or conflict in relationships.These signs might feel “normal” if you’ve lived with them for a long time, but they could be your body and mind asking for care and healing.At Shanti Psychotherapy, we understand that trauma can show up in many forms, especially for those navigating complex identities, immigration experiences, or family dynamics that carry unspoken pain.We’re here to support you in making sense of your story, reconnecting with your strength, and finding new ways to cope, at your own pace, with compassion.💬 Therapy can help with:
✨ Processing past experiences
✨ Managing anxiety, guilt, and irritability
✨ Improving sleep and physical well-being
✨ Navigating family and relationship challenges
✨ Rebuilding your sense of self-worthYou don’t have to carry it all alone.

📅 We offer a free 20-minute consultation to explore if therapy feels like the right step. Click the link in our bio to book or learn more. 

#TraumaHealing #TherapySupport #MentalHealthMatters #ShantiPsychotherapy #SouthAsianTherapist #BIPOCHealing #YouAreNotAlone

Trauma doesn’t always announce itself loudly.

Sometimes, it whispers through anxiety, guilt, sleepless nights, physical tension, or conflict in relationships.

These signs might feel “normal” if you’ve lived with them for a long time, but they could be your body and mind asking for care and healing.

At Shanti Psychotherapy, we understand that trauma can show up in many forms, especially for those navigating complex identities, immigration experiences, or family dynamics that carry unspoken pain.

We’re here to support you in making sense of your story, reconnecting with your strength, and finding new ways to cope, at your own pace, with compassion.

💬 Therapy can help with:
✨ Processing past experiences
✨ Managing anxiety, guilt, and irritability
✨ Improving sleep and physical well-being
✨ Navigating family and relationship challenges
✨ Rebuilding your sense of self-worth

You don’t have to carry it all alone.

📅 We offer a free 20-minute consultation to explore if therapy feels like the right step. Click the link in our bio to book or learn more. 

#TraumaHealing #TherapySupport #MentalHealthMatters #ShantiPsychotherapy #SouthAsianTherapist #BIPOCHealing #YouAreNotAlone
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I recently had the opportunity to participate with the @globalnews important feature, in response to the Auditor General’s report calling for urgent reform in Ontario’s youth mental health system. This is not new knowledge and continues to be a longstanding issue that we all need to attend to.I’ll say yes to any opportunity that amplifies the need for prevention, equity, education, and early intervention!My message was simple: we cannot keep working in silos!
Mental health services alone are not enough.
Our youth will only thrive when systems—schools, families, health care, housing, education, and community supports—are resourced and working together.That means supporting schools and our teachers.
That means addressing food, housing and income insecurity.
That means embedding equity into every part of our response.Youth mental health is not just a clinical issue.
It’s a systems issue. A justice issue. A human issue.Let’s listen to the call—and do better.
For our youth, for their families, and for the future we’re all part of shaping!https://lnkd.in/gnGv-Shw#YouthMentalHealth #SystemsChange #AuditorGeneral #MentalHealthMatters #PreventionFirst #ShantiPsychotherapy #EquityInAction #CommunityCare

I recently had the opportunity to participate with the @globalnews important feature, in response to the Auditor General’s report calling for urgent reform in Ontario’s youth mental health system. This is not new knowledge and continues to be a longstanding issue that we all need to attend to.

I’ll say yes to any opportunity that amplifies the need for prevention, equity, education, and early intervention!

My message was simple: we cannot keep working in silos!
Mental health services alone are not enough.
Our youth will only thrive when systems—schools, families, health care, housing, education, and community supports—are resourced and working together.

That means supporting schools and our teachers.
That means addressing food, housing and income insecurity.
That means embedding equity into every part of our response.

Youth mental health is not just a clinical issue.
It’s a systems issue. A justice issue. A human issue.

Let’s listen to the call—and do better.
For our youth, for their families, and for the future we’re all part of shaping!

https://lnkd.in/gnGv-Shw

#YouthMentalHealth #SystemsChange #AuditorGeneral #MentalHealthMatters #PreventionFirst #ShantiPsychotherapy #EquityInAction #CommunityCare
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Celebrating some of the individuals at Shanti who are committed to making a difference, one person at a time. Happy Social Workers Month!Your compassion, resilience and unwavering commitment to support is what helps build stronger communities. Thank you for all that you do! 🙌🏽#socialworkersmonth #psychotherapistsofinstagram #makingadifference #therapy

Celebrating some of the individuals at Shanti who are committed to making a difference, one person at a time. Happy Social Workers Month!

Your compassion, resilience and unwavering commitment to support is what helps build stronger communities. Thank you for all that you do! 🙌🏽

#socialworkersmonth #psychotherapistsofinstagram #makingadifference #therapy
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Shanti is excited to announce our new hypnobirthing® group starting soon!Hypnobirthing® is a World Renowned and evidence based childbirth education program for the birthing parent and birthing partner, for a calmer, more confident birth experience.Join us to learn more about self hypnosis, relaxation techniques and increasing your confidence as you prepare for the birth of your baby.Our new hypnobirthing® group will teach you to: trust that your body and baby know how to birth instinctively, as nature intended, deeply relax and much more!Hypnobirthing® parent(s) report their babies are: calmer, more relaxed, sleep better and more! Join us to learn more about self hypnosis, relaxation techniques and increasing your confidence as you prepare for the birth of your baby.#hypnobirthingclass #hypnobirthinggroup #hypnobirthingtoronto #hypnobirthingcanada #hypnotherapist #hypnotherapy #hypnotherapytoronto

Shanti is excited to announce our new hypnobirthing® group starting soon!

Hypnobirthing® is a World Renowned and evidence based childbirth education program for the birthing parent and birthing partner, for a calmer, more confident birth experience.

Join us to learn more about self hypnosis, relaxation techniques and increasing your confidence as you prepare for the birth of your baby.

Our new hypnobirthing® group will teach you to: trust that your body and baby know how to birth instinctively, as nature intended, deeply relax and much more!

Hypnobirthing® parent(s) report their babies are: calmer, more relaxed, sleep better and more! Join us to learn more about self hypnosis, relaxation techniques and increasing your confidence as you prepare for the birth of your baby.

#hypnobirthingclass #hypnobirthinggroup #hypnobirthingtoronto #hypnobirthingcanada #hypnotherapist #hypnotherapy #hypnotherapytoronto
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What if... I’m worth celebrating? What if I’m capable and trust myself? What if it all works out? What if life keeps getting better? What if they like me? 🌱✨#BelieveInYourself #WhatIf #EmbraceThePossibilities

What if... I’m worth celebrating? What if I’m capable and trust myself? What if it all works out? What if life keeps getting better? What if they like me? 🌱✨

#BelieveInYourself #WhatIf #EmbraceThePossibilities
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