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Abuse in families, workplaces, relationships and the community can take many forms including but not limited to, physical abuse, sexual abuse, neglect and emotional abuse. 

The impact of abuse is traumatizing and can have long lasting effects. 

Therapy for trauma and abuse involves providing a safe, compassionate  and supportive environment for individuals to process and heal from their past experiences. 

Our team is highly trained and specializes in working with Trauma and Abuse by helping you to explore and understand the impact of trauma and abuse on your mental and emotional well-being with compassion. Therapy may involve techniques such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Hypnotherapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma Informed Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Mindfulness practices to help you better manage symptoms, regulate emotions, and develop coping strategies. 

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Issues Supported But Not Limited To...

  • Attachment Trauma

  • Childhood and adult trauma (e.g.,                physical, emotional, or sexual abuse)

  • Domestic violence

  • PTSD and Complex PTSD

  • Loss of a loved one

  • Medical trauma

  • Witnessing violence or traumatic events

  • Emotional neglect or abandonment

Attachment Trauma refers to the disruption in the attachment bond between the parent/caregiver and child during the critical developmental years.

Our Therapists...

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AJ Ware

Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW

(she/they)

Virtual and In Person Sessions

  • Individuals (youth and adults and children ages 5 +)

  • Couples Therapy

  • International & post secondary students

  • Family Therapy

  • Sessions in English 

  • Specializing in issues: Children and Youth Mental Health Issues, Anxiety, Depression, 2SLGBTQIA+ therapy and navigating supports, Trauma, Dissociative Behaviours, Social Relationships, Sexual Wellness, Sexuality and Gender Based Support, Parenting, Family work and Couples Therapy

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Kerry O'Meara

Registered Psychotherapy (she/her/hers) 

In Person & Virtual Sessions

  • Teens

  • Adults

  • Sessions in English

  • Specializing in issues such as trauma, anxiety, depression, anger, stress and life transitions.

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Rashmi Kumar

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), NGH Certified Hypnotherapist, Mongan Method Certified Hypnobirthing Childbirth Educator

Virtual Sessions

 

  • Individuals (adults, teens 11+)

  • International & post secondary students

  • Sessions in English

  • Specializing in issues such as trauma, attachment, anxiety, depression, maternal mental health, low self worth and empowerment of women

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Rohama Kabeer
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Virtual & In Person Sessions

 

  • Individuals (adults and teens 13+)

  • International & post secondary students

  • Sessions in English and Urdu

  • Specialization with ADHD, Learning Disabilities, International Students, Anxiety, Depression and Relationship Issues

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Mitra Bissessar
MSW, RSW

Virtual Sessions

  • Individuals (adults, teens 11+)

  • Family therapy

  • International & post secondary students

  • Sessions in English

  • Specializing in working with teens, parenting, family therapy, severe mental health issues, trauma, attachment, anxiety and depression

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Shemina Jeraj
RP (she/her/hers)

Virtual & In Person Sessions

 

  • Individuals (adults, teens 11+)

  • Family therapy

  • Couples therapy

  • International & post secondary students

  • Sessions in English & Gujaratj

  • Specializing in working with issues such as marital conflict, youth mental health, anger, suicidal ideation, anxiety, depression, low self worth, co-dependency, family conflict, spirituality, grief and life transitions.

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Deepika Rastogi
MA (she/her/hers)

Virtual Sessions

  • Individuals (adults, teens 12+)

  • Family therapy

  • International & post secondary students

  • Sessions in English and Hindi

  • Specializing in issues such as depression, trauma, anxiety, family conflict, eating disorders, low self-esteem, relationship issues, and emotional dysregulation.

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Nirupa Thana
MSW, RSW (she/her/hers)

Virtual & In Person Sessions

 

  • Individuals (adults, teens 11+)

  • Family therapy

  • Couples therapy

  • International & post secondary students

  • Sessions in English or Tamil 

  • Specializing in working with trauma, EMDR (certified therapist), attachment, abuse and mental health issues

Nirupa's Practice is Currently Full

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Sonali Sagare
RP, M.Ed (she/her/hers)

Virtual & In Person Sessions

  • Individuals (adults, teens & children 6+)

  • Family therapy

  • Couples therapy

  • Sessions in English, Hindi and Marathi

  • Specializing in working with issues such as abuse, violence, parenting, grief, anxiety, attachment, depression, anger, neurodivergence and trauma

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Jennifer Abbotts

Student Therapist

(she/they/no pronouns) 

Virtual & In Person Sessions

  • Teens

  • Adults

  • Sessions in English

  • Specializing in issues such as Anxiety, Depression, Life Transitions, Grief, Self-Esteem, Women's Life Experiences, Relationships Issues, and Peer Relationships

A note from Angie Agrawal Holstein, MSW, RSW, Founder...

Therapy is not about fixing you because you are not broken!

As the owner of Shanti Psychotherapy, my goal is to provide you with a safe and supportive environment where you can explore, heal and enhance your wellbeing. I have put together an incredible team of compassionate, experienced and dedicated therapists who are here to help you navigate life's challenges, develop coping strategies, and work towards your personal growth and well-being. We have added specializations to offer in EMDR Therapy, Hypnotherapy, Trauma and South Asian Mental Health. 

We are committed to offering you the highest quality of care and support on your journey towards healing and self-discovery. 

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