In-Person in Toronto, ON M6P 1A4
Online in
Multiple Canadian Provinces
Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland And Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon
Healing happens in relationship and I create a heart-centered space for our work together. I have many years of experience working with clients on issues ranging from anxiety to relationship difficulties and life transitions. I use a therapy model called Internal Family Systems (IFS), which helps you understand the different parts of you that are experiencing challenges. For instance, there may be a part of you who is a perfectionist, or a part that may feel overwhelming anxiety. We get to know these parts of you in a compassionate and curious way, which helps you to get to the root cause. Through this clarity, a spaciousness opens up in your psyche and body, which can often lead to profound healing. I teach clients how to engage their mind, body, and spirit in the healing process.
Client Focus
Session Format: Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Teen, Young Adult
Demographic Expertise: Asian, Black / African American, Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Hispanic / Latino, Jewish, LGBTQ+, Men, Middle Eastern, Muslim, Native American, Persons with Disabilities, Sikh, Women clients.
Treatment Approach
- Existential / Humanistic Therapy Encourages people to explore meaning, freedom, and authenticity in their lives. It focuses on personal growth and living in alignment with one’s values.
- Internal Family Systems (IFS) Helps clients heal by working with different ‘parts’ of themselves, like inner critics or wounded children. It fosters harmony within the self.
- Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) Emphasizes empathy, unconditional positive regard, and authenticity. It provides a safe space for self-discovery and growth.
- Psychoeducational Therapy Provides education and coping tools about mental health conditions. It empowers clients with knowledge and practical skills.
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) Focuses on solutions and future goals rather than past problems. It is practical, short-term, and goal-driven.
- Somatic Therapy Helps clients notice how emotions are stored in the body. It uses breath, movement, and awareness for healing trauma and stress.
- Transpersonal Therapy Integrates spirituality and higher states of consciousness with psychology. It encourages growth beyond the individual self.
Approach Description: I use a client-centered model of counselling. This means, I view you, the client, as having many strengths that you can access for your own healing. I mainly use Internal Family Systems (IFS) as it leads to rapid and profound healing for many clients I work with. It is an evidence-based modality that is highly compassionate and non-pathologizing.
Fees & Insurance
Fees
- Average Session Fee $133-144
- Affordable sliding scale therapy: apply if you may be eligible.
- I offer a sliding scale to clients on a case-by-case basis.
- Accepts Insurance
- I do not provide direct billing to insurance companies. I can provide a receipt that you can claim directly with your insurance company.
Education & Credentials
Tehmina Ayana Meherali M.Ed, CCC, CMHP
- Female
- License # 11246340
- Licensed in Ontario
- Practicing Since 2007
Education: I am a clinical Certified Counselor, as well as a certified Mental Health Professional, and educator with over 22 years of experience. I have attained a Masters of Education (M.Ed) in Counseling Psychology from the University of Toronto, and a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) from McGill University.
Tehmina Ayana Meherali Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available In-Person in Toronto, ON M6P 1A4
- Available Online for residents of Multiple Canadian Provinces Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland And Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon
- Online Therapy Details: teletherapy - book a free consultation here - https://scheduler.zoom.us/tehmina/15-minute-free-consultation
I offer both Online and In-person sessions. Sessions are 60 minutes in length.