Online in
Multiple Canadian Provinces
New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec
(Online Only)
Growth and healing are choices we can make. If you are reading this, you have already taken an important first step. You may be wondering whether therapy can help you take the next ones. Those steps might lead toward relief from distress, clearer direction, healthier relationships, better emotional regulation, insight into long-standing patterns, healing from the past, or movement toward meaningful personal goals. Each person begins therapy with unique hopes and expectations. My role is to support you in moving toward what matters most to you.
I offer an integrative, individualized approach to therapy rather than a one-size-fits-all model. I earned my PhD in Clinical Psychology from St. John’s University in New York City through an integrative program that emphasized both depth and breadth of training. My clinical experience in New York and Toronto has provided me with extensive exposure to diverse populations and a wide range of psychological concerns. I work across the lifespan from children, adolescents, adults, to seniors and provide individual, couples, family, group, and parenting therapy, depending on what best fits a client’s needs. I have also conducted comprehensive psychological assessments evaluating cognitive functioning, personality structure, learning disabilities, and emotional or behavioral concerns. This breadth of experience allows me to approach each case with nuance, balance, and clinical depth. Please call for a free consultation!
Client Focus
Session Format: Couple, Family, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Children, Senior, Teen, Young Adult
Demographic Expertise: Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, LGBTQ+, Men, Muslim, Sikh clients.
Languages: Fluent in English, Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu. Limited knowledge of Gujarati and Marathi.
Treatment Approach
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) Helps people accept difficult thoughts and feelings instead of fighting them, while committing to actions that reflect their values. It blends mindfulness with practical behavior strategies.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) One of the most widely used approaches, CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with healthier patterns. It is effective for anxiety, depression, and many other concerns.
- Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) Builds skills in self-kindness and compassion toward others. It is especially helpful for people who struggle with shame or self-criticism.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Combines CBT with mindfulness to help regulate emotions, tolerate stress, and build stronger relationships. Originally designed for borderline personality disorder, it’s now used more broadly.
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Focuses on strengthening emotional bonds in couples or families. It helps people identify negative cycles and create more secure connections.
- 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.
- Family Systems Therapy Looks at problems within the context of the family as a whole. It aims to improve communication and balance in family relationships.
- Integrative Therapy Combines techniques from multiple approaches into a customized plan. It adapts to each client’s unique situation and needs.
- 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.
- Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) A short-term approach focused on improving relationships and social support. It is often used for depression and grief.
- Jungian Therapy Draws on Carl Jung’s ideas about archetypes, dreams, and the collective unconscious. It helps people explore deeper layers of meaning.
- Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) Combines mindfulness practices with CBT to prevent depression relapse. It helps people notice thoughts without judgment and respond more calmly.
- Motivational Interviewing (MI) A collaborative, client-centered approach that strengthens motivation for change. It is especially effective for addictions and health behaviors.
- Multicultural Therapy Acknowledges the role of culture, race, and identity in mental health. It values diversity and adapts treatment to each person’s background.
- Object Relations Therapy Focuses on how early caregiver relationships shape current relationships. It aims to improve patterns of attachment and trust.
- Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) Emphasizes empathy, unconditional positive regard, and authenticity. It provides a safe space for self-discovery and growth.
- Psychodynamic Therapy Explores unconscious thoughts and patterns that influence current behavior. It builds insight into how the past impacts the present.
- Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) Helps clients challenge and replace irrational beliefs. It is an action-oriented approach for lasting change.
- Relational Psychotherapy Emphasizes the healing power of the therapist-client relationship. It uses trust and safety as a foundation for change.
- Self Psychology Explores the development of self-esteem and identity. It emphasizes the importance of empathy in healing.
- Transpersonal Therapy Integrates spirituality and higher states of consciousness with psychology. It encourages growth beyond the individual self.
Approach Description: I view therapy as a collaborative process. At the outset, we work together to build a shared understanding of your challenges and to clarify how therapy can help. My integrative framework may draw from psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral (CBT), dialectical-behavioral (DBT), internal family systems (IFS), acceptance and commitment (ACT), motivational interviewing (MI), attachment-focused, trauma-informed, existential-humanistic, client-centered, transpersonal, somatic, Polyvagal-informed, mindfulness-based, and other body-aware approaches. Ultimately, the most effective approach is one that resonates with you.
Education & Credentials
Dr. Ashwin Mehra PhD, CPsych
- Male
- License # #6755
- Licensed in ON
- Practicing Since 2013
Education: PhD in Clinical Psychology from St. John's University, New York completed in 2013.
Finances
Fees
- Average Session Fee $250
- Affordable sliding scale therapy: apply if you may be eligible.
- Sliding scale fees are available on a limited basis.
- Accepts Insurance
Dr. Ashwin Mehra Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available Online for residents of Multiple Canadian Provinces New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec
- Online Therapy Details: Jane online platform
I provide a personalized, integrative approach to therapy, supporting individuals, couples, and families at every stage of life from childhood and adolescence through adulthood and senior years. I work with a broad range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, relationship challenges, and other life stressors. I hold a PhD in Clinical Psychology from St. John’s University in New York City and bring extensive clinical experience from both the United States and Canada. My work draws on a range of evidence-based and insight-oriented modalities, including psychodynamic therapy, CBT, DBT, IFS, ACT, mindfulness-based, somatic, and trauma-informed approaches, tailoring treatment to meet each client’s unique needs and goals.
I treat a wide spectrum of concerns. These include anxiety and mood disorders such as depression, panic attacks, PTSD, dissociative disorders, bipolar disorder, OCD, social anxiety, phobias, and seasonal depression. I also work with alcohol and substance use concerns, behavioral addictions (including internet-related addictions), personality disorders, relationship conflicts, psychosis and schizophrenia, gender and sexual identity exploration, eating disorders and body image concerns, insomnia, and health-related psychological challenges. With children and adolescents, I address ADHD, oppositional behaviours, emotional and behavioural regulation difficulties, executive functioning challenges, communication deficits, and identity or relational concerns. Because many individuals experience multiple concerns simultaneously, I emphasize developing comprehensive, individualized treatment plans that address overlapping issues thoughtfully and systematically.
I view therapy as a collaborative process. At the outset, we work together to build a shared understanding of your challenges and to clarify how therapy can help. My integrative framework may draw from psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral (CBT), dialectical-behavioral (DBT), internal family systems (IFS), acceptance and commitment (ACT), motivational interviewing (MI), attachment-focused, trauma-informed, existential-humanistic, client-centered, transpersonal, somatic, Polyvagal-informed, mindfulness-based, and other body-aware approaches. Ultimately, the most effective approach is one that resonates with you. We periodically revisit goals and progress to ensure therapy remains aligned with your expectations and evolving needs.
I am deeply committed to culturally responsive care. Having grown up in Mumbai, India, I bring particular awareness of the South Asian cultural context of mental health. I offer therapy in English, Hindi, Punjabi, and Urdu, with an understanding of Marathi and Gujarati.
Over the years, I have worked in public hospitals, federally qualified health centers, university clinics, and private practices in Toronto, New York City, and Long Island, New York. My clinical appointments have included roles at the Centre for Interpersonal Relationships (CFIR) in Toronto; Nassau University Medical Center; Long Island Federally Qualified Health Centers; Queens Hospital Center; Reflective Psychology Associates; TERRAP Anxiety and Phobia Care; Kew Gardens Center for Psychotherapy; and the St. John’s University Center for Psychological Services. In addition to providing psychotherapy and psychological assessments, I have been actively involved in research, teaching, and supervision of research assistants, psychology trainees, and medical residents.
Beyond clinical work, I am committed to community outreach and destigmatizing mental health. I have participated in media interviews and led workshops aimed at increasing awareness and acceptance of mental health concerns. These have included an interview in Hindi and Urdu on mental health stigma within the South Asian community for Canada One TV (September 2023), a teacher training seminar in Mumbai on emotional communication and regulation in children (August 2023), an interview for Life magazine in Canada on grief and loss during COVID-19 (March 2021), and an interview for Maclean’s magazine on loneliness among young adults (October 2019). I remain dedicated to promoting evidence-based, culturally informed approaches to mental health and to contributing to greater understanding and acceptance within the broader community.