ThriveWell Counselling (she/her; they/them; he/she)
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW / RP
In-Person in Toronto, ON M5S 3A7
Online in
Ontario
Take the next step toward a brighter today and tomorrow. ThriveWell Counselling offers a free 30-minute Meet & Greet to help you get started. Our therapists provide short-term, longer-term, and ongoing therapy to support your wellness journey.
Embarking on a path toward emotional well-being takes courage—and we’re so glad you’re here. In addition to individual therapy, we also proudly offer group experiences that nurture healing in community.
Coming up: Sacred Space: A Trauma-Informed Yoga Series begins August 7, 2025. This 4-week online group invites participants of all abilities and experience levels to explore healing through gentle movement, breathwork, and connection.
We’re here to support your holistic well-being—inside and out.
Connect with us to learn more or register:
connect@thrivewell.ca
Client Focus
Session Format: Couple, Family, Group, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Children, Teen, Young Adult
Demographic Expertise: Asian, Black / African American, Jewish, LGBTQ+, Men, Persons with Disabilities, Women clients.
Languages: English, Tamil
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.
- Biopsychosocial Therapy Takes into account biological, psychological, and social factors in understanding mental health. It looks at the whole person, not just symptoms.
- 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.
- 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.
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) A structured therapy that uses guided eye movements to help process traumatic memories. It is widely recognized for treating PTSD and trauma-related conditions.
- 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.
- Feminist Therapy Addresses how gender roles, power, and social inequality affect mental health. It empowers clients to challenge limiting beliefs and systems.
- Gottman Method Couples Therapy Based on decades of research, this method gives couples tools to improve communication, manage conflict, and strengthen intimacy.
- 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.
- Multicultural Therapy Acknowledges the role of culture, race, and identity in mental health. It values diversity and adapts treatment to each person’s background.
- Narrative Therapy Encourages people to view problems as separate from themselves and reframe their life story. It helps build resilience and self-identity.
- 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.
- Psychoeducational Therapy Provides education and coping tools about mental health conditions. It empowers clients with knowledge and practical skills.
- Psychosocial Therapy Looks at how social and environmental factors affect psychological health. It emphasizes relationships, community, and resilience.
- Relational Psychotherapy Emphasizes the healing power of the therapist-client relationship. It uses trust and safety as a foundation for change.
- 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.
- Transactional Analysis Explores interactions through the lens of Parent, Adult, and Child roles. It aims to improve communication and self-awareness.
Approach Description: At ThriveWell, we believe in addressing the complete spectrum of your well-being. We use an integrated approach that considers not only your immediate concerns but also explores the underlying factors that may be contributing to challenges with your mental health or emotional wellness today. Using an integrated and holistic approach, therapists at ThriveWell Counselling can support you in developing a deeper awareness and understanding of how past experiences may continue to impact you today. We may look at patterns that keep arising, beliefs that may feel negative or 'stuck,' and fears or thoughts holding you back from where you want to be in life. By understanding the interconnected nature of various aspects of your life, we tailor our therapeutic interventions to have the most lasting impact for you.
Fees & Insurance
Fees
- Average Session Fee $125-$200
- Affordable sliding scale therapy: apply if you may be eligible.
- ThriveWell Counsellors and Psychotherapists all offer a small number of reduced rate spaces and we encourage you to reach out. Our Counsellor in Training program, additionally, can provide you with the support you need at a low cost. Our Counsellors in Training come with considerable experience and as Master-level students, also can bring the latest in innovative and effective approaches to the support they provide. Student Counsellors are fully supervised by ThriveWell Counselling's most experienced clinicians, and in working with a Counsellor in Training, you can expect the same high quality support that you would get with all of our counsellors here at ThriveWell. Whether you are looking for support related to anxiety, depression, self-esteem and self-confidence, developing new and effective strategies and tools in your toolkit to reduce stress, or for many other challenges, our Counsellors in Training will help you get to where you want to be, all at an affordable rate!
- Accepts Insurance
Education & Credentials
ThriveWell Counselling MSW, RSW / RP
- Female, Male
- License # 826024
- Licensed in ON
- Practicing Since 2018
Education: Master of Social Work (MSW)
Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP)
Certified Yoga Therapist (CYT)
ThriveWell Counselling Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available In-Person in Toronto, ON M5S 3A7
- Available Online for residents of Ontario
- Online Therapy Details: ThriveWell Counselling uses a secure and confidential online platform, where you can freely express yourself and work towards your goals.
Why Therapy with ThriveWell Counselling?
A Diverse Range of Skilled Counsellors and Counsellors in Training: Our licensed and certified therapists bring a wealth of experience and expertise to address a wide range of concerns. Whether you are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, or PTSD symptoms, living with ADHD, Autism, and other challenges, or you are wanting to work through challenges arising at school, work, and within your relationship(s), our compassionate team of counsellors, and counsellors in training, are dedicated to helping you thrive.
Individualized and Holistic Approach: We understand that every person, couple and family is unique. Our counsellors and counsellors in training work collaboratively, using a variety of approaches, to support your holistic well-being and help you reach your goals.
Online and In-person sessions: Our office is wheelchair accessible and conveniently located in the Annex, in Downtown Toronto, with access to the subway and parking. For support with hoarding and clutter, our counsellors can provide hoarding coaching and support in your own home.
Reduced Rates and Low-Cost Counselling: We strive to meet you where you are, making it as accessible as possible for everyone to take care of their mental health. Our counsellors all offer spaces at a reduced rate, and ThriveWell Counselling also has highly skilled Counsellors in Training who can provide low-cost therapy related to a range of challenges.
ThriveWell Counselling specialties: LGBTQ+ counselling for individuals, couples and families, support for a variety of mental health challenges, including anxiety, depression, PTSD, C-PTSD, OCD and hoarding, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, trauma, ADHD, Autism (ASD), challenges with work, school, family and partner relationships and much, much more.
ThriveWell Counselling offers individual, family, and couples counselling, as well as groups and workshops. Our workshops cover a diverse range of topics, including Yoga for Trauma Healing and Hoarding Support for Families.
Check out our Workshops & Groups page here: https://www.thrivewell.ca/workshops-groups