Online in
Multiple Canadian Provinces
Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Newfoundland And Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Saskatchewan, Yukon
(Online Only)
I offer warm, attuned, and inclusive online therapy for adults navigating anxiety, life transitions, relationship challenges, and the complexities of identity, family, and work. My approach integrates Gestalt, IFS (parts work), and somatic strategies to support nervous system regulation and deeper self-understanding. I hold space for the full range of your experience—without judgment—and tailor our work to what feels most supportive and effective for you. Healing, to me, is not just personal—it’s also a step toward creating a more compassionate world.
Client Focus
Session Format: Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult
Demographic Expertise: Asian, Black / African American, Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Hispanic / Latino, Jewish, LGBTQ+, Middle Eastern, Muslim, Native American, Pacific Islander, Sikh, Women clients.
Languages: English
Treatment Approach
- 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.
- 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.
- Experiential Therapy Involves hands-on activities to bring emotions into the present moment. It helps clients process feelings more deeply than through conversation alone.
- Feminist Therapy Addresses how gender roles, power, and social inequality affect mental health. It empowers clients to challenge limiting beliefs and systems.
- Gestalt Therapy Encourages awareness of thoughts, feelings, and actions in the present moment. It helps people integrate different parts of themselves for wholeness.
- 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.
- Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) Emphasizes empathy, unconditional positive regard, and authenticity. It provides a safe space for self-discovery and growth.
- 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.
- Somatic Therapy Helps clients notice how emotions are stored in the body. It uses breath, movement, and awareness for healing trauma and stress.
Education & Credentials
Aliya Amarshi PhD (Sociology)
- Female
- License # 12241
- Licensed in ON
- Practicing Since 2020
Education: I trained in Gestalt therapy, somatic regulation strategies, IFS, and women’s health, and hold a PhD in sociology focused on anti-oppression. This unique blend informs my approach, integrating body-based work with awareness of social and systemic factors that affect mental wellness.
Finances
Fees
- Average Session Fee 165
- Affordable sliding scale therapy: apply if you may be eligible.
- Sliding Scale rates may be available depending on your situation and space in my practice. Please feel free to inquire.
- Accepts Insurance
Aliya Amarshi Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available Online for residents of Multiple Canadian Provinces Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Newfoundland And Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Saskatchewan, Yukon
Therapy is a powerful space to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and find clarity in the midst of life’s challenges. In my online practice, I offer a grounded, nonjudgmental presence for adults working through a wide range of concerns—including anxiety, burnout, relationship and family issues, identity exploration, life transitions, and the lasting impact of past experiences. I also support clients navigating the immigrant experience, racial identity, body image, motherhood and parenting, and the many layers of inner conflict that arise when we’re trying to live more authentically.
My therapeutic approach is warm, collaborative, and deeply attuned to your individual experience. I draw from Gestalt therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS/parts work), and somatic strategies to help you regulate your nervous system, increase self-awareness, and heal patterns rooted in the past. I don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all model—our work will be guided by your needs, your pace, and your intuition.
I work from an anti-oppressive and inclusive lens, honouring the social, cultural, and systemic contexts that shape our lives and well-being. I see individual healing as intimately connected to collective healing—and believe that the more we understand and care for ourselves, the more capacity we have to contribute to a better world.
Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed or simply curious about therapy, I invite you to reach out :)