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Davina Gadkar, Leading Light Psychotherapy (She/Her)

Registered Psychotherapist, RP (Qualifying)
 therapist: Davina Gadkar, Leading Light Psychotherapy,
Online in Ontario (Online Only)
As the clinic director, and Qualifying Registered Psychotherapist on site, I am committed to providing a nonjudgmental listening ear, no matter how big or small your problem may be. I serve young adults (17+) and adults across Ontario using secure telehealth platforms. With a Bachelors from Queens University, and Candidate for a Masters from Yorkville University (conferred May 2025), I bring modern knowledge to the therapeutic world. I believe in your inner strength, and am here to help you process stressors in a safe space, and work through difficult emotions together. As a psychodynamic therapist, I believe in delving into the core of our personalities: our childhood events and personality factors that shaped our journey. Work with me to learn more about yourself, better cope with your emotions and stressors, and work towards your goals. Let me be the leading light to help guide you to the answers that already exist within yourself!  

Client Focus

Session Format: Couple, Family, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Children, Senior, Teen, Young Adult
Demographic Expertise: Asian, Black / African American, Jewish, LGBTQ+, Middle Eastern, Women clients.
Languages: English

Treatment Approach

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Compassion Focus Therapy
  • Gottman Method
  • Narrative
  • Person-Centered
  • Psychodynamic
  • Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
Approach Description: I primarily rely on a psychodynamic approach to therapy. This means that I focus on childhood events, particularly your attachment styles to early caregivers and possible attachment wounds. The belief here is that present-day problems are often the cumulation of a lifetime of events. It's important to analyze our personality traits, the origins of where it came from, with a special focus on how we feel and manage emotions. The goal is to identify our defence mechanism against difficult emotions, how those defence mechanisms may not be serving us, and unlearn habits we gained for a more balanced approach to life. This form of therapy helps clients find resolution and deep enlightenment into their lives. I specifically use a Time-Limited Psychodynamic approach that allows the same enlightenment and discovery of traditional psychodynamic work, in a more time-efficient option of 6-12 sessions. I also draw on a wider variety of modalities to bring in a more integrated approach for client's whose needs are not met by psychodynamic therapy. For instance, I have experience in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) which is helpful for clients looking for more concrete skills and resources for their problems. I also have experience in Narrative therapy, solution-focused therapy, IFS, and emotion-focused work that I weave into my approach with all clients. I believe in collaborating with the client to figure out which modality will best serve their needs, and adapting the approach as needed. I am always undergoing further certifications and trainings to add to my clinical toolkit to find new tools to help people. For couples and families, I employ the Gottman Method, which is an intersection of CBT skills and emotion-focused work.

Education & Credentials

Davina Gadkar, Leading Light Psychotherapy RP (Qualifying)
  • Female
  • License # 18242
  • Licensed in Ontario
  • Practicing Since 2025
Education: MACP- Yorkville University, 3.92/4.0 GPA BAH- Queens University, 4.1/4.3 GPA

Finances

Fees
  • Average Session Fee 110
  • Affordable sliding scale therapy: apply if you may be eligible.
  • If you resonate with my clinic and our values, but finances may be a barrier to you accessing my services, please inquire about my sliding scale options for low-income clients. Let's find a plan that works for you!
Insurance
  • Accepts Insurance
  • Pay me directly, and I provide invoices to submit to insurance for reimbursement.

Davina Gadkar, Leading Light Psychotherapy Practice Details

Therapy Sessions
  • Available Online for residents of Ontario
  • Online Therapy Details: PsychologyToday Secure Telehealth Portal
Davina Gadkar, Leading Light Psychotherapy Practice Description
Leading Light Psychotherapy provides psychotherapy & counselling services to adolescents and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, grief, life transitions, abuse, chronic pain/illness, women's reproductive health, sexual health functioning, addictions, and more. The clinic is run by Qualifying Registered Psychotherapist, Davina Gadkar, who is registered in good standing with the CRPO. She is trained in psychodynamic, CBT, narrative, IFS, solution-focused, and strength-based counselling. The clinic believes in taking a nonjudgmental, compassionate, empathetic, and strength-based approach when aiding clients. This clinic is a safe space for the 2SLBBTQIA+ and racialized communities.

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