Selene Khosla (She/Her)
Marriage and Family Therapist, Registered Psychotherapist (qualifying), MAP, PHD
In-Person in Mississauga, ON L4W 4B8
Online in
Ontario
There was a time when I thought being strong meant holding everything together, smiling through exhaustion, pushing past doubt, and showing up even when it hurt. But beneath all that effort was a quiet truth: I was tired of surviving and ready to start living. That realization changed everything.
Becoming a therapist wasn’t just a career decision, it was a calling to understand the messy, beautiful, and complicated parts of being human. I’ve faced my own moments of uncertainty and know how difficult it can be to ask for help. That’s why the space I offer isn’t about fixing, it’s about softening, slowing down, and finding your voice again amidst the noise.
I’ve come to believe that healing often begins in the ordinary, in the small, quiet moments of pausing, noticing, and simply breathing. It’s within these gentle pauses that we start to reconnect with ourselves, remember what truly matters, and find the courage to move forward, even when life feels heavy.
Starting therapy can feel like a big step, but you don’t have to take it alone. I offer a warm, supportive space to explore what’s been weighing on you and what you’d like to shift or understand more deeply. If you’re curious about beginning, reach out to schedule a consultation, we’ll talk about your goals, your hopes for therapy, and see if working together feels like the right fit for you.
Client Focus
Session Format: Couple, Family, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Senior, Teen, Young Adult
Demographic Expertise: Asian, Black / African American, Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Hispanic / Latino, Jewish, LDS/Mormon, LGBTQ+, Men, Middle Eastern, Military / Veterans, Muslim, Native American, Pacific Islander, Persons with Disabilities, Sikh, Women clients.
Languages: Englihs, Hindi, Punjabi
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Gottman Method Couples Therapy Based on decades of research, this method gives couples tools to improve communication, manage conflict, and strengthen intimacy.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Psychoanalytic Therapy Based on Freud’s theories, it explores unconscious conflicts and past experiences. It seeks to bring hidden issues into awareness.
- Psychodynamic Therapy Explores unconscious thoughts and patterns that influence current behavior. It builds insight into how the past impacts the present.
- 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.
Approach Description: If you’ve been feeling stuck, anxious, or disconnected from yourself or your relationships, you’re not alone. I help individuals and couples navigate stress, self-doubt, and emotional overwhelm so life feels lighter, more balanced, and more meaningful again.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in empathy. Together, we’ll slow things down, gently uncover what’s happening beneath the surface, and make sense of the patterns that keep you feeling stuck. Through this process, you’ll begin to reconnect—with yourself, your partner, and the parts of life that bring you peace and a deeper sense of fulfillment.
Education & Credentials
Selene Khosla Registered Psychotherapist (qualifying), MAP, PHD
- Female
- License # 18483
- Licensed in Ontario
- Practicing Since 2024
Education: My background in psychology helps me understand both individual and relationship dynamics; how we think, feel, and connect. Trained in CBT, psychodynamic, and positive psychology approaches, I work with clients to create understanding, healing, and lasting change.
Finances
Fees
- Average Session Fee $140
- Affordable sliding scale therapy: apply if you may be eligible.
- We offer a sliding scale to make therapy more accessible for those experiencing financial strain. Our goal is to ensure that cost is not a barrier to receiving the support you need.
- Accepts Insurance
- we Accept insurance
Selene Khosla Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available In-Person in Mississauga, ON L4W 4B8
- Available Online for residents of Ontario
- Online Therapy Details: video and phone calls
If you’ve been feeling stuck, anxious, or disconnected from yourself or your relationships, you’re not alone. I help individuals and couples navigate stress, self-doubt, and emotional overwhelm so life feels lighter, more balanced, and more meaningful again.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in empathy. Together, we’ll slow things down, gently uncover what’s happening beneath the surface, and make sense of the patterns that keep you feeling stuck. Through this process, you’ll begin to reconnect—with yourself, your partner, and the parts of life that bring you peace and a deeper sense of fulfillment.