In-Person in Toronto, ON M6P 1A4
Healing happens in relationship and I create a heart-centered space for our work together. I have many years of experience working with clients on issues ranging from anxiety to relationship difficulties and life transitions. I use a therapy model called Internal Family Systems (IFS), which helps you understand the different parts of you that are experiencing challenges. For instance, there may be a part of you who is a perfectionist, or a part that may feel overwhelming anxiety. We get to know these parts of you in a compassionate and curious way, which helps you to get to the root cause. Through this clarity, a spaciousness opens up in your psyche and body, which can often lead to profound healing. I teach clients how to engage their mind, body, and spirit in the healing process.
Client Focus
Session Format: Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Teen, Young Adult
Demographic Expertise: Asian, Black / African American, Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Hispanic / Latino, Jewish, LGBTQ+, Men, Middle Eastern, Muslim, Native American, Persons with Disabilities, Sikh, Women clients.
Treatment Approach
- 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.
- 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.
- Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) Emphasizes empathy, unconditional positive regard, and authenticity. It provides a safe space for self-discovery and growth.
- Psychoeducational Therapy Provides education and coping tools about mental health conditions. It empowers clients with knowledge and practical skills.
- 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.
- Transpersonal Therapy Integrates spirituality and higher states of consciousness with psychology. It encourages growth beyond the individual self.
Approach Description: I use a client-centered model of counselling. This means, I view you, the client, as having many strengths that you can access for your own healing. I mainly use Internal Family Systems (IFS) as it leads to rapid and profound healing for many clients I work with. It is an evidence-based modality that is highly compassionate and non-pathologizing. It eliminates power dynamics in the therapy relationship.
Education & Credentials
Tehmina Ayana Meherali M.Ed, CCC, CMHP
- Female
- License # 11246340
- Licensed in Ontario
- Practicing Since 2007
Education: I am a clinical Certified Counselor, as well as a certified Mental Health Professional, and educator with over 22 years of experience. I have attained a Masters of Education (M.Ed) in Counseling Psychology from the University of Toronto, and a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) from McGill University.
Finances
Fees
- Average Session Fee $133-144
- Affordable sliding scale therapy: apply if you may be eligible.
- I offer a sliding scale to clients on a case-by-case basis.
- Accepts Insurance
- I do not provide direct billing to insurance companies. I can provide a receipt that you can claim directly with your insurance company.
Tehmina Ayana Meherali Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available In-Person in Toronto, ON M6P 1A4
- Available Online for residents of Ontario, Quebec
- Online Therapy Details: teletherapy - book a free consultation here - https://scheduler.zoom.us/tehmina/15-minute-free-consultation
I offer both Online and In-person sessions. Sessions are 60 minutes in length.