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Ontario (Online Only)
I provide therapy grounded in compassion, collaboration, and authenticity. My work focuses on supporting individuals navigating trauma, anxiety, and life transitions, creating a space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered. I believe healing happens through connection, self-awareness, and developing tools that help you move toward greater balance, resilience, and confidence in your everyday life.
Client Focus
Session Format: Couple, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Teen, Young Adult
Demographic Expertise: Middle Eastern, Muslim clients.
Languages: English, Pashto
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.
- Behavioral Therapy Uses learning techniques like reinforcement and practice to change unwanted behaviors. It is often applied to phobias, anxiety, and habits.
- 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.
- Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) An evidence-based treatment for PTSD that teaches clients to reframe unhelpful thoughts about trauma. It helps reduce guilt, shame, and fear.
- 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.
- 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.
- Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) Emphasizes empathy, unconditional positive regard, and authenticity. It provides a safe space for self-discovery and growth.
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) Focuses on solutions and future goals rather than past problems. It is practical, short-term, and goal-driven.
Fees & Insurance
Fees
- Average Session Fee $100
- Affordable sliding scale therapy: apply if you may be eligible.
- I offer a sliding scale for those who are low-income and require short-term therapy.
- Accepts Insurance
- Will provide receipt for insurance
Education & Credentials
Thamina Ahmadzai
- Female
- License # 13139
- Licensed in ON
- Practicing Since 2023
Thamina Ahmadzai Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available Online for residents of Ontario
- Online Therapy Details: Jane