Meet Our Therapists
At Canadian Therapy, we take pride in our exceptional and culturally diverse team. We understand that each individual's path to healing is unique. Whether you seek a therapist who resonates with your cultural background, specializes in working with different age groups, or excels in family counseling, you'll find your ideal match right here. What sets us apart is our team's ability to provide compassionate care in a multitude of languages, including English, Hindi, Punjabi, Tamil, and Malayalam. Explore our team's unique specialties, and don't hesitate to schedule your free consultation today.
Preeti Taneja
The Founder of Canadian Therapy, Registered Social Worker, and Lead Therapist
R.S.W, M.S.W, B.S.W
Preeti@canadiantherapy.com
Languages Spoken: English, Punjabi, Hindi
Availability: Weekdays, currently limited on Weekends and Evenings
Focus: Couples, family relationship counselling, workplace conflict. parent/child relationship counselling, relationship conflict, anxiety, cultural issues, depression, isolation and other general therapy
Archita Dasagari
Registered Psychotherapist, and Counsellor
RP (Q), C.R.P.O.
Archita@canadiantherapy.com
Languages Spoken: English, Telugu, Hindi
Availability: Weekdays, Weekends, Evenings
Focus: Minority Communities, Anxiety, Depression, Self-Esteem Issues, Commitment Issues, Trauma, Anxiety, Grief, Family Therapy, Couples Therapy
Lavanya Verma
Registered Psychotherapist, and Counsellor
RP (Q), B.S, M.A.C.P.
Lavanya@canadiantherapy.com
Languages Spoken: Hindi, Punjabi, English
Availability: Weekdays, Weekends, Evenings
Focus: ADHD, Anxiety, Behavioral Issues, Bullying. Depression, Racial Identity, Social Anxiety Disorder, Stress, Trauma, Workplace stress, Women's Issues, Culturally sensitive therapy, South Asian Family Dynamics, Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, Multicultural therapy, Teen mental health, Children (under 12), Teens (13-17)
Lydia Kellar
Registered Psychotherapist, and Counsellor
RP(Q), C.R.P.O, B.C.D, M.A.C.P.
L.Kellarcounselling@outlook.com
Languages Spoken: English
Availability: Weekdays, Weekends and Evenings
Focus: Child and Family Development, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), trauma and adverse childhood experiences, attachment theory and parent-child relationships, parenting and behavior management strategies, family dynamics and counseling, cultural competency, early childhood education and reflective practices, developmental screeners and advocacy, adaptive learning for developmental and physical disabilities.
Taran Ranu
Registered Psychotherapist, and Counsellor
RP, B.S, M.A.C.P, C.R.P.O.
Taran@canadiantherapy.com
Language Spoken: English
Availability: Weekdays, Weekends, Evenings
Focus: Couples, Relationship issues, Male focused, Female focused, POC, South Asian community, Anxiety, Depression, Life Transitions, Peer Relationships, Racial identity, Self Esteem, Stress, Trauma and PTSD
Miranda Elise Klimowski
Registered Psychotherapist, and Counsellor
RP(Q), C.R.P.O, C.C.P.A, M.A.C.P
Miranda@canadiantherapy.com
Languages Spoken: English
Availability: Weekday, Weekends and Evenings
Focus: Childhood Trauma, Addiction, Self esteem relationship issues, Inner child therapy, Internal family system, Compassion Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Attachment Therapy, Strength Based Approach, Trauma-informed, Holistic Integrative Approach, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Compassion Focused Therapy, (CFT), Adlerian Therapy
Prashant Shori
Registered Social Worker, and Counsellor
R.S.W, M.S.W, B.S.W,
Prashant@canadiantherapy.com
Languages Spoken: English, Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu
Availability: Weekdays, Weekends and Evenings
Focus: Anxiety, Workplace Burnout, Anger Management, South Asian Conflict, Stress,
Sadness, Self-Esteem, Coping Skills, Life Transition, Self-Confidence, Social Isolation,
Cultural and Intergenerational Conflict,
Spiritual/Religious Journey, Settlement /
Acculturation Concerns, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Strength Based Therapy
(SBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT),
Mindfulness, Narrative Therapy
Angeli Culver
Registered Social Worker, and Counsellor
R.S.W, M.S.W, B.S.W
Angeli@canadiantherapy.com
Languages Spoken: English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu
Availability: Weekdays, early mornings
Focus: Couples, family relationship counselling, relationship conflict, LGBTQIA+, South-Asian, anger management, self-esteem, anxiety, inner child therapy, attachment informed.
Nidhi Ann Jose
Registered Social Worker, and Psychotherapist
R.S.W, M.S.W, B.S.W
nidhijosethomas@gmail.com
Languages Spoken: English, Hindi, Malayalam, and Tamil
Availability: Weekdays, Weekends and Evenings
Focus: Health Related, family/culture issues, couples and relationship therapy, grief, anxiety, self confidence, depression, isolation, fear, south asian/minority therapy, EMDR and other general counselling
Avista Amuyan
Registered Psychotherapist, and Counsellor
RP(Q), C.R.P.O, C.C.P.A, M.A.C.P
avista@canadiantherapy.com
Languages Spoken: English & Farsi
Availability: Weekdays, Evenings
Focus:Addiction
Anxiety, Family Conflict, Anger Management, Codependency, Depression, Grief, Life Transitions, Peer Relationships, Relationship Issues, School Issues, Solution focused,
Mindfulness,
Cognitive Behavioural therapy, Inner child therapy, Internal family systems
Shannon Kane
Registered Psychotherapist, and Counsellor
RP, C.R.P.O, H.B.A, M.A.C.P.
Shannon@canadiantherapy.com
Languages Spoken: English, French
Availability: Weekdays, Weekends and Evenings
Focus: Abuse, Addiction, Adoption, Aging, Alcohol abuse, Anger management, Anxiety, Acceptance and commitment therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Compassion focused therapy, Dialectical Behavior, Family system therapy, Person centered therapy, relationship counselling, Solution-focused brief therapy, Strength-based therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Julien Fortier
Registered Social Worker, and Counsellor
R.S.W, M.S.W, B.S.W, B.M.T.
Julien@canadiantherapy.com
Languages Spoken: English, French
Availability: Weekdays, Weekends and Evenings
Focus: Intellectual Disability & Dual Diagnosis, Concurrent Disorders, Substance Use Disorders, Anxiety, Depression, Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, Psychosis, Bipolar Disorder, ADD & ADHD, Mindfulness, CBT, and Music-based Interventions
Allison Zhou
Registered Psychotherapist, and Counsellor
RP(Q), M.A.C.P, C.R.P.O, C.C.P.A
allisonzhoutherapy@gmail.com
Languages Spoken: English, Mandarin
Availability: Weekdays, Weekends, Evenings
Focus: Trauma-Informed Therapy, Couples Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Crisis Intervention, Anxiety & Depression Treatment, Working with Neurodivergent Individuals, Grief & Loss Counseling.