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Shagun Sharma, Registered Psychotherapist

Shagun Sharma, Registered Psychotherapist
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Shagun Sharma, Registered Psychotherapist

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Professions: Psychotherapist
License Status: I'm a registered professional.
Primary Credential: Registered Psychotherapists (CRPO) - 009575
Telephone: 647-722-5903

Billing and Insurance:

I don't currently accept insurance, but I can provide documentation if clients wish to submit to an insurance company for "out of network" benefit coverage

Session Fees: $170 - Individual Therapy $200 - Couple\'s Counselling $215 - Family Therapy
Sliding Scale Available
Evening Availability

Therapy in:

Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4C3B2

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What's My Approach to Therapy?

As a dedicated and compassionate Registered Psychotherapist, I believe that mental health must recognize the uniqueness of an individual. This is influenced by my own unique experiences as a first-generation Indo-Canadian. Within the psychotherapeutic environment, my key values include: respecting and empowering clients, while creating a safe, collaborative approach. You are the storyteller of your life, and my role is to further support you while you write, edit, and enhance the pages. My clients have shared that I provide a genuine and non-judgmental presence and therapeutic atmosphere while they explore their thoughts and emotions, gain insight into their behaviours, and develop effective steps to enhance their well-being. You can also expect a therapeutic setting that is professional, yet relaxed, and catered to the kind of structure which will help you thrive in sessions. My professional experience includes working with a wide range of therapeutic issues, such as depression, trauma, PTSD, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, cultural-specific issues, LGBTQIA+ specific issues, life transitions, interpersonal issues, and more. My overall approach is integrative and varies depending on what would be the most beneficial for the client. Thank you for beginning your journey towards healing and self-care, it is not an easy start and I hope you see how strong you are. If you are looking for a compassionate and experienced therapist to guide you through life's challenges, I invite you to reach out. I look forward to the opportunity of working together, as well as support you on your path to personal growth and well-being.

My Practice & Services

Sessions are currently through secure video call (through OWL Practice) or telephone.

Specific Issue(s) I'm Skilled at Helping With

My professional experience includes working with a wide range of therapeutic issues, including: Depression* Trauma and PTSD* Anxiety* Narcissistic Abuse Grief Bereavement Emotional management Self-esteem Cultural-specific issues LGBTQIA+ specific issues Life transitions Issues of self-identity Work stress Relationship with food Women's Issues Interpersonal issues

My Role as a Therapist

I find that through collaboration, we can tailor and create a psychotherapeutic process that can be beneficial for you and result in more long-term influence, while also giving you a feeling of control and strength in your own narrative. I am very mindful of LGBTQIA+ issues, issues affecting marginalized groups, gender-based issues, and cultural issues. To me, being a psychotherapist means being a professional that can help support others on their journey, while giving my clients the space explore their emotions, thoughts, and experiences. I find your comfort and safety to be the utmost priority, while understanding that the first steps to therapy can be challenging.

My Therapy Focus

As an RP with a genuine passion for mental health, I believe enhancing my professional growth is vital and I've taken trainings on and borrow from the following frameworks: Narrative Therapy Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy Mindfulness-based therapies Bereavement Grief Therapy Trauma-Focused CBT Emotionally Focused Therapy Solution Focused therapy Culturally Sensitive and Multicultural Therapy Dialectical Therapy Compassion Focused Interpersonal Therapy

Client Age Groups I Work With

  • Teens
  • Adults
  • Elders

Languages

  • English
  • Hindi/Urdu

Industries & Communities Served

  • BIPOC
  • Education
  • Entertainment Industry
  • First Responder/Medical Professionals
  • LGBTQ+
  • Self-Employed and Freelance Professionals

Client Challenges & Concerns I Address

  • Abuse / Abuse Survivor Issues
  • Academic Concerns
  • Adjusting to Change / Life Transitions
  • Adoption / Reunion Issues
  • Aging and Geriatric Issues
  • Anger
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment Issues
  • Behaviorism
  • Body Image
  • Breakup
  • Bullying
  • Caregiver Issues / Stress
  • Child and/or Adolescent Issues
  • Codependency / Dependency
  • Communication Problems
  • Control Issues
  • Depression
  • Dissociation
  • Divorce / Divorce Adjustment
  • Domestic Violence
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Eating and Food Issues
  • Emotional Abuse
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Emotional Overwhelm
  • Emptiness
  • Family Problems
  • Fear
  • First Responders
  • Gender Dysphoria
  • Grief, Loss, and Bereavement
  • Habits
  • Identity Issues
  • Individuation
  • Isolation
  • LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender) Issues
  • Life Purpose / Meaning / Inner-Guidance
  • Mood Swings / Mood Disturbance
  • Multicultural Concerns
  • Panic
  • Perfectionism
  • Phobias
  • Post Partum Depression
  • Posttraumatic Stress / Trauma
  • Prejudice / Discrimination
  • Racism
  • Rejection
  • Relationships and Marriage
  • Seasonal Affective (SAD)
  • Self-Care
  • Self-Compassion
  • Self-Confidence
  • Self-Criticism
  • Self-Doubt
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Harm
  • Self-Love
  • Sexual Assault / Abuse
  • Shame
  • Social Anxiety / Phobia
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation and Behavior
  • Teen violence/dating violence
  • Trust Issues
  • Women's Issues
  • Worry
  • Worthlessness
  • Young Adult Issues

Therapeutic Approaches & Evidence-Based Methods

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