Sara Kaviani is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. Sara has extensive experience providing mental health support across diverse populations and settings, including individual and group counselling, settlement services, crisis intervention, and educational environments. With a strong foundation in research, she has co-authored work on emotional regulation and presented findings at international conferences and workshops. Sara is skilled at creating inclusive, equitable environments and tailoring interventions to meet her clients’ unique needs. Sara is committed to integrating evidence-based practices with cultural sensitivity to promote mental health, resilience, and well-being in multicultural communities. She brings expertise in trauma-informed care, collaborative interprofessional practice, and supporting newcomer families navigating the challenges of settlement and integration. 

Services

• Individual Psychotherapy 
• Settlement counselling and support for newcomers
• Crisis intervention and emotional support
• Family support and advocacy
• Support for resettlement and cultural integration
• Individual psychotherapy for WSIB and MVA clients
• Virtual sessions (available)

Therapy Modalities

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Emotion-Focused Therapy
• Trauma-Informed Care TF-CBT
• Evidence-Based Practices
• Culturally Sensitive and Culturally Appropriate Counselling
• Crisis Intervention Techniques
• Mindfulness-based CBT
• Integrative and Holistic Approaches
• Person-Centered Therapy

Area of Focus

• Emotional regulation and dysregulation
• Stress and anxiety management
• Building emotional resilience
• Crisis intervention and de-escalation
• Trauma and post-traumatic stress
• Settlement and integration challenges for newcomers
• Support for siblings of children with autism or special needs
• Video game addiction and healthy screen habits
• School-based mental health concerns
• Depression and mood disorders
• Life transitions and adjustment
• Interpersonal relationship challenges
• Gender-based issues and equality
• Support for students with special needs
• Risk assessment and safety planning
• Community integration and social connection
• Cross-cultural counselling and multicultural mental health

Credentials

• Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) – RP – College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (November 20, 2024)
• Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Counselling Psychology – University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada (December 2024)
• Honours Bachelor of Arts (Hon. B.A.) in Buddhism, Psychology and Mental Health; Near and Middle Eastern Civilization – University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada (June 2021)
• International Baccalaureate – Tehran International School, Tehran, Iran (June 2015)

Professional Certifications:

• Certificate of Registration: Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) (November 2024)
• Professional Practice and Jurisprudence e-Learning Module (August 2024)
• Woman and Gender Equality Canada’s Introduction to Gender-based Analysis Plus (March 2024)
• Supporting Children and Students with Prevalent Medical Conditions in Schools (December 2022)
• AODA for Educators – Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (April 2022)
• AODA General Awareness – Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (April 2022)
• Dealing with Abuse and Neglect of Students 2021-2022 (April 2022)
• Students with Special Needs: Management Process for Risk of Injury Behaviours (April 2022)