Alaleh Shakourianfard is an empathetic and skilled psychotherapist dedicated to helping individuals navigate life’s complexities. She approaches therapy from a trauma-informed perspective, fostering a safe and supportive environment where adolescents and adults can explore their emotions, build resilience, and achieve personal growth. Alaleh is committed to guiding her clients through their therapeutic journey with empathy and expertise.

Services

Alaleh provides tailored therapeutic services customized to address each client’s individual requirements, which include:

• Individual psychotherapy 
• Assistance with navigating stress, anxiety, depression, anger, and traumatic experiences
• Support through major life changes, challenging circumstances, and issues stemming from marginalization
• Convenient therapy delivery through telephone, online platforms, or face-to-face meetings

Therapy Modalities

Alaleh combines research-supported and empathetic therapeutic methods in her work, such as:

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Mindfulness-Based Therapy
• Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Areas of Focus

Alaleh offers therapeutic support for a wide spectrum of concerns, including:

• Trauma and PTSD: Encompassing abuse, sexual trauma, and motor vehicle accident experiences
• Anxiety Disorders: Including widespread anxiety and health-focused concerns
• Depression: Working with mood disorders and depressive challenges
• Managing stress and anger
• Life Transitions: Mid-life adjustments, educational difficulties, bereavement, and loss
• Relationships: Navigating interpersonal disputes, establishing boundaries, and peer-related struggles
• Workplace Challenges: Addressing burnout, workplace compensation cases, and occupational injuries
• Building self-worth and personal confidence
• Developing coping strategies and regulating emotions
• Exploring racial and cultural identity issues
• Chronic pain and physical symptom disorders
• Sleep difficulties
• Growth in personal and professional spheres

Credentials

• Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO)
• Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology, Yorkville University (2016)
• Honours Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, York University (2013)
• Completed EMDR training in 2023 through EMDR Consulting