About Riya
Many people feel stuck, unhappy or disconnected from their lives. It can feel like everything is hard and overwhelming and you may not be sure where to start.
I offer a warm, collaborative approach to therapy, meeting you where you are. I work from an LGBTQ-affirming, culturally responsive stance. Using an integrative model and drawing from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Attachment Based and other therapies. I work with individuals and couples to gently explore patterns, build insight, and find tools that are supportive and doable for you.
Together, we can create a safe space where you feel seen, understood, and supported, so you can begin moving forward in a way that is aligned with who you are.
At Therapy Villa, I am a Clinical Therapist providing therapy under the supervision of Ms. Niyati Gandhi, M.A., C.Psych. I am currently completing my Master of Psychology at Adler Graduate Professional School in Clinical Psychology. I have received an Honours Bachelor of Science from the University of Toronto, and have worked in multiple clinics across Toronto in administrative and intake roles.
##Client Focus
- Individual Adults
- Couples
##Areas of Expertise
- Anxiety & Panic
- Trauma & PTSD
- Depression
- Relationship Difficulties
- Grief and Loss
- Cultural Diversity Issues
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
- Stress Management
- Attachment Issues
- ADHD and Neurodivergence
- Body Image, Eating & Weight
- Gender, Sexuality and Relationship Diversity
- Personality
- Social Anxiety
##Training
- Master of Psychology in Clinical Psychology, Adler Graduate Professional School, Toronto
- Honours Bachelor of Science in Psychology, University of Toronto
##Professional Association Memberships
- Canadian Psychological Association
##Languages
- English
- Hindi
- Urdu
- Punjabi (conversational)
##More Than Just My Work…
I love watching (and rewatching) sitcoms, much to my family’s dismay. I also enjoy exploring new cafes and looking for a good cup of coffee!
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