
Shayesteh Zarieh
Diploma, BSc.
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Let’s be honest—starting therapy isn’t always a bold, empowered choice. Sometimes it’s a quiet, messy, or reluctant one. Maybe you’re simply tired of pretending everything’s fine. This space is for the parts of you that don’t have to be impressive, productive, or put-together. The parts that are unsure, grieving, angry, numb, or just curious about what else is possible.
Parcours
"Transforming minds, building resilience" - This isn’t about fixing you. It’s about being heard, being seen, and learning how to work with your defenses rather than against them. We build resilience together—through insight, safer coping, and compassionate exploration. I hold dual degrees in Psychology and Health Policy, with certifications from the University of Toronto and TICP. With 7+ years in social service and healthcare, I bring both depth and practicality to the work. My lens is psychodynamic, relational, and culturally aware; especially for those navigating identity, burnout, or complex family dynamics.
Votre expérience thérapeutique avec moi
Therapy with me is spacious and client-led. I follow your pace, your stories, your associations; because the way you speak reveals more than any structured checklist ever could. I bring a calm, grounding presence, with warmth and just enough humour to keep things human. Clients often tell me they feel deeply heard, gently challenged, and surprised by how much more they uncover; sometimes leaving with better questions, not just answers. We don’t rush to “fix” anything. Instead, we explore what’s underneath with curiosity, care, and emotional honesty.
Domaines d’expertise
Ces domaines représentent mes expertises principales, soutenues par une formation spécialisée et une vaste expérience clinique.

Transitions de carrière et de vie (Career & Life Transitions)

Estime de soi & Valeur personnelle (Self-esteem & Self-worth)

Anxiété & Inquiétude (Anxiety & Worry)

Relations interpersonnelles (Interpersonal Relationships)

Épanouissement personnel (Personal Growth)

Régulation émotionnelle (Emotional Regulation)
Approches thérapeutiques
Voici mes principales approches thérapeutiques, soutenues par une formation spécialisée et une expérience clinique approfondie.

Thérapie psychodynamique (Psychodynamic Therapy)

Approche basée sur les forces (Strength-based Approach)

Thérapie centrée sur l'émotion (Emotion-focused Therapy)

Entretien motivationnel (Motivational Interviewing)
J’intègre également ces approches fondées sur des données probantes lorsque cela est cliniquement pertinent :

Objectif d'attachement (Attachment Lens)

Thérapie basée sur la sensibilisation au trauma (Trauma-informed Therapy)

Psychothérapie culturellement sensible (Culturally Sensitive Therapy)
Communautés desservies et expertise culturelle
Voici les populations et communautés culturelles que je suis particulièrement qualifié·e à soutenir.
Populations que je dessers

Millennials

Jeunes adultes

Adultes
Communautés culturelles que je comprends

oriental, moyen-oriental

Nouveau et Réfugié
Titres professionnels

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
- No de permis 14309
College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario
Parcours académique

Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
Toronto Institute of Contemporary Psychoanalysis, Canada

BSc. Psychology
York University, Canada