Kimia Taghavi

MACP, BA

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

English

Background

I’m a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with a Master’s in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University and a BA in Psychology from York University. I’m fluent in Farsi and trained in suicide intervention, 2SLGBTQ+ support, art therapy, anger management, and conflict resolution. My clinical experience includes supporting trauma recovery, relationship challenges, and men’s mental health through my practicum at the Canadian Centre for Men and Families. My approach is holistic, compassionate, and collaborative.

Your therapeutic experience with me

Therapy with me is a collaborative journey where you are always seen, heard, and valued. We’ll work at a pace that feels safe for you, blending talk therapy with creative tools like art therapy to process emotions that are hard to put into words. Whether you’re navigating trauma, relationship struggles, or a search for meaning, I offer a supportive space to explore, heal, and grow. Together, we’ll strengthen self-kindness, resilience, and authentic connection.

Areas of expertise

These are the areas I commonly work with, and they form a big part of the support I offer in my practice:

Men's Issues?

Depression?

Anxiety & Worry?

Relationship Issues?

People Pleasing?

2SLGBTQIA+?

I also support you in these additional areas and welcome you to reach out if any of them speak to what you are going through:

Suicidality

Self-harm

Anger Management

Conflict Resolution

Emotional Regulation?

Cultural Adjustment?

Therapeutic approaches

These are the approaches at the heart of my work, and I use them often because they help create meaningful change:

ART Therapy

Uses creative expression to process emotions and gain insights.

Holistic Therapy

Looks at your mind, body, and relationships together for deeper healing.

Trauma-informed Therapy

Prioritizes safety, trust, and choice in every step of therapy.

Strength-based Approach

Focuses on the abilities and resources you already have.

I also draw on other evidence based approaches that can gently support you when they align with what you need:

Culturally Sensitive Therapy

Focused populations and cultural backgrounds

These are the communities and cultural backgrounds I focus on, and I bring a sincere commitment to supporting you in a way that feels respectful and genuine: