WELCOME
THERAPY STARTS provides a safe space where we focus on skills that will build resiliency in the face of life's inevitable challenges.
Maryam Fazl, MSW, RSW.
Hello!
Hello and welcome to THERAPY STARTS. I'm a Registered Social Worker (RSW) and a Psychotherapist based in Toronto. I assist people seeking change and offer virtual therapy to adult (18+) clients in Ontario.
SERVICES
Individual Therapy
I provide individual therapy (one-on-one sessions) to clients (18+) for a variety of presenting concerns. I am licensed to provide psychotherapy in Ontario. Here is a list of some of my specialties:
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Adjustment concerns (when one is having a hard time coping with stressful life events)
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Anxiety
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Coping techniques
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Depression
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Harsh Inner Critic
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Life transitions (ex: going to University, graduating, getting married, becoming a parent, starting a new career, empty nest, etc.)
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Overwhelming feelings
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Perinatal Concerns (experiencing anxiety or mood concerns during pregnancy and postpartum)
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Excessive Shame and Guilt
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Self-esteem
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Stress
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Sleep concerns
Approach
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Trauma-informed
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Anti-Oppressive
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Attachment-based
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Strength-based
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Compassion-based
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CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy)
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Mindfulness-based
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DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy)
Type of therapy
Individual therapy
Adults (18+)
SESSIONS
During the pandemic, all sessions are offered virtually using a PHIPA Compliant (secure) platform. See FAQ for more info.
I have availability week-nights and weekends.
Sessions are 50 minutes.