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Maryam Almasi

RP & Clinical Director

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HBA, MA, MACP,  EMDRIA Certified Therapist™, EMDRIA Approved Consultant-In-Training™

About

Are you feeling weighed down by life's challenges? Struggling with emotional regulation, relationships, anxiety, trauma, &/or stress? Seeking help can be daunting, but here, you'll find a compassionate, judgement free, & holistic approach tailored to your unique self or unique relationship. I offer a safe space for you to share, express emotions, & embark on a journey of healing and empowerment. Whether you need tools to manage anxiety, depression, or stress, explore your identity, process day-to-day events, or improve relationships, I'm here to listen and walk alongside you.

My approach is person-centered and culturally informed. I utilize modalities like EMDR, CBT, ACT, Solution-Focused, Parts Work/Inner Child Work, & Narrative therapy. I work with teens and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, self-discovery, motivation, relationships, & more.

 

You don't have to face life's struggles or relationship troubles alone. I am excited to meet you and see if this is a good fit. Let's embark on this journey together & work towards your well-being & therapeutic goals.

Who I help?

Teens

Adults

Seniors

Concerns I work with?

Languages

My Story

I believe meaningful therapy begins with the therapeutic relationship. At the core of my work is creating a space where clients feel genuinely seen, understood, and supported without judgment. While therapeutic approaches and interventions are important, I believe the relationship we build together is one of the most powerful foundations for meaningful change and healing.

My approach is relational, trauma-informed, and grounded in the mind-body connection. I am particularly passionate about EMDR and body-based approaches that recognize how our experiences can show up not only in our thoughts, but also in our emotions, relationships, nervous systems, and bodies. I have experience working with couples and individuals across the lifespan, including teens, adults, and seniors, and I am especially passionate about individual therapy through a trauma-focused, neurodivergent-affirming, and culturally attuned lens.

My education in mental health and social justice, alongside my own lived experiences, has deeply shaped who I am as a therapist and Clinical Director. These experiences have strengthened my commitment to inclusive, accessible care that considers the whole person and the cultural, relational, and systemic experiences that influence mental health.

Beyond my clinical work, mentorship and consultation are incredibly meaningful parts of what I do. I am passionate about supporting the clinicians and emerging therapists on my team, as well as providing EMDR consultation as an EMDRIA Approved Consultant in Training. Whether I am supporting clients or fellow therapists, I strive to create spaces rooted in warmth, curiosity, collaboration, and authentic connection.

Education

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HBA - Wilfrid Laurier University

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MA - University of Waterloo

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MACP - Yorkville University

Certifications

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EMDRIA Consultant in Training ™ EMDR International Institute 

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EMDRIA Certified Therapist ™ EMDR International Institute 

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EMDR and Expressive Arts for Effective History Taking & Stabilization Training - Coast to Coast EMDR

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Narcissistic Abuse and Gaslighting Treatment Course: Help Clients End Emotional Manipulation and Reclaim Their Lives from Toxic Relationships - Psychotherapy Network

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Certified Clinical Trauma Professional - Evergreen Certifications

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Certified Sex Therapy Informed Professional - Integrative Sex and Couples Certification Training with Tammy Nelson - Evergreen Certifications

EMDR Basic Training - Personal Transformation Institute

Working Together: Grief Therapy for Suicide Loss - Portland Institute for Loss and Transition

Relational Interviewing with Conflicted Couple Relationships - Vancouver School for Narrative Therapy

Mental Health First Aid - Mental Health Commission of Canada

Intercultural Competence - Wilfrid Laurier University

Lavender Psychotherapy

Lavender Psychotherapy acknowledges that it provides services on/in the traditional territory of Anishinaabeg, Haudenosaunee, Attiwonderonk, and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation peoples. This territory is covered by Treaty 3 3/4 and Brant Track Treaty 8.​

Today, this space is still home to many Indigenous people from across Turtle Island and we are grateful to have the opportunity to work, live, and play on this land.

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