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Maryam Almasi

RP & Clinical Director

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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