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Pakiza Yadgar
Therapist in Training
Low Cost Rate
$65
Couples/Partners
$110
Currently Practicing
In Person, Online, Phone
Pakiza Yadgar
Therapist in Training

About…

Pakiza Yadgar, Student Psychotherapist, Psychotherapy Intern

I am currently pursuing a Master’s in Counselling Psychology, fuelled by a deep passion for mental health advocacy. Alongside my academic pursuits, I have completed Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), equipping me with essential tools to support individuals in crisis. Under the supervision of Ilda Caeiro-Azzam, MSW, RSW, I am committed to providing compassionate and inclusive care. My approach integrates Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Person-Centered Therapy (PCT), tailoring each session to the unique needs of my clients. I am dedicated to creating a safe, supportive, and culturally sensitive space where every individual feels valued and heard. 

As a member of a BIPOC community, I bring a nuanced understanding of diverse cultural experiences to my practice. My personal journey has deeply shaped my career path. Witnessing my mother’s struggles in a community that stigmatized mental health and supporting my husband through the mental toll of stage 4 lung cancer have reinforced my dedication to helping others navigate life’s challenges. 

Professionally, I have supported individuals with a range of psychological and physical impairments, including major depression and PTSD, and my previous role as a Senior Accident Benefit Adjuster enriched my understanding of mental health complexities. 

I am fluent in speaking English and Dari. I’m available to clients on weekdays after 5 PM and weekends from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Sessions can be scheduled through: ICA Counselling and Supervision.  I look forward to walking alongside you on your path to healing. 

Community Focus:
BIPOC, Children, Consumer Survivor, Couples/Partners, Disability, Families, Kink Aware, LGBTQ+, Men, Neurodivergent, New To Canada, Non-Binary, Parents, Polyamorous, Religious, Seniors, Sex Work Positive, Spiritual, Teens, Trans-Specific, Women
Issues:
ADD/ADHD, Addiction, Anger, Anxiety, Bipolar, Body Image, Borderline, Break-Ups, Burnout/Stress, C-PTSD, Childhood Abuse, Chronic Illness, Codependence, Cult Abuse, Depression, Disassociative Identity, Domestic Violence, Eating Issues, Family of Origin, Grief/Loss, Infertility, Intimacy/Sex, Learning Disorder, OCD, Palliative Support, Phobias, Post Partum, PTSD, Relationships, Self Esteem, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Assault, Trauma
Modalities:
ACT, Anti-Oppressive, Art Therapy, Attachment Focused, Brainspotting, CBT, DBT, EMDR, Emotion Focused, Existential, Expressive Arts, Gestalt, Gottman Method, Hypnosis, IFS, Inner Child Work, Mindfulness, Narrative, Play Therapy, Psychedelic Integration, Psychoanalytic, Reiki, Relational, Sex Therapy, Solution Focused, Somatic, Spiritual, Strengths Based, Trauma Informed
Languages Spoken:
English, Dari
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