About Leila

Leila is a highly skilled and compassionate counsellor dedicated to providing tailored therapy services for individuals, couples, and families. Specializing in relationship distress, trauma, grief, and anxiety, Leila's inclusive practice offers support to diverse cultural and immigrant communities in English, French, and Farsi. Her empathetic approach and multicultural sensitivity make her a trusted partner in the healing journey.

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Approach

Leila’s therapy approach is holistic and integrative, combining various evidence-based modalities.

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How can Leila help you?

• Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to address anxiety and emotional challenges

• Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) to enhance emotional connection in relationships

• Mindfulness techniques for stress reduction and emotional regulation

• Humanistic approaches that prioritize individual experiences

• Specialized expertise in couple therapy using the Gottman Method for improving communication, rebuilding trust, and restoring intimacy

Leila creates a safe and compassionate environment for clients to explore their emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. Her multifaceted approach ensures personalized care tailored to each client's unique needs.

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Key Areas of Focus

Developmental Trauma 
Grief and Loss
Conflict Resolution & Healthy Communication
Families in Crisis
Parent Coaching  
Intergenerational Trauma

Grief and Loss

Anger 
Interpersonal Relationships
Depression and Anxiety
Life Transitions
Stress and Burnout
Self-Care and Self-Compassion
Self-Esteem and Identity

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Population
Teens 

Adults

Couples​

Families

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Services 

Individual Therapy

Couple Therapy 

Family Therapy 

 

Fees 

Individual therapy 50 mins: $180 per session 

​Couple and family therapy 50 mins: $210per session

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Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Couple and Individual Therapy, School of Counselling, Psychotherapy, and Spirituality, Saint Paul University
Bachelor of Applied Science in Social Sciences (Intervention), Université de Montréal
Certificate in ILF Neurofeedback
Certificate in Gottman Method Couples Therapy
Certificate in Emotionally Focused Therapy, International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy
Certificate in Emotionally Focused Therapy for Complex Relational Trauma, Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre

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Professional Associations and Training

• Licensed Couple and Family Therapist with the Quebec Order of Social Workers and Marriage and Family Therapists (OTSTCFQ)

• Canadian Certified Counsellor with the Canadian Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (CCPA)

• Member, Inner Health Coalition HCP by Dr. Joe Dispenza

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Languages

English, French, and Farsi.

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Currently Accepting New Clients