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If you are experiencing crisis or are in need of immediate support, please call 9-1-1. If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, call or text 9-8-8. Support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. CMHA 24/7 Crisis Phone Line Local: 705-728-5044 or Toll-Free: 1-888-893-8333. 

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Sona Vashist

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Sona is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). She has more than 4 years of experience working with a diverse client population. Her approach to therapy is integrative, collaborative, and client-focused with a sensitivity to diversity. Her lived experience enables her to provide culturally sensitive counselling and she can provide therapy in both Hindi and English.

She has extensive experience helping clients manage grief, trauma, burnout, and mood disorders, such as depression, anxiety, and stress. She also works closely with couples navigating issues like chronic conflict, communication breakdowns, and infidelity. 

She incorporates methods such as Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT).

She has a great belief in a collaborative relationship and active participation during the therapy process. Together, you and Sona will move towards exploring and understanding yourself, learning the skills to ensure mental health and growth. 

Outside of therapy, Sona finds peace in art and dance, which she considers her passions.

Client Focus: Couples, Individuals

Areas Of FocusRelationship Issues, Mood Disorders, Depression, Anxiety And Chronic Worry, Stress And Emotional Overwhelm, Self-Criticism, Life Changes, Depression, Burnout, Grief

Types of TherapyMindfulness, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), And Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)

Session Typesvirtual

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Therapy and counselling services in-person for residents of Barrie, Midhurst, Angus, Midland, Innisfil, Bradford, Alliston, Collingwood, Wasaga Beach, Elmvale, Creemore, Orillia, Vaughan, NewMarketand Surrounding Areas. Virtual therapy and counselling services province-wide in Ontario. 

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