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Sara Salehi-Rad
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
22 King Street South, Unit 103, Waterloo, ON N2J
Let's Connect (226) 907-1494
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Sara has extensive experience working with clients 15 years of age and older, supporting individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, phobias, low self-esteem, and eating disorders/disordered eating. She also has vast experience working within the harm reduction sector as well as with folks part of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. In addition, Sara has experience providing support to those newly diagnosed with HIV/AIDS by guiding them through the healthcare system and liaising with community supports.
Sara is passionate about equity and social justice. She strives to create meaningful care for all her clients, whilst working alongside them. She upholds high principles and standards, ensuring she respects each client’s privacy and autonomy.
Life can be overwhelming, leaving you feeling isolated or stressed. At Transformation Counselling, Sara provides a compassionate space for you to explore your feelings without judgment. Specializing in CBT, DBT, Narrative Therapy, and Solution Focused Therapy, she tailors therapy to your needs. Reach out to book your first appointment and start your journey
Call or Email Sara Salehi-Rad now for a free 15 minute consultation - (226) 907-1494
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Cheque, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa, Wire
Insurance
- Aetna
- Alberta Blue Cross
- Alberta School Employee
- Alliance
- Any/Out-of-network Insurance
- Arete
- Beneva | SSQ
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Canada Life | Great-West Life
- Chambers Plan
- CINUP
- ComPsych
- CVAP | Crime Victim
- Desjardins
- Empire BlueCross BlueShield
- Equitable Life of Canada
- First Canadian Health
- First Choice Health | FCH
- First Nations Health Authority
- Great-West Life
- Green Shield Canada
- Guardian
- Health Net
- Homewood Health
- Humana
- iA Financial Group
- Insurance Corporation of British Columbia
- Johnson
- Johnston Group
- LifeWise
- LifeWorks | Morneau Shepell
- Manulife
- Maximum Benefit
- Medavie Blue Cross
- Medicare
- Meridian
- Military OneSource
- MultiPlan
- Optima | Sentara
- Pacific Blue Cross
- Royal Canadian Mounted Police
- SunLife
- The Co-operators
- UHC UnitedHealthcare UBH United Behavioral Health
- Veterans Affairs Canada
- WSIB
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (226) 907-1494
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Sara Salehi-Rad
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Ontario College of Social Workers & Social Service Workers Sara Salehi-Rad
- In Practice for 1 Year
- Degree/Diploma from York University Bachelors of Psychology / 2020
- Attended Wilfrid Laurier University, Masters of Social Work, Graduated 2024
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Eating Disorders
- Trauma and PTSD
Expertise
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Behavioural Issues
- Bisexual
- Body Positivity
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Stress
- Transgender
- Women's Issues
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Indigenous Peoples ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Indigenous Peoples ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Eclectic
- Emotionally Focused
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Trauma Focused
Location
Call for a free consultation now - (226) 907-1494
![Photo of Sara Salehi-Rad, MSW, RSW, Registered Social Worker](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/31133a46-3679-4513-ae90-e66916eddd01/2/320x400.jpeg)
Sara Salehi-Rad
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW