Sidra Amjed
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Toronto, ON M6K
Let's Connect (647) 370-9618
A warm welcome! As a caring, trusted, and experienced therapist I'm here to help you navigate everyday life challenges and find peace in the face of adversity. Whether it's anxiety, depression, relationships, or other mental health concerns, I'm here to listen. I provide a non-judgemental, empathetic, and empowering view to support you in recognizing your strengths. You can start your journey towards healing with a free consultation. For your convenience I offer weekend appointments, & affordable sliding scale pricing for students (17+).
With over 10 years of experience, I provide a confidential, safe space where you can feel heard and understood. My person-centered, trauma-informed approach is tailored to your unique needs and will empower you to tap into your strengths. I offer empathy, understanding, and unwavering support to provide strategies to help you through your stressfull time.
My integrated approach and personalized treatment plans are designed to give you the knowledge, awareness, and skills you need to achieve a better quality of life. Find out more about the services I offer in my private practice called Therapy Starts Here, visit www.therapystartshere.ca and book your free consultation. I look forward to connecting with you.
Call or Email Sidra Amjed now for a free 15 minute consultation - (647) 370-9618
Let's Connect (647) 370-9618
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $165
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Venmo, Visa, Wire
Insurance
- Alliance
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Any/Out-of-network Insurance
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Canada Life | Great-West Life
- Desjardins
- First Canadian Health
- Great-West Life
- Green Shield Canada
- Health Net
- LifeWise
- Manulife
- Medavie Blue Cross
- Medicare
- Military OneSource
- Pacific Blue Cross
- Royal Canadian Mounted Police
- SunLife
- TELUS Health
- Veterans Affairs Canada
- WSIB
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (647) 370-9618
Sidra Amjed
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Ontario College of Social Workers & Social Service Workers Sidra Amjed
- In Practice for 10 Years
- Certificate from Beck Institute - CBT for Anxiety, Depression, Personality Disorder, and Incorporating Mindfulness
- Certificate from DBT, MI, ACT, EFT, Trauma Counselling, and Mindfulness of Thoughts, Emotions, and Self Compassion
- Attended University of Toronto and York University, Master of Social Worker, Health and Mental Health, Graduated 2014
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Relationship Issues
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anger Management
- Behavioural Issues
- Body Positivity
- Career Guidance
- Coping Skills
- Education and Learning Disabilities
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Men's Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Peer Relationships
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Thinking Disorders
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Mother
Ethnicity
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
I also speak
Hindi ,
Urdu
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Mother
Ethnicity
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
I also speak
Hindi ,
Urdu
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing (CPT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Emotionally Focused
- Family Systems
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Location
Additional Location
Therapy Starts Here
Brampton, ON L6P
(647) 370-9618Nearby Areas
Towns/Cities
Neighborhoods
Call for a free consultation now - (647) 370-9618
Sidra Amjed
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW