Kamala Shiriyeva, Ph.D., RP.

With 20 years of experience, I support individuals navigating anxiety, panic attacks, OCD, trauma, grief, relationship challenges, workplace stress, chronic pain, low self-esteem, and major life transitions. I strive to create a warm, supportive and non-judgemental space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to move forward. I am Registered Psychotherapist who originally trained in psychology and completed my PHD prior to moving to Canada. I have worked extensively in both therapeutic and educational settings. My clinical background allows me to draw on a wide range of university-level teaching, helping clients better understand complex emotional patterns and effective coping strategies in a clear, relatable, and practical way. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and thoughtfully tailored to your unique needs and goals. I draw from evidence-based therapies including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT). Together, we work to build resilience, strengthen emotional regulation, develop healthier coping strategies, and reconnect with personal strengths and values, such as: - Building self-worth and confidence - Improving emotional regulation and coping skills - Feeling more empowered and in control of your lives - Developing healthier relationship patterns and boundaries - Navigating uncertainty and life transitions with greater ease - Managing anxiety, stress, burnout, and depression more effectively - Healing from difficult experiences and understanding emotional triggers - Creating sustainable habits that support long-term growth and meaningful change Whether you are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply seeking support during a difficult time, I strive to help you feel safe, supported, and more confident in navigating life’s challenges. Clinician competencies: • Adjustment Issues • Anger • Anxiety/Generalized Anxiety Disorder • Burnout • Chronic Disease Management • Depression/Dysthymia • Emotion Regulation • Grief/Loss • Health Anxiety • Insomnia/Sleep Problems • Life transitions • Motor Vehicle Accidents • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder • Pain Management • Panic Disorder • Phobias/Specific Anxiety • Perfectionism • Performance Anxiety • Prenatal and Post-partum related issues • Relationship issues • Return to Work/WSIB • Seasonal Affective Disorder • Self-Esteem • Social Anxiety • Stress • Test Anxiety • Trauma/PTSD • Trichotillomania • Anxiety/Mood Med Withdrawal Populations served: • Adults • BlueCross • Family Health Teams • Return to Work/WSIB Clients Treatment modalities: • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy • Cognitive Processing Therapy • Emotion Focused Therapy • Exposure and Response Prevention • Internal Family Systems • Mindfulness Therapy • Solutions focused treatment Please note that our associates work with many presenting issues, some of which are not listed in this biography. Please speak with our intake team at 416-363-4228 for more information.