Thiviyan Sithganesan, MSW, RSW

Hey! I’m Thiviyan, a down-to-earth and compassionate therapist who genuinely cares about helping people feel heard, understood, and supported. I know starting therapy can feel intimidating or even uncomfortable at first, so I work hard to create a space where you can show up exactly as you are, no pressure, no judgment. My approach is very practical and skills-based. I want you to leave sessions not just feeling better, but with something real you can actually use in your day-to-day life. I tend to bring in relatable examples, creative exercises, and sometimes a bit of humour or quirky insight to help make things feel less overwhelming and more manageable. At the end of the day, I meet you where you’re at. Whether you’re dealing with stress, intense emotions, relationship challenges, or just trying to figure things out, we’ll work through it together with curiosity, patience, and care. Outside of therapy, I’m a proud தமிழ் (Tamil) Canadian and a children’s book author. I’m also someone who loves basketball, discovering new board games, and spending time with friends. Clinician competencies: • ADHD • Adjustment Issues • Alcohol Abuse • Anger • Anxiety/GAD • Autism Spectrum Disorder • Borderline Personality Disorder • Burnout • Depression/MDD/Dysthymia • Emotion Regulation • Erectile Dysfunction • Gifted/High IQ Young Adults • Grief/Loss • Health Anxiety • Insomnia/Sleep Problems • Internet Addiction • Non-Substance/Behaviour Addictions • OCD/OCPD • Panic Disorder (with or without Asthma) • Perfectionism • Performance Anxiety • Phobias • Procrastination • Religious/Spiritual concerns • Relationship Issues • Return to Work/WSIB • Seasonal Affective Disorder • Self Harm • Self-Esteem • Sexual dysfunction • Sex Therapy • Social Anxiety • Somatoform disorders • Stress • Substance Use • Suicidality • Test Anxiety • Trauma/PTSD • Vocational interests/Coaching • Anxiety/mood med withdrawal Populations served: • Children • Adolescents • Adults • First Responders • Older Adults (65+) • LGBTQ+ • Families • Couples Treatment modalities: • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) • Attachment Therapy • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) • Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) • Internal Family Systems (IFS) • Mindfulness • Play Therapy • Psychoanalytic Therapy • Solutions Focused Therapy • Trauma Informed Treatment • BIPOC