Kamala Shiriyeva, Ph.D., RP.

Kamala specializes in depression, and anxiety (e.g., panic attacks, social anxiety, phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and generalized anxiety). Other areas of clinical interest include: chronic pain/injuries, relationship issues/distress, workplace stress, grief, trauma, and low self-esteem. Kamala obtained her Ph.D. from Baku State University before coming to Canada. She has over 10 years of experience teaching university courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. She has completed additional clinical training and has worked as a therapist in various clinical settings for over 15 years. Kamala has extensive training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), and Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT). She is a member of Canadian Psychological Association, Ontario Psychological Association as well as the Canadian Association of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies. Kamala strives to help clients identify their strengths and gain resilience when coping with injuries, stresses, symptoms and losses. Her main aim is to develop a relationship with every one of her clients that is based on honesty, openness and trust. Kamala has been a part of thousands of successes and is passionate about empowering her clients to explore their identities and regain inner strengths in their personal lives. 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.