Parisa Nia

Parisa is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) and currently practicing at CBT Associates. She has completed her master’s degree in Counselling Psychology and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree with Honours in Psychology and a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from York University. Working from an evidenced-based framework using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) modalities with elements of Person-Centered/Humanistic Therapy, Parisa works with adults, adolescents, and couples. She works with individuals experiencing a variety of difficulties including mood disorders, anxiety, depression, burnout, stress, low self-esteem, ADHD, insomnia, chronic pain, PTSD, body image issues, body dysmorphic disorders, health anxiety, relationship issues, weight management issues, mood-related eating concerns, OCD, and substance use disorders. She strives to provide a culturally sensitive and safe environment for each client where they can comfortably bring up their individual challenges. Initially, Parisa joined CBT Associates in 2019 as an Intake Coordinator while pursuing her graduate studies. Throughout this time, she has gained valuable client-support experience, connecting prospective clients to mental health services for their unique individual needs. Parisa successfully completed her clinical placement with CBT Associates under supervision of a senior Registered Psychotherapist.