Raysha Vijendran, MSW, RSW

I am a Registered Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW). When working with individuals, I consider all the biological, psychological, emotional and social factors that play a role in their well-being. Using a step-by-step approach, I work collaboratively with individuals to help them feel their best so that they can lead the rich and meaningful life that they want. I obtained my Masters of Social Work from the University of Toronto. I have experience working with individuals experiencing mental health challenges, addiction, trauma and poverty. I have worked in diverse settings such as food banks, community organizations, and health centres. Currently, I work with adults with mood disorders such as anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder. I draw from evidence-based modalities such as Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Psychodynamic Therapy. I also use anti-oppressive, culturally-sensitive, strength-based, and trauma-informed approaches. Competencies: • Adjustment Disorder • Anxiety/Generalized Anxiety Disorder • Bipolar Disorder • Body Image • Burnout • Depression/Major Depressive Disorder/Dysthymia • Emotion Regulation • Health Anxiety • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder • Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder • Panic Disorder • Perfectionism • Performance Anxiety • Personality Disorders • Phobias • Premenstrual Syndrome • Procrastination • Seasonal Affective Disorder • Self-esteem • Self-harm • Social Anxiety • Stress • Substance Use • Suicidality • Test Anxiety • Trauma/PTSD • Weight Management • Women's Health Populations Served: • Adults • Family Health Teams • Older Adults (65+) • Return to Work/WSIB Clients Treatment Modalities: • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy • Compassion Therapy • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy • Emotion Focused Therapy • Exposure Response Prevention • Mindfulness Therapy • Narrative Therapy • Solutions Focused Treatment • Trauma Informed Treatment • BIPOC Therapy