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Karthiga Mahendran

Karthiga Mahendran (She/Her)

MA Counselling Psychology, Registered Psychotherapist
Counsellor's Gender: Woman
Ethno-Racial Identity: South Asian
Karthiga Mahendran is a Clinical Associate and Registered Psychotherapist who provides psychotherapy and psychological services to adolescents and adults under the supervision of Dr. Taslim Alani-Verjee and Jesse Roberts at Silm Centre for Mental Health. She is a graduate of Adler Graduate Professional School, where she completed her Masters in Psychology. She has a Honours Bachelor of Arts in Psychology degree and earned her York-Seneca Rehabilitation certificate at York University. She provides both individual therapy and supports assessments at Silm Centre for Mental Health. Karthiga believes that seeking therapy is a journey that is unique to each individual, whether they are experiencing difficulties with adjustment and/or their mental health. She ensures that her clients feel heard and understood in a way that is non-judgmental and compassionate. Karthiga provides evidence-based treatments including CBT, DBT, and ACT using a trauma-informed and Adlerian approach. In addition, she utilizes her skills as an ADHD coach providing individual and group therapy. She enjoys working with adolescents and adults. Karthiga is fluent in Tamil and English.
Communities Served
Black Individuals, Indigenous Individuals, South Asian Individuals, Middle Eastern Individuals
Approximate Wait Time
1-3 Days
Therapist Session Availability
Weekdays, Daytime - 9:00am - 1:00pm, Weekdays, Daytime - 2:00pm - 5:00pm, Weekdays, Evening - 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Locations
You need your Unique Client Identification Number (UCIN) and approved sessions in order to book sessions with this counsellor. If you don’t have this information, contact a Care Navigator here before reaching out to this counsellor.
18 Wynford Dr. Suite 210, North York, Ontario, M3C 3S2
Accessibility
Elevator/Main Floor Office, Wide Doorways/Paths, Accessible Parking, Service Animals Permitted
My practice at a glance
4 Year(s) of Experience
Available both in-person and online
Age Group Served
Adolescents (12-17), Adults (18+), Groups
Conditions Treated
Abuse, Acute Incident / Stressor, ADD / ADHD, Adjustment, Anger Management, Anti-Asian Racism, Anti-Indigenous Racism, Anxiety, Anxiety - Social, Anxiety and Depression, Anxiety and Panic Attacks, Anxiety and Stress, Assertiveness, Autism & Neurodevelopmental, Bullying - At School, Bullying - In the Workplace, Chronic Fatigue / Fibromyalgia, Chronic Illness, Depression, Discrimination, Discrimination Based on Disability, Impulse Control & Conduct, Emotion Regulation, Gender Dysphoria, Gender Transition, General Wellbeing / Wellness, Gradual Return to Work, Grief & Bereavement, Insomnia / Sleep Disorders, Intellectual Disability, Learning Disabilities, Life Transitions, Low Self-esteem and Self-confidence, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Pain Management, Panic Attacks, Personality Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Postpartum Depression, Racism, Relationship Problems, School Problems, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Esteem and Identity Issues, Separation / Divorce, Social Skills Development, Somatic Symptoms, Stress, Stress - Occupational Injury, Stress Management / Relaxation, Supportive Therapy, Systemic Discrimination, Trauma, Work-Related Issues
Language Spoken
English, Tamil
Therapeutic Approaches
Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Emotion-focused Therapy (EFT), Interpersonal Relationships, Mindfulness Cognitive Therapy, Patient Centered, Trauma Focused or Trauma-informed Approaches
Gender Identity
Woman
Ethno-Racial Identity
South Asian
Sexual Orientation
Straight or Heterosexual
Religion and Spiritual Affiliation
Hindu
Lived Experiences
Immigrant/Refugee, A Member of a Racialized Community, A Member of a Marginalized Community
Locations
You need your Unique Client Identification Number (UCIN) and approved sessions in order to book sessions with this counsellor. If you don’t have this information, contact a Care Navigator here before reaching out to this counsellor.
18 Wynford Dr. Suite 210, North York, Ontario, M3C 3S2
Accessibility
Elevator/Main Floor Office, Wide Doorways/Paths, Accessible Parking, Service Animals Permitted
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