
Makeda Irving (She/Her)
MACP, RP, Registered Psychotherapist
Ethno-Racial Identity:
Black
Makeda’s approach emphasizes the mutual development of goals for therapy and the provision of ongoing evaluation of the therapeutic alliance. As a therapist, Makeda is invested in emphasizing an integrative, dynamic, and holistic approach to mental health for individuals, couples, family, and group therapy across the lifespan. She is particularly concerned with the impact of loss and trauma and improving intervention to support trauma recovery for better emotional, physical, and relationship health. Makeda remains committed to her belief that every individual deserves the opportunity to venture on the path of personal development, self-discovery and to live healthy, meaningful lives. Outside of therapy, Makeda enjoys travelling, fashion and interior design, spending time with friends and family, and sitting by the water.

Communities Served
Black Individuals, Indigenous Individuals, 2SLGBTQIA+ Individuals, South Asian Individuals, East / Southeast Asian Individuals, Middle Eastern Individuals, Latino/Latina/Latinx Individuals

Approximate Wait Time
1-3 Days
Therapist Session Availability
Weekdays, Daytime - 2:00pm - 5:00pm, Weekdays, Evening - 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Locations
Available online only 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.
My practice at a glance
6 Year(s) of Experience
Available online only

Age Group Served
Children (6-11), Adolescents (12-17), Adults (18+), Seniors, Families, Couples
Array
(
[0] => Acute Incident / Stressor
[1] => Anger Management
[2] => Anxiety
[3] => Anxiety - Social
[4] => Anxiety and Depression
[5] => Anxiety and Panic Attacks
[6] => Anxiety and Stress
[7] => Depression
[8] => Impulse Control & Conduct
[9] => Family Dysfunction
[10] => General Wellbeing / Wellness
[11] => Relationship Problems
[12] => Self Harm
[13] => Self-Esteem and Identity Issues
[14] => Separation / Divorce
[15] => Stress
[16] => Stress - Occupational Injury
[17] => Stress Management / Relaxation
[18] => Suicidal Ideation
)
Conditions Treated
Acute Incident / Stressor, Anger Management, Anxiety, Anxiety - Social, Anxiety and Depression, Anxiety and Panic Attacks, Anxiety and Stress, Depression, Impulse Control & Conduct, Family Dysfunction, General Wellbeing / Wellness, Relationship Problems, Self Harm, Self-Esteem and Identity Issues, Separation / Divorce, Stress, Stress - Occupational Injury, Stress Management / Relaxation, Suicidal Ideation
Language Spoken
English

Therapeutic Approaches
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Narrative, Solution-focused Therapy (SFT)
Ethno-Racial Identity
Black
Lived Experiences
Indigenous, Black and Racialized, A Member of a Racialized Community, A Member of a Marginalized Community
Locations
Available online only 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.