Payvand Jalali, M.A., RP

Registered Psychotherapist

(he/him/his)

Presenting Concerns: I help adult clients struggling with:

Approach:  I see therapy as a collaborative process of understanding both what is causing distress in the present and discovering the deeper patterns that shape how you experience yourself, your relationships, and the world around you. I aim to provide a thoughtful, non-judgmental, and emotionally safe space where difficult experiences can be explored with curiosity and openness. Our work will likely involve developing practical ways of responding differently to difficult thoughts and emotions, while also exploring recurring relational patterns and attachment experiences that continue to influence your life.

My approach integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Mindfulness-based interventions with Psychodynamic, Relational, and Attachment-based approaches, such as Mentalization-based Therapy (MBT) and Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy (DIT). It is important to me to take a flexible approach that meets your needs instead of trying to fit you into a fixed model.

Training/Experience:  I am a Registered Psychotherapist (RP) with over eleven years of experience providing psychotherapy and mental health services in Canada and Iran. I received my M.A. in Psychology in 2013 and have worked as a therapist using ACT and mindfulness-based approaches ever since. I also completed the three-year Comprehensive Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Program at the Hamava Institute in Tehran, Iran, in 2022. The program included intensive theoretical training, clinical supervision, and personal analysis.

Practical Details: Here are practical details about my services:

  • Availability: Tuesday (daytime) & Friday (daytime/evening)

  • Method of Contact: Both virtual and in-person

  • Waitlist: None

  • Standard Rate: $210/session (no tax)

  • Languages: English, Farsi

  • Sliding Scale Available? Yes, please inquire

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