Adam

Mr Adam Adivi

Registered Psychotherapist

“Whether you’re coping with stress, navigating relationships, or facing life transitions, therapy can offer a chance to slow down and make sense of what’s happening. My role is to walk alongside you with compassion and curiosity, helping you develop practical tools and deeper insight working toward the life you want. I bring experience supporting diverse clients, including those with complex needs. I specialize in helping people overcome phobias, such as agoraphobia, animal phobia, and driving phobia, using gradual exposures. Together, we build resilience step by step so that fears no longer limit your ability to embody your values.”

About Me

As a Registered Psychotherapist I offer a compassionate setting for clients. My practical training, part of my Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology grounds my work. I utilize current and evidence based therapeutic approaches to help individuals navigate life's complexities. I provide tools for clarity and emotional balance. Clients benefit from a collaborative approach, fostering personal growth as they move forward.

Approach

My approach is direct and adaptable, tailored to what you need most in each session. I draw from a range of evidence-based practices, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to shift unhelpful thought patterns, mindfulness strategies to stay grounded, and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) to manage intense emotions. Above all, I offer a safe, supportive space to understand emotions, explore challenges, and build effective coping strategies. Book a free 15-minute consultation to see if I’m a good fit to support you in building resilience and skills for meaningful change.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Disorders I specialize in working with: Phobias Panic disorder Borderline personality disorder Eating disorders Anxiety disorders Mood disorders

Services Offered:

  • ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy)

    A form of therapy that teaches acceptance of difficult thoughts and feelings while guiding action aligned with personal values.

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  • Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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  • Free Consultation

    A no-cost initial session to meet the therapist, discuss needs, and decide whether they are the right fit before committing.

  • Mindfulness

    The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.

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  • CBT

    Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.

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  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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  • Skills Training

    Structured programmes that teach practical coping and life skills, such as emotional regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance.

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  • DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy)

    A structured therapy that combines cognitive behavioural techniques with mindfulness, designed to help people regulate intense emotions, tolerate distress, and improve relationships.

  • Narrative Therapy

    A therapy that helps people separate themselves from their problems by exploring and reauthoring the stories they tell about their lives, drawing out values, strengths, and preferred identities.

Works With:

  • Adults
  • Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Behaviour or Conduct Issues

    Persistent patterns of defiant, aggressive, or rule-breaking behaviour in children or adolescents that significantly disrupt home, school, or social life.

  • Stress / Burnout

    The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).

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  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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  • Self-Esteem

    A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.

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  • Anorexia

    An eating disorder characterised by severe food restriction, intense fear of weight gain, and a distorted perception of one's own body size or shape.

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  • Bipolar

    A mood disorder involving episodes of mania (abnormally elevated mood and energy) alternating with episodes of depression, affecting judgement, sleep, and daily functioning.

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  • LGBTQI+ Support

    The unique psychological experiences of LGBTQI+ individuals, including identity exploration, coming out, discrimination, minority stress, and relationship dynamics.

Professional Title:

  • Registered Psychotherapist

    A psychotherapist who is formally registered with a regulatory body to provide psychotherapy.

Credentials

Registrations

College of Registered Psychotherapisst of Ontario (CRPO)

Registered Psychotherapist

Registration: 13640

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Qualifications

Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology

Yorkville University

Year: 2024

Service Areas

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In-person & Online

Toronto, Ontario

Canada

Toronto, Canada