Miss Avista Amuyan

Registered Psychotherapist

“Reaching out for therapy can feel intimidating, especially during times of stress, emotional overwhelm, or major life changes. I understand how vulnerable it can be to take that first step, and I feel honoured to support clients as they navigate these challenges. I work with adults experiencing depression, anxiety, stress, grief, burnout, and life transitions. Many of the clients I support feel stuck, emotionally drained, or unsure how to move forward, even when they’ve tried coping on their own. My approach is warm, collaborative and client-centred.”

About Me

Reaching out for therapy can feel intimidating, especially during times of stress, emotional overwhelm, or major life changes. I understand how vulnerable it can be to take that first step, and I feel honoured to support clients as they navigate these challenges. I work with adults experiencing depression, anxiety, stress, grief, burnout, and life transitions. Many of the clients I support feel stuck, emotionally drained, or unsure how to move forward, even when they’ve tried coping on their own. My approach is warm, collaborative and client-centred. I work from a biopsychosocial framework, recognizing that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to therapy. Together, we shape the therapeutic process around your unique needs, values, and goals, moving at a pace that feels supportive and manageable.

Approach

I strive to provide a safe, non-judgmental, and compassionate space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences openly. As someone who comes from an immigrant family, I am mindful of cultural identity, intergenerational dynamics, and the pressures that can come with navigating multiple worlds.

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Basic Information

Canada

Services

Services Offered:

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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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Stress Management
Techniques and strategies for managing the body and mind's response to excessive demands, including relaxation, cognitive restructuring, and lifestyle changes.
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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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Works With:

•Adults
•Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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Addiction
A compulsive dependence on a substance or behaviour, such as alcohol, drugs, or gambling, that causes harmful consequences to health, relationships, or daily life.
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Life Transitions
Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.
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Anger
An intense emotional response to perceived threat, injustice, or frustration that, when persistent or uncontrolled, can damage relationships and well-being.
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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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Cross-Cultural
The psychological challenges of living between two or more cultures, including identity conflicts, acculturation stress, and difficulties with belonging.
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Personal Development
The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.

Professional Title:

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

Qualifications

Yorkville University

Registrations

College of Registered Psychotherapisst of Ontario (CRPO)

Service Area

Online from Canada

Online Only

Canada