Reema Qamar (She/Her)

My practice is dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families with compassion and support as they navigate mental health concerns and life challenges. People often feel trapped and powerless when facing mental health challenges and relational difficulties. With a positive mindset, seeking support can help them move forward in their healing journey and enhance their well-being and quality of life. By engaging in therapy, we address a range of topics such as unpacking trauma experiences, understanding the role of attachment and the neurobiology of trauma, recognizing and regulating emotions, navigating through relational discourse, recognizing the importance of self-care, and managing your overall health and wellness by cultivating self-compassion. narrative therapy, emotion-focused therapies, attachment-based therapy, EMDR, somatic experiencing, family systems, and Gottman Method. I have had the privilege of working with youth and adults ranging from 14 to 70 years of age and across various cultures and professional backgrounds. I support individuals with mental health concerns that include anxiety, depression, grief, relational distress, domestic violence, childhood trauma, PTSD, and sexual trauma. I also help individuals overcome self-esteem issues, acculturative stress, addictions, and life transitions. As a second- generation Canadian, I'm passionate about working with immigrants, refugees, and members of the BIPOC community. I recognize and respect the unique challenges they encounter in Canada and along life’s journey. I am fluent in Punjabi, Urdu, and Hindi, which allows me to help individuals overcome language barriers. Furthermore, I am deeply intrigued by each individual’s intersectionality that informs their unique cultural identity and spirituality. I derive a sense of meaning and fulfillment in engaging in conversations that explore the significance of past experiences and their impact on one’s growth and life trajectory. I believe this is a sphere that holds valuable potential for remediating our understanding of ourselves and our purpose in life. The goal of our therapy sessions together will be to help you develop the mental fortitude needed to heal, achieve personal growth, and enhance your well-being. Moreover, we will work on developing self-compassion, which will allow you to move more easily through difficult times in the future, as wells as attain a sense of inner peace and empowerment to advocate for your well being. Asking for help is a sign of strength - by being here you have already taken the first step. Let me help you move forward with confidence.