I’m a compassionate therapist dedicated to helping individuals overcome anxiety, heal from trauma, and navigate life transitions. If you feel overwhelmed—whether it's from mounting stress, recovering from a personal setback, or seeking a deeper sense of purpose—you're not alone. My goal is to offer you a safe, nonjudgmental space to explore your emotions and develop practical strategies to regain control and clarity in your life.
I help clients build resilience and achieve sustainable growth by focusing on their strengths and values. Together, we’ll identify the challenges holding you back and create a personalized path forward. Using evidence-based approaches, we’ll work to reduce anxiety, process trauma, and navigate life’s changes with greater ease and self-awareness.
Life can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to face it alone. If you're ready to take the first step toward healing and personal transformation, I'm here to guide and support you at every turn. Let's work together to create lasting peace, clarity, and emotional resilience.
Client Focus
Session Format: Couple, Family, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Children, Senior, Teen, Young Adult
Demographic Expertise: Asian, Black / African American, Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Hispanic / Latino, Jewish, LDS/Mormon, LGBTQ+, Men, Middle Eastern, Military / Veterans, Muslim, Native American, Pacific Islander, Persons with Disabilities, Sikh, Women clients.
Languages: English, Somali
Treatment Approach
- Accelerated Resolution Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Adlerian
- Art Therapy
- Behavioral
- Bioenergetic Analysis
- Biofeedback/Neurofeedback
- Biopsychosocial
- Brainspotting
- Christian
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focus Therapy
- Contemplative Psychotherapy
- Control Mastery
- Dance/Movement Therapy
- Developmental
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Drama Therapy
- Emotionally Focused (EFT)
- Existential/Humanistic
- Experiential
- Family Systems
- Feminist
- Gestalt
- Gottman Method
- Multicultural
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Psychoeducational
- Psychosocial
- Rational-Emotive
- Schema Therapy
- Self Psychology
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
- Somatic
Approach Description: In our first session, we’ll explore your background, understand your current challenges, and clarify your goals for therapy. Together, we’ll create a plan to help you feel empowered. As we move forward, we’ll not only address your concerns but also examine them from different perspectives, helping you gain new insights and develop effective strategies for personal growth and well-being.
Education & Credentials
Faysal Garad MSW, RSW
- Male
- License # 849130
- Licensed in ON
- Practicing Since 2019
Education: I am a Registered Social Worker with a Master’s degree in Social Work and a bachelor's in Social Work. I have experience in psychotherapy, specializing in mental health and trauma.
Finances
Fees
- Average Session Fee 180
- Affordable sliding scale therapy: apply if you may be eligible.
- Limited reduced rate / sliding scale slots available.
- Accepts Insurance
- Nearly all insurance policies cover psychotherapy from Social Workers! After each session, you'll receive a receipt which you can use for submitting a claim.
Faysal Garad Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available In-Person in North York, ON and Toronto, ON
- Available Online for residents of Ontario
- Online Therapy Details: JaneApp
At Durham Psychotherapy, we are dedicated to supporting individuals facing mental health challenges and navigating life’s transitions. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, or simply feeling stuck, our goal is to help you gain deeper insight into yourself and make meaningful, lasting changes in your life. We believe in creating a warm, non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences safely.
Our therapists specialize in working with individuals who want to feel more empowered, connected, and fulfilled. We offer personalized therapeutic approaches tailored to your unique needs, focusing on evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT).
We proudly serve clients across the Durham Region and the Greater Toronto Area, both in-person and virtually, making therapy accessible and convenient. If you’re ready to take the next step towards growth and healing, we’re here to support you every step of the way. Reach out today to learn more about how we can work together to help you live a more balanced and fulfilling life.