Sirah's Story
I am a compassionate and dedicated social worker with a Master’s in Social Work and a Bachelor’s in Psychology and Social Work. I am deeply committed to supporting children, families, and individuals through life’s challenges, creating a safe and nurturing environment where they feel heard, valued, and empowered.
How can Sirah help you?
I specialize in supporting individuals, children, and families facing trauma, emotional struggles, and life challenges, including abuse, relationship difficulties, and financial hardship. Using evidence-based therapies like CBT, Solution-Focused, Humanistic, and Emotion-Focused Therapy, I provide compassionate care to help clients heal, build self-awareness, and achieve meaningful change.
Therapeutic Approach
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for identifying and challenging negative thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to emotional distress, anxiety and depression
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Solution-Focused Therapy to identify and resolve specific challenges and achieve tangible goals.
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Humanistic approaches helping with self-exploration and self-awareness, encouraging to reflect on your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, helping you develop a deeper understanding of your true self.
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Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) helping couples and individuals understand, express, and regulate their emotions enhancing emotional awareness, improving communication, and resolving underlying emotional issues.
Professional Associations and Qualifications
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Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and Social Work
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Master’s Degree in Social Work from McGill University
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Member of the Ordre des travailleurs sociaux et des thérapeutes conjugaux et familiaux du Québec (OTSTCFQ)
Languages
English, French
Key Areas of Focus
Anxiety and Depression
Parental Support
Domestic Violence
Grief and Loss
Trauma
Suicide and Self-harm
Anger Management
Relationship difficulties
Life Transitions
Stress and Burnout
Self-Care and Self-Compassion
Coping Skills and Behavioral difficulties
Self-Esteem and Identity
Personality Disorders