Credentials: Ph.D., C.Psych. (Supervised Practice)
Client Focus: Children (6+), Adolescents, and Families
Location: Toronto & Virtual
Languages:English, Hindi, Punjabi
Dr. Tara strives to address the unprecedented pressures faced by children, adolescents, and families, including academic stress and social challenges, which often manifest as symptoms of anxiety and depression. These pressures can lead to emotional and behavioral difficulties, hindering abilities to cope with daily stressors. This can result in challenges with self-acceptance, negative self-reflection and evaluation, isolation, helplessness, and impaired adjustment and adaptation.
Dr. Tara employs a holistic, individualized, and psycho-educational approach, integrating Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Family Therapy, and Mindfulness-Based Therapy techniques. Her approach tailors interventions to meet each client’s unique needs, ensuring personalized and effective therapeutic support.
Through this approach, Dr. Tara empowers children, adolescents, and families to understand their unique challenges, build resilience, foster emotional well-being, and achieve meaningful behavioral change. By developing healthier coping skills, clients can significantly improve their overall quality of life.
Dr. Tara is a dedicated Psychologist (Supervised Practice) at Toronto Beaches Psychology, where she conducts comprehensive assessments and provides evidence-based therapeutic services to children, adolescents, and families. Her approach is grounded in fostering emotional well-being and resilience through tailored interventions.
She previously contributed her expertise at Main Street Psychological Centre, delivering evidence-based therapy to children, adolescents, and families. Earlier in her career, as an Instructor Therapist at Shining Stars Support Services, Dr. Tara developed and implemented Behavioral Intervention Plans for children and youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), employing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) techniques to promote skill development and behavioral improvement.
As a Counselling Psychologist at NRI Family Health, Dr. Tara offered compassionate counselling to address behavioral, emotional, and cognitive challenges, while also designing psycho-educational sessions to empower families with practical tools and strategies. Additionally, as a former Assistant Professor at Amity University (New Delhi, India), she supported adolescents navigating the complex transition from adolescence to adulthood, drawing on her deep understanding of developmental challenges.
Dr. Tara provides support for a range of issues, including:
Children (Ages 5-12)
Anxiety disorders, Behavioural issues, ADHD, OCD, Autism spectrum disorder, Depression, Learning disabilities, Sleep problems, Encopresis, Enuresis, Bullying, Social Skills Difficulty, Stress Management, Attachment issues.
Adolescents (Ages 13-18)
Depression/mood disorders, Anxiety disorders, OCD, Body image issues, Identity/self-esteem issues, Peer/social pressures, Academic stress, Stress management, Technology addiction.
Families
Parenting challenges, Family conflict, Divorce/separation (co-parenting issues), Financial stress, Substance abuse in family, Caregiver burnout, Blended family issues, Grief/Loss/Major Transitions, Cultural/intergenerational conflicts, Stress Management, Communication Challenges.
If we’re not the best fit for your needs, we’ll work with you to find care that is. Your wellbeing is important to us and we’re committed to making sure you get the support you deserve, even if it’s not with us.
We make connecting with us as easy as possible. Book your session online, or schedule a free 15-minute call, to begin your journey back to a healthier, more confident you.
Mon–Tue: 10:00 am – 6:30 pm
Wed–Thu: 9:00 am – 6:30 pm
Fri: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sat: 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Sunday: Closed
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