Dhara Thaver
Clinical Director and Founder of The Mind Collective
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) M.A.
Dhara is accepting new clients - Book a free consult.
You're a millennial woman who’s feeling under-confident and overwhelmed in life.
You’re feeling unworthy and a constant voice in your head keeps repeating “you’re not good enough”. You’re stuck in a loop of doubt and anxiety that’s sucking the joy out of your life. You want to get it together but don’t know where to start. If this sounds like you, I want to reassure you that you’ve come to the right place.
Whether you simply need to feel heard, or you’re ready to jump right into goal-setting, either way, I’m here to help you make the positive changes that you’re looking for. My role is to support you to bring out your confidence, find a clear sense of direction and help you create a life that feels more fulfilled, balanced and meaningful. You’re so worth it!
Therapy with me is judgement-free and transformative. I’ll support and guide you, offer an honest and helpful perspective, and together we’ll celebrate your wins! I’m looking forward to speaking with you!
I’m a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO), and a member in good standing with the Ontario Association of Mental Health Professionals (OAMHP).
I completed my Master's degree in Clinical Psychology in Mumbai, India, and graduated from BREM (a bridging program that enables internationally trained mental health clinicians to attain Ontario licensing). Additionally, I completed a summer program at the University of California, Berkeley in Clinical Neuropsychology and Clinical Psychology.
I’m a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist by the National Guild of Hypnotists, USA. I have completed Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) and CBT Level 1- Foundations of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
I have over four years of work experience in hospitals, clinics, and private practice settings, conducting diagnostic assessments and providing psychotherapy. I have experience facilitating groups, workshops, and corporate training programs.
I’ve completed 200 hours of Yoga Teacher Training at the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Ashram in Kerala, India, 300 hours at Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training in Mysore, India, and have been awarded the designation of Yoga Instructor by the Government of India.
A little more about me
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Millennial Women, Individuals, Couples and Group Therapy.
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English, Gujarati, Punjabi, Urdu and Hindi.
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My approach to therapy is holistic and integrative, utilizing multiple therapeutic modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Hypnotherapy, Emotional Freedom Technique and coaching. I also pull from wellness practices such as Yoga, Breathwork, and Reiki.
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Anxiety, worry and stress, Self-esteem and self-worth, Depression, Painful relationships, Navigating the dating world, Boundary setting, Life transitions, Difficult family relationships, Lifestyle issues, Body image issues, Managing emotions, Communication skills, Perfectionism, Daily life issues (i.e. managing finances, housework, etc.), Sex life, Finding meaning in life, Rediscovering your creative self
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Individual Therapy (50 mins) : $160 + HST
Couples Therapy (75 mins) : $190 + HST
Hypnotherapy Initial Assessment (120 mins) : $220 + HST
Hypnotherapy Session (60 mins) : $170 + HST -
I’m published in national newspapers and magazines for my achievements in dance. I keep traveling all over the world to learn, teach and perform. I adore animals! ❤️ I’m a proud mamma of two precious kitties! 🐱🐱