Registered Psychotherapist
RP, CTP Dipl
Many people turn to therapy when life no longer feels quite right. You may feel confused, overwhelmed, or disconnected from yourself and others. At times, this can feel like voicelessness, moving through life as a sleepwalker, without a sense of being fully real or alive. In these moments, we can become false versions of ourselves, reacting to life rather than truly living it.
As human beings, we long to be heard and understood as we are or as we imagine ourselves to be. Through the work of psychotherapy and the relationship you have with your therapist a space can emerge to explore your unique life story, separate from the stories you may have been told about yourself or the false versions of you, that you may have come to believe.
By reflecting on your thoughts and feelings as you explore your relationships and life experiences, you can begin to make sense of what has shaped you and develop a deeper awareness of yourself. In this way, therapy can feel like a process of “waking up”, becoming more conscious of what has been influencing you and engaging with your life from a more clearer place of thinking and feeling. It is through this growing awareness that you may begin to experience a meaningful life.
I work with individuals who feel a lack of meaning in their lives, who feel disconnected from themselves and or their relationships, and who struggle with issues such as anxiety, self-esteem and lack of belonging. As well as, like so many of us who have experienced traumatic events that feel too overwhelming to process. Therapy can be an effective way to work through what has been felt but not fully processed.
I practice psychodynamic psychotherapy, which can be understood as a “talking cure.” It is a process of putting into words what is on your mind. As you explore what you are saying and feeling, making sense of experiences that may feel difficult to understand even when you know that something is troubling you. Sometimes, we can find ourselves caught in patterns of thinking, feeling, or relating that seem to take hold of us, even when we consciously want something different. These patterns can leave us feeling as though we are being driven by something outside of our awareness, rather than making choices from a place of our conscious intention.
Through the therapeutic relationship and the process of talking openly about your experiences, psychodynamic therapy can help bring greater awareness to these underlying patterns and feelings. By developing a deeper understanding of what has been shaping you. Over time you can begin to feel less controlled by these patterns and more able to make choices that feel more interoceptive. There is no need to perform or be anything other than yourself.
My own experiences of adversity as a young refugee navigating life in a new country eventually led me to seek psychotherapy as an adult. My experience of working with a psychotherapist gave me the space to find my voice and curiosity. By beginning to understand myself and my experiences in new ways. This experience inspired me to pursue a different career path and begin my studies at the Centre for Training in Psychotherapy.
I completed the graduate-level program in psychodynamic psychotherapy over nine years, graduating in 2022. I have been practicing as a psychotherapist since 2019. My personal experience of therapy and ongoing learning continues to inform the way I work with others. I create a space where people can speak openly and explore what may be difficult to put into words as they develop a deeper understanding of themselves.
I meet with clients weekly for 60-minute sessions. My office is located in the Yonge and Eglinton area, just a five-minute walk from Eglinton subway station, with street parking available nearby.
I provide therapy in person, online, or by phone, and sessions are available in both English and Farsi.
If you would like to inquire more about the therapy process or have any questions, I offer a 30-minute consultation. All communication is kept strictly confidential.
You can reach me by email at arzumoradian@gmail.com or by phone at 416-505-0081.
I respond to all inquiries within 24 hours.
60 Berwick Ave, Toronto, ON, M5P