Hi, I'm Mira! I am a woman of Guyanese background specializing in interdisciplinary and intersectional psychotherapy for individuals and couples. My passion is helping people heal their trauma, manage anxiety, life stress, depression, or relationship conflict through deep self-reflection and emotional awareness. I provide services to individuals and couples from all walks of life, and specialize in working with BIPOC & LGBTQ+ folks. I help clients navigate topics ranging from world issues, relationship rupture/repair, polyamory, identity, grief, and burnout through cultivating a safe and curious space for processing.

I practice from an integrative framework; incorporating psychodynamic theory, attachment psychology, EFT, IFS, CBT, and somatic practices. My aim is to support you by offering a genuine therapeutic connection as you work on skills and containment. I am direct and like to challenge you to leave sessions with new reflections/ perspectives.

I am committed to supporting you throughout your journey. My goal is to work alongside you in efforts to help you own your narrative, uncover your strengths, and find motivation to move through life with intention.

Mira Samara Persaud

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"Whether you’re facing a life transition, relationship conflict, or complex emotions, my goal is to work alongside you to help you discover your strengths and find the motivation to thrive in your life. Through integrative and evidence-based approaches, I help clients who are struggling with many different mental health concerns and personal challenges."


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Qualifications

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Expertise

I obtained my undergraduate degree (BHSc) in Health Sciences & Psychology from the University of Ottawa where I focused on the social determinants of health, women’s sexual and reproductive health care, and pathophysiology. I completed my MEd in Counselling & Psychotherapy at the University of Toronto at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education. I am currently a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (#11276).

  • Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT)  
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)  
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Attachment-based psychotherapy
  • Relational and client-focused psychotherapy
  • Trauma-informed practice 
  • Anti-oppressive practice 
  • Psychodynamic theory
  • Interpersonal relationship psychology (romantic, sexual, peer, family) 
  • Women’s sexual and reproductive health (abortion care, contraceptive care) 
  • Life transitions (breakup, changing friendships, new workplace)
  • Immigrant/ refugee health and wellness 
  • BIPOC experiences 
  • Intergenerational trauma 
  • LGBTQ+ experiences 
  • Anxiety 
  • Depression
  • Grief and loss
  • Sexuality & intimacy
  • Polyamory (and alternative relationship styles)