Elnaz Shariatpanahi

I believe each of us has an inner sense of direction, intuition, and lived experience that can guide us toward what feels meaningful and right. Yet painful experiences, emotional wounds, and major life changes can make it difficult to hear that inner voice. Therapy offers an opportunity to reconnect with yourself, understand your emotions, and find your way forward.

With over 17 years of experience supporting adults, I offer a compassionate, holistic, and trauma-informed approach. I believe healing happens through connection rather than isolation. You do not need to have all the answers before starting therapy. We will begin wherever you are, and your experiences, needs, and goals will guide our work.

I support adults navigating:

• Childhood emotional wounds and the lasting effects of difficult experiences
• Anxiety, depression, stress, and emotional overwhelm
• Relationship challenges, separation, and divorce
• Alcohol and substance use concerns
• Grief, loss, and significant life transitions
• Immigration, cultural adaptation, and adjusting to a new environment

My approach integrates evidence-based methods, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI), alongside somatic awareness. I pay attention to the connection between body, heart, and mind, adapting our work to your individual needs and experiences.

Therapy is not about fixing you. It is about creating space to understand yourself more deeply, recognize emotional patterns, reconnect with your strengths, and develop greater self-compassion and confidence. Together, we can explore what matters to you and strengthen your ability to lead yourself through difficult moments.

I offer online and in-person therapy for adults in a supportive, respectful, and safe environment. Whatever brings you to therapy, you are welcome to begin where you are, at your own pace.