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SASHA KANAGARAYAR
REGISTERED SOCIAL WORKER
Approach
I take a direct yet supportive approach to therapy, guiding clients through life’s challenges while actively working toward solutions. I believe in fostering a space that is both safe and structured, where clients can openly discuss their struggles, set meaningful goals, and implement practical coping strategies. Rather than simply providing a listening ear, Sasha engages clients in a dynamic process of self-exploration and problem-solving, helping them gain clarity and build resilience.
My approach is rooted in honesty and collaboration, ensuring that each session is a space for meaningful conversation and actionable steps. I encourages clients to confront difficult emotions and thoughts with support and guidance, helping them process their experiences while developing tools to move forward. By balancing warmth with a straightforward style, I empower clients to take charge of their personal growth and well-being.
My practice
Years in Practice: 5+ years
Languages: English
Location: Virtually in Manitoba, New Brunswick, and across Ontario
Level: Senior Therapist
Therapy: Individual, Groups, and families
Population: Children 13 + years old to seniors
Fee: $170
Email: sasha@jaurepsychotherapyservices.com
professional history
Years in Practice: 5+ Years
Licenses:
Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
Manitoba College of Social Workers
New Brunswick Association of Social Workers
Sasha is a registered social worker providing virtual therapy to clients across Ontario, Manitoba, and New Brunswick. She earned her Master of Social Work from York University in 2015 and her Bachelor of Social Work from Toronto Metropolitan University in 2014. With specialized training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Sasha takes an evidence-based and client-centered approach to care.
Throughout her career, Sasha has worked in hospitals, home care, hospice care, schools, and non-profit agencies, gaining extensive experience supporting individuals through a wide range of challenges. Her time in hospitals provided her with a deep understanding of the connection between mental and physical health, allowing her to effectively support individuals coping with chronic illness, medical trauma, and major life transitions. She brings an anti-oppressive and trauma-informed lens to her practice, ensuring that clients feel heard, validated, and empowered in their healing process.
Sasha’s background in healthcare and mental health enables her to work with children, adolescents, adults, and seniors. She specializes in treating anxiety, self-harm, suicidal ideation, depression, PTSD, autism, ADHD, caregiver burnout, and substance use. She also supports individuals navigating school-related concerns, including academic challenges and bullying, as well as major life transitions involving finances, relationships, employment, and health. Additionally, she provides grief and loss counseling.
Passionate about fostering a supportive and inclusive therapeutic space, Sasha is committed to working collaboratively with her clients to help them explore their experiences, develop effective coping strategies, and work toward meaningful and lasting change.
I provide treatment and support for:
Anxiety
Self-harm/Suicide Ideation
Depression
PTSD
Autism
ADHD
Caregiver Burnout
Substance Use
School Issues (academic and bullying)
Life changes (financial, relationships, employment, health)
Grief/Loss
This list above is not exhaustive. Please inquire for more information.
“You are the expert on your life, I will use my experiences to collaboratively find the outcomes that you hope for. Though there is no "magic wand" my goal is to work with you to find what works best”.
