Simran Chahal (she/her)

RSW, Psychotherapist

  • BA, Political Science & Government, Western University, 2011

    MA, International & Global Studies, Simon Fraser University, 2012

    MSW, York University, 2017

    DBT Essentials - Level 2, The Association for Psychological Therapies, 2023

    • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

    • Attachment-based

    • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

    • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

    • Relational

    • Somatic

    • Trauma Focused

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With compassion and warmth, I support my clients in their process of healing, breaking cycles and building a healthier sense of self. Folks find their way to me when feeling anxious or lost, and who would benefit from a steady guide to process difficult like events. Most specifically, I provide specialized support in navigating pregnancy and infant loss, and maternal perinatal/postpartum mental health, so mamas can feel more like themselves during or after incredibly challenging circumstances. I also have experience reducing symptoms of anxiety, especially when it presents similarly to OCD.

Using an attachment and trauma-informed lens, we will first build a space of feeling “safe enough” together, to help your body come back to feeling safe and confident inside. To build that safety and security, we will draw on pieces from multiple therapy models, including relational and somatic approaches, and cognitive modalities including DBT, ACT and CBT. Whether you are starting therapy for the first time or you have previous therapy experience and are reaching back out, it is very courageous to decide that you and your mental health are a priority. I’m so glad you’ve made it here and I would be honoured to be a part of your journey.

Area of Expertise

  • Peer Relationships

  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum

  • Racial Identity

  • Relationship Issues

  • Self Esteem Building

  • Stress & Burnout

  • Trauma and PTSD

  • Anxiety & OCD

  • Depression

  • Family Conflict

  • Fertility Challenges

  • Grief & Loss

  • Intergenerational Trauma

  • Life Transitions

Services Offered

  • Free 15 minute phone consultation

  • Individual therapy

  • Virtual Therapy: Weekdays and limited weeknights