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Welcome to Connections First Therapy
I am a Registered Psychotherapist (RP) in Toronto, Ontario. Together with my wife Parisa (RSW), we have created Connections First Therapy for you to begin your therapeutic journey towards healing and recovery.
Therapy is a space where we can talk openly, learn about ourselves and travel down some roads that are new and challenging. We are here to help you end the feeling of isolation and relieve the pent-up emotional burden. We’re here to help discover what is holding you back and to find the way forward.
Although we provide a general psychotherapy service, we do specialize in helping individuals suffering from an addiction as well as their families. In particular, our practice specializes in behavioural issues such as gaming addiction, gambling addiction, sex / pornography addiction, eating disorders among others. We also specialize in family systems, relationships, trauma and grief which are common underlying issues.
Parisa Parvinian BSW RSW
Omar Waheed MA RP CSAT
Free Consult
Many people have questions about addiction, therapy and how it all works. Consider scheduling a free consult to ask questions about the issues you or a loved one is having. It’s also an opportunity to enquire about Connections First Therapy treatments and to book a session. We look forward to speaking with you and answering your questions.
Therapy in Toronto and Online
We love to see our clients face-to-face, if possible. We provide in-person sessions at a meeting space in Vaughan and Newmarket, Ontario. Our locations can be easily reached by anyone residing in York region, South Simcoe, north Toronto communities and Brampton. We also provide online therapy for clients located anywhere in Ontario.
How Does Treatment Work at Connections First Therapy?
We start with a thorough assessment. Taking the time to assess makes the therapy more efficient. You may be asked to do some questionnaires on your own prior to our session. Once the problems are identified we make a customized treatment plan.
We use a variety of therapy interventions depending on your needs. Collaborating with your therapist to select the right tools is an important part of your treatment planning. We strive to tailor your therapy to your goals and needs.
Once the main treatment has completed and you have made significant progress on your goals, it is time to think of after-care. To this end, Connections First Therapy often runs after-care groups. Groups allow for more affordable therapy and also helps to transition your recovery to a more natural setting.
Please visit the How It Works section of the site to learn more about our therapies. You may set up a free consult or contact us at the number above as well as send an email from here if you have any questions.
The Costs of Therapy
A 1-hour therapy session: $170 for individuals, $200 for couples or families. All prices are tax inclusive.
There may be additional costs for assessments. These are optional.
The services of a Registered Psychotherapist are generally covered up to a certain point by your Employer’s benefit plan. Please check with them.