Sayena is a Registered Psychotherapist, who holds a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology. Sayena’s approach to therapy is to create a space that feels safe, empathetic, and collaborative. She believes that every individual's journey is unique and deserves to be met with understanding and respect.

Sayena draws from a range of therapeutic modalities, including Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness, Attachment Theory and Gestalt Therapy. She tailors her approach depending on each client’s needs and supports her clients to explore their concerns by maintaining a strength-based approach. In addition, she applies a trauma informed lens in her work with clients, and is deeply aware of the impacts of trauma and our mental health.

Over the past decade, Sayena has been working in community mental health agencies such as CMHA (Canadian Mental Health Association) and Psychotherapy Centres, where she gained extensive experience in assessments, therapy, and supporting individuals with diverse concerns. 

Sayena feels privileged to be able to see the remarkable resiliency and healing potential in every client that she has worked with. She strongly believes in the power and capacity within each individual and strives to cultivate self-awareness and self-compassion in order for you to find balance and meaning in your life.

Outside of therapy sessions, her other passions are nature walks, gardening and spending time with her family of four.

Specialties

  • Mood issues

  • Anxiety & Depression

  • Relationship Problems

  • Stress & Work Place Issues

  • Trauma & PTSD

  • Self esteem/Self awareness

  • Grief and Loss

Therapies Offered

  • Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT)

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

  • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

  • Mindfulness Therapy

  • Attachment Therapy

  • Gestalt Therapy

Service Delivery

  • Individual Therapy (Adults, Adolescents)

  • In-Person (Office) Sessions

  • Secure Online Video & Phone Sessions

Languages

  • English

  • Farsi

Fees & Insurance Coverage

  • Session Fee: $180/hour

  • Insurance: Covered under most extended health benefits plans under Registered Psychotherapist

  • Receipts provided for insurance reimbursement

Availability

  • Aurora Location

  • Commencing August 2025

Book A Session With Sayena

Please contact our intake department to book your first appointment with Sayena at (289) 272-0200 or use the REQUEST A THERAPIST form.

Sayena Heidari, RP

Registered Psychotherapist