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Saba Salemi,
Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Availability: Accepting New Clients – Virtual + In-person (Newmarket location)
Populations Served: Adolescents and Adults
Services Offered: Individual and Couples
Issues treated: Anxiety, Depression, Stress and burnout, Self-esteem and Self-worth, Relationship difficulties, Emotional regulation, Boundary-setting and people-pleasing patterns, Navigating life transitions as well as personal growth.
Hi, I'm Saba Salemi
Many clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, emotionally stuck, or unsure where
to begin. They may feel pressure to “have it all figured out,” struggle with self-doubt, or
notice repeating patterns in relationships that leave them feeling disconnected from
themselves or others.
I offer a compassionate, collaborative, and individualized approach to therapy that
honours each client’s unique emotional world. Drawing from attachment-based,
psychodynamic, and emotion-focused therapies, I work with clients to explore
underlying patterns, strengthen emotional awareness, and build insight while integrating
practical tools when helpful.
Through a strong therapeutic relationship, clients are supported in developing greater
self-understanding, emotional regulation, and confidence in themselves and their
relationships, allowing them to move forward with more clarity, ease, and self-
compassion.
My Approach
My approach focuses on helping you deepen emotional awareness, understand your inner world, and gently work with the nervous system to support lasting change. Our work may involve identifying protective strategies that once helped you cope but are no longer serving you, learning how to navigate intense emotions more effectively, or reconnecting with feelings that may have been pushed aside for a long time. Together, we explore how your emotions can provide meaningful information and guide you toward healthier ways of relating to yourself and others.
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I take a collaborative and individualized approach to therapy, meeting you where you are and tailoring our work to what feels most important and relevant in your life. My goal is to support you in developing greater insight, emotional steadiness, and a stronger sense of connection so you can move forward with greater clarity, intention, and choice.
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I draw from a range of evidence-based approaches, including Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), attachment-based and relational therapies, psychodynamic work, Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and integrative models.
My Expereince
I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and hold a Master of Arts in
Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University. I have also earned a Bachelor of Arts
in Psychology from Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University), where my thesis explored self-compassion and positive thinking in relation to body satisfaction.
A little bit about me ...
Outside of the therapy room, I value the things that help me slow down, feel grounded,
and stay connected to myself. I love movies, music, and yoga, each offering a different
way to reflect, feel, and reset. Whether it’s getting lost in a film, moving mindfully
through yoga, or connecting to music, these practices help me stay present and
emotionally attuned. I bring this same appreciation for balance, curiosity, and self-
connection into my work with clients.
Professional Designations and Affiliations
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College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO)
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