Registered Psychotherapist
Associate Therapist

HI, I’M Shruti Patel (SHE/HER)

I’m a warm, straightforward, and trustworthy therapist who certainly doesn’t see herself as the expert of your life (that’s you!). I am here to meet you where you’re at and guide you on your journey, offering you empathy and validation along the way.

I see myself as an integrative therapist who draws from attachment theory and therapy models that focus on reframing our limiting narratives about ourselves. I aim to incorporate these approaches while honouring the oppressive systems that hold you back —working to dismantle them with you. I am passionate about supporting and advocating for disabled, BIPOC, and 2sLGBTQIA+ clients. In doing so, I draw from my own experiences while holding space for my clients’ unique and personal journeys.

I’m so grateful that my work allows m to walk alongside so many resilient and inspiring people. And I so look forward to the opportunity to witness you in all your wonder and power.

i’m passionate about working with…

✷ 2SLGBTQIA+ folks looking to explore their relationship with themselves, partners, peers, and family members

✷ Folks with disabilities feeling othered and/or wanting support navigating accessibility services at school

✷ Highschool, university, and college students coping with school stress, life transitions, and/or bullying

✷ BIPOC folks looking to explore their relationship to their cultural identity

✷ Individuals looking for support in managing romantic relationship strain + co-dependence

✷ Those feeling burnt out, stretched too thin, and struggling to cope with all that life is throwing at them

✷ Anyone who’s looking for a safe and non-judgmental space to process their experiences & feel less alone

The Logistics

Rate.

Standard 50 minute sessions are $130

Sliding Scale.

$100

Eligibility determined by client need + circumstance

Availability.

Flexible availability including evenings

InSUrance.

While many extended health insurance plans cover psychotherapy services, Tend Psychotherapy is not able to bill insurance companies directly. It is important that you speak with your insurance provider ahead of time in order to understand your specific plan and eligibility for coverage with a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO)

Let’s CHat

“you are something that someone has been waiting their entire life for”

— r.h. Sin