Rose Peyvandi

(she/her)

STUDENT THERAPIST

Education: BA (Hons.), MEd (in progress)

Student Limitations: Due to the nature of learning, those with highly complex or crisis-related needs may not be suitable for student support.

Background: Rose is currently completing her Master of Education in Counselling Psychology at the University of Toronto (OISE). Through her professional experience in peer support, crisis response, skills training groups, and harm reduction, she has worked collaboratively with diverse individuals navigating a wide spectrum of personal stressors and mental health concerns.  As someone who is queer, neurodivergent, and a second-generation immigrant, Rose is committed to fostering an inclusive space that honours the unique identities and experiences that shape your life.

Specialty:

• Anxiety
• Stress & Burnout
• Depression & Mood
• Life & Career Transitions
• Relationship Challenges
• Cultural Identity
• 2SLGBTQIA+ Exploration/Concerns
• Self Esteem & Self-Criticism
• Substance Use

Approach:

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)
• Motivational Interviewing
• Psychodynamic Therapy
• Humanistic/Person-Centred
• Anti-Oppressive & Culturally Sensitive
• Attachment-Based
• Trauma-Informed

Perspective: Rose’s approach is rooted in the belief that every person possesses the inherent wisdom and capacity to direct their own healing and growth. When working together, your unique lived experiences, values, and goals will take centre stage to ensure the therapeutic process is deeply collaborative, inclusive, and tailored to what matters most to you. Rose cares deeply about creating a safe, welcoming space that honours every part of who you are, including the cultural and societal forces that influence your story. By bringing warmth, curiosity and intentionality into therapy, Rose’s goal is to guide and support you in exploring how you can navigate challenges, develop coping strategies, elicit change, and ultimately create a fulfilling and meaningful life.

Booking: You can reach out to the Rose directly via email to set up a consultation to determine if it’s a good fit. During this consultation, the supervisor will assess your needs and determine whether they align with the student’s level of training and experience. If your goals and needs are a good fit, they will confirm your eligibility and proceed with getting on the waitlist. If not, they will provide you with appropriate alternative referrals and supports.

Rose is available in-person at 489 College St., #206 (College and Bathurst)