online across Ontario
Jay Rao
Registered Psychotherapist · BSc · MSc · RP
- Couples, Families & Individuals
- English
Support for ADHD, Affair Recovery, Anger Management, Anxiety and 11 more ↓
Areas of focus
If what you are carrying is not listed, it is still worth a conversation.
- ADHD
- Affair Recovery
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Behavioural Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Blended Family
- Couples & Marriage
- Depression
- Domestic Abuse
- Emotional Unavailability
- Grief and loss
- Separation & Divorce
- Teen Issues
- Anxiety in Children
Also works with Abortion issue, Abuse survivor issues, Addictions, Aggression, Alcohol drug addiction, Body image issues, Elder abuse / exploitation, Emotional / psychological abuse, Family conflict, Family of origin, Financial stress, First responders, Forgiveness, Health wellness, Identity issues, Life transitions, Love intimacy, Mood disorders, Obsessive compulsive disorder, Pain management, Parenting, Parenting attachment, Professional burnout, PTSD, Self-esteem, Sexual assault victim, Stress management, Teen divorce and Workplace issues.
In Jay's words
If life can be envisioned as a story, yours most certainly is a precious one. Looking back on each chapter of it, no matter what plot you have been central to, you endured, you accomplished, you overcame.
Continue reading Jay's approach
As a counsellor and healthcare professional driven by compassion and a commitment to others, I believe that humans have the capacity to solve even the most complex of problems through utilizing themselves as their own resource. My education allows me the ability to help guide you through the most challenging issues in your life, but ultimately the greatest joy I receive is witnessing a sense of value, self-identity, and self- worth return as a result of reconnecting with the one person that matters the very most: you.
In treatment I rely on Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Solutions-Based Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy. Additionally, I draw from medical models of health in the facilitation of rehabilitation, dietary, and wellness goals for individuals. I am passionate about educating and motivating others to achieve the quality of life they deserve.
Together we will discover what allowed you to achieve the goals in your life that you found most significant and unlock the strengths and values that temporarily fell below the surface. Because difficult journeys lead to beautiful destinations, it would be my honour to walk alongside you en route to yours.
Background
Master’s Degree Psychology, Counselling Specialization
Registered with College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO)
Qualifications & registrations
- Also holds
- President’s Awards for Academic Achievement
- Experience
- 6 Years
- Also a member of
- Ontario Association of Mental Health Professionals (OAMHP)
Trained in these approaches — drawn on depending on what each person needs, not a fixed formula.
A few questions, answered
I was fascinated with the human mind and understanding why people behave as they do. I wanted to assist people in achieving the lives they envisioned with a greater understanding of this.
My favourite thing is seeing the joy people experience when I help them accomplish their most desired goals in life.
I would say to anyone who is hesitant, book a bit of time with me to see if my caring, nonjudgmental, and warm approach is something you prefer. I’m always thinking of how to make your experience in therapy exceed your expectations.
One of the greatest misunderstandings about trauma is that it only happens after an event that threatens our life. Emotional hurts that affect our basic needs for safety, security, and well-being can also be traumatic.
One of my life goals is to continually strive to further develop myself as a psychotherapist and continually provide my clients with the best outcomes they deserve. Self-development is a value of mine and I am constantly looking for opportunities to further my personal and professional growth to benefit myself and the people I help.
Therapy is a regulated profession where therapists are licensed professionals who assist in treating mental conditions utilizing evidenced-based interventions backed by clinical research and accepted as validated tools, whereas a coach or friend lacks this ,however, can provide advice and support.
Getting to know Jay
- What is the best piece of advice you’ve ever received?
- The best piece of advice I have received was to aim for progress, not perfection.
- What's your favourite board game?
- My favourite board game is Monopoly. The appeal of owning a Boardwalk property in the game is still alluring to me after all these years.
- How do you enjoy spending your alone time?
- I love winding down with a good book or watching a sporting event.