Omar Waheed, MA RP CSAT

Welcome to my private practice and thanks for stopping by.  I’m a Registered Psychotherapist providing in-person (Vaughan, ON) and online therapy across the province.  

With over 16 years of experience, I've had the privilege of working with a wide diversity of individuals and couples. As someone who is deeply passionate about therapy, my ultimate goal is to help you achieve lasting peace of mind by developing the skills, strength, and understanding you need to overcome obstacles and thrive. 

• trauma
• grief
• anxiety/depression
• family of origin issues
• marital issues
• anger and conflict management
• communication and assertiveness
• men's issues 
• youth developmental issues
• parenting
• life transitions
• addictions of all types

• 16 years in my own recovery and working as a Psychotherapist
• Trained specifically in gambling, gaming, sex/porn, trauma, grief and family/relational systems.
• Certified Sex Addiction Counsellor with IITAP
• Registered psychotherapist in the province of Ontario with Independent Practice designation and able to provide clinical supervision to other therapists.
• Masters degree in psychology.

• I am often told that my therapy feels like it has a solid framework to it and that each session tends to build on previous ones as a bigger picture unfolds.  
• I use reflective tasks frequently which increases engagement with the therapeutic process and provide a sense of empowerment.
• My therapy tends to be focused and I try to get to the heart of the issue efficiently.
• I integrate narrative, experiential, cognitive, schema, family system and emotional therapies in a way that my clients find very effective.  They get the advantage of many therapies in one therapist. 
• I help people expand their perspectives on their lives as a whole, and see themselves in ways they have not considered before

• Task-based model of therapy - where during each session we work on tasks designed to integrate a range of therapies, some of which are listed here.
• Schema therapy - where we look at the collection of beliefs, experiences and stories that are encoded in your mind during the formative years.  
• Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) - where we examine the connection between your body, mind, thoughts, feelings and actions. 
• Combined Schema Therapy and CBT (SCBT) -  a unique method of my own. combining these two approaches creates an intense and insightful therapy.  
• Experiential Therapy – where we use role-play and psychodramatic techniques to evoke change.
• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) - where the focus is on emotional regulation and interpersonal skills.
• Narrative Therapy - examining our old stories about ourselves and replacing them with new ones. 
• Family Systems Therapy - where we work on change within family and relational systems. 
• Internal Family Systems - otherwise known as "parts work" which is suitable for dealing with trauma. 
• Couples therapy with the Gottman method. 

• FREE 40 minute session to ensure my therapeutic style is a good fit for you. 
• $160 + tax for a 55-minute session
• $200 + tax for a couples session in Vaughan, ON
• I am covered by all major benefits plans. 
• Schedule your session here

• Meeting space in Vaughan, Ontario
• Online therapy across Ontario