Degrees: MSW
First Year Practice:
2011
Languages Served:
English
Clinical Specialties:
Counselling/Therapy
Grief/Trauma/Loss
Mental Health/Addictions
NonClinical Specialties:
Age Groups Served:
Children
Adolescents
Specialized Training:
I am trained as a Child, Adolescent and Family Therapist, and have continued post-graduate trainings in the areas of Child & Adolescent Development, Neuroscience, Attachment and Trauma.
I maintain current research and practice guidelines, and have advanced training in Mindfulness-Based Therapy, Grief & Bereavement Therapy, Trauma-Treatment and Family Therapy.
Personal Statement:
Our work as parents and caregivers never really ends, and often takes us on journeys we never anticipated.
If you're here, perhaps getting here was one of those journeys. My name is Ashiya Desai and as a Clinical Social Worker and a Child & Family Therapist, I've been working with children, adolescents and their families as they navigate challenging situations for over 10 years. My approach is family-centered, mindfulness-based, and trauma-informed, with a sprinkle of creativity and silliness on the side. After all, play is the natural language for kids and teens, and frankly, adults need more of that too!
So even amidst the challenges, remember that there is also the journey of re-remembering yours and your child’s unique strengths and resources, and the healing and growth that comes from that. The journey is yours and I'd be privileged to walk that journey with you.
Connect with me for a free consultation at ashiya@kairoscounsellingservices.com
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