Anxiety, stress and low mood
Worry that will not switch off, burnout, depression, feeling stuck or unmotivated — and finding practical tools that help day to day.
Psychotherapy for individuals, couples and families
A calm, clear space to make sense of what you are carrying.
Therapy with Arya Amatya — culturally sensitive, collaborative and practical. In person in the Greater Toronto Area, and by secure video anywhere in Ontario.
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Daytime, evening and weekend times · Clients aged 7 and up
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Meet Arya
Arya Amatya, BA (Hons), MACP · Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Welcome. I offer a space where we can slow down, understand what you are going through, strengthen the relationships that matter to you, and work toward change that lasts.
I hold an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Bioethics and Law from the University of Toronto and a Master's degree in counselling and psychotherapy (MACP). Before becoming a therapist I taught elementary school, which shaped how I work with children, teens and their families.
My approach is client-centred and strengths-based, drawing on cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). We set goals that are specific and realistic, and move at a pace that is manageable for you.
We all carry broken pieces of a mirror that make life's picture unclear. In therapy we fit those pieces together, until you can see yourself, and your life, in full.
How I can help
People come to therapy for many reasons. These are some of the areas I work with.
Relationships and couples
Communication, boundaries, intimacy, trust after infidelity, and deciding how to move forward together or apart.
Separation and divorce
Support through one of life's hardest transitions, including co-parenting and rebuilding a sense of stability.
Children, teens and families
For ages 7 and up: school and behaviour concerns, anxiety, self-image, and helping families understand one another. Play-based approaches for younger clients.
Men who feel alone
For men who are surrounded by people yet feel unseen — working through identity, self-esteem and the pressure to manage everything alone.
Trauma and life transitions
Complex trauma and its after-effects, experiences of abuse, questions of identity and culture, and major changes in life.
Services and fees
Individual therapy
$170
50-minute session · ages 18+
Child and youth therapy
$170
50-minute session · ages 7–17
Couples therapy
$200
50-minute session
Family therapy
$250
50-minute session
Sessions are offered in person or by secure video. Video sessions are available to people who are in Ontario at the time of the session.
Psychotherapy is not covered by OHIP. Many extended health benefit plans cover sessions with a Registered Psychotherapist — please check your plan before booking. You will get a receipt after each paid session to submit to your insurer.
What to expect
- Request a time. Choose the type of session and a time that suits you. We will contact you to confirm.
- Private intake. Before or at your first session we go through a confidential intake form and consent together.
- Your first session. We talk about what brings you in and what you hope will change, and agree on how to work together.
Common questions
Is what I say confidential?
Yes. What you share stays between you and your therapist, and your record is kept securely under Ontario's health privacy law (PHIPA). There are a few limits set by law — for example, serious and immediate risk of harm to you or someone else, a child in need of protection, or a court order. These are explained in full at intake.
How do video sessions work?
After your appointment is confirmed you will receive a private link. You will need a quiet, private place, a phone, tablet or computer with a camera, and a reliable internet connection. You must be in Ontario at the time of the session.
What if I need to cancel or reschedule?
Please give at least 24 hours' notice. Appointments missed or cancelled with less notice may be charged the session fee.
How do I pay?
Payment is due at the time of the session, by Interac e-Transfer or another method agreed with the clinic. A receipt is provided for your insurer or tax records.
Can my child come on their own?
Clients aged 7 and up are welcome. For children and younger teens, a parent or guardian takes part in the intake, and we agree together on how parents are kept informed.
How many sessions will I need?
It depends on what you are working on. Some people come for a few sessions with a specific goal; others prefer longer-term support. We review progress together regularly.
Contact
The quickest way to start is to request an appointment online. For questions, email is best.
Email
arya@aryaarete.com
Sessions
In person in the Greater Toronto Area
By secure video across Ontario
Please do not send personal health details by email.
If you need help right now
This practice is not an emergency service and messages are not monitored around the clock.
- In immediate danger: call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.
- Thoughts of suicide: call or text 9-8-8 (Suicide Crisis Helpline, 24/7).
- Under 30: Kids Help Phone, 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868.