Islamic Psychotherapy with a Registered Psychotherapist
To enable our clients to develop resilience, acquire a sense of calm, and lead
satisfying lives that are consistent with their values and beliefs by using a
collaborative and powerful therapeutic method. Sessions are available in person in Mississauga or securely online anywhere in Ontario.
Areas we serve: Sessions are available in person at our Mississauga office and online anywhere in Ontario. We regularly support clients from Toronto, Brampton, Oakville, Milton and Vaughan.
✓ Covered by most insurance plans
Registered Psychotherapist · CRPO #006028
Registered Psychotherapist · CRPO #006028
✓ Psychotherapy Is Covered by Most Insurance Plans
Psychotherapy with Imam Ayman Al-Taher, Registered Psychotherapist (CRPO #006028) and CCPA member (#11245034), is covered by most extended health and workplace benefit plans.
- Pay for your session and receive an official receipt to submit to your insurance company for reimbursement.
- Please check that your plan covers a Registered Psychotherapist (RP) and how much it covers per year.
Please note: Islamic Counselling is not covered by insurance. If you want to claim your sessions, please book Psychotherapy.
Book PsychotherapyWhat is Psychotherapy?
At AIFS according to the American Psychiatric Association (APA), Psychotherapy is a useful type of treatment for individuals experiencing certain mental health conditions and emotional challenges. Psychotherapy services is not a “Tylenol” that eases the pain experienced from these issues, but rather an “antibiotic” that deals with the root cause for them.
Conditions that can be helped by psychotherapy
- Coping with stressful life events,
- The impact of trauma,
- Medical illness
- Loss such as the death of a loved one;
- Specific mental health conditions such as depression or anxiety.
Types of Psychotherapy
Cognitive behavioral therapy(CBT)
Mindfulness based cognitive therapy (MBCT)
Interpersonal therapy (IPT)
Supportive therapy
Dialectical behavior therapy (a specific type of CBT).
Psychodynamic therapy
Psychoanalysis
Does Psychotherapy Work?
According to the American Psychiatric (APA):
- About 75 percent of people who enter psychotherapy show some benefit from it.1
- Psychotherapy has been shown to improve emotional and psychological well-being
- It is linked with positive changes in the brain and body.
- The benefits also include fewer sick days, less disability, fewer medical problems, and increased work satisfaction.
- With the use of brain imaging techniques researchers have been able to see changes in the brain after a person has undergone psychotherapy.
- Numerous studies have identified brain changes in people with mental illness (including depression, panic disorder, PTSD and other conditions) as a result of undergoing psychotherapy.
In most cases the brain changes resulting from psychotherapy were similar to changes resulting from medication.2
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- Therapy may be conducted in an individual, family, couple, or group setting, and can help both children and adults.
- Sessions are typically held once a week for about 45 to 50 minutes.
- Creating rapport between client and therapist is a necessity for therapy progress.
- Trust is a key factor in making the therapy more effective
- Confidentiality, is a fundamental principle in psychotherapy.
- Psychotherapy can be short-term (a few weeks to months), dealing with more immediate challenges,
- Psychotherapy can be long-term (months to years), dealing with longstanding and complex issues.
- The goals of treatment and duration and frequency of treatment are discussed by the patient and therapist together.
Discover Your Inner Strength, Embrace Self-Mastery With Trustful Psychotherapy Services
Our committed and certified psychotherapist is here to help you at AIFS. Yes! Where we provide psychotherapy services. We can assist you if you are dealing with issues. Well! Issues like addiction, stress, depression, mood swings, or long-term stress. Promoting healthy behaviors and positive thinking in your daily life can be achieved with the help of a customized strategy developed by our trained psychotherapist.
How can we achieve this? By working with you to develop self-improvement, ways to cope, and general relief from mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, and stress. We accomplish this by making customized appointment plans to address your concerns. Throughout each session, you can count on intelligent listening and powerful conversations. Also, you will get respect from your guide. So, are you ready for booking?
How To Tell If You Need Psychotherapy Services
Let’s know when we need psychotherapy services
To find out if you have any anxiety, you need to take a self-test. To find out if you experience social anxiety, take a true record of your emotions, ideas, and behaviors when you’re around other people.
Sweating, beating heart, and nausea are among the physical symptoms that may be experienced. Symptoms such as dizziness, fainting, and difficulty breathing are also possible. Negative thoughts and constant worrying about other people’s opinions might cause social anxiety sufferers to doubt themselves and have low self-esteem. They might be afraid that they will be all by themselves. If you suffer from anxiety and find it difficult to speak up in meetings or explain your thoughts with faith, you may start to feel like you’re losing out on career and personal chances. They might use some guidance while meeting new individuals and keeping the discussion going. Maybe they’re worried nobody will remember them or their impact on the world will be small and insignificant. Because they fear being judged or rejected, they can stay home from gatherings or networking activities.
In What Ways Does Psychotherapy Services Help?
Many mental health conditions have shown progress after psychotherapy services. Additionally, psychotherapy has a chance to reduce the symptoms of chronic diseases and problems in relationships. Among the many other advantages of psychotherapy are:
- Learning other methods of dealing with stressful situations
- Developing a greater awareness of one's own mental processes and emotional state
- Understanding the impact of your past on your present
- Mastering techniques for controlling anxiety and settling conflicts
- Creating bonds with those around you
- Boosting one's sense of self-worth and confidence
- Seeking treatment for substance abuse or disordered eating
- Encouraging better mental health
A Normal Psychotherapy Session: How Does It Look?
It is common for the psychotherapist and patient to work together during psychotherapy. The psychotherapist will usually ask a series of questions. Yes! To gain more knowledge of the patient’s situation and the reasons behind seeking therapy. Your current and past experiences, as well as your emotions and thoughts, will likely be analyzed. The psychotherapist will use this data to inform the creation of a customized therapy program. Psychotherapy services have the potential to be a beneficial and fulfilling experience. It provides a perfect basis for taking control of your life.
What to Expect From Your First Consultation
During your first psychotherapy session, you will work toward two objectives:
If you want to meet with your therapist, get to know them, and find out how they want to help you, then;
For your therapist to meet you, learn more about you, and collect the information necessary to begin designing your treatment plan. You will most likely outline your worries and long-term health objectives in this.
You and your therapist are able to work here to find the best strategy for therapy. If you are unsure whether the psychotherapy choice is right for you, a professional is available to walk you through the available options.
What Do You Suggest I Do Once My Psychotherapy Is Over?
There are some things that you can do to stay going after psychotherapy treatments. One important thing to remember is to keep all of your sessions scheduled or at least set up another one once your treatment is over. If you do this, you can stay on schedule and progress more. Try to put as many of the skills you learned in treatment into your daily life as possible. The ideas you’ve learned will be easier to implement in the actual world if you do this.
Last but not least, allow yourself lots of time to keep improving. Your life may not quickly benefit from the adjustments you made in treatment. It may take some time for the improvements to take full effect. No matter how tough it gets, it would be best if you did not give up.
If you are looking for professionals, contact AIFS psychotherapy services today to arrange a consultation. If you need help getting back on your feet, we’re here to help.
