
“You can't go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.” — C.S. Lewis.

Ida Zarrabi
Registered Psychotherapist
Hello, I am Ida- I’m so glad you’re here! I am genuinely passionate about the field of psychotherapy and I hope that I can support you on your personal growth journey. I sincerely believe that we can all use somebody to talk to sometimes- especially since peaks and valleys are inevitable in our lives.
As a therapist, I utilize a compassionate and client-centred holistic approach to health. I always strive to foster a supportive and empowering environment to help people establish and achieve their short-term and long-term goals.
I also strongly believe in meeting the individual where they are by providing an inclusive, safe and culturally competent space that encourages self-exploration. I have many years of experience working in different community and hospital settings with a wide range of demographics and diagnoses employing various evidence-based modalities.
I’m a University of Toronto alumni- I graduated UofT with an Honours Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and Physiology. I also hold a graduate certificate in Addictions and Mental Health as well as a Master’s in Counselling Psychology.
I am a first-generation Canadian-born who is also an active advocate in the Iranian community. I speak Farsi fluently and I have found that remaining connected to my roots has given me a deeper understanding of both the East and the West which I hope to integrate with integrity throughout our time in therapy together!
Areas of Focus:
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Borderline Personality Disorder
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Addictions
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Generalized Anxiety
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Depression
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
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Relationships
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Transitioning challenges for new immigrants and refugees
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Anger Management
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Shame-Resilience
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Chronic Illness/Pain
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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Treatments Offered:
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
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Couples Therapy - Gottman Method
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Solution-Focused Therapy
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Emotion-Focused Therapy
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Family Systems Therapy
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Dialectical Behaviour Informed Therapy
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Narrative Therapy
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
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Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy
Qualification, Training and Membership:
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Member of The College of Psychotherapists
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Member of The Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association
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Honours Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Physiology
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Master’s in Counselling Psychology
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Certificate in Addictions and Mental Health
Publications:
Fortin, J., Tian, R., Zarrabi, I., Hill, G., Williams, E., Sanchez-Duffhues, G., & Mak, T. W. (2020). Mutant ACVR1 arrests glial cell differentiation to drive tumorigenesis in pediatric gliomas. Cancer Cell, 37(3), 308-323.
Fortin, J., Bassi, C., Ramachandran, P., Li, W. Y., Tian, R., Zarrabi, I., & Mak, T. W. (2021). Concerted roles of PTEN and ATM in controlling hematopoietic stem cell fitness and dormancy. The Journal of clinical investigation, 131(5).