Registered Social Worker
Tarak Ahmed
About
Tarak Ahmed is a Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist with over 15 years of experience in mental health. He holds an MSW and MBA, and specializes in anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, and self-esteem. Tarak is trained in CBT, DBT, couples counselling, and addictions, and also offers family and group therapy. His approach is evidence-based and client-centered, helping individuals build resilience and create meaningful change. He has worked in government and hospital settings and currently teaches mental health and addictions courses at colleges across Ontario.
Grounded in my identity as a Muslim, I also offer specialized faith-based counselling, merging traditional practices with contemporary therapeutic approaches. My proficiency is further enhanced through rigorous training in a plethora of therapeutic modalities: Solution-Focused Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, DBT, and CBT.
I champion a holistic, person-centered methodology, dedicated to meeting clients at their unique position and guiding them towards their goals. At the heart of my practice lies a commitment to fostering a safe and confidential environment, enabling clients to embark on meaningful journeys towards positive transformation.