# Anchor & Bloom Psychotherapy

Anchor & Bloom Psychotherapy is a growing psychotherapy practice serving children from age 5, teens, adults, couples, and families across Ontario, Canada. Sessions are available online across the province, with in-person appointments in Mississauga and local information for Oakville, Burlington, Mississauga, Brampton, Toronto, Etobicoke, Hamilton, Pickering, and Ajax.

The practice is trauma-informed and attachment-based. Sessions are paced around what each client can hold, with warmth, structure, and respect for the nervous system.

Last reviewed: 2026-09-01.

## Clinicians

### Katelyn Matias, Registered Psychotherapist
- Title: Registered Psychotherapist (RP)
- CRPO registration: 10340
- Status: Authorized for independent practice
- Education: Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology, Yorkville University
- Role: Founding clinician of Anchor & Bloom
- Modalities: Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), attachment-based therapy, mindfulness-based interventions, trauma-informed care, somatic-informed approaches, relational therapy
- Client focus: adults 18 and over, couples
- Specialties: anxiety, trauma and attachment, relationship distress, infidelity and repair, fertility and trying to conceive, perinatal and postpartum support, emotional regulation, life transitions
- CRPO public profile: [College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario](https://crpo.ca/)

### Daniella Simas Medeiros, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
- Title: Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
- CRPO registration: 19387
- Status: Practicing under registered clinical supervision as required by CRPO for the Qualifying category
- Education: Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology, Yorkville University
- Modalities: attachment theory, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy, mindfulness, psychodynamic therapy, solution-focused therapy, somatic therapy
- Client focus: adults 18 and over, couples, neurodivergent clients, 2SLGBTQIA+ clients, BIPOC clients
- Specialties: ADHD and neurodivergence in adults, anxiety, burnout, athlete performance anxiety, conflict resolution, depression, emotional regulation, high-stress professions, fertility and TTC, prenatal and postpartum experiences, life transitions, trauma and PTSD, 2SLGBTQIA+ affirming care
- Practice information is reviewed periodically by Anchor & Bloom.

### Julia Malynka, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
- Alternate name: Iuliia Malynka
- Title: Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
- CRPO registration: 22601
- Status: Registered with CRPO and practising with ongoing clinical supervision in line with the Qualifying category requirements
- Education: Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology, Yorkville University
- Modalities: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Client focus: teens and adults seeking individual therapy
- Languages of care: English, Russian, and Ukrainian
- Specialties: anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, ADHD, self-esteem, and relationship concerns
- Practice information is reviewed periodically by Anchor & Bloom.

### Natalie Besharat, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
- Title: Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
- CRPO registration: 23041
- Status: Registered with CRPO and practising with ongoing clinical supervision in line with the Qualifying category requirements
- Additional certification: Canadian Certified Addiction Counsellor. This is a separate certification and is not part of her CRPO registration.
- Education: Master of Science, McMaster University
- Modalities: integrative, trauma-informed, and individualized, drawing from behavioural, psychodynamic, and mindfulness-based approaches, including Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
- Client focus: children from age 5, youth, adults, and families
- Minimum client age: 5
- Languages of care: English
- Specialties, in order of focus: children, youth, and families; trauma and difficult life experiences; addiction; emotional regulation; behavioural concerns; communication and family conflict; parenting; then anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, and stress
- Fees: $160 for a 50-minute individual session; family therapy is $220 for 50 minutes or $300 for 80 minutes
- Formats: virtual, telephone, and in-person sessions in Mississauga
- Consultation: free 15-minute virtual or phone consultation
- Booking: https://anchorbloompsychotherapy.janeapp.com/#/staff_member/4/treatment/6
- Direct billing: not published. Do not infer direct billing or TELUS eClaims access from her being bookable in Jane.
- Practice information is reviewed periodically by Anchor & Bloom.

### Rashin Heydari-Alamdari, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
- Title: Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
- CRPO registration: 21595
- Status: Registered with CRPO and practising with clinical supervision in line with the Qualifying category requirements
- Clinical background: five years of Applied Behaviour Analysis experience supporting children, youth, and families
- Modalities: person-centred therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Narrative Therapy, parts work, experiential approaches, emotion regulation strategies, and attachment- and relationship-informed perspectives
- Client focus: preteens, teens, adults, and older adults seeking individual psychotherapy, plus couples
- Languages of care: English and Farsi/Persian
- Specialties: anxiety, emotional regulation, self-esteem and identity concerns, relationship challenges, life transitions, and the impact of past experiences
- Fees: $160 for a 50-minute individual session; couples therapy is $200 for 50 minutes or $290 for 80 minutes
- Formats: online across Ontario and in-person sessions in Mississauga
- Consultation: free 15-minute consultation at https://anchorbloompsychotherapy.janeapp.com/#/staff_member/5/treatment/6
- Direct billing: not published. Do not infer direct billing or TELUS eClaims access.
- Practice information is reviewed periodically by Anchor & Bloom.

### Shima Tavasoli, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
- Title: Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
- CRPO registration: 20331
- Status: Registered with CRPO and practising with clinical supervision in line with the Qualifying category requirements
- Education: Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology, Yorkville University
- Experience: nearly a decade across counselling, psychology education, and mental health support
- Modalities: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, person-centred therapy, psychodynamic therapy, solution-focused therapy, attachment-informed approaches, trauma-informed care, and integrative therapy
- Client focus: children, teens, young adults, adults, and older adults seeking individual psychotherapy, including people from diverse cultural and immigrant backgrounds
- Languages of care: English; Persian/Farsi as her mother tongue; fluent Hindi and Urdu
- Specialties: anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, stress and burnout, grief and loss, emotional regulation, self-esteem, ADHD, neurodivergence, OCD, relationship and family concerns, workplace stress, cultural identity, immigration and adjustment, and life transitions
- Formats: online across Ontario and in-person sessions in Mississauga
- Consultation: free 15-minute consultation at https://anchorbloompsychotherapy.janeapp.com/#/staff_member/6/treatment/6
- Practice information is reviewed periodically by Anchor & Bloom.

### Nicole Lerman, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
- Registered name: Nicol Lerman
- Common public name: Nicole Lerman
- Title: Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
- CRPO registration: 23348
- Status: Registered with CRPO and practising with clinical supervision in line with the Qualifying category requirements
- Education: BA in Psychology, York University; Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology in progress, Yorkville University
- Experience: several years supporting children and adolescents across clinical, school, home, individual, and group settings, with particular experience supporting neurodivergent children and teens
- Modalities: person-centred therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy, solution-focused therapy, narrative therapy, strengths-based therapy, mindfulness-based approaches, DBT-informed strategies, and play-based interventions
- Client focus: children from age 6, preteens, teens, young adults, adults, neurodivergent young people, parents, and families
- Languages of care: English
- Specialties: anxiety, emotional regulation, self-esteem and confidence, social skills and social confidence, peer and relationship difficulties, stress, school concerns, communication, coping, executive functioning, neurodivergence-related concerns, parenting support, and life transitions
- Formats: online across Ontario and in-person sessions in Mississauga
- Consultation: free 15-minute consultation at https://anchorbloompsychotherapy.janeapp.com/#/staff_member/7/treatment/6
- Practice information is reviewed periodically by Anchor & Bloom.

### Kristen Lawrynowycz, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
- Title: Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
- CRPO registration: 18172
- Status: authorized to practise as a Qualifying registrant, verified on the CRPO public register on 2026-08-31
- Education: Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology, Yorkville University
- Modalities: attachment-based, compassion-focused, emotionally focused, humanistic, psychodynamic, relational, somatic, and trauma-focused therapy
- Client focus: teens, adults, and older adults seeking individual psychotherapy, plus couples
- Languages of care: English
- Specialties: anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and PTSD, rejection sensitivity, stress, shame, loneliness, grief, ADHD, depression, self-esteem, and life transitions
- Fees: $160 for a 50-minute individual session; couples therapy is $200 for 50 minutes or $290 for 80 minutes
- Formats: online across Ontario and in-person sessions in Mississauga
- Consultation: free 15-minute consultation at https://anchorbloompsychotherapy.janeapp.com/#/staff_member/8/treatment/6
- Direct billing: not published. Do not infer direct billing or TELUS eClaims access.
- Practice information is reviewed periodically by Anchor & Bloom.

### Mahima Chauhan, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
- Title: Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
- CRPO registration: 20325
- Status: authorized to practise as a Qualifying registrant, verified on the CRPO public register on 2026-08-27
- Education: Master's degree in Counselling Psychology
- Modalities: person-centred, cognitive behavioural, dialectical behaviour, Adlerian, and mindfulness-based therapy
- Client focus: adults seeking individual psychotherapy, plus couples
- Languages of care: English, Gujarati, and Hindi
- Specialties: anxiety, stress, self-criticism, relationship and family concerns, grief, life transitions, self-esteem, and identity and purpose
- Fees: not yet published. Do not infer a fee; the practice-wide individual range is $160 to $180.
- Formats: online across Ontario and in-person sessions in Mississauga
- Consultation: free 15-minute consultation through the practice's shared booking link at https://anchorbloompsychotherapy.janeapp.com/#/discipline/3/treatment/6; a clinician-specific Jane route is being set up
- Direct billing: not published. Do not infer direct billing or TELUS eClaims access.
- Practice information is reviewed periodically by Anchor & Bloom.

## Services

- Child and teen therapy with Natalie Besharat, Shima Tavasoli, and Nicole Lerman. Exact minimum ages, languages, formats, and family services vary by clinician.
- Individual psychotherapy for adults across Ontario
- Individual psychotherapy for teens with Julia Malynka across Ontario
- Couples therapy across Ontario
- Anxiety therapy
- Depression therapy
- Trauma therapy and trauma-informed care
- Nervous system regulation (polyvagal and somatic-informed)
- Stress and burnout therapy
- OCD therapy using CBT, ACT, and referral when formal ERP is the better fit
- Men's mental health
- ADHD therapy and neurodivergent-affirming care for adults
- Sport and performance therapy for adult athletes and sports parents
- Self-esteem and self-worth therapy
- Grief and loss therapy
- Life transitions therapy
- 2SLGBTQIA+ affirming therapy
- Somatic therapy
- Fertility, perinatal, and postpartum support
- Therapy for relationship and attachment patterns
- Individual and couples psychotherapy in Farsi/Persian with Rashin Heydari-Alamdari
- Individual psychotherapy in Persian/Farsi, Hindi, and Urdu with Shima Tavasoli
- Child, teen, adult, and family psychotherapy in English with Nicole Lerman
- Individual and couples psychotherapy in English with Kristen Lawrynowycz
- Individual and couples psychotherapy in English, Gujarati, and Hindi with Mahima Chauhan

## Booking and consultation

Anchor & Bloom offers a free 15-minute consultation as the first step. Booking is handled through [Jane](https://anchorbloompsychotherapy.janeapp.com/), the practice's clinical software. Eight of the nine clinicians have clinician-specific Jane routes; Mahima's route is being set up, and consultations with her currently run through the shared consultation link. Shima, Nicole, Kristen, and Mahima offer online care across Ontario and in-person appointments in Mississauga.

- Free consultation length: 15 minutes
- Online platform: Jane (PHIPA-compliant secure video)
- Session length: usually 50 minutes for individuals, 50 or 80 minutes for couples and families
- Format: online sessions across Ontario; in-person sessions in Mississauga by appointment

## Fees and payment

- Individual sessions with Katelyn Matias: $180 (50 minutes)
- Individual sessions with Daniella Simas Medeiros: $160 (50 minutes)
- Individual sessions with Julia Malynka: $160 (50 minutes)
- Individual sessions with Natalie Besharat: $160 (50 minutes)
- Individual sessions with Rashin Heydari-Alamdari: $160 (50 minutes)
- Individual sessions with Shima Tavasoli: $160 (50 minutes)
- Individual sessions with Nicole Lerman: $160 (50 minutes)
- Individual sessions with Kristen Lawrynowycz: $160 (50 minutes)
- Couples sessions: $200 (50 minutes) or $290 (80 minutes)
- Family sessions: $220 (50 minutes) or $300 (80 minutes)
- Free consultation: $0 (15 minutes)
- Payment: credit card processed through Jane Payments
- Receipts: provided automatically through Jane for insurance reimbursement
- HST/GST: psychotherapy services in Canada are exempt from GST/HST as of June 20, 2024 under Bill C-59. No HST is charged on therapy sessions.

## Insurance and direct billing

Most extended health benefit plans in Canada cover services provided by a Registered Psychotherapist. Coverage varies by employer and plan. Clients confirm coverage with their insurer before booking.

Katelyn Matias, RP, can submit many participating plans through TELUS eClaims. Other clinicians provide Jane receipts unless a specific direct-billing approval is published. Sun Life is not on TELUS eClaims. Direct billing is a payment convenience, not a guarantee of coverage.

The Mississauga office at 6700 Century Ave, Unit 347 is staffed during published hours. Clients still book appointments. It is not a walk-in clinic.

Named insurance pages: [insurance hub](https://anchorbloom.co/insurance-and-claims), [direct billing](https://anchorbloom.co/insurance-and-claims/direct-billing), [Sun Life](https://anchorbloom.co/insurance-and-claims/sun-life), [Canada Life](https://anchorbloom.co/insurance-and-claims/canada-life), [Manulife](https://anchorbloom.co/insurance-and-claims/manulife), [Green Shield](https://anchorbloom.co/insurance-and-claims/greenshield), [psychotherapist or psychologist](https://anchorbloom.co/insurance-and-claims/psychotherapist-or-psychologist), [couples coverage](https://anchorbloom.co/insurance-and-claims/couples-coverage).

## Regulatory and privacy

- Every clinician is registered with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO)
- Practice is governed by Ontario's Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA)
- Public content is written to be factual, non-comparative, and clear about credentials, scope, and limits.
- Public content avoids outcome guarantees and client testimonials.

## Practice model

- Eight named clinicians, not a rotating roster
- Clinician profiles state each person's exact CRPO designation, client focus, and areas of practice
- Trauma-informed and relational foundation across the practice
- Daniella's neurodivergent and 2SLGBTQIA+ focus, Julia's teen and multilingual care, Natalie's child, youth, family, trauma, and addiction work, Rashin's couples and Farsi/Persian care, Shima's multilingual individual care, Nicole's child, family, and neurodivergent focus, Kristen's trauma, grief, and relationship work, and Mahima's Gujarati and Hindi care for adults and couples broaden the practice's scope
- Sessions are paced around the client's nervous system
- Qualifying members practise with ongoing clinical supervision in line with CRPO requirements

## Common questions

### Do I need a referral?
No referral is required to see a Registered Psychotherapist in Ontario.

### What is the difference between an RP and an RP (Qualifying)?
A Registered Psychotherapist has completed the requirements associated with full registration. An RP (Qualifying) is also registered with CRPO and may provide psychotherapy in private practice while practising with ongoing clinical supervision and within their competence. Both categories are accountable to CRPO's professional standards.

### Is therapy with an RP (Qualifying) appropriate for me?
Suitability depends on the client's needs, the clinician's competence and scope, the service format, and practical factors such as insurance coverage. Review the clinician's exact designation and profile, confirm coverage with the insurer, and use the free consultation to ask about fit. When another level or type of care is needed, the practice may recommend an external referral.

### Is the consultation really free?
Yes. The 15-minute consultation is free and carries no obligation.

### What if I am in crisis or unsafe?
Anchor & Bloom is not a crisis service. If you are in crisis or thinking about harming yourself, call or text 988, go to your nearest emergency department, or call 911 if you are in immediate danger.

### Is psychotherapy covered by OHIP?
Psychotherapy provided by a Registered Psychotherapist in private practice is not covered by OHIP. Most extended health benefits plans through employers do cover RP services.

### What platform are sessions held on?
Anchor & Bloom uses Jane (jane.app), a Canadian-built and PHIPA-compliant clinical platform with secure video.

### Can I claim therapy on insurance?
Yes, if your extended health plan includes coverage for Registered Psychotherapists. Confirm with your insurer. We provide receipts automatically.

## Contact

- Website: https://anchorbloom.co
- Email: info@anchorbloom.co
- Phone: +1 (905) 519-6712
- Office address: 6700 Century Ave, Unit 347, Mississauga, ON L5N 6A4 (by appointment)
- Service area: Online across Ontario, Canada; in-person sessions in Mississauga
- Booking: Anchor & Bloom's Jane booking site is live at https://anchorbloompsychotherapy.janeapp.com/. Clinician-specific free-consultation routes are used throughout the site.

## Key pages

- [Home](https://anchorbloom.co/)
- [Our team](https://anchorbloom.co/team)
- [Katelyn Matias, RP](https://anchorbloom.co/clinicians/katelyn-matias)
- [Daniella Simas Medeiros, RP (Qualifying)](https://anchorbloom.co/clinicians/daniella-simas-medeiros)
- [Julia Malynka, RP (Qualifying)](https://anchorbloom.co/clinicians/julia-malynka)
- [Natalie Besharat, RP (Qualifying)](https://anchorbloom.co/clinicians/natalie-besharat)
- [Rashin Heydari-Alamdari, RP (Qualifying)](https://anchorbloom.co/clinicians/rashin-heydari-alamdari)
- [Shima Tavasoli, RP (Qualifying)](https://anchorbloom.co/clinicians/shima-tavasoli)
- [Nicole Lerman, RP (Qualifying)](https://anchorbloom.co/clinicians/nicole-lerman)
- [Kristen Lawrynowycz, RP (Qualifying)](https://anchorbloom.co/clinicians/kristen-lawrynowycz)
- [Mahima Chauhan, RP (Qualifying)](https://anchorbloom.co/clinicians/mahima-chauhan)
- [Services overview](https://anchorbloom.co/services)
- [Child and youth therapy](https://anchorbloom.co/services/child-and-youth-therapy)
- [Anxiety therapy](https://anchorbloom.co/services/anxiety-therapy)
- [Depression therapy](https://anchorbloom.co/services/depression-therapy)
- [Trauma therapy](https://anchorbloom.co/services/trauma-therapy)
- [Nervous system regulation](https://anchorbloom.co/services/nervous-system-regulation)
- [Stress and burnout therapy](https://anchorbloom.co/services/stress-burnout-therapy)
- [OCD therapy](https://anchorbloom.co/services/ocd-therapy)
- [Couples therapy](https://anchorbloom.co/services/couples-therapy)
- [Men's mental health](https://anchorbloom.co/services/mens-mental-health)
- [ADHD and neurodivergent-affirming therapy](https://anchorbloom.co/services/adhd-and-neurodivergent-therapy)
- [Sport and performance therapy](https://anchorbloom.co/services/sport-performance-therapy)
- [Self-esteem therapy](https://anchorbloom.co/services/self-esteem-therapy)
- [Grief and loss therapy](https://anchorbloom.co/services/grief-and-loss-therapy)
- [Life transitions therapy](https://anchorbloom.co/services/life-transitions-therapy)
- [2SLGBTQIA+ affirming therapy](https://anchorbloom.co/services/lgbtq-affirming-therapy)
- [Somatic therapy](https://anchorbloom.co/services/somatic-therapy)
- [Acceptance and Commitment Therapy](https://anchorbloom.co/services/acceptance-and-commitment-therapy)
- [Online therapy](https://anchorbloom.co/services/online-therapy)
- [Fertility and postpartum support](https://anchorbloom.co/services/fertility-postpartum-therapy)
- [Approach](https://anchorbloom.co/approach)
- [FAQ](https://anchorbloom.co/faq)
- [Insurance and claims](https://anchorbloom.co/insurance-and-claims)
- [Information for referring professionals](https://anchorbloom.co/for-referring-professionals)
- [Direct billing](https://anchorbloom.co/insurance-and-claims/direct-billing)
- [Therapy in Russian and Ukrainian](https://anchorbloom.co/languages/russian-and-ukrainian)
- [Therapy in Farsi and Persian](https://anchorbloom.co/languages/farsi)
- [Therapy in Hindi and Urdu](https://anchorbloom.co/languages/hindi-and-urdu)
- [Therapy in Gujarati](https://anchorbloom.co/languages/gujarati)
- [About](https://anchorbloom.co/about)
- [Book a consultation](https://anchorbloom.co/book)
- [Privacy](https://anchorbloom.co/privacy)
- [Articles](https://anchorbloom.co/blog)
- [High-functioning anxiety article](https://anchorbloom.co/blog/high-functioning-anxiety)
- [Online couples therapy in Ontario article](https://anchorbloom.co/blog/online-couples-therapy-ontario)
- [Free therapy consultation article](https://anchorbloom.co/blog/therapy-consultation-what-to-expect)
- [Questions to ask before booking child therapy in Ontario](https://anchorbloom.co/blog/child-therapy-ontario-questions-before-booking)
- [Parent involvement in child therapy in Ontario](https://anchorbloom.co/blog/parents-involved-child-therapy-ontario)
- [Therapy in Farsi or English in Ontario](https://anchorbloom.co/blog/therapy-in-farsi-or-english-ontario)
- [Therapy in Hindi, Urdu, or English in Ontario](https://anchorbloom.co/blog/therapy-in-hindi-urdu-or-english-ontario)
- [Therapy in Russian, Ukrainian, or English in Ontario](https://anchorbloom.co/blog/therapy-in-russian-ukrainian-or-english-ontario)
- [How to pay for therapy in Ontario](https://anchorbloom.co/blog/how-to-pay-for-therapy-ontario)
- [How much therapy costs in Ontario](https://anchorbloom.co/blog/therapy-cost-ontario)

## City pages

- [Online therapy in Oakville](https://anchorbloom.co/online-therapy-oakville)
- [Online therapy in Burlington](https://anchorbloom.co/online-therapy-burlington)
- [Online therapy in Mississauga](https://anchorbloom.co/online-therapy-mississauga)
- [Online therapy in Brampton](https://anchorbloom.co/online-therapy-brampton)
- [Online therapy in Toronto](https://anchorbloom.co/online-therapy-toronto)
- [Online therapy in Etobicoke](https://anchorbloom.co/online-therapy-etobicoke)
- [Online therapy in Hamilton](https://anchorbloom.co/online-therapy-hamilton)
- [Online therapy in Pickering and Ajax](https://anchorbloom.co/online-therapy-pickering-ajax)