At Elevate Therapy, we believe healing happens through connection. Our skilled, compassionate therapists create a safe, trauma-informed space to support your goals and growth.

With extensive experience in areas such as trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationships, our team is here to help you navigate your path toward authenticity and healing.

Meet our therapists


OUR THERAPISTS

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Fahad Riaz

PhD, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Treatment Specialties: ​

  • Anxiety, Panic Disorders, OCD

  • Workplace Burnout & Stress

  • Trauma & Racial Discrimination

  • Cultural & Identity Concerns

Therapeutic Modalities:

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

  • Culturally and Spiritually Sensitive Frameworks

  • Mindfulness-Based Approaches

  • Emotion-Focused Therapy

Services Offered: 

Individual Therapy (Ages 18+)

In Person & Virtual Appointments

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Laura Gottfred

Masters of Social Work MSW, RSW

Treatment Specialties:

  • Anxiety (Generalized, Social, Health)

  • Depression and Low Mood

  • Emotion Regulation

  • Distress tolerance

Therapeutic Modalities:

  • Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)

  • Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)

  • Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)

  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Services Offered: 

Individual Therapy (Ages 6+)

In Person & Virtual Appointments

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Lauren Dupuis

Masters of Social Work MSW, RSW

​Treatment Specialties: ​

  • Trauma & PTSD

  • Neurodivergence (ADHD/ASD/FASD)

  • Anxiety and Depression

  • Grief 

Therapeutic Modalities:

  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

  • Neurodiversity-Affirming 

  • Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)

  • Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)

Services Offered: 

Individual Therapy (Ages 16+)

In Person & Virtual Appointments

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Vimal Thomas

Masters of Social Work MSW, RSW

​Treatment Specialties: ​

  • Trauma & PTSD

  • Anxiety and Depression

  • Grief and Loss

  • Life Transitions

Therapeutic Modalities:

  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

  • Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)

  • Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE)

Services Offered: 

Individual Therapy (Ages 16+)

In Person & Virtual Appointments

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