Maryam Holisaz
- RP
Locations:
- Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Saskatchewan, Yukon
Areas of Focus:
- Anxiety, Child, Phobia, Youth/Adolescent
Additional Areas:
- Grief and Loss, Parenting, Relationships, Stress
About the Counsellor:
Maryam Holisaz (she/her) is a Registered Psychotherapist with over fifteen years of experience in the field of psychotherapy. Known for her empathetic nature and use of evidence-based approaches, she is deeply committed to creating a nurturing and therapeutic environment for children, adolescents, and parents alike.
Philosophy:
Maryam believes in harnessing clients’ strengths and fostering empowerment throughout their therapeutic journey. She is committed to principles of empathy, honesty, and confidentiality, and considers these values to be the cornerstone of her practice.
Therapeutic Approach:
Known for her use of evidence-based therapeutic modalities such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavioural therapy (DBT), Maryam tailors her approach to meet the unique needs of child and adolescent clients. Additionally, she employs parent management training (PMT) to assist parents with their parenting challenges. Maryam believes in fostering a collaborative and empowering therapeutic relationship. She is dedicated to creating a safe and nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their challenges, discover their strengths, and work towards meaningful change.
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Parent Management Training
Focus Areas:
In her practice, Maryam specializes in working with children and adolescents coping with grief and bereavement, stress, anxiety, phobias, and a lack of essential life skills such as anger management, social skills, and emotion regulation. Additionally, she focuses on supporting parents facing challenges in their parenting journey, particularly those dealing with difficult child behaviours. Maryam emphasizes tailoring her strategies to meet the unique needs of each individual and family.