Thank you for taking the time to view my profile. Choosing a therapist with solid credentials is important, but I also hope that my genuine warmth and non-judgmental, casual style will quickly allow you to feel comfortable seeking help. As a Clinical and Health Psychologist, I provide psychotherapy for adults with a broad range of presenting issues. These include depression, anxiety, insomnia, or managing challenging medical conditions such as cancer.
Many of the individuals I work with are thoughtful, capable, and high-functioning in most areas of life, but find themselves feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated that things haven’t improved despite their efforts. With nearly 20 years of experience, I take a practical, straightforward approach focused on helping you understand what’s happening and what will actually move things forward. I maintain a focused caseload and work with a limited number of clients, allowing for a high level of care and attention.
My work is grounded in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), a structured, evidence-based approach that focuses on identifying and changing patterns that maintain distress. Sessions are active, focused, and goal-oriented, with an emphasis on developing practical strategies that lead to meaningful, lasting change.
I am the founder and Clinical Director of Connect Cognitive Therapy, where I lead a team committed to thoughtful, evidence-based, and compassionate care. I completed my Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at McGill University and have worked extensively in hospital settings, including Trillium Health Partners, with teaching involvement through the University of Toronto.
Dr. Amri Sabharwal holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Stony Brook University, New York, where she was a licensed Clinical Psychologist prior to making the Greater Toronto Area her new home since 2022.
Dr. Sabharwal has extensive training in evidence-based treatments for a wide range of mental health disorders. She offers short- and long-term psychotherapy for individuals with concerns such as anxiety, OCD, trauma, interpersonal problems, and depression. She primarily uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and integrates elements of other evidence-based treatments like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). Evidence-based treatments are those that have been shown to be effective through scientific research.
Within a supportive and compassionate therapeutic relationship, Dr. Sabharwal works in collaboration with clients to identify their concerns, set specific goals, develop a treatment plan to fit their needs, and gain insight and skills to manage and reduce their symptoms. She has experience and an interest in working with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
