Arya Rose
Practicum Trainee
Pronouns: She/Her
Services:
Assessments
Individual Therapy
Arya is available Monday and Tuesday in the afternoon and evening.
About Me
I came to the field of psychology after having had careers that were successful but not fulfilling. Over time I thought long and hard, and decided to embark on a journey that I had never before allowed myself to consider: psychology. I have been described as passionate, intense, and deeply engaged. I know the pain and joy that comes from having made choices that have drastically changed my life, from changing continents to changing careers. I will hold space as you move toward seeing yourself more clearly, make hard decisions when you need to, and become the person that exists peacefully with your life.
When I’m not doing therapy, my nose can be found buried deep in books about different places, cultures, and personal transformation. I hold degrees and diplomas in fields ranging from Environmental Science and International Development to Accounting, and I have over a decade of project management experience in various institutions. Related to psychology, I hold an Honours Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Toronto, and I am completing a Master’s in Psychology in Clinical Psychology from Adler Graduate Professional School in Toronto. I work under the supervision of the founder of Accord Psychology, Dr. Melodie Lemay-Gaulin, C.Psych.
My style in the therapy room is reflective, exploratory, and analytical. I balance connection and positive regard with clear communication and a desire to uncover the truth of your experience, even when it is uncomfortable. I work to create a space that is safe, intellectually and emotionally playful, and rooted in curiosity. I believe that we are our best selves when we more fully know ourselves, and I hope to build that experience with you.
My approach to therapy is based in psychodynamic thought; I believe that it is important to understand how your history impacts you, and how your early relationships shape how you view and interact with the world. I also make use of existential ideas to reflect on the big questions in life, and humanistic theory to make sense of the emotional world that you and I inhabit during our time together. Put simply, I want to sit together with you in the therapy room and build an understanding of you and your life in as deep and profound of a way as we can. By nature, this is reflective, exploratory, and long-term work.