Sahana Karunakaran, BSW, MSW, Registered Social Worker (RSW)

You've spent a lot of your life being the responsible one. The one who shows up, gets things done, keeps things together and makes sure everyone else is okay. You care deeply about the people in your life, and supporting them comes naturally. You've learned early how to be responsible, dependable and strong but somewhere along the way, you have forgotten to leave room for yourself. 

You may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stressed or disconnected from yourself. Maybe you are struggling with boundaries, relationships, family expectations, self-worth or feeling like you have to keep everything together. Maybe you cannot quite put your finger on it- you just know that something feels off and you want a safe space to explore it. 

You are not alone. You do not have to figure everything out by yourself. Therapy can be a space where you don't have to have the right words, the answers or a plan. You can simply show up as you are. Together, we can help you feel more connected to yourself while honouring the values that matter to you. I want therapy to be a place where you feel safe, understood and supported. 

A path toward your goals may include: 

1. Understanding your experiences, what you're carrying, and what you want to be different. 

2. Build and develop practical tools and strategies that fit you- not a one-size-fits-all approach. 

3. Grow by helping you trust yourself, recognize your strengths and feel confident taking what you've learned outside of therapy. 

I invite you to hit the Get Started Now button to contact our Intake Coordinator. Ask for me, Sahana Karunakaran!

Clinical Background and Interests

• Registered Social Worker (RSW), Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW)

• Master of Social Work, York University

• Bachelor of Social Work, Toronto Metropolitan University

• I meet you where you are and work alongside you to find what works for you.

• I take a client-centered, collaborative, strength-based approach.

• I draw from several therapeutic frameworks including Strength-based, Relational, Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Narrative, depending on what works for you. 

• I support clients navigating: 

  • Anxiety & stress

  • Depression

  • Self-esteem and self-worth

  • Boundaries & people pleasing

  • Family and relationship concerns

  • Identity & self discovery

  • Grief/loss

  • Life changes/transitions

  • Emotional regulation

  • Feeling overwhelmed or burnt out 

  • Work-life balance

  • Workplace or school stress

• I provide therapy to adults (18-65).

• Outside of therapy: I enjoy taking walks, discovering new cafes, going to the movies and finding joy in the little things.

Hit the Get Started Now button to contact our Intake Coordinator. Ask for Sahana to begin work on the issue you are facing!