Dr. Taravat Ostovar is a licensed psychologist in good standing in the Province of British Columbia ( #2544) and a registered psychologist in good standing in the Northwest Territories (#2250-71056) with 20 years of overall experiences in clinical and therapeutic and counseling work, clinical supervision and mentorship, consultation to parents, families and organizations and has contributed to the public knowledge and awareness by presenting at workshops and conferences.
Prior to her private practice, Dr. Ostovar worked in a variety of settings including primary care clinics, outpatient community mental health clinic, inpatient hospital, rehabilitation centres, and private clinics conducting assessment and therapy, teaching, research, and providing consultation to a diversity of individuals, couples, multidisciplinary teams, schools and organizations for a wide range of relational and psychological concerns and topics.
Dr. Ostovar is here to support you on your journey toward healing and self-discovery. She is a strong believer that everyone has an inherent ability to thrive, heal and grow, regardless of the illness and life challenges. She believes that people are inherently worthy and have the capacity and inner resources to grow and change towards their higher purpose. Dr. Ostovar’s approach is holistic, evidence-based, client-centred, compassionate and based on creating and maintaining a calm, supportive, respectful and safe environment and drawing on a variety of therapeutic approaches to best suit clients’ needs. These approaches offer clients the opportunity to explore their emotions, thoughts, actions, and new ways of being and doing. She welcomes clients from all cultures, ethnicities, religious and spiritual beliefs, gender identities and sexual orientations.
When she is not involved in professional activities, Dr. Taravat Ostovar volunteers her time by helping various community building activities in her neighbourhood. She also enjoys learning new things, traveling, drumming, being in nature and spending quality time with her family and friends.
Dr. Ostovar’s practice is informed by the following therapeutic approaches:
Polyvagal based Therapy
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive Processing Therapy
Gottman Method for Marriage and Couple Therapy
Emotionally Focused Therapy for individuals, couples, and families
Attachment and Interpersonal Trauma and Integration Therapy
Pain Management
Mindfulness Therapy
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Prolonged Exposure Therapy
Exposure Therapy and Response Prevention
Psychodynamic therapy
Motivational Interviewing and Behaviour Modification
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Dialectical Behaviour informed Therapy (DBT) for individuals and couples
Children Play Therapy
Existential psychotherapy
Logotherapy and Positive Psychology
Internal Family System ( training in progress)
Denisse is a compassionate Clinical Counsellor with experience supporting people from diverse backgrounds as they navigate a wide range of mental health concerns and life challenges. She is particularly passionate about helping individuals strengthen their capacity to cope with adversity, and her goal is to support clients in building practical, meaningful skills that move them toward their personal goals.
She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, as well as a Master of Science in Psychology and a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from McGill University.
Denisse offers trauma-informed, client-centred counselling and has worked extensively with individuals experiencing grief, stress, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Her therapeutic approach integrates Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness-based practices.
She believes that everyone has the capacity for growth and healing and strives to create a safe, supportive space where clients can explore challenges and build on their existing strengths. She works with clients to increase awareness of their thoughts, emotions, behaviours, and relationships, while gently experimenting with new approaches that support meaningful change.
Denisse believes the therapeutic relationship is central to healing and lasting change. She aims to be transparent, open, and easy to connect with, and invites clients to share feedback openly throughout the therapeutic process.
