Compassionate, Evidence-Based Support to Help You Feel Like Yourself Again
Feeling sad or unmotivated from time to time is part of being human, but when these feelings persist or begin to interfere with daily life, you may be experiencing symptoms of depression. At the Centre for Psychology and Emotional Health (CPEH), our experienced therapists provide personalized, evidence-based treatment for depression. We understand that every person’s experience is unique, and we tailor therapy to meet your individual needs and goals.
We help by providing:
Our clinicians are trained in science-based therapies shown to help reduce depressive symptoms and support emotional well-being, including:
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A strong therapeutic relationship is the foundation of effective care. That’s why our Client Care Team follows a thoughtful, collaborative process to match you with a therapist whose expertise and interpersonal style align with your unique needs.
It starts with a brief, one-on-one phone intake where we listen with care and gather meaningful information. Our team then reviews your intake together to ensure the best possible therapeutic fit. We know how personal the decision to begin therapy is and we’re here to help you find the right match.
Your symptoms of depression may be related to life events, childhood trauma, postpartum, a genetic predisposition, seasonal affective disorder, or maybe you're not even sure why you are depressed.
We're here to help you get to the heart of your depression with a clear treatment plan based on science-based approaches.
We deliver therapy with depth, heart, and clinical precision. At the Centre, we combine evidence-based approaches with genuine compassion, tailoring your care to support lasting, meaningful change.
Our therapists are highly trained and deeply committed to ongoing professional development and training, ensuring your care reflects the latest science and best practices.
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IDA RADAN, M.ED., RP.
(She/Her)
Availability: Virtual
Daytime, Evenings and Weekends
Ida Radan is a Registered Psychotherapist with over a decade of experience helping adults navigate depression, anxiety, life changes, and chronic stress. With clinical training from the University of Toronto and work across hospitals, rehabilitation programs, and private practice, she offers evidence-based treatment grounded in Emotion-Focused Therapy, CBT, Mindfulness, and ACT. Ida creates a safe, compassionate space where clients can explore their emotions, understand their patterns, and build tools for meaningful change. Her approach is collaborative, tailored, and grounded in best-practice care—supporting clients in developing resilience, confidence, and a renewed sense of hope.
DR. GENEVIEVE VRANA, PH.D.
REGISTERED CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST
(She/Her)
Availability: In-person & Virtual
Daytime & Evenings
Dr. Genevieve Vrana is a Clinical and Health Psychologist who provides a warm, empathetic, and non-judgmental space for adults experiencing depression, anxiety, and overwhelming emotions. Drawing on Emotion-Focused Therapy, CBT, DBT, and Compassion-Focused approaches, she helps clients understand their emotional patterns, heal from past experiences, and build greater self-acceptance and resilience. With extensive clinical training across hospitals and mental health programs, Dr. Vrana brings a trauma-informed, inclusive, and empowering approach that supports clients through low mood, stress, grief, life transitions, and self-esteem challenges, while tailoring therapy to each person’s needs and goals.
DR. ANGELA ATI PALANGI, PH.D.
REGISTERED CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST
(She/Her)
Availability: Virtual
Daytime & Evenings
Dr. Angela Ati Palangi is a Clinical and Counselling Psychologist who provides warm, collaborative support for adults experiencing Depression, Anxiety, trauma, and major life stressors. With extensive training from the University of Toronto and clinical experience across hospitals and mental health programs, she blends CBT, Emotion-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness, CPT, and Person-Centered approaches to match each client’s needs. Dr. Palangi helps clients understand their emotional patterns, ease self-criticism, build resilience, and navigate difficult life transitions with greater clarity and self-compassion. Her approach is grounded in curiosity, inclusivity, and a biopsychosocial understanding of mental health, creating a safe space for meaningful change and emotional well-being.
DR. NIKAN EGHBALI, PH.D.
REGISTERED CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST
(He/Him)
Availability: In-person & Virtual.
Daytime & Evenings
Dr. Nikan Eghbali is a Clinical and Counselling Psychologist who supports adults experiencing Depression, Anxiety, and emotional overwhelm through a warm, authentic, and evidence-based approach. With extensive clinical training across hospital programs and private practice, he integrates CBT, ACT, DBT, Emotion-Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness-based interventions to help clients navigate low mood, hopelessness, anxiety, trauma, and self-criticism. Dr. Eghbali works collaboratively to understand each client’s unique experiences and goals, fostering a safe therapeutic space grounded in acceptance, compassion, and meaningful connection. He helps clients build emotional regulation skills, shift unhelpful patterns, and strengthen resilience—supporting them in moving toward greater well-being, clarity, and personal growth.
DR. ALVI DANDAL, PH.D., C.PSYCH.
(SUPERVISED PRACTICE)
(He/Him)
Availability: In-person & Virtual.
Daytime & Evenings
Alvi is a Clinical and Counselling Psychologist who supports adults and couples navigating Depression, Anxiety, trauma, and relationship stress with a warm, thoughtful, and empathic approach. Trained at the University of Toronto and specializing in Emotion-Focused Therapy, he helps clients understand and transform emotional patterns, ease self-criticism, and strengthen resilience. Guided by an intersectional and culturally humble lens, Alvi creates a safe and flexible space where clients can explore low mood, grief, identity concerns, and overwhelming emotions. His work blends structure with open exploration, supporting meaningful healing, deeper self-awareness, and healthier connections within oneself and in relationships.
DR. MATT COSTARIS, PH.D.
REGISTERED CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST
(He/Him)
Availability: In-person & Virtual
Daytime & Evenings
Dr. Costaris is a School and Clinical Child Psychologist who supports children, adolescents, and emerging adults experiencing Depression, Anxiety, and emotional or behavioural challenges. With clinical training from the University of Toronto and experience across school boards, hospitals, and community mental health settings, he integrates Psychodynamic, Emotion-Focused, and Cognitive-Behavioural approaches to create individualized treatment plans. Dr. Costaris offers a warm, collaborative space where young people and families feel understood, helping clients navigate low mood, stress, self-esteem concerns, and emotion regulation difficulties. Drawing on both clinical expertise and his background as a teacher, he provides practical, developmentally informed care that supports emotional well-being at home and in school.
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Self-referrals are welcome—you do not need a doctor’s referral to get started. We also gladly accept referrals from other healthcare professionals.
Once we receive your referral, a member of our intake team will reach out to schedule a brief phone intake. During this call, we’ll ask for some basic information such as your name, age, and a summary of the concerns you'd like support with. We may also ask about any past emotional or psychological challenges to help us understand your needs more fully.
The goal of this intake call is to ensure you’re matched with a therapist who is best equipped to support you. After the call, we’ll recommend a clinician whose expereince aligns with your goals and concerns.
To get started, we ask new clients to schedule a brief 15-minute intake call. During this call, we'll gather some basic details like your availability, but more importantly, we'll chat about your general mental health or relationship history and what you'd like to focus on in therapy. This helps us recommend the best clinician for your unique needs. Our goal is to make this process as smooth and supportive as possible, because finding the right fit is the first step toward meaningful change.
Unless otherwise discussed, therapy sessions are 50 minutes in length. The remaining 10 minutes of the hour are used by your therapist to review your file and complete session notes, which are important for tracking your progress and planning future sessions. If at any point you feel that a longer session would be helpful, you’re welcome to speak with your therapist about that option.
Yes! Our team of Psychologists and Psychotherapists offers virtual therapy to clients residing in Ontario, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Quebec, and Prince Edward Island (Psychotherapy only). The regulatory colleges in these provinces allow licensed Ontario-based practitioners to provide telehealth services, making it possible for us to support clients across these regions.
Session fees are payable after each appointment by credit card or e-transfer. A receipt will be issued once payment is received—please retain it for insurance reimbursement or income tax purposes.
If you choose to pay via e-transfer, please send your payment to payment@cpeh.ca prior to your session. No password is required.
All clients are required to have a credit card on file, even if you plan to pay by e-transfer. A secure and confidential form will be provided for you to safely submit your credit card information.
Yes. At the Centre for Psychology and Emotional Health, your privacy is a top priority. Both our therapists and intake team are registered or supervised under licensed healthcare professionals and are bound by the same ethical and professional standards of confidentiality. This means any information you share—whether during the intake process or in therapy—is protected and treated with the utmost respect and care.
What you share remains private, within the limits of the law. These legal and ethical limits—such as situations involving safety concerns—will be clearly reviewed with you during your first appointment.
Psychological services provided by registered Psychologists, Psychological Associates, and Social Workers are not covered by OHIP. However, they may be reimbursed through private extended health insurance plans or workplace benefits. We recommend checking with your specific provider to confirm the details of your coverage.
If you're paying out of pocket, please note that fees for psychological services are considered a medical expense and may be claimed as a tax deduction when filing your income taxes.
The Centre has a strict 24 business hours cancellation policy. Appointments cancelled, rescheduled with less than 24 business hours’ notice, or missed entirely will be charged the full session fee. For example, sessions booked for Monday must be cancelled or rescheduled by the previous Friday.
Your credit card on file will be charged for late cancellations or missed appointments. Please note that most insurance providers do not reimburse fees for missed sessions.
To get started, we invite you to schedule a brief 15-minute intake call with a member of our intake team. During this call, we’ll gather some basic information—such as your availability, general mental health or relationship history, and what you'd like to focus on in therapy. This helps us recommend a therapist whose experience and approach are best suited to your needs.
There’s no referral required, and this call is completely free with no obligation to proceed. Our goal is to make the process as smooth and supportive as possible so you feel confident moving forward with care that’s the right fit for you.
Yes. Our building is equipped with elevators and wheelchair-accessible washrooms to ensure a comfortable and accessible experience for all clients. If you have specific accessibility needs or questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out—we’re happy to help.