Dr. Saeid Chavoshi C.Psych
PhD, Clinical-Developmental Psychology, York University
Trained in CBT, DBT, EFT and Mindfulness-based clinical interventions.
Dr. Saeid Chavoshi is a Clinical and School Psychologist registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario. Dr. Chavoshi completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Toronto, and obtained his M.A. and Ph.D. from the Clinical-Developmental Psychology Program at York University. His research focused on self-regulation, including developing interventions for improving time-management and executive functioning skills to help with emotional wellbeing and academic success. He is a former professor at Seneca College teaching undergraduate-level psychology courses, and a School Psychologist at a Toronto board.
Based on his doctoral research and training Dr. Chavoshi provides Academic Skills Coaching as well as therapy, including time-management and executive functioning skill development training. He works in partnership with his clients helping them focus on the learning process, examine their learning methods, work habits, and barriers to success. His services are used by students with learning difficulties or those who are finding the transition to university setting challenging. He also consults students who are preparing to write competitive examinations for professional programs on how to optimize learning and time-management skills.
He has extensive experience working with university students both at an undergraduate and a graduate level, dealing with an array of mental health challenges including anxiety, depression, trauma, panic attacks, grief issues and eating disorders. When working with students, Dr. Chavoshi utilizes a humanistic and compassion-focused approach aimed at helping his clients arrive at a meaningful, balanced lifestyle and healthy relationships. Dr. Chavoshi’s therapeutic perspective is rooted in the client-centred approach and draws from his extensive training in cognitive-behavioural (CBT), emotion-focused (EFT), and dialectical-behaviour (DBT) treatment modalities.
Dr. Chavoshi completed his residency through the University of Toronto's Residency Consortium. During his residency, He completed clinical training at the Youthdale Treatment Centre, providing psychological services to inpatient, residential, and outpatient clients. These services included comprehensive mental health assessments, as well as individual and family therapy to children with complex mental health needs. He also received training at the Toronto Catholic District School Board, where he continues to work as a School Psychologist. His past clinical training opportunities have included the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH - Adolescent Service), Autism Mentorship Program, Ryerson University, York University Counselling and Disability Centre, and the Toronto Distress Centers.