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Rise. Heal. Be Who You’re Meant to Be.

Affordable virtual therapy or online psychotherapy for adults, women and immigrant or multicultural communities in Ontario.

  • Virtual psychotherapy
  • Availability: Daytime, Evenings, Weekends
  • Insurance-eligible services
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You don’t have to bear the weight of everything.

At Rise and Heal psychotherapy, we provide a safe space that is inclusive and culturally respectful; where healing happens at your pace- with care, understanding & respect.
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Rise. Heal. Be Who You’re Meant to Be.

Affordable virtual therapy or online psychotherapy for adults, women and immigrant or multicultural communities in Ontario.

  • Virtual psychotherapy
  • Availability: Daytime, Evenings, Weekends
  • Insurance-eligible services
Book a Free Consultation
Contact Us

You don’t have to bear the weight of everything.

At Rise and Heal psychotherapy, we provide a safe space that is inclusive and culturally respectful; where healing happens at your pace- with care, understanding & respect.
Book a Free Consultation
Contact Us

About Us

A Collaborative And Non-judgemental Space Where You Can Heal, Grow And Rediscover Yourself.

At Rise and Heal Psychotherapy, we view healing as a courageous process — a choice to explore your inner world on a deep level, strengthen your resilience, and move towards a balanced life, building the insight and tools to thrive.

Our Mission
To provide client-centered, culturally sensitive, and accessible counselling to help people navigate life transitions, build stronger emotional connections, break past patterns, and feel valued and connected through compassionate, evidence-based therapy.
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Our Vision
A safe, culturally responsive therapeutic space that embraces vulnerability, fostering trust and compassion to empower individuals to heal, revitalize their strengths, and grow with confidence.
Depression Therapy
Our Value

Every part of our work is guided by our values:

  • Compassion
  • Collaboration
  • Integrity
  • Inclusivity
  • Growth
  • Personalized care
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Certified Therapists
7+ Years Experience
Meet the Therapist

Urvashi Mendpara

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

The process of healing starts when we allow ourselves to be recognized.

Urvashi Mendpara is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) in good standing with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) and founder of Rise and Heal Psychotherapy.

Given her medical training and immigrant background, Urvashi also brings compassion, cultural sensitivity and an integrative worldview to the work of therapy. Her style is wel-coming, collaborative and tailored to your individual requirements.

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Featured Services / Specialties

How We Can Support You

Our professionalism is in providing help for those who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from their own bodies.

Anxiety, Stress & Overthinking

Trauma & Emotional Healing

Life Transitions & Identity Challenges

Women’s Mental Health & Empowerment

Depression & Burnout

Gen Z & Millennial Mental Health

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Why Choose Rise and Heal Psychotherapy

Our Approach to Care

Therapy at Rise and Heal is

Trauma-Informed

You are respected, safe, and cared for in your experiences.

Inclusive & LGBTQ+ Affirming

This is a community of all identities, cultures and backgrounds.

Evidence-Based

Combination of CBT, DBT, mindfulness, psychodynamic and person-centred techniques.

Virtual & Flexible

Safe, PHIPA-compliant online sessions available at your convenience.
You play an active role in your healing — we walk the journey together, at your pace

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Therapy You Can Afford That Meets You Where You Are

We’d like mental health care to be available — and not stressful or impossible to find.

That’s why we provide sliding-scale and low-cost therapy options – because we don’t want money to stand in the way of your mental health.

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Blog & Resources

Explore thoughtful articles, practical tools, and gentle reflections on mental health, emotional wellbeing, and personal growth.
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Client Testimonials

Explore thoughtful articles, practical tools, and gentle reflections on mental health, emotional wellbeing, and personal growth.
From the very first session, I felt listened to and understood. Their calm, compassionate approach helped me feel safe opening up and exploring things I had been carrying for a long time.

John S.

From the very first session, I felt listened to and understood. Their calm, compassionate approach helped me feel safe opening up and exploring things I had been carrying for a long time.

John S.

From the very first session, I felt listened to and understood. Their calm, compassionate approach helped me feel safe opening up and exploring things I had been carrying for a long time.

John S.

From the very first session, I felt listened to and understood. Their calm, compassionate approach helped me feel safe opening up and exploring things I had been carrying for a long time.

John S.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Rise & Heal Psychotherapy provides fully virtual therapy sessions via a secure, PIPEDA-compliant video platform to all residents of Ontario. You do not need to live near Brantford to access our services.

All therapists at Rise & Heal hold active registration with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). You can verify registration at crpo.ca.

Many extended health benefit plans in Ontario cover Registered Psychotherapy (RP) services. We recommend confirming your coverage directly with your insurer. We provide official receipts for all sessions.

You can book a free consultation through our online booking system (Jane) or by emailing hello@riseandhealpsychotherapy.ca. The consultation helps ensure we’re a good fit before starting therapy.

Standard individual therapy sessions are 50 minutes. Extended or assessment sessions of 80 minutes can be arranged. Session length will be discussed during your initial consultation.

Rise & Heal is committed to accessible mental health care. We offer a limited number of sliding-scale spots for clients experiencing financial hardship. Please contact us to discuss your situation confidentially.

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Urvashi Mendpara, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Practicing under supervision of a Registered Psychotherapist in good standing with the CRPO Providing secure, PHIPA-compliant online therapy across Ontario