About Us

Practice Mission & Values

Supporting Your Ability to Rise, Heal and Flourish

At Rise and Heal Psychotherapy, we empower adults, women, millennials, Gen - Z, and immigrants to rise above life's challenges with strength, compassion and self - understanding.

Our virtual psychotherapy services are designed to be accessible and flexible, to make it easier to get help when you need it most. With convenient daytime, evening and weekend appointments available, therapy can be integrated into your life not added on top of it.

We take insurance and offer sliding - scale options because access to our services should feel supportive, not daunting.

Origin Story / Founder’s Story

Why Rise and Heal Began

Founded on a simple yet powerful belief:

Healing isn’t about fixing what’s broken, but about rediscovering who you are.

Healing is a courageous process. It invites you to turn inward, explore your life experiences honestly and develop the resilience needed to move towards a more balanced and gratifying life..

Therapy at Rise and Heal is grounded in a safe, compassionate, and non - judgmental therapeutic relationship. You may feel heard, gain insight, build emotional awareness, and develop practical tools that help you grow - not just coping, but making meaningful changes overtime.

What Makes Us Different

A Thoughtful, Person-Centered Approach

Our approach to care is based on the following:

Trauma-Informed

Safety, trust and emotional regulation is our primary focus, we believe that you are the expert of your own life.

Strength-Based

Therapy lets you tap into your existing strengths at the same time it fosters growth and resilience.

Culturally Responsive & Anti-Oppressive

We understand the role that culture, identity, migration and structural determinants play when it comes to mental health.

Non-Judgmental & Compassionate

You are accepted right where you are — no labels, no pressure and certainly with no expectations.

Vulnerability is valued here, and growth is cultivated with care.

Therapeutic Philosophy

Healing Through Connection and Compassion

Our therapeutic philosophy is grounded in the belief that meaningful changes develop through connection -- both with yourself and with others.

Our individual therapy approach is client - centred and evidence - informed, aimed to support you with:

  • Navigating life transitions and evolving identity
  • Identifying, understanding and shifting negative emotional or relational patterns
  • Cultivating skills for emotional awareness and regulation
  • Strengthening confidence, resilience, and self - trust

Therapy is a collaborative approach. We move at your pace, creati ng a space for reflection, awareness, and sustainable growth.

Our Mission, Vision, and Values

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.
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.
Our Value

Every part of our work is guided by our values:

  • Compassion – Respect, empathy, and an understanding of your unique lived experiences in each session.

  • Collaboration – Together, we establish your goals and progress at a pace that feels right for you.

  • Integrity – Confidentiality, evidence-based care, and professional standards form the foundation of our work.

  • Inclusivity – honouring diverse identities, culturally responsive and affirming support.

  • Growth – Developing skills and resilience for long-term well-being.

  • Personalised care – for Adults, Women, Immigrants, Gen-Z and Millennials.

Virtual Care Note

All services at Rise and Heal Psychotherapy are conducted virtually throughout Ontario, giving you a safe, private resource for the counseling expertise you need when you need it.

Take the First Step Toward Healing

You don’t need to have everything figured out. Reaching out is already a powerful step forward.

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