Zia Lakdawalla, PhD

Offers In-person and virtual appointments
  • Psychologist
  • Woman
  • Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars. 463 ratings.
  • $200 - $250 per visit
Accepting new patients

Provider information

Description

Dr. Zia Lakdawalla operates her clinical practice with a client-centred and evidence-based approach. Her work with children, adolescents, and families is grounded in a commitment to establishing safe, nonjudgmental, and trusting relationships. With these foundations in place, she employs effective interventions, providing opportunities for sustainable change and fostering environments where children can thrive—feeling seen, understood, and valued.

Conditions

  • Adjustment disorder
  • Anger
  • Anxiety
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Depression
  • Emotion Regulation
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • Internet Addiction
  • Mood disorders
  • Obsessive- Compulsive (OCD)
  • Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
  • Parenting
  • Self Esteem
  • Social Anxiety Disorder
  • Stress
  • Trauma
  • Video Game Addiction

Provider's hours

Sunday
Closed
Monday
9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tuesday
9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wednesday
9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thursday
9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday
9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Services

  • Attachment-based therapy
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy
  • Dialectical behavior therapy
  • Emotionally focused therapy
  • Exposure and response prevention
  • Exposure Therapy
  • Group counselling
  • Teen mental health
  • Trauma informed care
  • Trauma-focused cognitive behavior therapy

Clientele

  • Children (under 12)​
  • Families​
  • Pediatrics​
  • Teens (13-17)​

Languages spoken

  • English

Professional designations

  • Doctorate in Psychology (PhD)

Education

  • B.A. in Psychology-McGill University
  • Ph.D. in Clinical Pschology- University of Illinois- Chicago.

Professional associations

  • College of Psychologists of Ontario

Facility: Foundations for Emotional Wellness

Summary

Our dedicated team at FFEW is led by our founder, Dr. Zia Lakdawalla, a clinical psychologist committed to children’s emotional health and wellness. We have a diverse group of professionals, including registered psychotherapists and social workers, each bringing unique expertise and a passion for supporting families. Our team provides a comprehensive range of services, from early intervention to parent and child emotional regulation support.  We are united by our goal to create a supportive and nurturing environment, empowering families to build resilience and achieve emotional well-being.

Business hours

Sunday
Closed
Monday
9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tuesday
9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wednesday
9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thursday
9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday
9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Services & supplies

  • Acceptance and commitment therapy
  • Attachment-based therapy
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy
  • Compassion-focused therapy
  • Culturally sensitive therapy
  • Dialectical behavior therapy
  • Emotionally focused therapy
  • Exposure and response prevention
  • Exposure Therapy
  • Group counselling
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Solution-focused brief therapy
  • Strength-based therapy
  • Teen mental health
  • Therapeutic intervention
  • Trauma informed care
  • Trauma-focused cognitive behavior therapy

Amenities

  • Close to public transit
  • Free Wi-Fi
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Provider's hours

Sunday
Closed
Monday
9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tuesday
9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wednesday
9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thursday
9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday
9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Business hours

Sunday
Closed
Monday
9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tuesday
9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wednesday
9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thursday
9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday
9:00 am - 1:00 pm