Tajinder (Taj) Uppal Dhariwal, PhD

Offers In-person and virtual appointments
  • Psychologist
  • Woman
  • Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars. 39 ratings.
  • More than $250 per visit
Accepting new patients

Provider information

Description

Dr. Tajinder (Taj) Uppal Dhariwal is passionate about providing assessment and treatment to youth 3  to 18 years old and their families. She has a decade of experience and has trained numerous clinicians.  Dr. Uppal Dhariwal has developed treatment programs, conducted research and provided treatment using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Emotion-Focused Family Therapy (EFFT). She has extensive experience in providing Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). She integrates strengths and provides treatments personalized to your child and family.

Conditions

  • ADHD
  • Anger
  • Anxiety
  • Asperger's Syndrome
  • Autism
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Bullying
  • Depression
  • Emotion Regulation
  • Fears / Phobias
  • Intellectual Disability
  • Learning Disabilities
  • Mood disorders
  • Obsessive- Compulsive (OCD)
  • Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
  • Panic disorder
  • Parenting
  • Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymic Disorder)
  • Post-traumatic stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-harming or suicidal behavior
  • Social Anxiety Disorder
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Thoughts
  • Suicide
  • Trauma

Provider's hours

Sunday
Closed
Monday
9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday
9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Friday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday
By appointment only

Services

  • Acceptance and commitment therapy
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy
  • Culturally sensitive therapy
  • Dialectical behavior therapy
  • Educational assessments
  • Emotionally focused therapy
  • Exposure Therapy
  • Family counselling
  • Prolonged exposure therapy
  • Psychological testing and evaluation
  • Strength-based therapy
  • Trauma informed care
  • Trauma-focused cognitive behavior therapy

Clientele

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

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Punjabi

Professional designations

  • Doctorate in Psychology (PhD)

Education

  • University of Toronto, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
  • University of Toronto, Master of Arts (M.A.)
  • University of Waterloo, Bachelor of Arts Honours (B.A. Hons.)

Professional associations

  • College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario
  • Ontario Psychological Association
  • International Institute of Emotion-Focused Family Therapy, Board Member
  • Assistant Clinical Professor, McMaster University

Summary

Psychological assessment and therapeutic services for children, adolescents, parents / caregivers and families. 

Services Provided:
Mental Health Assessment
Diagnostic Assessment
Psychoeducational Assessment
ADHD Assessment
Individual Therapy for Children and Adolescents
Parent Coaching / Support
Family Therapy
Group Therapy

Therapeutic Approach:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
Trauma-Informed
Strengths-Based
Emotion-Focused Family Therapy (EFFT)
Family Empowerment

Business hours

Sunday
Closed
Monday
9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday
9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Friday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday
By appointment only

Services & supplies

  • Acceptance and commitment therapy
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy
  • Culturally sensitive therapy
  • Dialectical behavior therapy
  • Educational assessments
  • Emotionally focused therapy
  • Exposure Therapy
  • Family counselling
  • Prolonged exposure therapy
  • Psychological testing and evaluation
  • Strength-based therapy
  • Trauma informed care
  • Trauma-focused cognitive behavior therapy
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Provider's hours

Sunday
Closed
Monday
9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday
9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Friday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday
By appointment only

Business hours

Sunday
Closed
Monday
9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday
9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Friday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday
By appointment only