Manal Rujput Psychotherapist

Kiran Khalid

(she/her)
Registered Psychotherapist
Anxiety and Depression Therapist in Ontario

Service Type:

Individual Therapy, Parent Support

Core Therapy Focus:

AnxietyBehaviour IssuesBIPOC ExperiencesBoundariesBreakupsChild DevelopmentCultural IdentityDepressionFamily ConflictLonelinessPhobiasRelationship DifficultiesSchool ChallengesSelf-esteem/Self-WorthSocial AnxietyWoman's Issues

Languages:

English, Urdu, Punjabi

Availability:

Wednesday: (Afternoon/Evening, In-Person)

Thursday: (Afternoon/Evening, Virtual)

Please note: The availability listed above reflects this practitioner’s general schedule. Appointment availability may vary.

Bio At A Glance:

Kiran is a registered psychotherapist offering in-person and online therapy across Ontario. She provides individual therapy for teens and adults navigating anxiety, depression, and challenges with emotion regulation. Kiran also supports clients through life transitions, grief, family conflict, relationship concerns, stress, and burnout.

Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, especially when dealing with anxiety, depression, or long-term stress. Kiran focuses on creating a safe, welcoming, and comfortable space for clients from the very first session. She works at your pace, allowing you to guide the conversation or providing thoughtful questions to help explore what matters most to you.

Kiran uses an integrative therapeutic approach, tailoring sessions to meet each client’s unique needs. She emphasizes building a strong therapeutic relationship and ensures clients feel heard, respected, and supported. Her warm, approachable personality helps clients feel safe, whether sessions are lighthearted and humorous or more serious and direct.

Kiran specializes in supporting youth (ages 10+), teens and adults with anxiety therapy, depression, support, emotion regulation challenges, grief and loss counselling, family conflict resolution, relationship therapy, stress management and burnout prevention, and building self-confidence and personal growth. With experience as an intercultural counsellor, she is attentive to clients’ cultural, social, and belief systems, working with individuals from diverse backgrounds, religions, countries, and sexualities.

Sessions are intentional and goal-focused, helping clients move from feeling stuck to empowered. Together, clients and Kiran explore patterns, address obstacles, and develop practical coping skills, healthier relationship habits, stronger boundaries, increased self-confidence, and deeper insight into themselves.

My Favourite Quote:

“Owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing we’ll ever do.” — Brene Brown

Other areas of focus in therapy:

Abuse (Physical / emotional / mental / sexual), ADHD, Borderline Personality Disorder, Bullying, Childhood Trauma, Co-Dependency, Communication, Co-Parenting, Cross Cultural Challenges, Death, Emotion Regulation, Infertility, Life Transitions, Maternal Mental Health, Panic Attacks, Parenting, Perfectionism, Performance Anxiety/Sports Performance,, Personal Identity/Growth, Post-Partum Depression, Sex & Intimacy, Stress/Burnout, Work Life Balance

More About

Kiran Khalid

Therapy modalities
Cognitive Behavioural TherapyCompassion Focused TherapyDialectic Behaviour TherapyEmotionally Focused TherapyNarrative TherapyPerson Centered TherapySolution-Focused Brief TherapyStrength Based Therapy

Experience


Kiran has worked with clients across the lifespan, from children to seniors, and is committed to ongoing professional development to meet the diverse needs of those seeking therapy in Mississauga, the Greater Toronto Area, and across Ontario.

Education & Registration


 

Additional Training


  • Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) - LivingWorks

Answers to some frequently asked questions:

I work with youth (ages 10+), teens, and adults. Sessions address anxiety, depression, emotion regulation, school and/or work-related stress, and burnout. I use integrative approaches like CBT, DBT, and person-centered therapy to help clients build coping skills, self-confidence, and personal growth.

Yes. I offer online and phone therapy for clients anywhere in Ontario. Virtual sessions provide flexibility and accessibility.

I help clients identify sources of stress and develop practical coping strategies and boundaries. Sessions combine strength-based, narrative, and compassion-focused approaches to support balance and resilience. Together, we focus on moving from feeling overwhelmed to feeling empowered and in control.

I create a safe, welcoming space where we explore your concerns at your own pace. Using an integrative approach, I help you identify patterns, develop coping skills, and build self-confidence. Together, we work toward meaningful growth and change, supporting you to feel empowered.

I help clients navigate family conflict, relationship challenges, and break-ups with goal-focused sessions. We explore patterns, develop healthier communication, and strengthen boundaries. My approach considers cultural and social influences, making it supportive for clients from diverse backgrounds, including South-Asian cultural experiences.

Yes, I have experience with intercultural counselling and am especially mindful of clients’ cultural, social, and belief systems. I work with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including South-Asian cultural experiences, and help navigate challenges such as family conflict, relationship issues, or stress influenced by cultural expectations.

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