About Samaneh Bayat, M.A., Registered Psychotherapist
Compassionate Care Rooted in Expertise, Experience, and Understanding
Ms. Samaneh Bayat, M.A. is a licensed Registered Psychotherapist (RP) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO), and a Certified Canadian Counselor (CCC) with the Canadian Counseling and Psychotherapy Association.
- Ms. Bayat’s academic credentials include:
Bachelor’s degree in science with honors in Psychology, York University. Toronto (2009) - Master’s degree in Public Policy & Administrative Law, York University. Toronto (2013)
- Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from Yorkville University (2019).
Ms. Bayat is an advanced Emotionally Focused Couple therapist and is actively involved with Internal Family System (IFS), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) courses and workshops on an ongoing basis. She has been providing lectures and workshops for the Iranian community in Canada, in the field of Mental Health, for more than 200 hours as a volunteer.
Ms. Bayat has been a member of the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario since 2019. She completed specialized training in several psychotherapeutic modalities: Client-centered Psychotherapy; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; Group CBT; Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT); Motivational Interviewing; Emotionally Focused Couple and Individual therapy (EFT).
Autonomous Practice
Professional Background & Credentials
Samaneh Bayat is a licensed psychotherapist in autonomous practice and a recognized mental health professional in Canada, bringing over a decade of multi-disciplinary academic excellence to her clinical work.
Ms. Bayat has been delivering structured and evidence-based psychotherapy, crisis support/planning, mental health assessment, and treatment services for individuals, couples, and families, with a diverse, multicultural population. Her clientele includes adult individuals, teenage children, couples, and families. The issues she is particularly skillful in include PTSD; chronic pain; depression; OCD, bipolar, personality disorders, mood disorders and anxiety; and adjustment problems with cultural shock.
- Certifications & Memberships
Registered Psychotherapist (RP)
College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO)
Certified Canadian Counselor (CCC)
Canadian Counseling and Psychotherapy Association
- Education
Who This Is For
Our services are tailored for individuals navigating complex internal landscapes.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Motivational Interviewing
Client-Centered Therapy
Group CBT
Comprehensive Integrative Care
Who She Works With
Adults and young adults
Teenagers
Couples and families
Areas of Focus
- Anxiety and mood disorders
- Depression
- PTSD/Trauma
- OCD/Personality disorders
- Bipolar disorder
- Chronic pain
- Life transitions
- Cultural adjustment
Commitment to Community & Ongoing Learning
Community Advocacy
200+ hours of volunteer lectures in the Iranian community, focusing on mental health awareness and destigmatization.
Continuous Education
Ongoing participation in advanced training across clinical modalities to ensure the highest standards of evidence-based practice.
A Personalized, Human-Centered Approach
SAFE SPACE
TRUST
YOUR STORY
GROWTH
Start Your Journey with Confidence
Complimentary initial 15-minute introductory call available.
