Virtual across Ontario • In person in Thunder Bay
Trauma-informed, compassionate, and individualized care — tailored to your story, your goals, and the pace that feels right for you.
Accepting new clientsEvening & weekend appointments available
Psychotherapy Services
Three focused ways to work with Tanya — ongoing individual psychotherapy for deeper, sustained support, plus two single-session intensives for people who want a targeted, structured approach.
Ongoing, personalized psychotherapy for anxiety, depression, life transitions, boundaries, and identity — grounded in evidence-based approaches and shaped around your story.
A single-session, evidence-based cognitive behavioural intervention for chronic insomnia — the first-line treatment recommended before sleep medication.
A 90-minute, evidence-based, harm-reduction–informed intensive for adults who want to change their relationship with alcohol, cannabis, nicotine, or other substances.
Areas of focus
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Why choose BraveWork
Every approach used is grounded in psychological research — no fluff, no fads.
Safety, choice, and pace come first. Nothing rushed, nothing forced.
No two people are alike — your plan is built around your story, goals, and life.
Secure PHIPA-compliant video sessions from anywhere in the province.
A calm, welcoming office downtown for those who prefer meeting face-to-face.
Draws on CBT, ACT, IFS, DBT, mindfulness, and MI — matched to what actually helps.
What to expect
A brief message is enough. You don't need to have the right words.
A relaxed 15-minute call to see if we're a good fit. Ask me anything.
We get to know your story and gently map out what you'd like to work toward.
Weekly or biweekly sessions, reviewed together so therapy keeps serving you.
Take the next step
If you're looking for individualized support, schedule a consultation to discuss your goals and determine whether BraveWork is the right fit for you.
Free 15-minute call · No pressure · Evening & weekend times available
Professional Learning
Evidence-based workshops and training for healthcare organizations, legal professionals, community agencies, and workplaces.
Featured workshop
A workshop for legal professionals working with newcomer and refugee clients — practical, culturally attuned communication strategies grounded in trauma-informed care.
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About
Many of the people I work with are used to being the strong one — caring, capable, and resilient, but quietly exhausted from carrying everyone else's needs while neglecting their own. Together, we explore the patterns that keep you stuck and build practical ways toward a life that feels more aligned, sustainable, and authentic.
As a South Asian immigrant, I've experienced firsthand what it feels like to navigate multiple cultures, competing expectations, and the pressure to hold everything together for everyone around you. My path into this work began long before graduate school — so this isn't just professional for me, it's personal.
Professionally, I bring over a decade of experience in mental health, addictions, and frontline support, with an integrative, trauma-informed approach that draws on ACT, CBT, IFS, and DBT. My clinical philosophy is straightforward: care should be honest, evidence-based, and shaped around you — not the other way around.
Alongside clinical work, I'm building BraveWork Labs — a free, growing library of evidence-based educational resources — and a Professional Learning program for organizations. Sharing practical, well-founded information beyond the therapy room is a genuine passion of mine.
Credentials & training
Practising under the clinical supervision of Sarah A. Spencer, M.C., R.P., C.C.C., CRPO #003437
Fees & logistics
$135/ 50 min
Weekly or biweekly, in-person or online.
HST not applicable to psychotherapy services.
Free/ 15 min
A no-pressure call to ask questions and get a feel for how I work.
Many extended health benefit plans cover Registered Psychotherapy services. Receipts are provided for reimbursement.
All sessions are conducted via PHIPA-compliant platforms to ensure your total confidentiality.
Refugee Claimants & IFHP Clients Welcome
Coverage may be available through the Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP). Eligibility and authorization are determined by IFHP / Medavie Blue Cross — please contact me before booking to confirm eligibility.
The office
Easy to reach in downtown Thunder Bay, with paid visitor parking and a quiet waiting area.
1265 Arthur St E, Suite 304
Thunder Bay, ON P7E 5H7
Office hours by appointment only
Secure video sessions (Ontario) · In-person (Thunder Bay)
Get directionsQuestions
You don't need to be in crisis to benefit. If something feels stuck, heavy, or worth understanding better, that's reason enough. The free consult is a good, low-stakes way to find out.
The first session is a chance for us to get to know one another. We'll talk about what's bringing you to therapy, your goals, and any questions you may have. There's no pressure to share everything at once.
It varies. Some people come for a few focused months; others value longer-term support. We'll check in regularly so therapy lasts exactly as long as it's useful to you — no longer.
Yes. What you share stays between us, within the legal and ethical limits I'll explain clearly in our first session.
Many extended health benefit plans cover Registered Psychotherapy services. Direct receipts are provided for reimbursement. Coverage varies by plan, so I recommend checking with your provider directly.
Yes. Secure video sessions are available to residents anywhere in Ontario, held over a private, PHIPA-compliant platform — just as effective for most people as meeting in person. In-person sessions are offered at the Thunder Bay office.
That's completely okay and more common than you'd think. Fit matters enormously, and I'm always glad to help point you toward someone who may suit you better.
Take the first step
Whether you're navigating insomnia, anxiety, depression, substance use concerns, or another life challenge, individualized psychotherapy can help you move toward meaningful and lasting change.
In crisis? You are not alone.
This website and contact form are not monitored 24/7 and are not intended for emergency use. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency or are in immediate danger of harming yourself or others, please reach out right away:
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Or visit your nearest Emergency Department.
Call or text 9-8-8
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(807) 346-8282
Local crisis support.
1-855-242-3310
Indigenous support, 24/7.
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For post-secondary students.
Your safety is the top priority. These resources are here to support you immediately, any time of day or night.
Tanya Mavani is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP, offering secure virtual sessions to residents of Ontario and in-person sessions in Thunder Bay, practising under the clinical supervision of Sarah A. Spencer, M.C., R.P., C.C.C., CRPO #003437. Regulated by the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO).