Benita Joy
Benita is the Founder and Owner of the Toronto Relationship Clinic (TRC), a growing collective of independent practitioners who are antioppressive, decolonial, and abolitionist in orientation. With a background in Social Service Work, a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, and 15 years of experience in Forensic Psychotherapy, Benita is skilled at working with folks from diverse backgrounds and life experiences. She started her private practice in 2017 providing psychotherapy services for individuals, couples, families, groups, and organizations. She also provides assessments and reports for therapeutic, forensic, medico-legal, immigration, human rights tribunals, and psychiatric purposes. She is a systems-oriented, culturally responsive, emotionally attuned, relational psychotherapist with a proven ability to connect authentically and facilitate collaborative dialogue toward meaningful change.
Salient identities: gender nonconforming cis woman (she/her), racialized settler on Turtle Island, South Asian (South Indian), multiply neurodivergent and part of a neurominority group, invisibly disabled; covid-safe psychotherapist
Areas of specialization: forensic psychotherapy for adult men who have perpetrated sexual harm; complex trauma; religious trauma; burnout; family dysfunction (e.g. difficult parents, reconnecting with adult children, etc.); neurodivergence
*Please note that, at this time, Benita is only accepting new forensic clients who have offended sexually and are seeking rehabilitative treatment.
Rate: $280/55 min
Vidya I. Arora
Vidya is an Individual and Couple Therapist who is passionate about helping people understand and access their innate capacity to heal. She believes that every individual has a unique journey to healing. Whether you are navigating life changes, experiencing a loss, or coping with anxiety, she is honoured to walk with you throughout your journey, and toward the path of healing.
As a Registered Social Worker, she offers a safe space for collaborative and compassionate conversations that draw on your unique story. She offers a person-centered approach to therapy that meets you where you are. You will work together through supportive discussions, working with psycho-educational tools, setting attainable goals, and navigating each stage of your journey with both holistic and individualistic perspectives.
In her free time, Vidya enjoys spending time in her garden or reading a good book. She is often accompanied by her fluffy co-therapist, the inquisitive yorkiepoo, Bentley!
Salient identities: cis woman (she/her), neurodivergent, international adoptee, South Asian (Indian), racialized settler on Turtle Island, raised second-generation immigrant
Areas of specialization: grief and bereavement (e.g. navigating grief and loss), support for caregivers of aging parents; trauma; boundaries and goal setting; managing life and relationship transitions; and working with partners or family members who are supporting a loved one who has caused sexual harm or is involved in the criminal justice system for sexual offences
Rate: $150/60 min
Tanvi Yenna
Tanvi is an Individual and Couple Therapist who believes in the power of individual and community healing and the necessity of feeling connected to others in the healing process. She has experience working with a variety of identities and gears her practice towards people who are often let down and frustrated by the mental healthcare system. She prioritizes creating a strong foundational relationship in order for therapy to feel helpful and supportive.
Tanvi is a Registered Social Worker with eight years of experience in the social work field. She has primarily worked with survivors of violence, specifically sexual and domestic assault response and prevention. Tanvi uses a variety of tools to create a non-judgmental environment for folks to share their story and fully feel their feelings.
To relax in the warmer months, Tanvi enjoys swimming in Lake Ontario and discovering the outdoors. When it's cold outside, she enjoys baking sweet treats for her friends and thrifting for trinkets!
Salient identities: queer person (she/her), neurodivergent, South Asian (South Indian), first-generation immigrant, racialized settler on Turtle Island
Areas of specialization: survivors of violence, complex trauma, family dysfunction, anxiety, depression, coping with life transitions, LGBTQ+ identity exploration, relationship difficulties for both individuals and couples.
Rate: $150/55 min
SHANICE GROCIA
Shanice is the Executive Assistant here at TRC making sure things are running smoothly behind the scenes! She is dedicated to ensuring that every client feels supported and valued on their journey to improved mental health.
With a heart for helping others and a passion for building strong relationships, Shanice is known for her empathic approach and commitment to making a positive impact. Whether coordinating schedules, assisting with client needs, or lending a listening ear, she is always ready to go the extra mile.
You can find her deep within the pages of a good book, listening to thought-provoking podcasts or gardening during the spring and summer seasons!
Salient Identities: cis woman (she/her), African American (Black), raised second-generation immigrant