Tara Syed, MSW, RSW
Tara supports children, teens, adults, and families with trauma-informed care grounded in warmth, trust, and practical tools for change.
Therapy style and approach
Her style is collaborative, compassionate, and steady. Tara helps clients feel safe enough to explore difficult experiences while building skills that support confidence, communication, and emotional regulation.
Tara provides in-person therapy in Scarborough and virtual therapy across Ontario, supporting clients with care that is culturally sensitive, trauma-informed, and paced around the client’s needs.
Areas of focus
How therapy may be shaped
Tara Syed is a clinical director | registered social worker & psychotherapist with MSW, RSW credentials. Services are offered through Optima Counselling & Psychotherapy Centre in Scarborough, Ontario.
Your first session is a chance to talk about what brings you in, ask questions, and begin building a plan that feels realistic, respectful, and supportive.
Services connected to Tara's work
Anxiety Therapy in Scarborough
Get support for anxiety, stress, panic, and overwhelm with registered therapists in Scarborough. In-person and virtual therapy available across Ontario.
✦Trauma & EMDR Therapy in Scarborough
Trauma-informed EMDR therapy in Scarborough for PTSD, anxiety, painful memories, and emotional distress. Book a free consultation with Optima Therapy.
✦Depression Therapy in Scarborough
Support for depression, low mood, motivation, self-esteem, and life transitions with registered therapists in Scarborough and virtual therapy across Ontario.
✦Child Therapy in Scarborough
Child therapy in Scarborough for anxiety, behaviour, school stress, emotional regulation, family changes, and confidence. Parent support included.
✦Teen Therapy in Scarborough
Teen therapy in Scarborough for anxiety, depression, self-esteem, identity, school stress, family conflict, and emotional regulation.
✦CBT Therapy in Scarborough
CBT therapy in Scarborough for anxiety, depression, stress, self-esteem, and coping skills. In-person and virtual therapy available.
✦Grief Counselling in Scarborough
Grief counselling in Scarborough for loss, bereavement, life transitions, trauma, and emotional support. Virtual therapy available across Ontario.
✦Workplace Stress & Burnout Therapy in Scarborough
Therapy for workplace stress, burnout, anxiety, boundaries, and career-related overwhelm in Scarborough and virtually across Ontario.
✦Virtual Therapy across Ontario
Secure virtual therapy across Ontario with Optima Therapy. Support for anxiety, trauma, depression, relationships, grief, and stress.
✦Refugee & Newcomer Counselling in Scarborough
Culturally responsive counselling for refugees, newcomers, immigrants, and cross-cultural stress in Scarborough and virtually across Ontario.
Questions about working with Tara
Does Tara offer virtual therapy?
Yes. Tara can provide virtual therapy for clients across Ontario, depending on fit, availability, and your clinical needs.
Can I meet Tara in person in Scarborough?
Optima offers in-person therapy at our Scarborough office by appointment, as well as secure virtual sessions.
What can I expect in a first session with Tara?
Your first session is a gentle conversation about what brings you to therapy, what you hope to change, and what kind of support may feel helpful.
Do you offer a free consultation first?
Yes. You can request a free 15-minute consultation to ask questions and explore therapist fit before booking a full session.
Book a consultation with Tara.
Start with a free, no-pressure 15-minute consultation. We can answer questions about fit, availability, in-person care, virtual therapy, and direct billing.
Book your free consultation