• Virtual therapy across Ontario
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Tara Pouyat

MSW, RSW, EMDR II
SHE/HER

FOUNDER & CLINICAL DIRECTOR
REGISTERED SOCIAL WORKER, PSYCHOTHERAPIST

  • Accepting New Clients
  • Virtual Appointments

Appointment Times

  • Monday-Thursday (evenings)

Racial/Cultural Identity

Caribbean/West Indian/Black/Multi-Racial

Works With

Adults (18+)

Areas of focus

Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Depression
Stress
Emotion Dysregulation
Phobias
Social Anxiety
Grief & Loss
Low Self-esteem
Relationship Problems
Difficult Family Dynamics
Sexual Violence
Life Transitions
Racism/Racial Trauma
Trauma/PTSD
Childhood Bullying or Abuse
Fertility Issues
Pregnancy Loss
Postpartum Depression

At Mango Therapy + Wellness, we don’t just manage symptoms—we help you uncover and heal the root causes of anxiety, depression, and stress. We offer trauma-informed therapy to support you in moving from merely surviving to truly thriving. Using a variety of evidence-based therapeutic techniques and with a focus on self-compassion, we empower you to transform:

  • Stress into calm
  • Overwhelm into peace
  • Anxiety into resilience

We also understand that culture and race can play a significant role in how we experience life’s challenges. We offer a safe, inclusive space where these factors are respected and openly explored.

Are you ready to begin your transformation?

About Tara:

Hi, I’m Tara—a trauma-informed and culturally responsive therapist with over 15 years of experience supporting adults through a wide range of mental health challenges, including anxiety, depression, burnout, grief and loss, low self-esteem, relationship and family issues, racial trauma, sexual abuse/violence, and trauma/PTSD arising from both childhood and adulthood.

My work is grounded in trauma-informed care, with a specialization in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Midway through my career, I recognized that unresolved trauma often lies at the core of emotional struggles. EMDR is a powerful modality that helps you to process past experiences, release stuck emotions, and opens the door to lasting healing and growth.

Alongside EMDR, I draw from a range of evidence-based approaches including Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Internal Family Systems (IFS). I believe therapy should be personalized—not one-size-fits-all—so I tailor each session to fit your unique needs and goals.

I am dedicated to providing a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where you can explore your experiences, deepen self-awareness, and develop greater self-compassion and self-acceptance. Whether you’re healing from the past or managing present-day stress, my goal is to help you uncover and heal the root causes of distress—so you can move forward with calm, clarity, and confidence.

I hold a Bachelor of Social Work from the University of Victoria and a Master of Social Work from the University of Toronto. Over the years, I’ve worked in Community Health Centres in Toronto and Ottawa, served as a Counsellor at York University, and provided clinical training to psychotherapy students.

What Clients Say About Me

I’ve been doing therapy/EMDR work with Tara for almost two years now and I can confidently say the heaviness of my childhood trauma has lifted in such a significant way. I no longer carry it with me on the day to day, I feel a lot more balanced, happy and emotionally regulated – Tara’s methods of EMDR work has been the reason for that. Tara is kind, patient and so supportive throughout the entire process.
EMDR with Tara has been life changing for me. For many years my PTSD was debilitating, but from the first EMDR session I felt a lot lighter. While I am still working through issues relating to my trauma and triggers, I no longer spend days in bed and struggle with simple daily tasks. I’m grateful!
I’ve been in therapy off and on for 10 years. I really struggled with people-pleasing, lack of boundaries, and anxious attachment style. Some really codependent patterns led to one dead-end relationship after another. It wasn’t until EMDR with Tara that I FINALLY unpacked the childhood trauma that was causing me to choose poor partners. I was able to look myself in the mirror and say, “I deserve better.” Really grateful for a more somatic approach, talk therapy only got me so far.
Tara provided a safe and comfortable space to talk. I was uncertain about how effective therapy would be online, but I didn’t need to be worried. She helped me when I was dealing with a lot of anxiety and self-doubt, and I still use her strategies years later. I’ve already recommended Tara to friends, colleagues, and family members, and everyone has had positive experiences with her. I’m very grateful to Tara for all of her support and the time she spent with me. I am healthier and happier because of her.
With Tara’s help I’ve been able to use EMDR to navigate through some tough memories in a safe and kind environment. It’s allowed me to look at parts of my life in a new way that’s no longer quite as heavy.
I have found Tara to be professional and supportive, her guidance and approach has been invaluable to helping me with my needs. She always provides practical guidance and has assisted me in identifying tangible strategies as part of our therapy sessions. I highly recommend Tara for your support and therapy needs.
Tara is warm, down-to-earth, and easy to connect with. I went to therapy because I was feeling depressed, stuck and hopeless and thought I’d have to drop out of school. But thanks to Tara’s support I was able to complete my University degree and move on from the trauma and grief/loss that was holding me back in my life.
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  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR)
  • Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Internal Family System (IFS)
  • Emotion Focused Therapy
  • Somatic Psychotherapy
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Masters of Social Work (MSW)- University of Toronto
  • Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)- University of Victoria
  • EMDR Level II Training
  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Training
  • Mindfulness Psychotherapy Training
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing Training
  • Emotion-Focussed Therapy Training
  • Integrating the Internal Family Systems (IFS) Model Across Clinical Applications
  • Trauma Informed Therapist Training/Certificate
  • Treating Complex Trauma with Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy
  • Somatic Trauma Healing Summit
  • An African-Centered Perspective on Bilateral Stimulation and Healing Training
  • Indigenous Healing and Seeking Safety Trauma Informed Care Training
  • Anti-Oppression Training
  • Sexual Violence Response & Awareness Training
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