Dr. Tajinder (Taj) Uppal Dhariwal has over 10 years of experience providing evidence-based assessment and psychotherapeutic treatment.

Dr. Uppal Dhariwal is passionate about supporting youth 4-18 years old and their parents / caregivers. She is warm, supportive and empowers youth and their families.

Dr. Uppal Dhariwal has developed treatment programs. conducted research and provided treatment using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Emotion-Focused Family Therapy (EFFT). She has extensive experience in providing Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). She integrates your strengths and provides treatments personalized to your child and family.

Dr. Uppal Dhariwal is a certified EFFT Advanced Therapist, Caregiver Workshop Facilitator, Supervisor and Trainer.

Dr. Uppal Dhariwal has provided numerous EFFT and ACT trainings in hospital, school board and community settings.

Dr. Uppal Dhariwal completed her Ph.D. in School and Clinical Psychology at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) of the University of Toronto. She completed her predoctoral residency at McMaster Children’s Hospital and currently works at McMaster Children’s Hospital. She is also an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences at McMaster University. She has experience providing assessment and treatment in a variety of settings, including Mississauga Hospital of Trillium Health Partners, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Toronto District School Board and several private practices.