Toronto Naturopathic Doctor and Psychotherapist – Dr. Tania Tabar, ND, RP (Q)

My work is rooted in a belief that healing happens in relationship. I offer care that is collaborative, reflective, and grounded in deep listening, supporting clients to better understand themselves and their health in ways that feel meaningful and sustainable. I am a licensed Naturopathic Doctor (ND) and a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying). I am a graduate of the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM) and the Toronto Institute of Relational Psychotherapy (TIRP). Prior to my clinical training, I completed an undergraduate degree in Political Science and Journalism and worked as a writer, editor, and youth facilitator – experiences that continue to inform my approach to care. I offer naturopathic medicine and psychotherapy as distinct services. Clients are seen separately for each discipline, and some may choose to work with me in both capacities, with clear boundaries and informed consent.

Naturopathic Medicine

My path into naturopathic medicine began through my own experience as a patient, when a friend encouraged me to see an ND for a health concern. I was deeply impacted by the time taken to understand my health in its full context and the emphasis on shared decision-making. This experience shaped my philosophy of practice and continues to guide my work. I have an interest in hormonal health, mental health, and autoimmune conditions and have worked with individuals experiencing a wide range of concerns, including, but not limited to, chronic eczema, hypothyroidism, hormonal imbalances, migraines, insomnia, anxiety, irritable bowel syndrome, chronic pain, and menopausal concerns. My approach integrates up-to-date clinical research with traditional and natural therapies. This work is grounded in the naturopathic principle of supporting the body’s innate capacity to heal. I view health as interconnected, including physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual dimensions, while also considering the broader socio-economic and political contexts that shape health and wellbeing. I work collaboratively with patients to develop individualized, sustainable treatment plans aligned with their goals and lived realities.

Psychotherapy

I approach psychotherapy as a space for growth, connection, wholeness, and aliveness, where clients are invited to bring forward emotions, experiences, and parts of themselves they wish to explore, make meaning of, and learn to integrate. I take a relational approach to psychotherapy, centering the therapeutic relationship as a key component of healing and personal growth. My work is informed by decolonial and liberatory frameworks, which attend to how power, oppression, and historical context shape our inner and relational worlds. I also draw on parts-based approaches, supporting clients to explore and build compassionate relationships with different parts of themselves in ways that foster integration, resilience, and self-understanding. This process is collaborative, exploratory, and grounded in care, curiosity, and respect. While psychotherapy is offered as a separate service from naturopathic care, my training as a Naturopathic Doctor informs my awareness of the deep connections between physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. Attending to the body and cultivating embodied awareness are integral to my therapeutic work, alongside an understanding of the profound impacts of structural violence, colonization, and intergenerational trauma on health and lived experience. My practice is informed by lived experiences of navigating power, safety, and belonging, alongside a collective commitment to liberation. I welcome clients to bring their full selves into the therapeutic space, including wounds, emotions, and experiences shaped by structural realities such as racism, sexism, ableism, homophobia, and transphobia. For more information about naturopathic medicine, conditions treated, and therapies offered and to see if working together is the right fit for you, please book a free discovery call with me.