Dr. Sahar Bhaloo
Psy.D., C.Psych., Q.Med
Registered Mediator & Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Sahar Bhaloo is a Qualified Mediator and Registered Clinical Psychologist who leverages deep psychological insight to resolve complex, high-stakes disputes. Where traditional mediation often focuses strictly on positions, Dr. Bhaloo applies her clinical expertise to identify the underlying behavioral drivers, unexpressed grief, and unaddressed psychological needs that keep parties locked in deadlock. By understanding why people in conflict behave the way they do, she is able to de-escalate high-emotion interactions, establish psychological safety, and guide parties toward functional, long-term agreements.
Raised in West Africa and trained across Canada, the United States, and Asia, Dr. Bhaloo brings multicultural fluency and a global perspective to the mediation room. She tailors every dispute resolution process to the specific cultural history, traditions, and generational dynamics of the individuals involved, ensuring outcomes are both fair and deeply respected by all parties.
How Clinical Skills Drive Her Mediation Practice
- Trauma-Informed De-escalation: Advanced clinical training at institutions like Women’s College Hospital, UCSF, and San Francisco General Hospital allows her to recognize active stress responses and keep tense negotiations calm, focused, and productive.
- Integrative Psychological Toolkit: Incorporates principles from evidence-based modalities such as CBT, DBT, and somatic approaches like Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR) to help parties process emotional blockages, regulate intense feelings, and shift from defensive positions to collaborative problem-solving.
- Systemic & Crisis Navigation: Leadership as former Interim Director at the International Rescue Committee and international mental health work in India, Sri Lanka, and the DRC give her the composure to handle complex family legacies, addiction factors, and high-conflict environments with complete neutrality and structure.
Scope of Mediation Services
- Family mediation and separation agreements
- Divorce and co-parenting dispute resolution
- Customized parenting plan development
- Interpersonal, relational, and workplace conflict
- Cross-cultural, intercultural, and multi-generational family disputes
Academic Credentials & Designations
- Qualified Mediator (Q.Med) – ADR Institute of Ontario
- Diploma in Mediation & Dispute Resolution – Herzing College
- Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.) – Adler University (Specialization in Social Justice)
- Master’s in Counseling – Adler University
- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) – Queen’s University
- Languages: English, Conversational French
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