Vikas Keshri MSW, RSW

For 25+ years, I have motivated clients to identify and change problematic behaviours. I have helped individuals, couples and families to overcome difficult situations or cope effectively. I can help with effective assessment of problem and formulation of an achievable action plan. I may provide alternative perspective to the problem. Early intervention goes a long way in your recovery and wellness. I am happy to work with you to make positive changes and gain more control over your life. "Well begun is half done" goes the quote. Contact us today.

Vikas Keshri MSW RSW counselling therapist

What Is Different About Bloom ?

Quick Appointments

Unlike other therapists, we are able to provide quick appointments (sometimes same day). This lets us work with your schedule including weekends and evenings.

Affordable Services

Not everyone has extended health coverage and cost shouldn't prevent people from accessing our service. We offer discounted rates for those who can't afford full price.

Full 60 Minutes

We always try to see our clients for a full hour and not just 50 minutes as is the usual practice. This gives our clients more time with us and helps avoid rushing  the session.

Privacy & Discretion

For in person bookings, we book clients so appointments don’t overlap. For virtual bookings, we use secured platforms. At Bloom, your privacy is our priority.

Quality over Quantity

We try to see limited number of clients per day. This ensures the highest quality of services to our clients. We strongly believe in delivering maximum value during each session.

Non Judgemental

We refrain from imposing our values onto our client. We work with your strengths, limitations, resources, and belief system. We welcome diversity and multiculturalism.

Frequently Asked Questions

If you have any other questions not listed here, please feel free to contact us

What qualifications/experience do you have? 

Vikas is a registered Social Worker with a Masters in Social Work (MSW). He has been a member in good standing with the OCSWSSW for 15 years. He is also a member of OASW.

Apart from his MSW, he holds a certificate in Canadian Social Work Practices from Ryerson University (now Toronto Metropolitan University) and a certificate in Mental Health Case Management from George Brown College. He also hold a postgraduate diploma in Health Management and Interventions.

Vikas has rich experience including working for the United Nations Project, Government, Policy, and Academics. He has extensive experience working for the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA). This provides him the ability to better understand your struggles and challenges and bring concepts from psychological, sociological, and systemic perspectives in addition to concepts from psychotherapy and counselling.

With 25+ years of experience, you can be sure that Vikas is qualified to help support you through your presenting issues. He looks forward to working with you!

What modalities of treatments does Bloom Clinical Care offer?

We offer different modalities suited to working with individuals and couples. All the modalities used are evidence based. We only work with people 16 years and older.

What types of therapy does Bloom Clinical Care offer? 

Every individual is unique and the same issue may present differently with different individuals. Hence, the intervention has to be tailored to your own unique needs. Vikas is experienced in numerous evidence based modalities. Whether to use a particular modality or to use eclectic model, can be mutually decided during the sessions. Vikas believes in providing culturally sensitive, person centered, recovery oriented, and trauma informed services.

Vikas is very knowledgeable with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Family/Marital, Interpersonal, Interventional, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Multicultural, Narrative, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Strength-Based.

Are your services covered by insurance ? 

Yes! While our services are covered by most extended health coverage plans/benefit plans, we highly encourage you to contact your insurance provider to ensure that they cover services of registered social workers.

We do not need referrals from doctors, other health professionals, or your insurance provider nor do we need your health card or other documents. However, if you have medical records such as doctors note, discharge summary, or information about prescription medications, that will be helpful.

Please be informed that our services are not covered by OHIP/health card.

Are you able to provide services in a different language ? 

Yes! We can provide services in English, Hindi, Gujarati, and Urdu.

Does Bloom Clinical Care offer direct billing? 

Yes we do! Direct billing is available for most insurances, meaning you don't pay out of pocket for anything covered under your plan! Some providers don't allow direct billing, in which case we can provide you with a receipt that you can use to get yourself reimbursed by your insurance provider.

Do you offer in person or virtual counselling ?

We offer both! We try to provide services that would meet your needs - be it in person, over the phone, or through video. You can whatever modality works for you or even any combination.

In person sessions, are offered at our office located on 1200 Markham Rd, Suite 306-C, Scarborough, ON M1H 3C3.

Let us help you, help yourself.