Connecting with Our Culture, Healing with Our Hearts – Meet Our First-Generation Therapists Who Speak Your Language and Understand Your Journey
Meet Sumit
Sumit has over 10 years of experience supporting individuals living with mental health challenges and addictions. He brings a compassionate, client-centered, and trauma-informed approach to his work—creating a safe space where clients can explore their emotions and develop meaningful coping strategies. Passionate about men’s mental health, Sumit helps men navigate stress, emotion regulation, identity, and personal growth with honesty and respect.
Languages: English and Punjabi
How He Can Help
You can talk to Sumit about:
Depression, anxiety, and stress
Anger management and emotional regulation
Grief, loss, and life transitions
Addiction to video games or social media
Self-esteem and relationship challenges
Session Details
60-minute video session: CAD 192
Meet Ekta
Ekta is a first-generation immigrant from India who understands what it’s like to build a new life in a different country. She brings empathy, cultural understanding, and a client-centered, trauma-informed approach to every session. Her focus on self-care helps clients feel supported as they navigate life’s challenges. Ekta also offers an inclusive, welcoming space for members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.
Languages: English and Hindi
How She Can Help
You can talk to Ekta about:
Trauma & PTSD, anxiety, depression, and stress
Grief, self-esteem, and building healthy coping skills
Relationships, attachment styles, and family conflicts
Divorce, parenting, and life transitions
Racial identity and peer relationships
Pregnancy, prenatal, and postpartum stress
Eating disorders and internet or social media overuse
Session Details
Free 15-minute consultation — A chance for you and Ekta to connect and decide if working together feels right
60-minute video session: CAD 200
Meet Arshi
Arshi is a first-generation immigrant from Karachi, Pakistan, with over 23 years of experience providing therapy to individuals across all age groups. She offers a compassionate, accepting, and non-judgmental space where clients feel truly heard and supported. Drawing on her extensive experience and multicultural perspective, Arshi helps people navigate life’s challenges with empathy and care. She also proudly offers an inclusive and affirming space for members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.
Languages: English, Urdu, Hindi, and Hyderabadi (understands basic Punjabi)
How She Can Help
You can talk to Arshi about:
Depression, anxiety, and PTSD
Trauma-informed care and fear or phobias
Anger management and emotional regulation
Self-care, confidence, and self-esteem issues
Parenting, mood swings, and safety planning
Relationship difficulties, immigration, and adjustment issues
Session Details
Free 15-minute initial consultation – An opportunity to connect and explore whether working together feels right
60-minute video session – CAD 213
Meet Dayong
Dayong is a Mandarin-speaking, first-generation therapist from Shanghai, China, who deeply believes in the healing power of presence, active listening, and lived experience. He often weaves mindfulness into his work, helping clients slow down, access their inner strengths, and reconnect with the parts of themselves that know how to heal. In sessions with Dayong, you can expect a calm, non-judgmental space where your emotions and stories are honoured, and where you are gently guided toward insight, resilience, and self-compassion.
Dayong’s approach is rooted in the belief that every person carries their own inner resources for growth and recovery—therapy is the process of discovering and nurturing them together.
Languages: Mandarin and English
How He Can Help
You can talk to Dayong about:
Addiction and recovery
Family dynamics and conflict
Relationship and communication issues
Parenting stress and challenges
Anxiety, worry, and overthinking
Depression, low mood, and lack of motivation
Session Details
Free 15-minute initial consultation – An opportunity to connect and see if working with Dayong feels right for you
60-minute video session – CAD 195
Meet Nishrin
Nishrin’s journey into mental health care began with a deep passion for helping people become the best versions of themselves. She takes an empathetic, client-centered approach—creating a safe and supportive space where clients can explore their emotions, challenges, and goals at their own pace. With a strong understanding of cultural nuances, Nishrin offers care that truly respects and reflects each client’s unique background and lived experience.
Languages: English, Hindi, Gujarati, and Urdu
How She Can Help
You can talk to Nishrin about:
Anxiety, depression, and stress
Grief, loss, and life transitions
Work-life balance and burnout
Weight loss and body image concerns
Social isolation and loneliness
Self-esteem and personal growth
Session Details
Free 15-minute initial consultation – A chance to connect and see if Nishrin feels like the right fit
60-minute video session – CAD 125
Meet Neeha
Neeha is a medical doctor from Bangladesh with an MBBS from Bangladesh Medical College and Hospital and advanced training through a Psychiatry Residency Program at the Bangladesh College of Physicians and Surgeons (BCPS). With over 15 years of clinical experience in psychiatry and neurology, Neeha brings deep insight into the connection between mind and body, helping clients find balance and resilience in their mental health journey.
As a trauma-informed psychotherapist, Neeha is sensitive to cultural nuances and believes in creating a safe, supportive space where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered. Her therapeutic approach is collaborative and often weaves in mindfulness practices to promote self-awareness and healing.
Languages: English, Bengali, Urdu, and Hindi
How She Can Help
You can talk to Neeha about:
Anxiety, depression, and mood disorders
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and eating disorders
Personality disorders and trauma recovery
PTSD, suicidal thoughts, and self-harm concerns
Emotional regulation and coping strategies
Session Details
Free 15-minute initial consultation – A chance to connect and learn more about Neeha’s approach
50-minute video session – CAD 199 (for individual)
50-minute video session – CAD 250 (for couples and/or family)
Meet Amita
Amita is a first-generation immigrant from India who deeply understands the challenges of transition, adjustment, and navigating cultural biases in a new country. She has extensive experience working with people of all ages and backgrounds, including mature and international students, single parents, front-line workers, military personnel, and individuals from marginalized, racialized, and low-income BIPOC communities.
Amita takes an integrative and compassionate approach to therapy, drawing on training in Narrative Therapy, ACT, CBT, DBT, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and mindfulness-based somatic approaches. Grounded in a goal-oriented, strengths-based, and trauma-informed perspective, she collaborates closely with each client to identify what will best support their unique healing journey and life goals.
Languages: English, Hindi, Urdu, and Marathi
How She Can Help
You can talk to Amita about:
Trauma, crisis, and emotional overwhelm
Anxiety, panic, and stress
Depressive symptoms and mood challenges
Adult ADHD and focus concerns
Grief, loss, and major life transitions
Session Details
Free 15-minute initial consultation – An opportunity to connect and discuss your goals
60-minute phone or video session – CAD 175
Meet Ali
Ali is a first-generation immigrant from Pakistan with over 16 years of experience in the field of psychology. His person-centered approach focuses on helping clients find balance, resilience, and a renewed sense of well-being. Warm and empathetic, Ali provides a supportive space for open dialogue and self-discovery. He also proudly offers affirming care for members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.
A Registered Social Worker, Ali holds both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Social Work. He is certified in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Interpersonal Mediation, Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) for Couples, Trauma Counseling, Sex Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.
Languages: English, Urdu, Hindi, and Punjabi
How He Can Help
You can talk to Ali about:
Stress, anxiety, and depression
Grief, loss, and emotional healing
Relationship and intimacy concerns
Sexual dysfunction and self-esteem issues
Anger management and emotional regulation
Trauma recovery and coping strategies
Balancing cultural identity and personal growth
Session Details
Free 15-minute initial consultation – A chance to connect and see if Ali’s approach feels right for you
50-minute video or phone session – CAD 150
Meet Shambhvi
Shambhvi believes in creating a safe, judgment-free space where clients can open up about what’s weighing on them and work together to find supportive, practical strategies for growth. With a background in Expressive Arts Therapy and Creative/Movement Therapy, she brings a holistic, compassionate approach that blends creativity with therapeutic insight. Shambhvi is passionate about helping individuals navigate complex emotions and life transitions while honoring their unique cultural identities. She proudly offers an inclusive and affirming space for members of the LGBTQIA community.
Languages: English, Hindi, and Punjabi
How She Can Help
You can talk to Shambhvi about:
Anxiety, depression, and stress
Life transitions and cultural identity
Work conflicts and professional stressors
Immigrant experiences and trauma
Relationship issues and social anxiety
Self-confidence, emotional regulation, and anger management
Peer pressure, addictions, and life coaching
Session Details
Free 15-minute initial consultation – An opportunity to connect and see if working together feels right
50-minute individual session (phone or video) – CAD 190
50-minute couple session (phone or video) – CAD 235
Meet Janice
Janice is a first-generation immigrant from India who is passionate about creating a safe, supportive space for her clients. She specializes in individual therapy and focuses on helping people understand and overcome personal challenges with compassion and clarity. Janice uses evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Emotion Regulation, and Relapse Prevention, all tailored to each person’s unique strengths and life circumstances. Her goal is to help clients heal deeply, build resilience, and move forward with confidence.
Languages: English and Hindi
How She Can Help
You can talk to Janice about:
Academic performance and school absenteeism
Interpersonal trauma, grief, and addiction
Relationship challenges and family separation or divorce
Anxiety, depression, and emotional regulation
Session Details
Free 15‑minute consultation — A chance for you and Janice to connect and decide if working together feels right.
60‑minute video session: CAD 188
Meet Acsana
Acsana is from Chittagong, Bangladesh, and brings over 12 years of experience in the field of psychology. She holds a Master’s degree in Social Work and is deeply passionate about giving back to the community through compassionate and inclusive care. In her sessions, Acsana uses an integrative and client-centered approach, drawing from various therapeutic modalities to help clients build resilience, recognize their strengths, and create meaningful change in their lives. She also offers supportive counseling for couples navigating relationship challenges.
Outside of her work, Acsana loves exploring different cultures through travel and enjoys reading as a way of continuous learning and reflection.
Languages: English, Bengali, Hindi, and Urdu
How She Can Help
You can talk to Acsana about:
Autism, ADHD, and PTSD
Trauma and sexual abuse
Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) and stress
Anger management, depression, and grief
Asperger’s syndrome and borderline personality disorder (BPD)
Divorce, domestic violence, and family conflict
Relationship concerns, parenting, and immigration challenges
Substance abuse and suicidal ideation
Session Details
Free 15-minute initial consultation – A chance to connect and explore if working together feels right
50-minute individual counseling session (video) – CAD 210
50-minute couple counseling session (video) – CAD 265
Meet Rajesh
Rajesh believes that taking the first step toward seeking support is an act of courage, and he is committed to making that journey feel as safe and comfortable as possible. His therapeutic approach is grounded in acceptance and change, helping you better understand your challenges, recognize what is within your control, and build the skills to cope with what is not. In sessions with Rajesh, you will work together to strengthen your emotional and mental well-being, develop practical coping strategies, and make informed decisions that support meaningful change in your life.
With a Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Manitoba and the University of Madras in India, Rajesh brings both strong clinical training and a culturally informed perspective to his work.
Languages: Tamil and Hindi
How He Can Help
You can talk to Rajesh about:
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Anxiety, depression, and burnout
Compulsive behaviours and low self-esteem
Relationship issues, fear, and phobias
Work-related stress and life pressures
Session Details
Free 15-minute initial consultation – An opportunity to connect and see if Rajesh feels like the right fit
60-minute individual counseling session (video or phone) – CAD 138
60-minute couple counseling session (video or phone) – CAD 150
Meet Syeda
Syeda is a first-generation Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist, and Educationist from Karachi, Pakistan, with over 20 years of experience providing counseling services. For the past decade, she has supported adults and couples across Canada through compassionate, client-centered care. Syeda’s sessions are guided by empathy, respect, and a strong belief that everyone holds the potential and inner strength to heal and grow. She offers a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can explore challenges and rediscover balance in their lives.
Languages: English, Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi, and Sindhi
How She Can Help
You can talk to Syeda about:
Trauma, PTSD, depression, and anxiety
Stress, burnout, and emotional regulation
Anger management, grief, and bereavement
Relationship challenges and family conflict
Separation, divorce, and parenting concerns
Domestic violence and conflict resolution
Addiction, self-esteem, and personality dynamics (including NPD)
Postpartum depression and life transitions
LGBTQIA+ affirming support and suicide awareness
Session Details
Free 15-minute initial consultation – A chance to connect and see if Syeda’s approach feels right for you
60-minute individual counseling session – CAD 200
60-minute couple’s counseling session – CAD 315
Dr. Saurabh Patil is a certified International Coaching Federation (ICF) coach. His journey embodies resilience and reinvention. As an ICF-CCE Certified Life Coach for Men, he guides others through challenges with fortitude. From dreams of becoming an Air Force pilot to thriving in entrepreneurship, his path showcases the transformative power of perseverance. With an MBA from SIBM Pune and a Ph.D., he mentors individuals to reclaim their destinies.
Fluent in Marathi, Hindi and English
Talk to him about Men’s mental health and the stigma associated with it, concerns about relationships, dynamics between men and women while dating someone or after getting married, conflict resolution, and entrepreneurship.
Initial consultation – 15 mins – Free
Individual counseling – 60 mins – CAD 125
Meet Meziyet Sena Bozkir (Sena Bozkir)
Sena is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) who brings warmth, compassion, and a deeply attentive presence to her work. She creates a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their thoughts, emotions, and patterns with honesty and curiosity. Her approach is both relational and process-oriented, meaning she places strong emphasis on the therapeutic relationship while helping clients build awareness in the present moment. Sena supports adolescents, young adults, and adults, tailoring each session to what feels most meaningful—whether through conversation, experiential exercises, or somatic awareness.
Languages: Turkish and English
How She Can Help
You can talk to Sena about:
- Trauma and navigating difficult past experiences
- Relationships, attachment patterns, and connection issues
- Anxiety, depression, and emotional regulation challenges
- Sleep concerns
- Stress management
- Self-awareness, personal growth, and behavioural patterns
Session Details
Free 15-minute consultation — A chance for you and Sena to connect and see if it feels like the right fit
60-minute video session: CAD 200
Meet Marian Morkos
Marian is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) who brings a thoughtful, grounded, and compassionate approach to her work. She creates a safe, non-judgmental space where clients feel supported in exploring their emotions, challenges, and lived experiences with openness and clarity. Her style is collaborative and client-centred, focusing on building self-awareness, strengthening resilience, and developing practical coping strategies that support meaningful and lasting change. Marian works with individuals navigating a range of concerns and tailors her approach to meet each client’s unique needs and goals.
Languages: Arabic and English
How She Can Help
You can talk to Marian about:
- Life transitions and emotional adjustment
- Building resilience and coping strategies
- Relationship challenges and interpersonal dynamics
- Low self-esteem and self-worth
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
Anxiety and depression
Session Details
Free 15-minute consultation — A chance for you and Marian to connect and see if it feels like the right fit
50-minute video session: CAD 150
Meet Ildemaro
Ildemaro comes from a mixed South Asian and Latin background, and has personal and professional experience with navigating complex, intersectional cultural identities. This gives him a deep appreciation for how identity, culture, and lived experience shape mental health. He offers a warm, collaborative, and trauma-informed space where clients can feel safe to explore challenges at their own pace.
His approach integrates
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)-informed skills, tailoring sessions to how each client thinks, feels, and processes.
He is especially attuned to supporting individuals navigating anxiety, burnout, neurodivergence, and emotional overwhelm, helping them build practical coping tools, emotional awareness, and self-compassion.
Languages: English
How He Can Help
You can talk to Ildemaro about:
- Trauma-informed support and building coping strategies
- Identity, culture, and navigating intersectional experiences
- Anxiety, chronic stress, burnout, and low mood
- Emotional dysregulation and feeling overwhelmed or shut down
- Neurodivergence, including ADHD
- Relationship stress, communication, and life transitions
- Self-criticism, self-esteem, and developing self-compassion
Session Details
Free 15-minute consultation — An opportunity to connect, ask questions, and see if the fit feels right
50 minute session: CAD $160
Anjana Iyer
Anjana is a compassionate, trauma-informed therapist who supports adults navigating anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, life transitions, burnout, and low self-esteem. She believes healing happens when people feel safe, seen, and understood. Using a collaborative and culturally sensitive approach, Anjana helps clients understand the connection between their experiences, emotions, thoughts, and physical responses, creating space for meaningful and lasting change.
Anjana integrates evidence-based approaches, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), while recognizing that every healing journey is unique. Her mind-body approach focuses on helping clients process unresolved experiences, build resilience, and develop healthier ways of coping so they can feel more grounded, connected, and empowered.
Languages: Hindi and English
How She Can Help
You can talk to Anjana about:
- Trauma and post-traumatic stress
- Burnout and compassion fatigue
- Relationship and attachment challenges
- Life transitions and personal growth
- Low self-esteem and self-worth
- Understanding the mind-body connection
- Building resilience and healthy coping strategies
- Anxiety, stress, and emotional overwhelm
Session Details
Free 15-minute initial consultation – An opportunity to connect, discuss your concerns, and see if Anjana’s approach is the right fit for you.
50 minute session: CAD $225