Asian Therapists in Stouffville, ON
Alisha Nanji
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Stouffville, ON L4A
Waitlist for new clients
I also bring with me my South Asian/Canadian identity, my lived experience as the daughter of immigrant-refugees & my role as a mother & spouse.
Please note: I am accepting new clients for October 2024. As a Registered Social Worker/Psychotherapist with 15+ yrs experience, I integrate several modalities including attachment, mindfulness, CBT and EMDR/trauma therapies in my work with adults. I believe a strong therapeutic rapport is essential and aim to provide a warm & safe space for you to share your story. Then, together we can determine the focus of our work.
I also bring with me my South Asian/Canadian identity, my lived experience as the daughter of immigrant-refugees & my role as a mother & spouse.
Please note: I am accepting new clients for October 2024. As a Registered Social Worker/Psychotherapist with 15+ yrs experience, I integrate several modalities including attachment, mindfulness, CBT and EMDR/trauma therapies in my work with adults. I believe a strong therapeutic rapport is essential and aim to provide a warm & safe space for you to share your story. Then, together we can determine the focus of our work.
Zainab Abedini
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, CRPO
Verified Verified
Stouffville, ON L4A (Online Only)
As a registered psychotherapist with over 17 years of experience, I specialize in working with adults both individually and with their families. My approach is rooted in the belief that when we recognize areas in our lives that require change, we can work towards those changes with the necessary patience and courage. I also emphasize the importance of acceptance for those aspects of life that we cannot change. Through psychotherapy, I will work with you to build the quality of acceptance within yourself. My primary modality is cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), which has proven to be effective in treating a range of psychological dis
As a registered psychotherapist with over 17 years of experience, I specialize in working with adults both individually and with their families. My approach is rooted in the belief that when we recognize areas in our lives that require change, we can work towards those changes with the necessary patience and courage. I also emphasize the importance of acceptance for those aspects of life that we cannot change. Through psychotherapy, I will work with you to build the quality of acceptance within yourself. My primary modality is cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), which has proven to be effective in treating a range of psychological dis
Christine Bach
Registered Psychotherapist, MDiv, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Stouffville, ON L4A
Do you feel like the weight of past trauma is holding you back from living the life you desire? Are you searching for a way to move beyond the pain and truly heal? You don’t have to face this journey alone. With over 9 years of experience, I help individuals, couples, and families find hope and healing through a therapeutic approach that combines traditional talk therapy with experiential interventions for holistic mind-body wellness.
Do you feel like the weight of past trauma is holding you back from living the life you desire? Are you searching for a way to move beyond the pain and truly heal? You don’t have to face this journey alone. With over 9 years of experience, I help individuals, couples, and families find hope and healing through a therapeutic approach that combines traditional talk therapy with experiential interventions for holistic mind-body wellness.
I am deeply passionate about supporting and walking alongside individuals as they navigate life's challenges. Having gone through my own therapeutic journey, I understand how difficult and scary it can be to reach out, or to even imagine how things could be different. By drawing from my personal experience and professional expertise, I aim to empower you to embark on your own transformative journey towards change and self-discovery. I believe that we all have the ability to create change in our lives, and that this ability is realized through a strong therapeutic relationship, compassion, acceptance, and support.
I am deeply passionate about supporting and walking alongside individuals as they navigate life's challenges. Having gone through my own therapeutic journey, I understand how difficult and scary it can be to reach out, or to even imagine how things could be different. By drawing from my personal experience and professional expertise, I aim to empower you to embark on your own transformative journey towards change and self-discovery. I believe that we all have the ability to create change in our lives, and that this ability is realized through a strong therapeutic relationship, compassion, acceptance, and support.
Mary Joy Ecijan
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Stouffville, ON L4A
New Clients Welcome! Struggling with feelings of pressure, anxiety, stress, or conflict in important relationships can feel very isolating, lonely, and hopeless. You may begin to feel stuck, or turn to unhelpful ways of dealing with unwanted stress or emotions. More often than not, this takes a toll on your health, mood, relationships, and overall functioning. I want you to know that you are not alone - I can help. As a dedicated, caring professional I strive to understand and support you in addressing your unique issues, history and experience, focusing on the goals most important to you.
New Clients Welcome! Struggling with feelings of pressure, anxiety, stress, or conflict in important relationships can feel very isolating, lonely, and hopeless. You may begin to feel stuck, or turn to unhelpful ways of dealing with unwanted stress or emotions. More often than not, this takes a toll on your health, mood, relationships, and overall functioning. I want you to know that you are not alone - I can help. As a dedicated, caring professional I strive to understand and support you in addressing your unique issues, history and experience, focusing on the goals most important to you.
Helen So
Registered Psychotherapist, BSc, MA, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Stouffville, ON L4A (Online Only)
A lot of the time, our first instinct is to seek support when we may feel we are drowning in our current struggles. The first step is always the hardest, in where we fear we will not be understood. My belief is that because each one of us is unique, our struggles and thus our journey in healing will be too. I aim to be an anchor in these turbulent times and be a beacon of unfiltered, unconditional and non-judgemental space in exploring our internal processes. In collaboration, we can address motivational, acceptance, behavioural, cognitive, social, biological and cultural aspects that can work in tandem in maintaining our struggles.
A lot of the time, our first instinct is to seek support when we may feel we are drowning in our current struggles. The first step is always the hardest, in where we fear we will not be understood. My belief is that because each one of us is unique, our struggles and thus our journey in healing will be too. I aim to be an anchor in these turbulent times and be a beacon of unfiltered, unconditional and non-judgemental space in exploring our internal processes. In collaboration, we can address motivational, acceptance, behavioural, cognitive, social, biological and cultural aspects that can work in tandem in maintaining our struggles.
** I am currently accepting new clients** Mental health is important to me, as I am sure it probably is to you as well. I believe that at its core, therapeutic practice is rooted in the belief that our problems do not lie in us but between; in our relationship with ourselves and with others.
** I am currently accepting new clients** Mental health is important to me, as I am sure it probably is to you as well. I believe that at its core, therapeutic practice is rooted in the belief that our problems do not lie in us but between; in our relationship with ourselves and with others.
Welcome, I'm so glad you're here. Life can be filled with ups and downs and navigating these moments of uncertainty can be overwhelming and challenging. I am here to support and journey with you through these times. I have over 15 years of experience working with children, youth, and families through life transitions and emotional and behavioural challenges in a variety of settings.
Welcome, I'm so glad you're here. Life can be filled with ups and downs and navigating these moments of uncertainty can be overwhelming and challenging. I am here to support and journey with you through these times. I have over 15 years of experience working with children, youth, and families through life transitions and emotional and behavioural challenges in a variety of settings.
I help clients get to the root of their suffering by breaking the cycles of trauma and emotional repression. I offer an embodied approach to doing deep shadow work and supporting the awakening process. This often begins by learning how to get out of our heads and into our bodies. Insights naturally arise when we begin to get beneath our limiting beliefs and assumptions and come into contact with the energetics of our direct experience. Some common areas of exploration include healing relationships, intimacy, emotional reactivity, deconstructing the ego, trusting intuition and authentic self expression.
I help clients get to the root of their suffering by breaking the cycles of trauma and emotional repression. I offer an embodied approach to doing deep shadow work and supporting the awakening process. This often begins by learning how to get out of our heads and into our bodies. Insights naturally arise when we begin to get beneath our limiting beliefs and assumptions and come into contact with the energetics of our direct experience. Some common areas of exploration include healing relationships, intimacy, emotional reactivity, deconstructing the ego, trusting intuition and authentic self expression.
Zainab Adil Gandhi
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MSc
Verified Verified
Stouffville, ON L4A (Online Only)
What if you could talk to your partner without every conversation turning into an explosive argument? How would it feel to wake up for just one day without the weight of stress, sadness, or anxiety holding you down? Can you imagine having a healthy routine and effectively managing your anger? What if you could share your thoughts and feelings without fearing judgment, and live a life free from the shackles of guilt? I understand how good that would feel because I'm here to help you make it a reality at CheerUp Counseling Services. I am deeply committed to providing you with a nurturing, compassionate space.
What if you could talk to your partner without every conversation turning into an explosive argument? How would it feel to wake up for just one day without the weight of stress, sadness, or anxiety holding you down? Can you imagine having a healthy routine and effectively managing your anger? What if you could share your thoughts and feelings without fearing judgment, and live a life free from the shackles of guilt? I understand how good that would feel because I'm here to help you make it a reality at CheerUp Counseling Services. I am deeply committed to providing you with a nurturing, compassionate space.
MKCounselling
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, RP
Verified Verified
Stouffville, ON L4A (Online Only)
Life can be full of joy, connection and meaning. It can also be stressful, challenging and wounding. All of us at one time or another can benefit from a safe, supportive place where we can feel heard and guided as we heal or find solutions that are best for us. Minni Sharma (RP) and Kim Hood (RSW) are happy to offer such a place. We will assist you by providing the tools and skills to manage the stressors in your life. Through our non-judgmental and empowering approach, we will assist you in connecting with your own strengths and resilience.
Life can be full of joy, connection and meaning. It can also be stressful, challenging and wounding. All of us at one time or another can benefit from a safe, supportive place where we can feel heard and guided as we heal or find solutions that are best for us. Minni Sharma (RP) and Kim Hood (RSW) are happy to offer such a place. We will assist you by providing the tools and skills to manage the stressors in your life. Through our non-judgmental and empowering approach, we will assist you in connecting with your own strengths and resilience.
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Are you experiencing anxiety or depression? Do you want to mend a damaged relationship, or enhance your marital relationship? Are you burnt out, or have you experienced grief or trauma? I have a compassionate and gentle approach as I help clients reach their goals and become more emotionally and relationally healthy. I have experience working with people struggling with many varied issues, and I will provide a supportive counselling experience in which you can acquire strategies for change and growth, as well as insight into your past.
Are you experiencing anxiety or depression? Do you want to mend a damaged relationship, or enhance your marital relationship? Are you burnt out, or have you experienced grief or trauma? I have a compassionate and gentle approach as I help clients reach their goals and become more emotionally and relationally healthy. I have experience working with people struggling with many varied issues, and I will provide a supportive counselling experience in which you can acquire strategies for change and growth, as well as insight into your past.
Vaishnavi Counselling and Consulting Services
Registered Psychotherapist, MPsy, CSAT, RP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Stouffville, ON L4A
Hello and welcome! I am a Registered Psychotherapist who works with individuals presenting with depression, anxiety, substance abuse, addictions, trauma, anger management, relationships, and self-esteem concerns. I believe in taking an empathic and eclectic approach to counselling, incorporating strategies and techniques from various theoretical approaches to suit the needs of each client. I have worked with diverse clientele and have a vast understanding of cultural differences. I will work collaboratively with you to understand your concerns and work towards your treatment goals with you to create meaningful changes in your life.
Hello and welcome! I am a Registered Psychotherapist who works with individuals presenting with depression, anxiety, substance abuse, addictions, trauma, anger management, relationships, and self-esteem concerns. I believe in taking an empathic and eclectic approach to counselling, incorporating strategies and techniques from various theoretical approaches to suit the needs of each client. I have worked with diverse clientele and have a vast understanding of cultural differences. I will work collaboratively with you to understand your concerns and work towards your treatment goals with you to create meaningful changes in your life.
Aarti Dhanda - Childhood Abuse - Disassociation - Perfectionism
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Stouffville, ON L4A (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
You’re not “broken.” You can heal. I believe it’s not your fault, even if you struggle to believe it. I offer a safe space where we’ll heal the root issues so you can make lasting change. We'll address your thoughts, emotions & neurobiology to heal all of you, allowing you to thrive in unexpected ways. The deep sense of peace, calm & joy on the other side of pain is something I want everyone to feel. I know there may be some worry & hesitation showing up right now. Know that I'm very comfortable to work with that. Rest assured, I’m dedicated to being the best I can be for you.
You’re not “broken.” You can heal. I believe it’s not your fault, even if you struggle to believe it. I offer a safe space where we’ll heal the root issues so you can make lasting change. We'll address your thoughts, emotions & neurobiology to heal all of you, allowing you to thrive in unexpected ways. The deep sense of peace, calm & joy on the other side of pain is something I want everyone to feel. I know there may be some worry & hesitation showing up right now. Know that I'm very comfortable to work with that. Rest assured, I’m dedicated to being the best I can be for you.
Shanuja Manoratnam
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Stouffville, ON L4A (Online Only)
Anxiety brings about its unique set of challenges for adult children of immigrants. Early on, there's a natural tendency to prioritize the needs of others over your own. The weight of familial and societal expectations often fosters a strong urge to strive for everyone else’s happiness. Balancing your own needs alongside these expectations may create moments of self-doubt or guilt. It's common to worry about disappointing others and feeling uncertain about managing your anxiety. However, with therapy, you don’t have to face these challenges alone.
Anxiety brings about its unique set of challenges for adult children of immigrants. Early on, there's a natural tendency to prioritize the needs of others over your own. The weight of familial and societal expectations often fosters a strong urge to strive for everyone else’s happiness. Balancing your own needs alongside these expectations may create moments of self-doubt or guilt. It's common to worry about disappointing others and feeling uncertain about managing your anxiety. However, with therapy, you don’t have to face these challenges alone.
Brittany Marshall And Associates
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Stouffville, ON L4A
**ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS! We all experience difficulties in our lives & need a caring professional on our side! Booking a therapy session can help to reduce feelings of sadness, loneliness, stress, anxiety & overwhelm. We can help to enhance your toolbox of coping skills that you use to deal with your current thoughts/feelings & help you deal with daily challenges. We can also help to provide you with a sense of purpose, confidence & self efficacy. We take a warm, non-judgmental, collaborative & strengths-based approach to help you tap into your inner resources & ultimately help you become the best version of yourself!
**ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS! We all experience difficulties in our lives & need a caring professional on our side! Booking a therapy session can help to reduce feelings of sadness, loneliness, stress, anxiety & overwhelm. We can help to enhance your toolbox of coping skills that you use to deal with your current thoughts/feelings & help you deal with daily challenges. We can also help to provide you with a sense of purpose, confidence & self efficacy. We take a warm, non-judgmental, collaborative & strengths-based approach to help you tap into your inner resources & ultimately help you become the best version of yourself!
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Rui Tian
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, PCPain
Verified Verified
Whitchurch-Stouffville, ON L4A (Online Only)
practicing psychotherapy, clinical supervision, life coaching, consultation, training, and counselling through individual, couple family, and group formats. expertise in imental health (e.g. anxiety, depression, trauma); addictions (substances, problem gambling, eating, sex, and internet); concurrent disorders; developmental disability (ASD, MID, LD, ADHD, ODD); dual diagnosis; rehabilitation (MVA, WSIB, OWN, LTD, RTW, mTBI, and traumatic injuries); chronic illness (chronic pain and other chronic medical conditions); return to work, parenting (child and youth); couples and marital relationship, personal wellbeing/development.
practicing psychotherapy, clinical supervision, life coaching, consultation, training, and counselling through individual, couple family, and group formats. expertise in imental health (e.g. anxiety, depression, trauma); addictions (substances, problem gambling, eating, sex, and internet); concurrent disorders; developmental disability (ASD, MID, LD, ADHD, ODD); dual diagnosis; rehabilitation (MVA, WSIB, OWN, LTD, RTW, mTBI, and traumatic injuries); chronic illness (chronic pain and other chronic medical conditions); return to work, parenting (child and youth); couples and marital relationship, personal wellbeing/development.
Clare Ho
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MDiv, BSocSc
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Whitchurch-Stouffville, ON L4A
Have you ever felt that your thoughts and feelings are not being heard? Have you ever been told to “just don’t think too much” or that “you’re being too sensitive”? I certainly heard that a lot during my childhood and teenage years. It can be a habit to suppress your emotions if you grew up in environments where logic reigns supreme and the expression of emotions is discouraged. Unfortunately, that habit can lead to numbness, emotional dysregulation, as well as difficulty in building and maintaining healthy relationships.
Have you ever felt that your thoughts and feelings are not being heard? Have you ever been told to “just don’t think too much” or that “you’re being too sensitive”? I certainly heard that a lot during my childhood and teenage years. It can be a habit to suppress your emotions if you grew up in environments where logic reigns supreme and the expression of emotions is discouraged. Unfortunately, that habit can lead to numbness, emotional dysregulation, as well as difficulty in building and maintaining healthy relationships.
Dorcas Wang
Registered Psychotherapist, MDiv, BSocSc, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Whitchurch-Stouffville, ON L4A
In the busyness of life, it’s easy to push aside your emotions. But after some time, your stress, anxieties and worries become overwhelming and you are faced with the negative impact. These emotions are akin to a pile of dirty laundry. It needs to be dealt with and sorted. I am here to help you and work with you at your pace.
In the busyness of life, it’s easy to push aside your emotions. But after some time, your stress, anxieties and worries become overwhelming and you are faced with the negative impact. These emotions are akin to a pile of dirty laundry. It needs to be dealt with and sorted. I am here to help you and work with you at your pace.
Minni Sharma
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Whitchurch-Stouffville, ON L4A
Compassionate support is here! Now in-person and virtual! I have been of service to the community for over 20 years including working at a women's shelter, rape crisis centre, high schools, and hospices. I work with clients in the areas of couples, divorce/separation, policing/first responders, stress management, anxiety, depression, bereavement, blended/step-families, cross-cultural issues, and healthy relationships. I use solution focused techniques, somatic experiencing and mindfulness strategies to guide my clients to build their own "tool box" with skills to assist them through difficult emotions, situations and life events.
Compassionate support is here! Now in-person and virtual! I have been of service to the community for over 20 years including working at a women's shelter, rape crisis centre, high schools, and hospices. I work with clients in the areas of couples, divorce/separation, policing/first responders, stress management, anxiety, depression, bereavement, blended/step-families, cross-cultural issues, and healthy relationships. I use solution focused techniques, somatic experiencing and mindfulness strategies to guide my clients to build their own "tool box" with skills to assist them through difficult emotions, situations and life events.
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Why is it important for a therapist to be culturally sensitive?
A culturally sensitive therapist would be respectful and considerate of different groups, with regard to race, sexual orientation, gender, and other factors that are important to an individual. These considerations can help a client feel understood as well as validated. While some people think highlighting race could promote stereotypes and bias, more understanding and knowledge about cultural differences is a positive for a healthy therapeutic alliance.
How can I recognise an effective Asian therapist?
You can discern a lot by asking how familiar the potential therapist is with different cultures, as well as asking how they might address issues related to identity, values, and beliefs. Also inquire about their education, as well as any particular training they may have completed, such as cultural sensitivity or diversity and inclusion programs.
What if the therapist does not have my exact background?
The therapist may not share a client’s exact background, but the therapist may have plenty of hands-on experience as well as the sensitivity needed for therapeutic progress. Their sensitivity to different populations will help the client feel accepted and comfortable in sharing their concerns and difficulties.
How might I inquire about a therapist's experience with Asian clients?
A therapist with an Asian background may have experience within their community, as well as broader cultural sensitivity. Ask the potential therapist whether they've worked with individuals who share your background. If they have not worked with similar clients, they may well know someone who has such experience.
Who is included in Psychology Today's directory of Asian therapists?
The directory of Asian therapists includes professionals who have shared their ethnicity in their profiles. Psychology Today uses this information to assist clients in finding a therapist who can provide a cultural match. However, not all therapists choose to disclose their ethnicity in their profiles, and they may not appear in search results for this reason; also, when the number of therapists identified as Asian is limited, the directory will also show therapists with comprehensive experience working with clients from relevant backgrounds.