Explore Connect
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RSSW, EXAT (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Let's Connect (437) 747-5201
Available both in-person and online
Toronto, ON M5B
Are you feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, stuck, or unsure of how to move forward? Perhaps you are navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship difficulties, addiction, or a major life transition.
I offer a compassionate, non-judgmental space where we can slow down, make sense of what you are experiencing, and explore possibilities for change. My approach is collaborative, trauma-informed, client-centred, culturally responsive, and recovery-oriented.
I am a RP(Q), EXAT, RSSW with more than a decade of experience in mental health, addictions, homelessness, harm reduction, and complex psychosocial needs.
Therapy is not about fixing you. It is about creating a space where you can understand yourself, reconnect with your strengths, and discover possibilities from there. My approach begins with the therapeutic relationship. I believe people are experts in their own lives, and therapy works best when we work together with curiosity, respect and without judgment.
I draw from CBT, ACT, mindfulness, somatic approaches, narrative perspectives, and EXAT. I adapt these approaches to your needs rather than expecting you to fit into one particular model. My practice is trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, culturally responsive, harm-reduction oriented, and recovery focused.
Call or Email Explore Connect Recover now for a free 15 minute consultation - (437) 747-5201
Let's Connect (437) 747-5201
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $100
- Couple Sessions $150
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
ACH Bank transferInsurance
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Canada Life | Great-West Life
- OTIP
- SunLife
Explore Connect Recover
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RSSW, EXAT
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (437) 747-5201
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of Ontario / 20460 Zahra Naqvi
- In Practice for 9 years
- Attended Create Institute of Expressive Art Therapy , 3-Years Training Program , Graduated 2025
- Membership with OSSWA 67796507 / 2025
- Degree/Diploma from George Brown College Diploma / 2017
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying): Zahra Naqvi
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Explore Connect Recover
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RSSW, EXAT
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (437) 747-5201
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Grief
- Addiction
Expertise
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Bisexual
- Depression
- Divorce
- Domestic Violence
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Hoarding
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Mood Disorders
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
- Sexual Abuse
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Weight Loss
- Women's Issues
Explore Connect Recover
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RSSW, EXAT
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (437) 747-5201
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Asian
I also speak
Hindi ,
Punjabi ,
Urdu
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Asian
I also speak
Hindi ,
Punjabi ,
Urdu
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing (CPT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Existential
- Expressive Arts
- Feminist
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
- Psychodynamic
- Somatic
- Trauma Focused
Explore Connect Recover
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RSSW, EXAT
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (437) 747-5201
Location
Nearby Areas
Explore Connect Recover
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RSSW, EXAT
Call for a free consultation now - (437) 747-5201