South Asian Therapists in Ottawa, ON
Emalin (Emma) Fernando | RN Psychotherapist
Registered Nurse Psychotherapist, RN, BScN
3 Endorsed
Online Only
I offer holistic, accessible and personalized psychotherapy, counselling and education. I offer care and support to anyone experiencing challenges related to anxiety, depression, post traumatic stress, grief and loss, self-esteem issues, relationships, parenthood, workplace stress or conflict and life transitions.
I offer holistic, accessible and personalized psychotherapy, counselling and education. I offer care and support to anyone experiencing challenges related to anxiety, depression, post traumatic stress, grief and loss, self-esteem issues, relationships, parenthood, workplace stress or conflict and life transitions.
As your therapist, I create a safe, comfortable, and non-judgemental environment where I allow you to express who you are – the good and the bad. During this vulnerable process, I offer gentle support in reaching your therapeutic goals, by helping you make sense of the issues you are facing, gain insight into your thoughts, beliefs, and emotions, facilitate and enhance communication, connect with your inner resilience, implement changes, develop compassion towards yourself and others, and renew connections with people in your life.
As your therapist, I create a safe, comfortable, and non-judgemental environment where I allow you to express who you are – the good and the bad. During this vulnerable process, I offer gentle support in reaching your therapeutic goals, by helping you make sense of the issues you are facing, gain insight into your thoughts, beliefs, and emotions, facilitate and enhance communication, connect with your inner resilience, implement changes, develop compassion towards yourself and others, and renew connections with people in your life.
Are you longing for more than just getting through the day? Many people seek therapy when they feel stuck between wanting stability and craving a life that feels meaningful and alive. You may be used to holding everything together while carrying stress, shame, anger, or loneliness, noticing emotional ups and downs, relationship patterns, or an inner voice that questions your worth. Often there’s pressure to stay strong while managing overwhelming emotions, giving too much to others, or feeling disconnected from your authentic self, with a sense that there’s more to you than survival habits have allowed.
Are you longing for more than just getting through the day? Many people seek therapy when they feel stuck between wanting stability and craving a life that feels meaningful and alive. You may be used to holding everything together while carrying stress, shame, anger, or loneliness, noticing emotional ups and downs, relationship patterns, or an inner voice that questions your worth. Often there’s pressure to stay strong while managing overwhelming emotions, giving too much to others, or feeling disconnected from your authentic self, with a sense that there’s more to you than survival habits have allowed.
Accepting new clients- May 2026: Life is challenging- from unmet needs, inequalities, life stressors, stress from cultural expectations, lack of support, and difficult life experiences. My aim is to create a warm, accepting, and nurturing environment. I provide a safe space for my clients and invite them to identify their struggles and strengths, bring some curiosity about the different parts of themselves (emotions/thoughts), and to notice their behaviours. My goal is to support clients through their journey and help them to take small steps to build a more meaningful life.
Accepting new clients- May 2026: Life is challenging- from unmet needs, inequalities, life stressors, stress from cultural expectations, lack of support, and difficult life experiences. My aim is to create a warm, accepting, and nurturing environment. I provide a safe space for my clients and invite them to identify their struggles and strengths, bring some curiosity about the different parts of themselves (emotions/thoughts), and to notice their behaviours. My goal is to support clients through their journey and help them to take small steps to build a more meaningful life.
I am a Ph.D. registered, clinical psychologist offering treatment for adults with anxiety, trauma and stress-related disorders, depression, burn-out, life transitions, interpersonal/relational challenges, and low self-esteem. I am trained in empirically-validated approaches: Contemplative and Mindfulness-aimed, Somatically-oriented, Cognitive Behavioural and Acceptance and Commitment-based, Compassion-focused, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, and Prolonged Exposure therapies. As a certified Yoga teacher and student, I integrate mind-body awareness and related conceptualizations and exercises, as deemed appropriate.
I am a Ph.D. registered, clinical psychologist offering treatment for adults with anxiety, trauma and stress-related disorders, depression, burn-out, life transitions, interpersonal/relational challenges, and low self-esteem. I am trained in empirically-validated approaches: Contemplative and Mindfulness-aimed, Somatically-oriented, Cognitive Behavioural and Acceptance and Commitment-based, Compassion-focused, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, and Prolonged Exposure therapies. As a certified Yoga teacher and student, I integrate mind-body awareness and related conceptualizations and exercises, as deemed appropriate.
Aniqa Sheikh - Relationships | Anxiety |
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MA, BSc, BA
8 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K2J
Moreover, as a Muslim woman, South Asian, and "third-culture kid", my intersectionality allows me to adopt a culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and anti-oppressive perspective.
Have you been feeling stuck, wishing to regain momentum in life? Whether you're grappling with grief, anxiety, trauma, relational conflict, or depression, some experiences can exert a particular hold on us, affecting our sense of self, relationships, and overall well-being. As a registered psychotherapist with training in individual, couples, and family therapy, and with a background in Islamic spirituality and religious studies, I offer holistic, evidence-based psychotherapy and counselling services to my diverse clients.
Moreover, as a Muslim woman, South Asian, and "third-culture kid", my intersectionality allows me to adopt a culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and anti-oppressive perspective.
Have you been feeling stuck, wishing to regain momentum in life? Whether you're grappling with grief, anxiety, trauma, relational conflict, or depression, some experiences can exert a particular hold on us, affecting our sense of self, relationships, and overall well-being. As a registered psychotherapist with training in individual, couples, and family therapy, and with a background in Islamic spirituality and religious studies, I offer holistic, evidence-based psychotherapy and counselling services to my diverse clients.
Blending neuroscience and practical counselling, I help individuals navigate burnout, anxiety, and relationship stress, particularly where complex family and cultural expectations intersect. By understanding the brain's role in emotional patterns, I guide clients to break through overwhelm, build resilience, and establish healthier, grounded lives.
Blending neuroscience and practical counselling, I help individuals navigate burnout, anxiety, and relationship stress, particularly where complex family and cultural expectations intersect. By understanding the brain's role in emotional patterns, I guide clients to break through overwhelm, build resilience, and establish healthier, grounded lives.
Shakti Psychotherapy & Wellness - Anjali Prajapati
Registered Psychotherapist, BSc, MACP, RP
5 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K1V
Welcome—I'm glad you’re here. Choosing a therapist is a big step, and my goal is to make this process feel supportive and grounded. I work from a holistic lens, integrating neuroscience, evidence-based therapies, and creative arts to help you heal, grow, and reconnect with your authentic self.
Welcome—I'm glad you’re here. Choosing a therapist is a big step, and my goal is to make this process feel supportive and grounded. I work from a holistic lens, integrating neuroscience, evidence-based therapies, and creative arts to help you heal, grow, and reconnect with your authentic self.
When you feel lost, it’s rarely sudden — it’s a slow drift. One day you realize you’ve been showing up for everyone but yourself. My work begins there — helping you reconnect with your truth, your peace, and your energy by gently unbecoming the versions of yourself you had to create to cope. I’m Preeti Taneja, a Registered Social Worker offering individual and couples therapy across Ontario. My approach is gentle and soul-led, combining evidence-based therapy with mindfulness and cultural sensitivity. I help clients work through anxiety, depression, trauma, burnout, and relationship challenges with compassion and authenticity.
When you feel lost, it’s rarely sudden — it’s a slow drift. One day you realize you’ve been showing up for everyone but yourself. My work begins there — helping you reconnect with your truth, your peace, and your energy by gently unbecoming the versions of yourself you had to create to cope. I’m Preeti Taneja, a Registered Social Worker offering individual and couples therapy across Ontario. My approach is gentle and soul-led, combining evidence-based therapy with mindfulness and cultural sensitivity. I help clients work through anxiety, depression, trauma, burnout, and relationship challenges with compassion and authenticity.
I am a Psychotherapist with 15 years of experience working with various non-profit organizations in Ontario, providing support to diverse communities struggling with various issues, including mental health or psychiatric problems. I provide therapy services that offer treatment for individuals, couples, and family crises (including youth and children). This includes life coaching, dealing with lack of motivation, crisis interventions, relationship problems, divorce, anxiety, stress, burnout, depression, anger management, addiction, substance abuse, ADHD, school issues, etcetera.
I am a Psychotherapist with 15 years of experience working with various non-profit organizations in Ontario, providing support to diverse communities struggling with various issues, including mental health or psychiatric problems. I provide therapy services that offer treatment for individuals, couples, and family crises (including youth and children). This includes life coaching, dealing with lack of motivation, crisis interventions, relationship problems, divorce, anxiety, stress, burnout, depression, anger management, addiction, substance abuse, ADHD, school issues, etcetera.
Maybe you're here because you feel stuck in a cycle of anxiety or depression and can't seen to break out. Maybe it's hard to communicate with your friends and family. Or perhaps you are a first, second, or third generation immigrant trying to navigate the complexities of cultural identity and relationships with your parents. children, or grandparents. I work with children, teens and adults as well as families and couples facing a range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, relationship struggles, and family dynamics. Together, we can work toward understanding, healing, and meaningful change.
Maybe you're here because you feel stuck in a cycle of anxiety or depression and can't seen to break out. Maybe it's hard to communicate with your friends and family. Or perhaps you are a first, second, or third generation immigrant trying to navigate the complexities of cultural identity and relationships with your parents. children, or grandparents. I work with children, teens and adults as well as families and couples facing a range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, relationship struggles, and family dynamics. Together, we can work toward understanding, healing, and meaningful change.
Most clients I work with feel stuck or unable to live parts (or all) of their life in a way that feels meaningful to them. Whether caught in loops of anxiety, shame, worthlessness, or people-pleasing; trapped in depression, stress, OCD/ADHD behaviours, or trauma recovery; feeling disconnected from feelings, or emotionally reactive; or, feeling lonely or empty but not understanding why. All of this might lead you to feel disconnected from yourself, your life, and others around you. I offer a gentle & warm container to explore patterns that might be contributing to how you feel, & facilitate space for new ways of being to emerge.
Most clients I work with feel stuck or unable to live parts (or all) of their life in a way that feels meaningful to them. Whether caught in loops of anxiety, shame, worthlessness, or people-pleasing; trapped in depression, stress, OCD/ADHD behaviours, or trauma recovery; feeling disconnected from feelings, or emotionally reactive; or, feeling lonely or empty but not understanding why. All of this might lead you to feel disconnected from yourself, your life, and others around you. I offer a gentle & warm container to explore patterns that might be contributing to how you feel, & facilitate space for new ways of being to emerge.
Maryam Rostami, EMDR and IFS Therapist
Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW, Psych
2 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K1S
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, weighed down by depression, or trapped in the painful memories of past trauma? If you are feeling overwhelmed, lost, Stuck, and alone and trying to leave the past or old patterns, but it just keeps coming back, and If you are struggling to cope with challenges and you tried lots of therapy and modality and are still struggling, this may be helpful for you. I am a clinical social worker and believe that therapy is a gradual journey that brings growth, held within the safety container of the therapist and client.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, weighed down by depression, or trapped in the painful memories of past trauma? If you are feeling overwhelmed, lost, Stuck, and alone and trying to leave the past or old patterns, but it just keeps coming back, and If you are struggling to cope with challenges and you tried lots of therapy and modality and are still struggling, this may be helpful for you. I am a clinical social worker and believe that therapy is a gradual journey that brings growth, held within the safety container of the therapist and client.
Accepting New Clients - You might be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of who you are in this season of life. Whether you're navigating anxiety, grief, burnout, or a major life transition, you don’t have to do it alone. I offer a compassionate, culturally responsive, and non-judgmental space where you can show up exactly as you are.
I’m a licensed social worker (MSW, RSW) with over 13 years of experience supporting individuals through grief, trauma, identity shifts, and life transitions, including cancer care and survivorship.
Accepting New Clients - You might be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of who you are in this season of life. Whether you're navigating anxiety, grief, burnout, or a major life transition, you don’t have to do it alone. I offer a compassionate, culturally responsive, and non-judgmental space where you can show up exactly as you are.
I’m a licensed social worker (MSW, RSW) with over 13 years of experience supporting individuals through grief, trauma, identity shifts, and life transitions, including cancer care and survivorship.
Accepting New Clients in English, Hindi and Punjabi - You’re carrying stress, anxiety, or emotional pain and you’ve tried pushing through alone. I work with adults and students navigating anxiety, trauma, and life transitions. My clients are often adults and students who appear to be managing life on the outside, but privately struggle with overthinking, stress, trauma, self-doubt and feeling emotionally overwhelmed.
Accepting New Clients in English, Hindi and Punjabi - You’re carrying stress, anxiety, or emotional pain and you’ve tried pushing through alone. I work with adults and students navigating anxiety, trauma, and life transitions. My clients are often adults and students who appear to be managing life on the outside, but privately struggle with overthinking, stress, trauma, self-doubt and feeling emotionally overwhelmed.
Thank you for visiting my profile. I’m a Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist with over 17 years of experience across community and hospital-based mental health settings. I provide individual psychotherapy to adults navigating anxiety, depression, addictions, ADHD, caregiver burnout, grief, trauma, and major life transitions. I support individuals facing chronic illnesses, health anxiety, emotional regulation, coping skills, work conflicts, relationship stress, and postpartum mental health. I am mindful of how culture, family systems, immigration experiences, and intergenerational expectations impact mental health.
Thank you for visiting my profile. I’m a Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist with over 17 years of experience across community and hospital-based mental health settings. I provide individual psychotherapy to adults navigating anxiety, depression, addictions, ADHD, caregiver burnout, grief, trauma, and major life transitions. I support individuals facing chronic illnesses, health anxiety, emotional regulation, coping skills, work conflicts, relationship stress, and postpartum mental health. I am mindful of how culture, family systems, immigration experiences, and intergenerational expectations impact mental health.
Life can feel overwhelming at any age. Children and teens may struggle with making friends, managing anger, anxiety, depression, grief, or behavioural challenges that affect life at school, at home, or in relationships. Adults, too, can find themselves feeling overwhelmed, stuck, disconnected, or weighed down by stress, loss, relationship difficulties, or major life transitions. Whether you are seeking support for yourself or for your child, therapy can provide a space to better understand emotions, navigate challenges, and feel more connected and supported.
Life can feel overwhelming at any age. Children and teens may struggle with making friends, managing anger, anxiety, depression, grief, or behavioural challenges that affect life at school, at home, or in relationships. Adults, too, can find themselves feeling overwhelmed, stuck, disconnected, or weighed down by stress, loss, relationship difficulties, or major life transitions. Whether you are seeking support for yourself or for your child, therapy can provide a space to better understand emotions, navigate challenges, and feel more connected and supported.
Are you feeling stuck in your life and not sure what steps to take? Do you ever feel overwhelmed and anxious by every day issues? Feeling like you have no where to turn to deal with your challenges? Working together I can support you in finding the right path for you, step by step. In a comfortable, non judgmental environment, we will find the solutions that are meaningful to your life, and help you get where you want to be. I believe that even the smallest changes can have a great impact on mental health and quality of life.
Are you feeling stuck in your life and not sure what steps to take? Do you ever feel overwhelmed and anxious by every day issues? Feeling like you have no where to turn to deal with your challenges? Working together I can support you in finding the right path for you, step by step. In a comfortable, non judgmental environment, we will find the solutions that are meaningful to your life, and help you get where you want to be. I believe that even the smallest changes can have a great impact on mental health and quality of life.
Now accepting new clients. When we experience chronic and severe life stressors, it is not uncommon for our lives to unravel. Sometimes we find ourselves struggling with everyday tasks, becoming easily overwhelmed or feeling disconnected from our life, goals and loved ones. Together we can find healthy perceptions of yourself and strengthen that feeling of connection.
Now accepting new clients. When we experience chronic and severe life stressors, it is not uncommon for our lives to unravel. Sometimes we find ourselves struggling with everyday tasks, becoming easily overwhelmed or feeling disconnected from our life, goals and loved ones. Together we can find healthy perceptions of yourself and strengthen that feeling of connection.
I specialise in working with men who are looking to better understand how their psychology works. Clients of mine often have behaviours, thoughts, feelings, or emotions that are dysfunctional or cause them discomfort, such as feeling anxious, depressed, frustrated, reactive, or scattered. Many of my clients have difficulty with behaviours they feel they have no control over, such as compulsions or addictions, aversions, or getting easily frustrated or angry. I help my clients understand why these issues occur and help them create tools and protocols so that they can create the changes they want in their lives.
I specialise in working with men who are looking to better understand how their psychology works. Clients of mine often have behaviours, thoughts, feelings, or emotions that are dysfunctional or cause them discomfort, such as feeling anxious, depressed, frustrated, reactive, or scattered. Many of my clients have difficulty with behaviours they feel they have no control over, such as compulsions or addictions, aversions, or getting easily frustrated or angry. I help my clients understand why these issues occur and help them create tools and protocols so that they can create the changes they want in their lives.
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What can a South Asian therapist help with?
A South Asian therapist can help with the same concerns as any other therapist, including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, stress, grief, and major life transitions. What may feel different, however, is the possibility of shared cultural understanding. If you identify with a South Asian background, such as Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Sri Lankan, or Nepali, working with a therapist who shares or understands aspects of your culture may help you feel more comfortable discussing topics such as family expectations, identity, immigration, religion, language, stigma, or intergenerational conflict.
How can a South Asian therapist support couples counselling or family therapy?
A South Asian therapist can support couples counselling or family therapy by helping partners and family members explore how cultural background can shape roles, responsibilities, and expectations in a relationship. In some South Asian families, relationship dynamics may be influenced by expectations around marriage, gender roles, caregiving, religion, family involvement, or balancing individual needs with family obligations. These issues can affect mental health as well as relationship boundaries, parenting, communication, and major life decisions. A South Asian therapist can help you navigate these conversations with greater cultural understanding.
How might I inquire about a therapist’s experience with South Asian clients?
If cultural background is important to you in therapy, it can be helpful to ask a prospective therapist whether they have experience working with South Asian clients or clients from your specific cultural background. In initial conversations with potential therapists, you might ask whether they have worked with concerns related to cultural identity, immigration, family expectations, intergenerational conflict, or stigma around mental health. You can also ask whether they provide therapy in your preferred language.
Who is included in Psychology Today’s directory of South Asian therapists?
The directory of South 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 South Asian is limited, the directory will also show therapists with comprehensive experience working with clients from relevant backgrounds.