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Rabea Murtaza
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW

Rabea Murtaza

Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
3 Endorsed
211 Danforth Avenue, 2nd Floor, Toronto, ON M4K
Let's Connect (647) 695-9058
Photo of Rabea Murtaza, Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Therapy can be joyful, along with the relief and peace of having support in tough moments. I support people with low mood, life transitions, burnout, managing school and work, parenting, culture, sexuality, exploring neurodivergence (ADHD, Autism, AuDHD, BFRDs), and coping with the state of the world. The heart of our work is our strong connection. We name what you are experiencing, the context and impact, and together we find hope and agency. We find the right balance of feeling things together, addressing problems together and identifying strengths and practising skills. We work together to personalize your healing path.
I work in a relational and psychodynamic way with mindfulness and somatic practices. I integrate helpful aspects of Acceptance Commitment Therapy and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy as makes sense for your goals. Whether you're seeking short-term solutions or longer-term interpersonal exploration, we work together to find the best approach for you.
I bring 25 years of community experience to my work with individuals and couples, across shelters, community health centres, higher education and hospitals. If you're curious about whether we'd be a good fit, I invite you to reach out for a no-cost consultation by phone or video chat. I'm here to support you on your journey toward healing and growth.
Call or Rabea Murtaza now for a free 15 minute consultation - (647) 695-9058

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

The Healing Studio

211 Danforth Avenue

2nd Floor

Toronto, ON M4K map

(647) 695-9058

Toronto, ON M6G

I offer therapy in-person on the Danforth, in the Annex, and online through secure platforms. I offer weekdays, some nights, and weekends.
$170 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and groups  
Let's Connect (647) 695-9058
Photo of Rabea Murtaza, Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

The Healing Studio

211 Danforth Avenue

2nd Floor

Toronto, ON M4K map

(647) 695-9058

Toronto, ON M6G

I offer therapy in-person on the Danforth, in the Annex, and online through secure platforms. I offer weekdays, some nights, and weekends.
$170 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and groups  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $170
  • Couple Sessions $200
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

Cash, Cheque, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Alberta Blue Cross
  • Alberta School Employee
  • Alliance
  • Any/Out-of-network Insurance
  • Arete
  • Beneva | SSQ
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Canada Life | Great-West Life
  • Chambers Plan
  • CINUP
  • ComPsych
  • CVAP | Crime Victim
  • Desjardins
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Equitable Life of Canada
  • First Canadian Health
  • First Choice Health | FCH
  • First Nations Health Authority
  • Great-West Life
  • Green Shield Canada
  • Guardian
  • Health Net
  • Homewood Health
  • Humana
  • iA Financial Group
  • Insurance Corporation of British Columbia
  • Johnson
  • Johnston Group
  • LifeWise
  • Manulife
  • Maximum Benefit
  • Medavie Blue Cross
  • Medicare
  • Meridian
  • Military OneSource
  • MultiPlan
  • Pacific Blue Cross
  • Royal Canadian Mounted Police
  • Sentara Health Plans
  • SunLife
  • TELUS Health
  • The Co-operators
  • UHC UnitedHealthcare UBH United Behavioral Health
  • Veterans Affairs Canada
  • WSIB
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My rate is $170 and I offer sliding scale. I offer the choice of my billing insurance directly, or you pay and apply for reimbursement with the receipts.
Photo of Rabea Murtaza, Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Rabea Murtaza
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (647) 695-9058
"
My rate is $170 and I offer sliding scale. I offer the choice of my billing insurance directly, or you pay and apply for reimbursement with the receipts.
Photo of Rabea Murtaza, Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Rabea Murtaza
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (647) 695-9058

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Ontario College of Social Workers & Social Service Workers Rabea Murtaza
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • Attended University of Toronto, MSW
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from McGill University Summer Program in Transcultural Psychiatry / 2010
  • Degree/Diploma from York University Graduate Studies in Social and Political Thought
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I have worked with diverse children, teens, adults and families in drop-ins, shelters and community health centres and higher education for 25 years. I have taught community work and social service work for over a decade. I am also informed by my background as a social theory nerd and a poet.
Photo of Rabea Murtaza, Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Rabea Murtaza
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (647) 695-9058
"
I have worked with diverse children, teens, adults and families in drop-ins, shelters and community health centres and higher education for 25 years. I have taught community work and social service work for over a decade. I am also informed by my background as a social theory nerd and a poet.
Photo of Rabea Murtaza, Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Rabea Murtaza
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (647) 695-9058

Specialties and Expertise

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Autism
  • Coping Skills
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Education and Learning Disabilities
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • LGBTQ+
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Men's Issues
  • Mood Disorders
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Racial Identity
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Thinking Disorders
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
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Families; couples; adolescents; parents; midlife, career and life shifts; college/university students; graduate students; postdocs and academics; medical learners; artists; helping professions; racialized people; trauma; Muslims; people with experience of diaspora/migration; South Asians; newcomers; refugees; substance use concerns; eating disorders; LGBTQ2S; people exploring spirituality
Photo of Rabea Murtaza, Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Rabea Murtaza
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (647) 695-9058
"
Families; couples; adolescents; parents; midlife, career and life shifts; college/university students; graduate students; postdocs and academics; medical learners; artists; helping professions; racialized people; trauma; Muslims; people with experience of diaspora/migration; South Asians; newcomers; refugees; substance use concerns; eating disorders; LGBTQ2S; people exploring spirituality
Photo of Rabea Murtaza, Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Rabea Murtaza
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (647) 695-9058

3 Endorsements

Heidi Mehta
Heidi Mehta
Registered Social WorkerMSWRSW
Rabea is compassionate and brings a high level of knowledge to the field of therapy.
Carla Barbosa 🏳️‍🌈 LGBTQ+┃Autism┃ADHD┃Giftedness
Carla Barbosa 🏳️‍🌈 LGBTQ+┃Autism┃ADHD┃Giftedness
Registered Social WorkerMScMSWRSW
Rabea is a bright and warm professional with impressive experience. She consistently and skillfully fosters a sense of belonging by emphasizing what each person brings to the table as individuals and as part of the larger fabric of society.
Sofia Baert
Sofia Baert
Registered Social WorkerMSWRSW
Rabea is thoughtful, reflective, intelligent, and highly empathic.

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Group

Communities

Immuno-disorders
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied

I also speak

Urdu

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Group

Communities

Immuno-disorders
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied

I also speak

Urdu

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Integrative
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative
  • Person-Centered
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
  • Somatic
  • Strength-Based
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In our hour together, we might explore what's happening in your life on a practical and existential level, unpack a shared moment together to build greater awareness, reflect on how thoughts, feelings and actions might be influencing each other, and/or problem-solve ongoing or upcoming issues with practical coping strategies.
Photo of Rabea Murtaza, Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Rabea Murtaza
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (647) 695-9058
"
In our hour together, we might explore what's happening in your life on a practical and existential level, unpack a shared moment together to build greater awareness, reflect on how thoughts, feelings and actions might be influencing each other, and/or problem-solve ongoing or upcoming issues with practical coping strategies.
Photo of Rabea Murtaza, Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Rabea Murtaza
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (647) 695-9058

Location

Primary Location

The Healing Studio

211 Danforth Avenue

2nd Floor

Toronto, ON M4K

(647) 695-9058

Additional Location

Toronto, ON M6G

(647) 695-9058

Nearby Areas

Towns/Cities

Postal Codes

Neighborhoods

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I offer therapy in-person on the Danforth, in the Annex, and online through secure platforms. I offer weekdays, some nights, and weekends.
Photo of Rabea Murtaza, Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Rabea Murtaza
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Call for a free consultation now - (647) 695-9058
"
I offer therapy in-person on the Danforth, in the Annex, and online through secure platforms. I offer weekdays, some nights, and weekends.
Photo of Rabea Murtaza, Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Rabea Murtaza
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Call for a free consultation now - (647) 695-9058