Rashed
Registered Social Worker (he, him)
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1 Endorsed
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There is no easy way to process grief. From personal loss, to grieving change through identity shifts, to larger scale mourning as we navigate a difficult global time, grief is complex and all-consuming. You don’t have to navigate this alone. I would be honoured to sit with you through this period and create a safe space for you to unpack the intricacies of your experience. I will help you connect with your resilience and find ways to move forward that feel peaceful and aligned with who you are. Together we will find solutions that feel genuine to you, and help you re-connect with what is truly important to you.
My care is always compassionate, collaborative, and culturally responsive. I use a combination of ACT, Narrative Therapy, CBT, and Solutions-Focused Therapy in my work, and understand that every situation is nuanced and unique. It is important to me that you always feel respected and that we integrate your values and experience through our work together.
You deserve a space where you don’t have to hold it all together. I look forward to creating a safe space for you to put things down and let things unravel so we can rebuild together stronger than before with direction and purpose. I would love to talk more with you soon, please reach out for a free consultation call today.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $145
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
e-Transfer, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Beneva | SSQ
- Canada Life | Great-West Life
- Chambers Plan
- CINUP
- Desjardins
- Equitable Life of Canada
- First Canadian Health
- iA Financial Group
- Johnston Group
- Manulife
- Maximum Benefit
- TELUS Health
Rashed Afif
Registered Social Worker
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of Ontario / 833373 Rashed Afif
- Attended University of Windsor, Master of Social Work, Graduated 2019
- Certificate from Eastern Mennonite University Certificate in Trauma Healing & Conflict Resolution / 2009
- Degree/Diploma from York University Honours Bachelor of Science in Psychology / 2013
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Rashed Afif
Registered Social Worker
Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now.
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Grief
- Anxiety
- Life Transitions
Expertise
- Anger Management
- Burnout, Workplace Stress, and Leadership Pressure
- Career Guidance
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Identity Shifts
- Life Coaching
- Peer Relationships
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Stress
Rashed Afif
Registered Social Worker
Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now.
Endorsement
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Little Person Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Asian
I also speak
Farsi
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Little Person Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Asian
I also speak
Farsi
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Eclectic
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Rashed Afif
Registered Social Worker
Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now.
Location
Primary Location
Paper Crane Psychotherapy Services
327 Ottawa Street North
Hamilton, ON L8H
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Rashed Afif
Registered Social Worker