Therapist Directory

Bio: In a society that demands our numbness and fuels constant urgency, slowing down and giving ourselves permission to tend to our needs is a brave act of resistance. Pursuing therapy can feel similar to embarking on a pilgrimage, a journey into the unknown in search of healing, meaning, or answers. While we may begin with the hope of seeking relief, we often discover something deeper: an invitation to meet ourselves and the world with greater compassion, trust, and clarity. In this space, you are invited to befriend your inner conflicts, explore your story with tenderness, and grow your capacity to connect. I view successful therapy not as a guaranteed end to pain, but as expanded tolerance and openness to the full spectrum of human emotions. It is my greatest honour to walk this path alongside you, as both witness and fellow traveller. My work is deeply shaped by my lived experiences as an Iranian, queer (cis)woman and three-time migrant. Navigating these often-conflicting identities has attuned me to unspoken struggles and the universal search for belonging, particularly among those experiencing displacement, systemic oppression, or cultural dissonance. I am especially drawn to working with individuals navigating identity-based challenges or explorations, intergenerational trauma, immigration and acculturation, relationship difficulties, and experiences of isolation/loneliness. My therapeutic approach is best described as relational, attachment-focused, humanistic, somatic, and experiential. In practice, this means our work focuses on the relationship between us as a space for exploration — noticing emotions, reactions, and patterns as they arise in the moment, and experimenting with new ways of relating to yourself and others. I hold a Bachelor of Kinesiology from the University of Toronto and I am currently completing my Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University. I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO), and a member of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA). My professional background includes working as a crisis responder for the national suicide crisis helpline, along with extensive experience in medical, health, and community-based support roles. As part of my commitment to reflective practice, I regularly engage in my own ongoing personal therapy.