Finding an Asian therapist in Ottawa, Ontario who understands cultural identity, lived experience, and family dynamics can make seeking mental health support feel more comfortable and effective.


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You don’t have to navigate this journey alone. I speak Mandarin, Cantonese and English, with a specialization in east asian identity.
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Mahnoor has an extensive experience working with clients struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, OCD...
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Faiza specializes in providing individual therapy to adolescents and adults with Depression, Anxiety, Trauma.
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Farah has completed a Masters of Social Work degree from Ryerson University. Farah has completed a Masters of Social Work.
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I was born and raised in Montreal, Quebec to South Asian, Muslim parents. I did my undergraduate degree in Biology and Psychology at McGill
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With a background in working with racialized communities, newcomers, and refugees at CAMH, I have gained valuable experience in supporting y
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I utilize an empathetic, culturally sensitive, person-centred, and strengths-based approach to therapy.
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I am a Toronto-based social worker and therapist providing a space to rest, to be seen, to renew oneself and mend one’s broken dignity.
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Helps you identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviours that impact how you feel.
Teach you to slow down, become more present, and respond to stress with greater awareness and care.
Supports you in understanding, expressing, and healing through your emotions in a safe space.
Combines acceptance and change strategies to help with intense emotions, relationships, and coping.
Recognizes how trauma shapes your experiences and centres safety, choice, and empowerment in the healing process.
Connects body and mind by using gentle awareness and movement to support nervous system regulation and healing.
A therapy that helps the brain reprocess and release distress from traumatic or overwhelming experiences.
Many individuals seeking therapy in Ottawa want support that reflects their cultural background, language, and lived experience. Working with Asian therapists can help create a safe space where clients feel understood when navigating mental health challenges such as ADHD, OCD, burnout, and life transitions. Wellnest therapists offer a range of modalities including:
CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy)
EMDR
Emotionally focused therapy
Internal family systems
Commitment therapy
Sex therapy
These approaches support clients navigating family conflict, anger management, autism, and emotional stress. Depending on the therapist, services may include in-person sessions in Ottawa or virtual therapy across Ontario.Providers may include registered psychotherapists, registered social workers (RSW / MSW), and clinicians with MACP credentials, ensuring therapy aligns with professional standards in Canadian mental health care.Wellnest therapists welcome new clients seeking culturally responsive, trauma-informed psychotherapy in a respectful, non-judgmental space.
By matching with the right therapist who understands your positionality, you can spend less time “explaining yourself” and more time focusing on your treatment.
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We offer virtual sessions by phone or video, making therapy accessible to you from wherever you live in Ontario, Quebec, Alberta or even British Columbia. Learn more about our services and how to get started with therapy in each of the areas listed below.
Therapy costs in Ottawa vary depending on the provider’s credentials, years of experience, and type of service. Sessions with a registered psychotherapist or registered social worker typically range from moderate to premium pricing, with some therapists offering flexible or sliding scale options.
In most cases, psychotherapy services are not covered by OHIP. However, many extended health insurance plans provide coverage for therapy sessions with licensed providers such as RSWs or registered psychotherapists.
A therapist is a broad term that may include registered psychotherapists, counsellors, or social workers. Psychologists typically have doctoral-level training and may focus on assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. Both can provide effective mental health support depending on client needs.
Ottawa has several organizations that support BIPOC and multicultural communities, offering mental health resources and community-based support. These organizations often complement therapy by providing culturally specific programming and outreach.
An effective Asian therapist should:
Psychology Today allows licensed therapists to list their profiles. Many East, South and South East Asian therapists in Toronto include details such as:
It’s a helpful resource, but directories don’t always capture the depth of cultural understanding that a practice like Wellnest prioritizes.
You can explore the therapists listed above through Wellnest to connect with qualified, culturally responsive providers offering psychotherapy and counselling services in Ottawa.
Many therapists on this page use CBT, trauma-informed care, and other evidence-based approaches to support anxiety and related mental health concerns.
If you have any other questions, check out our FAQ page. You can also reach out to us at info@wellnest.ca or call/text us at 437-333-WELL(9355).
Our Commitment to Our Communities
For far too long, people of colour have been underrepresented in the mental health space, both as providers of psychotherapy services and seekers of those services.Our lived experiences and observations led us to understand that one of the most fundamental areas of change needed in our field is for better representation of its professionals. We want people, no matter their journey or their identity, to feel seen and heard as they navigate their healing.

Wellnest
415 Yonge St, Suite #1604, Toronto, ON, M5B 2E7
Monday 8 AM–8 PM
Tuesday 8 AM–8 PM
Wednesday 8 AM–8 PM
Thursday 8 AM–8 PM
Friday 8 AM–8 PM
Saturday 8 AM–6 PM
Sunday 8 AM–6 PM
We offer multiple ways you can pay for your therapy sessions here at Wellnest.
Find out if your insurance covers therapy
We accept credit card and Visa debt
Available by request and need
Some insurance providers cover therapy, please check with your insurance provider to see if they cover therapy.


