Find a South Asian Therapist in Ottawa

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.

South Asian Therapists in Greater Ottawa Area

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Wendy Chong

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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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  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Identity
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Mahnoor Shaikh

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Mahnoor has an extensive experience working with clients struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, OCD...

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  • Trauma
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
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Faiza Khokhar

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Faiza specializes in providing individual therapy to adolescents and adults with Depression, Anxiety, Trauma.

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  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Trauma
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Farah Ahmed

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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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  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Grief & Transitions
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Linah Hashimi

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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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  • Trauma
  • Depression
  • Anxiety
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Saamiyah Ali-Mohammed

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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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  • Depression
  • Trauma
  • Anxiety
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Kaazmi Mansour

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I utilize an empathetic, culturally sensitive, person-centred, and strengths-based approach to therapy.

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  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Trauma & PTSD
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Manini Sheker

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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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  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Racial Trauma

At Wellnest, our therapists offer several therapeutic models, including:

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)

Helps you identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviours that impact how you feel.

Mindfulness-Based Therapies

Teach you to slow down, become more present, and respond to stress with greater awareness and care.

Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT)

Supports you in understanding, expressing, and healing through your emotions in a safe space.

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

Combines acceptance and change strategies to help with intense emotions, relationships, and coping.

Trauma-Informed Care

Recognizes how trauma shapes your experiences and centres safety, choice, and empowerment in the healing process.

Somatic Therapy

Connects body and mind by using gentle awareness and movement to support nervous system regulation and healing.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

A therapy that helps the brain reprocess and release distress from traumatic or overwhelming experiences.

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To get started with virtual therapy, we suggest these initial steps:

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    Learn about our team and pick a therapist you feel is a good fit for your needs.

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    Book a free 15-minute phone consultation.

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    Complete an initial assessment to help determine your wellness goals.

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Many individuals across Canada look for therapy that is culturally sensitive, non-judgmental, and grounded in evidence-based psychotherapy while supporting long-term well-being, self-esteem, and personal growth.

Through Wellnest, clients in Ottawa and nearby regions—including Toronto—can connect with experienced Asian therapists and BIPOC clinicians offering counselling services, psychotherapy, and life coaching tailored to diverse backgrounds and unique needs.

Culturally Sensitive Mental Health Support in Ottawa

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.

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You won’t have to worry that certain traditions or values will be shocking to your therapist, and you won’t have to rationalize and defend your culture.

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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Check out our Indian / South Asian therapists across Canada

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.

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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

We foster environments that honour different identities, journeys and values.

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.

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Offering mental health services in-person in Toronto, ON, and online across Canada

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Ways to pay for therapy

We offer multiple ways you can pay for your therapy sessions here at Wellnest.

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Out of pocket

We accept credit card and Visa debt

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Some insurance providers cover therapy, please check with your insurance provider to see if they cover therapy.