Finding an Indian therapist in Edmonton who understands cultural identity, language, and lived experiences can make seeking mental health support feel more comfortable and effective.


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I utilize an empathetic, culturally sensitive, person-centred, and strengths-based approach to therapy.
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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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Mahnoor has an extensive experience working with clients struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, OCD...
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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 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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Meccana is a registered social worker with over 17 years of experience offering person-centered support and advocacy with families
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Faiza specializes in providing individual therapy to adolescents and adults with Depression, Anxiety, Trauma.
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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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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 South Asian clients look for therapy that is culturally aligned, non-judgmental, and grounded in evidence-based psychotherapy while supporting emotional well-being, personal growth, and long-term wellness.
Through Wellnest, clients across Edmonton, Alberta, and Canada can connect with qualified providers offering counselling services, psychotherapy, and mental health care designed to support life transitions, relationship issues, and healing journeys. Whether you’re seeking in-person sessions or virtual support, therapy can provide tools for resilience, self-esteem, and emotional clarity.
Many South Asian clients seek therapy that acknowledges cultural expectations, family roles, and language preferences such as Hindi, Punjabi, or Urdu. Therapy can support individuals navigating life’s challenges including past trauma, relationship stress, emotional overwhelm, and identity exploration.
Wellnest providers use evidence-based modalities including CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy), DBT (dialectical behavior therapy), EMDR, mindfulness-based approaches, commitment therapy, and solution-focused interventions. Depending on the clinician, therapy may support adolescents, adults, and families through structured approaches tailored to unique needs.
Therapists may include registered psychologists (R.Psych), provisional psychologists, registered social workers (RSW/MSW), and clinicians with MACP credentials, offering culturally sensitive care across Edmonton and Alberta’s broader health care system.
Support may also involve navigating intergenerational trauma, strengthening emotional resilience, and building healthier coping strategies. Therapy creates a safe space for clients from diverse communities, including Indigenous peoples, to explore mental health goals in a culturally respectful environment.
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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.
Yes. Many providers offer virtual psychotherapy alongside in-person sessions, allowing clients across Alberta to access culturally sensitive mental health support from home.
You can explore the therapists listed above through Wellnest to find providers offering culturally responsive counselling services tailored to South Asian clients.
Top-rated therapists often combine cultural awareness, evidence-based modalities, and strong therapeutic relationships to support emotional well-being and long-term healing.
The therapists listed on this page provide culturally sensitive psychotherapy designed to support personal growth, relationship health, and emotional resilience.
Many therapists listed above use CBT, DBT, and trauma-informed psychotherapy approaches commonly used to support anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns.
Wellnest connects clients with culturally sensitive providers who understand South Asian lived experiences and offer tailored mental health care.
Timelines vary depending on individual goals and challenges, but many clients begin noticing positive changes after several sessions as coping skills and emotional insight develop.
Yes. Many clinicians support adolescents navigating identity development, ADHD, emotional regulation, and life transitions.
Coverage depends on your insurance plan and the clinician’s credentials, such as registered psychologist or registered social worker.
Everyone’s timeline is different. Many people experience early improvements in clarity and coping within the first few sessions, while deeper healing—especially for complex trauma—may take longer.
Many therapists provide inclusive, culturally sensitive care for LGBTQ+ clients in a supportive and non-judgmental environment.
Many insurance plans cover psychotherapy provided by registered professionals such as registered psychotherapists or social workers (MSW/RSW). Coverage depends on your plan.
Yes. Many providers offer online therapy sessions to improve accessibility and flexibility for clients.
Working with an Indian therapist can help clients feel culturally understood, strengthen trust, and support deeper healing by integrating cultural awareness into mental health care.
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.
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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.


