Finding an Indian therapist in Ottawa who understands cultural identity, family expectations, and the lived experience of navigating mental health in Ontario can make therapy feel safer and more effective.


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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 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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Lisa approaches therapy from a trauma-informed and collaborative lens, striving to build a didactic relationship with her clients.
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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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Faiza specializes in providing individual therapy to adolescents and adults with Depression, Anxiety, Trauma.
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Mahnoor has an extensive experience working with clients struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, OCD...
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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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Meccana is a registered social worker with over 17 years of experience offering person-centered support and advocacy with families
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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 clients seek a supportive, non-judgmental safe space to work through stress, relationship concerns, and emotional overwhelm while improving well-being and long-term wellness.Through Wellnest, new clients in Ottawa and across Ontario can connect with a registered psychotherapist, registered social worker, or culturally aligned clinician offering professional psychotherapy services and evidence-based care.
Working with an Indian therapist or South Asian-aligned clinician can be especially supportive when therapy needs include cultural identity, family systems, and immigration-related stress. Wellnest clinicians offer psychotherapy grounded in professional training, including a master’s degree, and may be registered under the College of Registered Psychotherapists (CRPO) depending on credentialing.
Clinicians may use CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy), DBT, EMDR for trauma reprocessing, acceptance and commitment therapy, and EFT (emotion-focused therapy / emotion-focused therapy) depending on your needs, preferences, and treatment plan. Sessions are available virtually and in-person, including support accessible from Ottawa, Toronto, and across Ontario.
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.
Yes. It’s important to feel safe and supported — if you don’t feel a good fit, you are encouraged to try a different therapist to find the best match for you.
Psychotherapy helps you explore emotions, behaviours, and experiences through evidence-based modalities such as CBT, DBT, EMDR, EFT, and mindfulness.
Therapy may help support concerns such as:
Costs vary depending on the clinician, credentials, and therapy format. Many therapists provide pricing information up front, and some offer sliding-scale options depending on need.
Psychotherapy (often called “talk therapy”) is a collaborative process between you and a trained mental health professional. It helps you explore and understand your thoughts, emotions, behaviours, and life experiences to bring about change, healing, and growth. Key aspects:
It’s not just about symptom relief — often about building skills, personal insight, and sometimes exploring spiritual or cultural dimensions of identity.
Red flags can include feeling consistently judged, pressured, dismissed, or unsafe. A strong therapeutic relationship should feel respectful, supportive, and collaborative.
Most psychotherapy provided in private practice is not covered by OHIP. However, many services are covered through workplace or private insurance plans depending on the provider type.
Start by identifying your goals (stress, relationship issues, trauma, life transitions, etc.), then choose a therapist whose approach and specialties match your needs. A consultation is often the easiest way to confirm fit.
Many registered psychotherapists and social workers offer virtual sessions across Ontario. This can help clients access care quickly, even if they prefer not to commute.
Lumino Health can help confirm regulated provider categories and allow you to filter by specialization, location, and provider type, which may be helpful when navigating healthcare options.
Yes. The therapists listed above support Ottawa clients and provide culturally sensitive psychotherapy, including support for mental health concerns common within the South Asian community.
Yes. Many clinicians integrate cultural identity, family dynamics, and intergenerational context into therapy, especially for South Asian clients navigating stress and life transitions.
You can find an Indian therapist through Wellnest by browsing therapist profiles and selecting a clinician who matches your needs and preferred modality.
Timelines vary. Many clients experience improvements within the first several sessions, while trauma-focused work and deeper healing may take longer depending on your goals.
Some clinicians support adolescents with emotional regulation, identity challenges, ADHD, school stress, and life transitions. Reviewing each therapist profile can help determine the best fit.
Many insurance plans cover services provided by registered psychotherapists and registered social workers (RSW/MSW). Coverage depends on your plan.
Yes. Many therapists offer LGBTQ-affirming, inclusive care and work with clients navigating identity, relationships, and mental health challenges.
Yes. Many clinicians offer virtual psychotherapy services across Ontario, including Ottawa.
Many clients find culturally aligned therapy helps them feel more understood when discussing identity, family expectations, and relationship concerns, making therapy more effective and supportive.
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
Available by request and need
Some insurance providers cover therapy, please check with your insurance provider to see if they cover therapy.


