Finding a Muslim therapist in Calgary who understands faith, culture, and lived experience can make mental health care feel safer, more aligned, and more effective.


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I am originally from the Middle East and speak Arabic and English fluently, which allows me to effectively engage with diverse populations.
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When working with Zainib, you will find that her approach to therapy is collaborative, client-centred & trauma-informed.
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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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Beidan Hassan is a Registered Social Worker who received her Masters of Social Work from the University of Toronto
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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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Meccana is a registered social worker with over 17 years of experience offering person-centered support and advocacy with families
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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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Anisa offers therapy to adolescents and adults. She utilizes client-centred, holistic,trauma-informed and anti-oppressive approaches.
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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 within the Muslim community want psychotherapy that is culturally sensitive, grounded in evidence-based care, and delivered in a supportive safe space—especially when navigating life transitions, relationship stress, and emotional overwhelm.
Through Wellnest, clients in Calgary, Alberta, and across Canada can connect with qualified providers offering professional counselling services, psychotherapy, and structured support to improve well-being, self-esteem, and long-term healing.
Many Muslim clients in Calgary prefer working with therapists who understand faith and cultural background while offering evidence-based psychotherapy. Therapy can support clients navigating disconnection in relationships, work, or emotional well-being, including experiences of burnout, stress, and life transitions.
For students and professionals connected to the University of Calgary—or those balancing career, family, and community pressures—therapy can provide structured support and a culturally aligned safe space. Some providers may offer sliding scale options for accessibility and welcome new clients seeking psychotherapy in Alberta, including clients connecting from nearby cities such as Edmonton.
Insurance coverage varies by plan, but many clients use extended health benefits to support ongoing counselling services.
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.
Wellnest providers support individuals and couples using CBT, DBT, mindfulness, narrative therapy, and solution-focused approaches. Some clinicians may hold credentials recognized across Canada, including registered psychotherapist, registered social worker (RSW), and related designations such as registered psychologist, provisional psychologist, or RPsych depending on provincial registration pathways.
Psychology Today often includes registered psychotherapists, registered social workers, registered psychologists, counsellors, and other Canadian mental health providers who identify with the Muslim faith or specialize in working with Muslim clients.
An effective Muslim therapist offers culturally sensitive, non-judgmental care that supports both mental health and faith-based values when desired. Many clients look for strong therapeutic rapport, clear interventions, and evidence-based modalities.
Culturally sensitive therapy respects identity, values, and lived experience, which can strengthen trust and improve outcomes—especially when working through family expectations, emotional stress, and life transitions.
Disconnection can show up as emotional numbness, irritability, withdrawal, or relationship conflict. Psychotherapy can help restore clarity and emotional regulation while supporting long-term well-being.
Couples therapy can be appropriate when both partners want to improve communication, rebuild trust, or reduce conflict. It may not be appropriate when safety is at risk or when one partner is unwilling to engage in good-faith repair.
You can explore the therapists listed above through Wellnest to find culturally aligned providers supporting Muslim clients across Calgary and Alberta.
Timelines vary, but many clients notice improvements in coping, emotional regulation, and self-esteem within the first several sessions, while deeper healing may take longer.
Yes. Many clinicians support adolescents navigating anxiety, ADHD, identity concerns, and life transitions through culturally sensitive, client centered care.
Many insurance plans provide coverage for psychotherapy or counselling services depending on the clinician credential and your plan benefits. Check with your insurance provider for details.
Many therapists provide respectful, inclusive care for LGBTQ+ clients in a non-judgmental therapeutic environment.
Yes. Many providers offer virtual psychotherapy sessions to improve accessibility and accommodate busy schedules.
Many clients feel more comfortable discussing faith, family roles, and cultural expectations with a therapist who understands their background. This can strengthen trust, increase emotional safety, and support a more effective healing journey.
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.


