Find a Muslim Therapist in Calgary – Culturally Competent Care for You

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.

Wellnest Muslim Therapists

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Halla Fahmi

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Psychotherapist

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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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  • Anxiety
  • Trauma
  • Stress
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Zainib Abdullah

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Founder and Executive Director

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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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  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Trauma & PTSD
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Mahnoor Shaikh

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Psychotherapist

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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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Beidan Hassan

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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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  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Grief
  • Mental Health First Aid Training – Mental Health Commission of Canada – March 2018
  • Domestic Violence Training – Legal Aid Ontario – April 2016
  • Trauma Therapy Certificate Sick Kids Institute for Mental Health
  • Emotion-Focused Therapy for Couples 
  • Attachment-Focused Therapy for Adults
  • Sensorimotor Psychotherapy for Trauma Certificate
  • Grief Literacy Training (L1 & L2)                                                                                                                                      
  • Eating Disorders in BIPOC Populations                         
  • Integrated Psycho-Social Anti-Racism Anti-oppressive Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Counselling
  • ADHD + Clinical Practice
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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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Psychotherapist

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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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Meccana Ali

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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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  • Trauma
  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy with adolescents and emerging adults
  • ASIST Trained for Suicide Intervention 2017
  • Certificate for Competency-based Counselling Skills for direct intervention 2014
  • Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Certification
  • Traditionally Integrated Islamic Psychotherapy Certification
  • Family and Couples Counselling
  • Grief Literacy Training (L1 & L2)                                                                                                                                      
  • Eating Disorder in BIPOC Populations                      
  • ADHD + Clinical Practice
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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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Anisa Mohamed

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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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  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Addiction
  • Certificate in trauma counselling for mental health professionals
  • Grief Literacy Training (L1 & L2)                                                                                                                                      
  • Eating Disorder in BIPOC Populations
  • Addiction + Opioid Concerns, Treatment Solutions and GAINS Q3 MI ONT training.
  • Motivational Interviewing and Solution-focused Therapy 
  • Certified in Non- violent Crisis Prevention ASIST
  • Mental Health First Aid certification                         
  • Integrated Psycho-Social Anti-Racism Anti-oppressive Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Counselling
  • ADHD + Clinical Practice

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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Benefits of Working with a Muslim therapist in Calgary, Alberta

A safe space that’s free from judgement

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.

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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 Muslim 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.

Frequently asked questions

What type of therapy does Wellnest do? And what are your credentials?

Who is included in Psychology Today’s directory of the Muslim faith?

How do I recognize an effective Muslim therapist?

Why is it important for a therapist to be culturally sensitive?

Has life been showing you signs of disconnection (in daily experiences, relationships, work, the body, well-being)?

When is Couples Therapy Appropriate (& When is it Not)?

Where can I find a Muslim therapist in Calgary who understands my cultural background?

How long will it take to feel better once I start therapy?

Do Muslim therapists in Calgary work with adolescents?

Are sessions with a Muslim therapist covered by insurance?

Are Muslim therapists trained to support LGBTQ+ clients?

Do Muslim therapists in Calgary offer virtual sessions?

What are the benefits of working with a Muslim therapist in Calgary?

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

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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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With insurance

Find out if your insurance covers therapy

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Out of pocket

We accept credit card and Visa debt

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Sliding scales

Available by request and need

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