Finding a Muslim therapist in Edmonton who understands faith, culture, and lived experience can make seeking mental health support feel safer and more meaningful.


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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 look for care that is respectful, culturally sensitive, and grounded in professional psychotherapy, especially when navigating life transitions, relationship stress, and emotional challenges.
Through Wellnest, clients in Edmonton, Alberta, and across Canada can connect with a psychotherapist, registered social worker, or other qualified providers offering therapy sessions in a safe space that supports well-being, self-esteem, and a long-term healing journey.
Wellnest therapists offer client centered psychotherapy and counselling services grounded in evidence-based modalities such as CBT and mindfulness. Many therapists are trained in trauma-informed approaches and support clients with ADHD, stress regulation, and navigating identity across cultural contexts.Some clients prefer in-person therapy, while others benefit from virtual sessions.
If you’re exploring coverage through an insurance provider, many insurance plans include health benefits that reimburse psychotherapy or social work services depending on clinician credentials.
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. Many Muslims view therapy as a supportive tool for healing and self-improvement, aligned with values of caring for the mind and body. Seeking help during difficult times can be part of a healthy healing journey.
Cost varies depending on the therapist’s credentials, years of experience, and session type. Some therapists offer sliding scale options, and many clients use insurance coverage through workplace health benefits.
Yes. A Muslim can be a registered psychologist, psychotherapist, or registered social worker, and many mental health professionals integrate cultural awareness into evidence-based care.
Edmonton has a diverse and growing Muslim community, which increases demand for culturally sensitive mental health care and faith-aware psychotherapy.
Many Muslims recognize mental health as an important part of overall well-being. Faith, community, and professional support can work together to help individuals navigate emotional stress and life’s challenges.
An effective Muslim therapist provides a safe space, uses evidence-based modalities, respects cultural and religious identity, and offers a non-judgmental therapeutic relationship that supports personal growth and healing.
You can ask directly about their lived experience, approach to faith-based concerns, and how they support Muslim clients with culturally sensitive care.
Session fees vary by provider type, credentials, and location. Many clients use insurance plans or health benefits to help cover costs.
You can find a Muslim therapist in Edmonton through Wellnest’s therapist directory, which includes clinicians offering psychotherapy and counselling services for Edmonton residents.
The therapists listed above provide culturally sensitive care that respects Islamic values and supports Muslim clients through life transitions and emotional challenges.
Healing timelines vary. Many clients notice improvements in emotional stability and coping within the first several sessions, while deeper trauma work may take longer.
Yes. Many clinicians support adolescents with ADHD, anxiety, identity concerns, and life transitions using client centered and evidence-based approaches.
Often, yes. Many insurance plans provide coverage for therapy with a registered social worker, psychotherapist, or registered psychologist depending on your insurance provider and health benefits.
Many Muslim therapists provide respectful, inclusive psychotherapy and support clients across diverse identities in a non-judgmental environment.
Yes. Many therapists offer virtual therapy sessions across Alberta and Canada for accessibility and convenience.
Clients often feel more comfortable working with someone who understands cultural context, faith, and lived experience, creating a stronger safe space for healing, self-esteem growth, and well-being.
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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Some insurance providers cover therapy, please check with your insurance provider to see if they cover therapy.


