Get support from a Therapist in Hamilton

Finding the right therapist in Hamilton, Ontario can make a meaningful difference when you are navigating mental health concerns, relationship stress, OCD, ADHD, burnout, panic attacks, phobias, substance use, or major life transitions.

Asian, Black and Canadian Therapists supporting Hamilton

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Deirdre Ryan-Morissette

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She is a member of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers and the Ontario Association of Social Workers.

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  • Trauma
  • Anxiety
  • self-esteem
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Chanel White

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Chanel believes in striving to create a therapeutic environment where you can be your authentic self and lean into the goals that drew you

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  • Trauma
  • Anxiety
  • Depressions
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Wendy Chong

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You don’t have to navigate this journey alone. I speak Mandarin, Cantonese and English, with a specialization in east asian identity.

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  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Identity
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Keresa Bailey

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Keresa is a member of the Ontario College of Social Worker and Social Service Workers and the Ontario Association of Social Workers.

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  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Trauma
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, University of Toronto: OISE, Toronto, ON, 2021
  • Concurrent Disorders Certificate Program, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Toronto, ON, 2020
  • Motivational Interviewing, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Toronto, ON, 2019
  • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, 2017
  • Refugee Mental Health Course for Health Care Providers, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, 2015
  • Grief Literacy Training (L1 & L2)                                                                                                                                      
  • Eating Disorder in BIPOC Populations                         
  • Integrated Psycho-Social Anti-Racism Anti-oppressive Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Counselling
  • ADHD + Clinical Practice
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Jinepher Koduah

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Jinepher Koduah, MSW, RSW, is a Registered Social Worker with a Master of Social Work from the University of Toronto.

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  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Trauma
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Nathanael Robertson

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I have spent the past 9+ years working in mental health and advocacy, particularly with the BIPOC community. I bring a range of experience

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  • Trauma
  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • CBT for Anxiety: Beck Institute
  • Couples Therapy Gottman Institute 
  • ADHD + Clinical Practice
  • Grief Literacy Training (L1 & L2)                                                                                                                                      
  • Eating Disorder in BIPOC Populations                      
  • ADHD + Clinical Practice

Wellnest South Asian and Muslim Therapists supporting Hamilton

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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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Odil Sadikian

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Odils therapeutic approach is integrative and eclectic. She engages in a person-centered approach drawing on concepts such as self-discovery

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  • Trauma
  • Relationship Repair and Trust Building
  • Emotional Safety & Nervous System Regulation
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Ava Ghods

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Ava is an ally to BIPOC and 2SLGBTQ+ populations and persons with various dis/abilities. Ava provides services in English and Farsi.

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  • Trauma
  • Depression
  • Anxiety
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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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Lisa Marajh

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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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  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Relationships
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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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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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Halla Fahmi

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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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Mahnoor Shaikh

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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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Manini Sheker

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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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  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Racial Trauma
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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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Kaazmi Mansour

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I utilize an empathetic, culturally sensitive, person-centred, and strengths-based approach to therapy.

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  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Trauma & PTSD
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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
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Haifa Staiti

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Whether you're dealing with cultural adjustment, identity challenges, or personal growth, I am here to support you with compassionate care

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  • Trauma
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
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Linah Hashimi

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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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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

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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Whether you are looking for in-person therapy, online therapy, individual therapy, couples therapy, or family support, working with the right therapist can help you build coping skills, improve emotional regulation, and move toward lasting change.

At Wellnest, our team includes registered psychotherapists, registered social workers, and experienced clinicians offering evidence-based psychotherapy across Hamilton, Burlington, Toronto, and Ontario. We provide a warm, trauma-informed, and safe space where clients can explore life’s challenges, strengthen self-esteem, and receive care that supports long-term well-being.


All clinicians are regulated by BCACC, RCC, CCC, MSW, or RSW credentials and support clients across Canada, including those living on Musqueam and Squamish territories.

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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Mental Health Support in Hamilton

Our Hamilton therapists support a wide range of concerns, including obsessive compulsive disorder, social anxiety, low self-esteem, burnout, relationship challenges, family conflict, childhood trauma, autism, substance use, panic attacks, phobias, and nervous system overwhelm. Therapy can help clients better understand their patterns, build coping skills, and create healthier ways of responding to stress.

Some clients benefit from structured CBT for anxiety or depression, while others need a more relational or body-aware approach that helps regulate the nervous system. Others may benefit from EMDR when past trauma or childhood experiences continue to affect present-day relationships and emotional responses.

Wellnest therapists welcome clients seeking support for personal growth, stress, life transitions, and emotional regulation. Many clinicians offer virtual therapy, while some may provide in-person sessions depending on availability.

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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.

Many registered psychotherapists and registered social workers offer online therapy services across Ontario and other provinces. Some clients choose virtual sessions for convenience, while others alternate between in-person therapy and online counselling depending on accessibility.

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