Meet the Team

Angie Agrawal Holstein

  • Founder | Clinical Director & Psychotherapist | Intake Counsellor
  • MSW, RSW
Not Accepting New Clients
Virtual & In Person Sessions

Therapy offered in English

Clients

Adults, Teens (11+), Groups, Family, International & Post Secondary Students.

Specialization

Trauma, Complex Trauma, Dissociation, EMDR (Certified Therapist), Attachment, International Students, Anxiety, Depression, BIPOC Mental Health, South Asian Mental Health, Culturally Responsive Therapy & Relationship Issues.

Contact Angie for Mindset Business Coaching, Corporate Workshops, Media Requests and Community Outreach

Rohama Kabeer

  • Registered Psychotherapist | Intake Counsellor
  • RP
Accepting New Clients
Virtual & In Person Sessions

Therapy offered in English, Urdu

Clients

Adults, Teens (13+), Groups, International & Post Secondary Students.

Specialization

Life Transitions, ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, International Student Issues, Self-Esteem, Relationship Issues, Culturally Responsive Therapy,
Attachment,
BIPOC Mental Health, Low Mood, Life Transitions, Family of Origin Wounds,
Deep Brain Reorienting-Level 1

Rohama specializes in trauma, anxiety, depression, anger, stress and life transitions.

Karina Karys

  • Registered Social Worker | Intake Counsellor
  • MSW RSW
Accepting New Clients
Virtual & In Person Sessions

Therapy offered in English, Polish

Clients

Individuals 14+

Specialization

Trauma (interpersonal and systemic), Anxiety (rumination, overthinking, Depression, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Borderline Personality Disorder, Chronic Illness, Attachment and challenging Relationship patterns, Low Self-Worth, Perfectionism, Poor Body Image and Identity exploration. Gender-Based Violence, Intimate Partner Violence, Human Trafficking, Adverse Childhood Experiences and Intergenerational Trauma.

Karina is an EMDR & Trauma Therapist and offers in-person sessions at our Danforth clinic.

Mitra Bissessar

  • Registered Social Worker
  • MSW RSW
Accepting New Clients
Virtual Sessions

Therapy offered in English

Clients

Adults, Teens (11+), Couples, Family, International & Post Secondary Students.

Specialization

Youth Mental Health & School Issues, Parenting, Family Work, Severe Mental Health Issues, Attachment, Men’s Mental Health, Anxiety, BIPOC Mental Health, South Asian Mental Health, Culturally Responsive Therapy & Depression.

Michael Chu

  • Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
  • RP (Qualifying)
Accepting New Clients
Virtual & In Person Sessions

Therapy offered in English, Cantonese

Clients

Adults 18+

Specialization

Specializing in men’s mental health through concerns such as Anxiety, Mood Issues, Self-Confidence, Relationship Difficulties, Work Stress, Anger, Family Issues, Cultural Identity and Adjustment, Academic Pressure/Fear of Failure, Mindfulness and Major Life Transitions.

Andre Johnson

  • Registered Psychotherapist
  • RP
Accepting New Clients
Virtual Sessions

Therapy offered in English

Clients

First Responders, Teens (14+), Adults, Couples, and Families.

Specialization

Relationship Issues, Trauma and PTSD, Grief, Anger Management, Cultural and Faith-Based Concerns, Divorce, Domestic Abuse, Emotional Disturbance, Family Conflict, First Responders, Marital and Premarital, Parenting, Peer Relationships, Racial Identity, School Issues, Sexual Abuse, Veterans.

Anhad Kaur

  • Registered Psychotherapist
  • RP
Not Accepting New Clients
Virtual & In Person Sessions

Therapy offered in English, Punjabi & Hindi

Clients

Adults, Teens (17+), Groups, Couples, International & Post Secondary Students.

Specialization

Anxiety, Depression, Relationship Challenges, ADHD, OCD, Autism, Grief, Racial Identity, Trauma, BIPOC Mental Health, South Asian Mental Health & Culturally Responsive Therapy.

Anhad offers in-person sessions at our Etobicoke clinic

Irem Koc

  • Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
  • RP (Qualifying)
Accepting New Clients
Virtual Sessions

Therapy offered in English, Turkish

Clients

Adults, Teens, Couples, International & Post Secondary Students.

Specialization

Anxiety and stress,
Depression and low mood,
Self-esteem and identity concerns, Life transitions and adjustment (school, work, relationships),
Relationship and interpersonal difficulties,
Cultural or faith-related concerns

Rashmi Kumar

  • Registered Psychotherapist, Certified Hypnotherapist & Certified HypnoBirthing® Childbirth Educator
  • RP
Accepting New Clients
Virtual & In Person Sessions

Therapy offered in English

Clients

Adults, Young Adults (18+), Groups, International & Post Secondary Students.

Specialization

Narcissistic Abuse, Deep Brain Reorienting (Level 1), Trauma, Certified Hypnotherapy, Attachment, Anxiety, Depression, Maternal Mental Health, Low Self Worth, BIPOC Mental Health, South Asian Mental Health, Culturally Responsive Therapy & Empowerment of Women, Mongan Method Certified HypnoBirthing®

Rashmi Offers In-Person Therapy at our Niagara Office.

Claudia Louis

  • Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
  • RP (Qualifying)
Accepting New Clients
Virtual & In Person Sessions

Therapy offered in English, Tamil

Clients

Individuals & Couples, Teens and Adults (14+), College, University and Intenrational Students 

Specialization

Anxiety, Depression, Youth Mental Health, School-Based Issues, Narcissistic Abuse Recovery, Couples and Relationship Issues, Culturally Attuned Therapy, Borderline Personality Disorder, Mood Issues, Life Transitions, Immigrant and Newcomer Issues, Boundary Setting & Family Dynamics, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

Sheri Moghispour

  • Registered Psychotherapist
  • RP
Not Accepting New Clients
Virtual & In Person Sessions

Therapy offered in English & Farsi

Clients

Adults, Teens (13+), Famiy, Couples, International & Post Secondary Students.

Specialization

Anxiety, Depression, Mood Disorders, School Avoidance, Complex Trauma, Experiences of Systemic Inequities, Intersecting Identities & Culturally Responsive Therapy.

Kerry O’Meara

  • Registered Psychotherapist
  • RP
Accepting New Clients
Virtual & In Person Sessions

Therapy offered in English

Clients

Adults, Teens (11+) & Post Secondary Students.

Specialization

Deep Brain Reorienting (Level 1), Certified Trauma Specialist, Youth Mental Health, Attachment Issues, Relationship Challenges, Anxiety, Depression, Anger, Stress & Life Transitions.

Tulsi Radia

  • Registered Psychotherapist
  • RP
Accepting New Clients
Virtual & In Person Sessions

Therapy offered in English, Gujarati, Hindi & Urdu

Clients

Adults, Teens, Couples, International & Post Secondary Students.

Specialization

Stress Management, Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, International Student Issues, Self Esteem, Time Management, Relationship Issues, BIPOC Mental Health, South Asian Mental Health & Culturally Responsive Therapy.

Tulsi offers in-person sessions at our Etobicoke clinic.

Deepika Rastogi

  • Registered Psychotherapist
  • RP
Accepting New Clients
Virtual Sessions

Therapy offered in English & Hindi

Clients

Adults, Teens (12+), Family, International & Post Secondary Students.

Specialization

Deep Brain Reorienting (Level 1), Depression, Trauma, Anxiety, Family Conflict, Eating Disorders, Low Self-Esteem, Relationship Issues, Attachment, Emotional Dysregulation, BIPOC Mental Health, South Asian Mental Health & Culturally Responsive Therapy.

Maheen Sayal

  • Registered Social Worker
  • RSW MSW
Accepting New Clients
Virtual & In Person Sessions

Therapy offered in Urdu, English, Hindi

Clients

Individuals 14+, Couples and Families.

Specialization

Anxiety, Depression, OCD, University and College Stresors, ADHD, Marital and Family Therapy, Trauma (including intergenerational trauma), Learning Disabilities, Identity Exploration and Relational Challenges.

Maheen offers in-person sessions at our Danforth Clinic.

Sonomi Tanaka

  • Registered Psychotherapist
  • RP
Accepting New Clients
Virtual & In Person Sessions

Therapy offered in English

Clients

Adults, University/College-age students, Teens, Children, and Families.

Specialization

Parenting, Maternal Mental Health, Anxiety, Life Transitions, Grief, Trauma, Depression, Challenges with Identity, Self-Worth, School or Relationships. Offers Art Therapy and Play therapy for children.

Nirupa Thana

  • Registered Social Worker
  • MSW RSW
Accepting New Clients
Virtual & In Person Sessions

Therapy offered in English & Tamil

Clients

Adults, Teens (11+), Couples, Family, International & Post Secondary Students.

Specialization

Trauma, Complex Trauma, EMDR, Attachment, Abuse, Major Mental Illness, Relationship Challenges, Low Self Esteem, BIPOC Mental Health, South Asian Mental Health & Culturally Responsive Therapy.

Cherry Wang

  • Registered Social Worker
  • MSW RSW
Accepting New Clients
Virtual & In Person Sessions

Therapy offered in English, Mandarin

Clients

Adults, Teens 12+, university/college/
International Students, Couples and Families

Specialization

Culturally Responsive Mental Health Therapy for Asian/East Asian Individuals, BIPOC Mental Health, Attachment Disruptions, Intergenerational Trauma, Managing Emotions, General Anxiety (panic, sleep disruptions, overthinking, social anxiety, perfectionism), Depression, Cultural and Gender Identity, Being Overwhelmed, Low Self-Esteem, Managing Life Transitions, East Asian International Students, Coping with Work/Academic Stress and Pressure, Young Adult’s Mental Health, Burnout, Eating Disorders, Relationship Challenges, Couples Therapy and Family Therapy.

AJ Ware

  • Registered Social Worker
  • MSW RSW
Not Accepting New Clients
Virtual & In Person Sessions

Therapy offered in English

Clients

Teens (14+), Adults, Couples, Family, Groups & Post Secondary Students.

Specialization

Adult and Youth Issues, Family Work, Couples Work, School Related Challenges, Behavioural and Mental Health Issues, Anxiety, Depression, 2SLGBTQIA+ therapy & Navigating Supports, Trauma, Dissociative Behaviours, Social Relationships, Sexual Wellness, Sexuality & Gender Based Support, Parenting & Culturally Responsive Therapy.

Pavna Sodhi

  • Registered Psychotherapist, Author, Speaker, Adjunct Professor
  • RP, EdD

Clinical Supervisor to the Shanti Psychotherapy Team.

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