Meet the Team

Angie Agrawal Holstein

  • Founder, Clinical Director & Psychotherapist & Client Intake
  • 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
  • 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

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.

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.

Karina Karys

  • Registered Social Worker
  • RSW MSW
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.

Anhad Kaur

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

Therapy offered in English, Turkish

Clients

Adults, Teens, Children, 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

Paro Kulkarni

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

Therapy offered in English, Gujarati, Marathi, Hindi

Clients

Children (10+), Teens, Individuals, Couples and Families

Specialization

Relationship conflicts and Couples Therapy, life transitions, BPD, ADHD, depression, anxiety, stress, low mood, perfectionism, people-
pleasing, self-esteem, and self-worth navigating
cultural expectations
Family of Origin Wounds

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.

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.

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

Children (5+), Groups, Teens, Adults, Couples, Family & Post Secondary Students.

Specialization

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

Pavna Sodhi

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

Clinical Supervisor to the Shanti Psychotherapy Team.

Not every relationship that starts with connection ends in safety.Toxic relationships often develop slowly — through patterns that create confusion, self-doubt, and emotional exhaustion. Over time, you may find yourself questioning your feelings, minimizing your needs, or walking on eggshells.Recognizing these patterns is the first step.�Healing takes time, support, and self-compassion.
You deserve relationships that feel safe, respectful, and steady.If you’re navigating the impact of a toxic relationship, therapy can help you rebuild your sense of self and move forward with clarity.#toxicrelationships #mentalhealthawareness #therapy #healingjourney #selfworth boundaries emotionalwellbeing

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“Narcissism” is a word we hear often — but it’s more than confidence or a big ego.
Narcissistic patterns can include manipulation, lack of accountability, and a strong need for admiration, often leaving others feeling confused, invalidated, or emotionally drained.Understanding these dynamics can help you recognize what’s happening and begin to set healthier boundaries.
You are allowed to protect your well-being.If you’re struggling in a relationship impacted by these patterns, therapy can provide support, clarity, and tools to move forward.Learn more on our website, in a blog post by Registered Psychotherapist Rashmi Kumar!#narcissism #mentalhealth #therapy #boundaries selfawareness healing emotionalhealth psychotherapy

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Are you 14–24 years old, based in Toronto, and ready for real conversations about sexual and reproductive health?
Join us at the Sexual & Reproductive Health (SRH) Youth Summit, hosted by Our Kids’ Health Network, on March 29, 2026.
This full-day, in-person event will bring together youth, healthcare professionals, and community organizations for interactive workshops and discussions focused on evidence-based sexual and reproductive health education. You’ll have the opportunity to ask questions, challenge myths, and connect with trusted experts and organizations through engaging community booths.
✨This summit centers youth voices, credible information, and creating space for honest and respectful dialogue. This is a free event, and lunch will be provided. Attendees will also receive a digital certificate of attendance. Don’t miss this opportunity!
Event details:
📅 March 29, 2026
🕘 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
📍 Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, Toronto
🎟️ Cost: FREE (a $10 gift card will be provided to support local transportation)
👥 Who: Youth ages 14–24
👉 Register by March 15 using the QR code or the following link: https://lnkd.in/esmqdPZk
👉 For more information about the event: https://bit.ly/srhinfo
Know someone who should attend? Please share this post!
#SRHYouthSummit #OurKidsHealth #YouthHealth #SexualHealth #YouthEngagement

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Sitting with feelings, especially difficult ones, is a hard but important skill. Tolerating and soothing difficult feelings until they pass is an important skill that for most people is not taught or modeled well in our society that tends to avoid intense feelings. 💪🏽This ability bolsters our other skills of practicing grace, processing our emotions and allowing ourselves to move forwards towards the goals and life we want to curate. It’s important to explore and be curious about the emotions we are experiencing, to recognize what they are, to allow yourself to feel them. All emotions can be observed and supported with compassion until the feelings lesson.✨#emotionfocusedtherapy #therapytoronto #therapiststoronto #southasiantherapist #

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a little tour of our etobicoke space ✨
this is where anhad and our team of therapists work with teens, adults, couples, and families.

we support adhd, ocd, mood challenges, relationship concerns, and mental health struggles — in a space designed to feel calm, safe, and welcoming.#etobicoke #therapyspace #mentalhealthsupport #adhdsupport #ocdsupport

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