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

Full Bio Angie Agrawal Holstein

Rohama Kabeer

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

Therapy offered in English, Urdu

Clients

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

Specialization

ADHD, Learning Disabilities, International Students Issues, Anxiety, Depression, Attachment, BIPOC Mental Health, South Asian Mental Health & Relationship Issues.

Full Bio Rohama Kabeer

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.

Full Bio Cherry Wang

Jennifer Abbotts

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

Therapy offered in English

Clients

Adults

Specialization

Anxiety, Depression, Attachment, Life Transitions, Grief, Self-Esteem, Women’s Life Experiences, Relationship Issues & Peer Relationships.

Full Bio Jennifer Abbotts

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.

Full Bio Mitra Bissessar

Shemina Jeraj

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

Therapy offered in English and Gujarati

Clients

Adults, Teens (16+), Family, Couples, International & Post Secondary Students.

Specialization

Marital Conflict, Youth Mental Health, Anger, Grief, Chronic Illness, Spirituality, South Asian Mental Health, Culturally Responsive Therapy, Anxiety & Depression.

Full Bio Shemina Jeraj

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

Full Bio Anhad Kaur

Rashmi Kumar

  • Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), Certified Hypnotherapist & Certified HypnoBirthing® Childbirth Educator
  • RP (Qualifying)
Accepting New Clients
Virtual Sessions

Therapy offered in English

Clients

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

Specialization

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®

Full Bio Rashmi Kumar

Sheri Moghispour

  • Registered Psychotherapist
  • RP
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.

Full Bio Sheri Moghispour

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

Certified Trauma Specialist, Youth Mental Health, Attachment Issues, Relationship Challenges, Anxiety, Depression, Anger, Stress & Life Transitions.

Full Bio Kerry O’Meara

Tulsi Radia

  • Registered Psychotherapist
  • RP
Accepting New Clients
Virtual 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.

Full Bio Tulsi Radia

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

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.

Full Bio Deepika Rastogi

Nirupa Thana

  • Registered Social Worker
  • MSW RSW
Not 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.

Full Bio Nirupa Thana

AJ Ware

  • Registered Social Worker
  • MSW RSW
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.

Full Bio AJ Ware

Pavna Sodhi

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

Clinical Supervisor to the Shanti Psychotherapy Team.

Full Bio Pavna Sodhi
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🧠 What is Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR)?

DBR is a cutting-edge, neuroscience-informed trauma therapy that helps people process unresolved trauma by working with the brainstem, the part of the brain responsible for our most instinctive survival responses.

Unlike traditional therapy, DBR doesn’t start with the story of what happened. Instead, it gently tracks the sequence of internal reactions that occurred at the time of the trauma, beginning with the body’s orienting response to a perceived threat, followed by tension and emotional shock.

By helping the nervous system complete these original protective responses in a safe and supported way, DBR allows for deep healing at the level where trauma is first held, often without the need to relive or retell painful memories in detail.

If you’re feeling stuck in patterns of fear, hypervigilance, emotional shutdown, or reactivity, DBR might be a helpful path forward. Reach out to us at Shanti to learn more or book a consultation.

#dbrtherapy #deepbrainreorientingtherapy #deepbrainreorienting #traumatherapy #traumahealing #intergenerationaltrauma

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🧠 What is Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR)? 
DBR is a cutting-edge, neuroscience-informed trauma therapy that helps people process unresolved trauma by working with the brainstem, the part of the brain responsible for our most instinctive survival responses.Unlike traditional therapy, DBR doesn’t start with the story of what happened. Instead, it gently tracks the sequence of internal reactions that occurred at the time of the trauma, beginning with the body’s orienting response to a perceived threat, followed by tension and emotional shock.By helping the nervous system complete these original protective responses in a safe and supported way, DBR allows for deep healing at the level where trauma is first held, often without the need to relive or retell painful memories in detail.If you’re feeling stuck in patterns of fear, hypervigilance, emotional shutdown, or reactivity, DBR might be a helpful path forward. Reach out to us at Shanti to learn more or book a consultation.#dbrtherapy #deepbrainreorientingtherapy #deepbrainreorienting #traumatherapy #traumahealing #intergenerationaltrauma

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Being an international student can be incredibly rewarding, but also deeply exhausting.

You’re adapting to a new culture, managing expectations from home, juggling school, finances, maybe even a job, all while trying to find your place.

It’s no wonder burnout can creep in quietly.
Here’s your gentle reminder:
✨ Take breaks.
🥗 Nourish your body.
🛌 Get enough rest.
🧘‍♀️ Slow down and breathe.
💬 Talk it out.
🤝 Find your people.

You’re allowed to take care of yourself, you’re human first. Read more about the international student experience on our website blog post.

#internationalstudents #burnoutsupport #mentalhealthmatters #studentwellbeing #restisproductive #youmatter #mentalhealthawareness

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Being an international student can be incredibly rewarding, but also deeply exhausting. 
You’re adapting to a new culture, managing expectations from home, juggling school, finances, maybe even a job, all while trying to find your place.It’s no wonder burnout can creep in quietly. Here’s your gentle reminder:
✨ Take breaks.
🥗 Nourish your body.
🛌 Get enough rest.
🧘‍♀️ Slow down and breathe.
💬 Talk it out.
🤝 Find your people.You’re allowed to take care of yourself, you’re human first. Read more about the international student experience on our website blog post.#internationalstudents #burnoutsupport #mentalhealthmatters #studentwellbeing #restisproductive #youmatter #mentalhealthawareness

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Pride began as protest. As we celebrate, we remember the Black and Brown queer and trans communities who led the way.

At Shanti Psychotherapy, solidarity means unlearning, growing, and showing up, even when it’s uncomfortable.
Because if liberation doesn’t include queer and trans people, it’s not liberation.

This Pride Month, and always, we honour the legacy, resilience, and joy of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. 🌈💖

#PrideMonth #2SLGBTQIA #QueerJoy #TransRightsAreHumanRights #TherapistsForJustice #ShantiPsychotherapy #MentalHealthMatters #PrideIsPolitical

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Pride began as protest. As we celebrate, we remember the Black and Brown queer and trans communities who led the way.At Shanti Psychotherapy, solidarity means unlearning, growing, and showing up, even when it’s uncomfortable. Because if liberation doesn’t include queer and trans people, it’s not liberation.This Pride Month, and always, we honour the legacy, resilience, and joy of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. 🌈💖#PrideMonth #2SLGBTQIA #QueerJoy #TransRightsAreHumanRights #TherapistsForJustice #ShantiPsychotherapy #MentalHealthMatters #PrideIsPolitical

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Are you mad at me? Did I do something wrong?

Sometimes it’s not just anxiety, it’s a nervous system shaped by childhood and intergenerational trauma. When you grow up reading the room for safety, even small mood shifts can feel like danger. Healing means learning you’re safe now. 💭🧠

Reach out to us on our website to access support.

#intergenerationaltrauma #traumahealing #nervoussystemsupport #innerchildhealing #mentalhealthawarenes #southasiantherapy #southasianmentalhealth #southasiantherapist #therapistsofinstagram #traumatherapy #grouptherapy

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Are you mad at me? Did I do something wrong?Sometimes it’s not just anxiety, it’s a nervous system shaped by childhood and intergenerational trauma. When you grow up reading the room for safety, even small mood shifts can feel like danger. Healing means learning you’re safe now. 💭🧠Reach out to us on our website to access support.#intergenerationaltrauma #traumahealing #nervoussystemsupport #innerchildhealing #mentalhealthawarenes #southasiantherapy #southasianmentalhealth #southasiantherapist #therapistsofinstagram #traumatherapy #grouptherapy

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Feeling drained or unmotivated lately? You might be experiencing burnout. 💭 Here are a few gentle check-in questions to help you tune into what your mind and body might be telling you:

✨ Are you holding tension in places like your shoulders or stomach?
✨ Have you stopped prioritizing things that bring you joy?
✨ Are you neglecting parts of yourself that truly matter?
Burnout can creep in quietly—but you don’t have to navigate it alone.

Feel free to reach out for support or therapy. You deserve care, too. 💛

You can find lots of resources for support on our blog, which you can access on our website using the link in our bio.

#BurnoutSupport #TherapyIsForEveryone #SelfCompassion #southasiantherapy #mentalhealthmatters #torontotherapy #southasiantherapist #southasianmentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness

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Feeling drained or unmotivated lately? You might be experiencing burnout. 💭 Here are a few gentle check-in questions to help you tune into what your mind and body might be telling you:✨ Are you holding tension in places like your shoulders or stomach?
✨ Have you stopped prioritizing things that bring you joy?
✨ Are you neglecting parts of yourself that truly matter? Burnout can creep in quietly—but you don’t have to navigate it alone.Feel free to reach out for support or therapy. You deserve care, too. 💛You can find lots of resources for support on our blog, which you can access on our website using the link in our bio.#BurnoutSupport #TherapyIsForEveryone #SelfCompassion #southasiantherapy #mentalhealthmatters #torontotherapy #southasiantherapist #southasianmentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness

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