South Asian Mental Health
It is time for us as South Asians to transcend the deeply embedded cultural stigma of getting help for our mental health. Our goal is to provide therapy for South Asian clients who have the goal of working with a therapist of their own cultural background in order to feel truly understood within their unique backgrounds and experiences. The research supports ethno-cultural therapy to support the needs of our diverse communities.
Our South Asian therapists can help South Asian clients by providing culturally relevant and understanding support. We can offer a safe space for you to explore your unique cultural experiences, values, and challenges. Our therapist can also draw upon their own cultural background to better understand and connect with you, fostering a sense of trust and affinity. Additionally, our therapists can incorporate culturally relevant techniques in your preferred language to address your needs and concerns.
Issues Supported But Not Limited To...
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Living in Joint Families
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First and Second Generation Families
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Intergenerational Trauma
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"I'm not good enough" Beliefs
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Academic Stress and Pressure
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International Student issues
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Racism
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Relationships and conflict
Our Therapists...
Deepika Rastogi
MA (she/her/hers)
Virtual Sessions
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Individuals (adults and teens 12+)
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Family therapy
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International & post secondary students
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Sessions in English and Hindi
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Specializing in issues such as depression, trauma, anxiety, family conflict, eating disorders, low self-esteem, relationship issues, and emotional dysregulation.
Rashmi Kumar
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), NGH Certified Hypnotherapist, Mongan Method Certified Hypnobirthing Childbirth Educator
Virtual Sessions
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Individuals (adults, teens 11+)
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International & post secondary students
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Sessions in English
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Specializing in issues such as trauma, attachment, anxiety, depression, maternal mental health, low self worth and empowerment of women
Rohama Kabeer
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Virtual & In Person Sessions
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Individuals (adults and teens 13+)
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International & post secondary students
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Sessions in English and Urdu
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Specialization with ADHD, Learning Disabilities, International Students, Anxiety, Depression and Relationship Issues
Tulsi Radia
Registered Psychotherapist
Virtual Sessions
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Individuals (adults 18+)
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International & post secondary students
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Seniors
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Sessions in English, Gujarati, Hindi, Urdu
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Specializing in working with such as Stress Management, Depression, Anxiety, International Students, Self Esteem and Time Management
Sonali Sagare
RP, M.Ed (she/her/hers)
Virtual Sessions
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Individuals (adults, teens 11+)
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Family therapy
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Couples therapy
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International & post secondary students
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Sessions in English, Hindi and Marathi
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Specializing in working with issues such as abuse, violence, parenting, grief, anxiety, attachment, depression, anger, neurodivergence and trauma
A note from Angie Agrawal Holstein, MSW, RSW, Founder...
Therapy is not about fixing you because you are not broken!