For international students, therapy offers a safe and compassionate environment to talk about the change and challenges that you are experiencing. Additionally it is a way to increase specific coping strategies, self worth, overall functioning, well being, decrease isolation and change the way you may be approaching the challenges.
Shanti Psychotherapy has a special interest in supporting international students here in Ontario as our team has a deep understanding of the international student lived experience.
We have proudly started outreach efforts both here in Ontario and in India to increase access to culturally relevant mental health support as well as a focus on prevention of mental health issues commonly experienced by youth studying abroad.
Our therapists are both attuned, trained and many have the lived experience of being an international student. They bring a wealth of compassion and knowledge to support the uncertainty with school life, visa processes, stress, homesickness and are dedicated to supporting students to gain the most from their courageous decision to study abroad.
Issues Supported But Not Limited To...
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Anxiety, Stress and Depression
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Acculturation stress
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Suicidal Ideation and Self Harm
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Trauma
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Financial Stress
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Low self esteem
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Racism
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Homesickness and Reintegration Challenges when Back Home
Our Therapists...
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
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
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.
A note from Angie Agrawal Holstein, MSW, RSW, Founder...
Therapy is not about fixing you because you are not broken!