Directory of BIPOC Therapists
Avni Jain
Registered Psychotherapist, M.Ed, RP
Qualifications:
Years in Practice: 7 years
Licence: CRPO #004387
School: University of Ottawa
Year Graduated: 2014
Areas Of Practice:
Complex trauma, mood disorders, substance abuse, Interpersonal relationship, Anxiety, Depression, emotional regulation, compassion fatigue and burnout, LGBT2SQ and gender affirming care
Accepting New Clients:
Yes
Population Seen:
16+
Working Language:
English
Other Language(s):
Hindi
Website:
Phone Number:
Email:
Chantal Gray
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW
Qualifications:
Years in Practice: 4 Years
Licence: Ontario / OCSWSSW830141
School: Ryerson University
Year Graduated: 2017
Areas Of Practice:
Anxiety, depression, self-esteem, stress, trauma, CBT
Accepting New Clients:
Yes
Population Seen:
Working Language:
English
Other Language(s):
Website:
Phone Number:
(647) 560-3226
Mego Nerse
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, CCC, RP
Qualifications:
Years in Practice: 10 Years
Licence: Ontario / 001132
School: University of Ottawa
Year Graduated: 2011
Areas Of Practice:
N/A
Accepting New Clients:
Yes
Population Seen:
Working Language:
English
Other Language(s):
Arabic and Armenian
Website:
Phone Number:
(613) 266-6203
Nicole D'Souza
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW, BSW
Qualifications:
Years in Practice: 10 Years
Licence: Ontario / 001132
School: University of Ottawa
Year Graduated: 2011
Areas Of Practice:
Relationship issues, Anxiety, Depression
Accepting New Clients:
Yes
Population Seen:
Adults
Working Language:
English
Other Language(s):
French and Creole
Website:
Phone Number:
(647) 243-4235
Rania Oustad
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, RP(Q)
Qualifications:
Years in Practice: 3 years
Licence: Ontario / 008782
School: Saint Paul University
Year Graduated: 2019
Areas Of Practice:
Individual Counselling, Family Counselling and Couples/Marriage Therapy
Accepting New Clients:
Yes
Population Seen:
Individuals (16 and older), couples and families.
Working Language:
English
Other Language(s):
Website:
Phone Number:
(613) 417-7741
Sandeep Kaur Marwaha
Occupational Therapist, MSc OT, OT Reg, (Ont)
Qualifications:
Years in practice:
Licence: Ontario / OCSWSSW # 836531
School: University of Toronto & University of Windsor
Year Graduated: 2013 & 2020
Areas Of Practice:
Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Life Transitions, Grief, Perinatal Mental Health
Accepting New Clients:
Yes
Population Seen:
Young Adults, Adults, New parents, Parents with young children
Working Language:
English
Other Language(s):
Punjabi
Website:
Phone Number:
Shamira Drice
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Qualifications:
Years in Practice: 6 years
Licence: CRPO #007585
School: Saint Paul University
Year Graduated: 2017
Areas Of Practice:
Trauma, Anxiety Disorders, Depression
Accepting New Clients:
Yes
Population Seen:
Adults (18+)
Working Language:
English
Other Language(s):
Website:
Phone Number:
(343) 700-6105
Email:
Ravin Aulak
Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC)
Qualifications:
Years in Practice: 13 Years
Licence: British Columbia / 12132
School: Marymount University
Year Graduated: 2008 Trained in Emotion-Focused (EFT) & Emotion-Focused Family Therapy (EFFT); as well as Lifespan Integration Level 2
Areas Of Practice:
Anxiety & Depression, PTSD & Trauma, Eating disorders, disordered eating &/or body image, Relationships
,Parenting & Caregiving, Adult children of immigrant parents, Burnout, Grief & loss
Accepting New Clients:
Yes
Population Seen:
Adults, couples, teens
Working Language:
English
Other Language(s):
Punjabi
Website:
Phone Number:
(778) 995-9525
Email:
Annu Gill
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW, RCC
Qualifications:
Years in Practice: 23 Years
Licence: British Columbia / 08891
School: University of British Columbia (MSW)
Year Graduated: 2002
Additional Credentials:
Certificate: University of Victoria / BSW
Certificate Date: 1998
Certificate: BC Association of Clinical Counsellors / 15791
Certificate Date: 2020
Areas Of Practice:
Trauma and PTSD, Mood Disorders, Family Conflict
Accepting New Clients:
Yes
Population Seen:
Elders (65+), Adults, Adolescents / Teenagers (14 to 19)
Working Language:
English
Other Language(s):
Website:
Phone Number:
(778) 788-5796
Jhanelle Peters
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, BSc
Qualifications:
Years in Practice: 2 Years
Licence: Ontario / 009405
School: Yorkville University
Year Graduated: 2020
Areas Of Practice:
ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Career Guidance, Coping Skills, Depression, Abuse, Family Conflict, Grief, Life Coaching, Life Transitions, Relationship Issues, Peer Relationships, Racial Identity, Relationship Issues, Self Esteem, Trauma and PTSD, Sports
Accepting New Clients:
No
Population Seen:
Adults (18+)
Working Language:
English
Other Language(s):
Website:
Phone Number:
(647) 933-6610
Maya Dousti
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MPsy
Qualifications:
School: Adler Graduate Professional School
Year Graduated: 2020
Supervisor: Dr. Alana Tappin
Supervisor Licence: Ontario / 5856
Areas Of Practice:
Anxiety, depression, relationships, racial identity and trauma
Accepting New Clients:
Yes
Population Seen:
Adults, Adolescents / Teenagers (14 to 19), Preteens / Tweens (11 to 13) and Children (6 to 10)
Working Language:
English
Other Language(s):
Phone Number:
Email:
Pavna Sodhi
Registered Psychotherapist
Qualifications:
Year in practice: 5 years
Licence: N/A as I'm registered.
School: University of Toronto
Year Graduated: 2002
Additional Credentials: Additional Credentials: CCC (Canadian Certified Counsellor)
Areas Of Practice:
individual, couple, and family therapy to BIPOC communities. My therapeutic interests and areas of expertise include: depression/anxiety/post traumatic stress disorder; bicultural/immigrant adjustment issues; LGBTQ+ matters; academic/career counselling; stress management; rebuilding relationships; parenting/family challenges; reunification therapy; parental alienation; grief and loss; addictions; workplace conflict; communication and assertiveness skills; anger management and conflict resolution; self-esteem concerns; and resiliency training.
Accepting New Clients:
Yes
Population Seen:
Adults, couples, families, and adolescents, children over the age of 10 years.
Working Language:
English
Other Language(s):
Punjabi and Hindi
Website:
Phone Number:
(613) 858-3983
Email:
Ruth Unaegbu
Counsellor, MA, RCC
Qualifications:
Years in Practice: 13 Years
Licence: British Columbia / 12132
School: Marymount University
Year Graduated: 2008
Trained in: Brainspotting
EMDR
Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP)
Emotion Focused Family Therapy (EFFT)
Prepare/Enrich
Gottman Method Couples Therapy
Areas Of Practice:
Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Performance Enhancement, Expansion, Parenting/Caregiving, Post Traumatic Stress, Life Transitions, Self-Worth and Personal Growth, Goal Setting, Stress Management and Reduction, BIPOC Stress, and Grief & Loss
Accepting New Clients:
Yes
Population Seen:
Individuals 17+
Working Language:
English
Other Language(s):
Website:
Phone Number:
(604) 265-9280
Email:
Sandra Danial
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, H.Ba, MSW, RSW
Qualifications:
Years in practice:
Licence: Ontario / OCSWSSW # 836531
School: University of Toronto & University of Windsor
Year Graduated: 2013 & 2020
Areas Of Practice:
Individual, Couples, and Family Therapist
Accepting New Clients:
Yes
Population Seen:
Young Adults, Adults, New parents, Parents with young childre
Working Language:
English
Other Language(s):
Phone Number:
(289) 206-9140
Susan Tang
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW
Qualifications:
Years in practice: 1 year
Licence: Ontario / 836387
School: University of Western Ontario (UWO)
Year Graduated: 2020
Areas Of Practice:
Anxiety, depression, death, distress and loss, cultural and/or relational dynamics, self-esteem and self-worth, stress and school difficulties, as well as trauma
Accepting New Clients:
Yes
Population Seen:
Adults (20 to 65), Adolescents / Teenagers (14 to 19), Preteens / Tweens (11 to 13), and Children (6 to 10)
Working Language:
English
Other Language(s):
Vietnamese
Website:
Phone Number:
(647) 494-5927
Email:
Vanessa de Souza
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW
Qualifications:
Years in Practice: 2 Years
Licence: Ontario/ #833780
School: University of Toronto
Year Graduated: 2019
Areas Of Practice:
Anxiety, Adolescence, Career navigation, Depression, Family conflict, Health-related stress, Immigration/newcomer challenges, Life Transition, Low mood, Grief/loss, Parenting, Racial identity, Relationships, Self-esteem/confidence, Spirituality/religion, Stress, Suicide ideation, Self-harm, Trauma, Young adults
Accepting New Clients:
Yes
Population Seen:
Women, Men, Youth
Working Language:
English
Other Language(s):
Website:
Phone Number:
(647) 686-8920
Email:
Benslyne Avril
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MEd, BA
Qualifications:
Years in Practice: 1 Year
Licence: Ontario / 009759
School: University of Ottawa
Year Graduated: 2018
Additional credentials: Third Party Neutral (1-3) - Canadian Institute for Conflict Resolution
Areas Of Practice:
Relationship issues, Anxiety, Depression
Accepting New Clients:
Yes
Population Seen:
Adults
Working Language:
English
Other Language(s):
French and Creole
Website:
Phone Number:
(343) 308-7404
Lori-Ann McDonald
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BSW, RSW
Qualifications:
Years in Practice: 6 Years
Licence: Ontario / 835046
School: Carleton University
Year Graduated: 2018
Areas Of Practice:
Anxiety, Coping Skills, Domestic Abuse, Racial Identity, Self Esteem, Spirituality, Stress, Trauma and PTSD, Mental Health
Accepting New Clients:
Yes
Population Seen:
women; non-binary, gender-fluid folks
Working Language:
English
Other Language(s):
Website:
Phone Number:
Email:
Naeema Hashmani
Registered Psychotherapist, BSc, MEd, RP
Qualifications:
Licence: Ontario / 007258
School: University of Toronto, OISE
Areas Of Practice:
Accepting New Clients:
Yes
Population Seen:
Adults (18+)
Working Language:
English
Other Language(s):
Gujarati
Website:
Phone Number:
(647)-342-8024
Priscilla Jabouin
Counsellor, MA
Qualifications:
Years in Practice: 9 Years
Licence: Quebec / 19891-12
School: McGill University
Year Graduated: 2012
Additional Credentials: Accredited Holistic Career & Life Coach, Member of the OCCOQ and CCPA
Areas Of Practice:
Career & Personal Development
Accepting New Clients:
Yes
Population Seen:
35+ women, trans women, non-binary
Working Language:
English
Other Language(s):
French
Website:
Phone Number:
Sam Srijani
Therapist in training (waiting on CRPO approval for Registered Psychotherapist (qualifying)
Qualifications:
Licence: Registered with CRPO
School: Yorkville University
Year Graduated: 2021
Areas Of Practice:
Accepting New Clients:
Yes
Population Seen:
Working Language:
English
Other Language(s):
Bengali
Website:
Phone Number:
Email:
Sana Chaudry
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MPE, MACP, RPQ
Qualifications:
Years in Practice: 3 Years
Licence: Ontario / 008359
School: Yorkville University
Year Graduated: 2019
Areas Of Practice:
Individual Therapy, Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Maternal Mental Health, Group Therapy, Reproductive Mental Health, Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, etc.
Accepting New Clients:
Yes
Population Seen:
Adults and Adolescents / Teenagers (14 to 19)
Working Language:
English
Other Language(s):
Urdu, Hindi, Farsi, Punjabi
Website:
Phone Number:
(647)567-7367
Vanessa Savin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW
Qualifications:
Years in practice:
Licence: Ontario / 833243
School: University of Toronto
Year Graduated: 2019
Areas Of Practice:
Negative Self Talk, Goal Setting, Self Esteem/Self Worth, Anxiety, Depression, Substance Use, Grief, Loss, Bereavement, Adjusting To A New Diagnosis, Living With A Chronic Illness
Accepting New Clients:
Yes
Population Seen:
Adults, Youth, Seniors
Working Language:
English
Other Language(s):
Phone Number:
Email: