About Nafiseh.

I help adults, especially those from immigrant or multicultural backgrounds or feeling caught between worlds in a painful, confusing, or fearful way. find peace, a sense of belonging, and simply rediscover themselves beneath the anxiety, expectation, and noise.

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You might come to me with quiet fears like: 

• fear of not being enough

• fear of disappointing others

• fear of never finding peace within yourself

• being afraid of your own emotions -- worried that sadness or anger might take over

• fearing failure, judgement, or the idea that change might be too hard or too late.

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However, we are going to look beneath those fears to find the spark of the deep motivation you carry, such as:

• the desire to feel calm, connected, authentic, to understand yourself,

• the desire to love without fear,

• the desire to build a life that feels true to who you are.

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This is what inspires me most - watching you transform fears into the very force that moves you toward healing and growth.

 

• Immigration, Cultural Adjustment & Life Transitions. You may feel caught between worlds, unsure where you belong or how to hold onto important parts of yourself while adapting to change. I can help you build self-trust, navigate cultural and family expectations, and find a greater sense of belonging, direction, and purpose.

• Anxiety & Depression. Anxiety, depression, panic, or self-doubt can leave you feeling exhausted, lost, or disconnected from yourself. I can help you find more calm in your body, understand difficult emotions without shame, and build the confidence to make choices that feel true to who you are.

• Grief, Trauma & Meaning. Loss and painful experiences can change how you see yourself and the life you expected to have. I can help you make space for grief, anger, fear, and sadness while reconnecting with meaning, compassion, and a sense of direction for what comes next.

 

It brings me such joy to walk with people towards a calmer, more connected, and more meaningful life. It's not the techniques we use, but that you will never feel alone in the process - I bring warmth, patience, and genuine curiosity into every session, so you can be honest, make mistakes, cry, laugh, and rediscover who you are -- all in a space that feels safe and real. I don't see therapy as a job; it's a shared journey where I walk beside you as you rediscover your strength and voice, and I have deep gratitude and humility to be with you on this path.

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Professional Background.

The grief I experienced after losing someone deeply dear to me changed the course of my life. I lost a person who trusted me more than anyone else in the world — someone who truly saw me and paid attention to me. In that loss, I realized I needed to learn how to become that kind of presence for myself.

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This quest for understanding and meaning led me to study philosophy and psychology. I wanted to explore how we can hold space for others, how we can heal, and ultimately, how we can become a source of support, trust, and care — not only for those around us, but for ourselves as well. That journey became the foundation of my path as a therapist.

In 2016, I completed my Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology and began my career as a counselor and university lecturer in Iran. I’ve worked with children, teens, adults, couples, and families for over 9 years. In Canada, as a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC), I continue to support immigrant families and young people, combining my international experience with local knowledge.  

 

In my free time, I enjoy walking along rivers and in the forest while listening to audiobooks and podcasts, playing soccer and basketball with my 2 children, watching them go boating on the lake, and skipping stones with them in the river. I also practice forest bathing and meditation, and spend time writing about my thoughts and feelings.​​​