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Culturally Sensitive Therapy
Tailoring Treatment to Honor Diversity
At Blissful Balance Counselling, we are dedicated to providing an inclusive and welcoming space where individuals of all cultures, ethnicities, and religions can feel understood and respected.
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Our team of therapists and counsellors are committed to honouring the unique experiences, values, and beliefs of each client. We recognize the importance of representation in the mental health field and strive to ensure that our staff reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.
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At Blissful Balance Counselling, we believe that everyone deserves access to high-quality mental health care that honours their cultural heritage and identity. We are committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of our practice, and we are here to support you on your journey towards healing and well-being.
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Hi, I'm Danielle!
I provide culturally sensitive counselling by honouring, and valuing, the diverse beliefs and lived experiences of each client. I do my best to create a welcoming and non judgmental space so that clients feel comfortable sharing. This allows me to work with clients in a way that best helps them to meet their own personal goals. I believe that our cultural backgrounds influence each of us in ways that are not always recognized, but that are an intrinsic and vital part of our whole self.
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Being from Trinidad and Tobago, my upbringing in a culturally diverse environment has instilled in me a deep appreciation for the rich tapestry of cultures that coexist within our society. Witnessing firsthand how culture influences individuals' beliefs, behaviours, and identities has greatly informed my approach to mental health care, allowing me to foster empathy, understanding, and respect for the diverse backgrounds and experiences of my clients.
Registered Psychotherapist
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Hi, I'm Maryam!
As an immigrant who has personally navigated the complexities of cultural transitions, I bring a unique perspective to culturally sensitive therapy for individuals, couples, and families. My practice is deeply informed by my own experiences, allowing me to connect with and understand the challenges faced by those from diverse backgrounds. Cultural values and traditions significantly influence personal and relational dynamics, and I strive to honour these in every aspect of the therapeutic process.
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In therapy, I create a safe and respectful space where clients feel understood in the context of their cultural identity. Whether you’re dealing with individual concerns, relationship challenges, or family dynamics, I integrate cultural awareness into the work we do together. This approach ensures that therapy not only addresses the issues at hand but also honours the cultural heritage and values that are central to your life.
By combining my lived experience with culturally sensitive techniques and evidence-based practices, I aim to support you in navigating life’s challenges in a way that feels authentic and empowering. Whether you are facing anxiety, depression, relational issues, or family conflicts, I am here to guide you on your journey towards healing and growth, with deep respect for your cultural background.
Registered Psychotherapist , C.C.C
Hi, I'm Husainat!
As a Black woman and therapist, it's essential to me that I provide therapy from an anti-oppressive, culturally sensitive, responsive, and informed approach. I achieve this by ensuring that I am attuned to my client's unique worldviews and cultural backgrounds, and by understanding and incorporating relevant and important cultural factors and elements that make up my client’s culture and/or identity into the therapeutic process. I prioritize learning about and understanding each client's individuality, including their backgrounds, belief systems, and worldviews, to fully understand their context rather than making assumptions and using a stereotypical one-size-fits-all approach. Additionally, I respect and accommodate differences in opinions, values, and belief systems across various cultures and individuals.
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Registered Social Worker
Hi, I'm Anna!
I am committed to providing anti-oppressive and culturally sensitive therapy. To me, this means:
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Offering an invitation for clients to explore mental health issues in relation to cultural factors and influences
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Not making assumptions about peoples’ identities or experiences based on culture, race or ethnicity
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Offering an invitation for clients to explore the impacts of stereotypes, media representations and dominant cultural expectations
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Acknowledging colonial legacies and their impacts on individuals and communities, including factors such as intergenerational trauma and current socio-economic barriers
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Recognizing the important role culture plays in mental health and well-being
I am of Scottish, Irish, and English ancestry. I parent a bi-racial and bi-cultural child. One of my goals as a parent is to support my daughter with navigating different parenting styles which are heavily shaped by culture. I am particularly interested in cultural expectations around gender.
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Hi, I'm Ariette!
As a second-generation Chinese-Canadian therapist, I draw upon my lived experience as an adult child of immigrants to connect with individuals from East-Asian and minority cultures. Together, we can explore various topics, including child parentification, boundary issues, family of origin trauma, cross-cultural dissonance, recovery from people-pleasing behaviours, coping with emotionally immature family members, academic and familial pressures, experiences of discrimination, and more.
Being a culturally sensitive therapist means meeting you where you are, understanding your cultural background, and recognizing its influence on your personal development and core beliefs. From this understanding, we can collaborate to establish boundaries and address unhealthy patterns related to cultural and family of origin dynamics.
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Ariette offers virtual and in-person sessions in Downtown Toronto (Old Toronto area)
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Registered Psychotherapist
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Hi, I'm Rania!
As a first-generation immigrant from Morocco who has experienced frequent relocations, through my journey, I have gained a deep appreciation of cultural diversity. I struggled in my own search for a therapist who could understand and honour my cultural and religious background, so this fueled my commitment to establishing a practice dedicated to ensuring that individuals from all walks of life receive the compassionate and culturally informed care they deserve.
Through careful selection, I have cultivated a team of therapists who possess not only the knowledge and training but also the lived experiences necessary to effectively serve clients from diverse cultural backgrounds.
My mission is to create a safe and inclusive space where individuals can explore their mental health journey free from the constraints of cultural biases or misunderstandings.
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Our Fees:
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Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying): $180
Registered Psychotherapist (Individuals & Couples): $200
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(no HST is charged)
Check with your provider to see if services by Registered Psychotherapists are covered. Reduced fees are available for clients without insurance. Please discuss this with your therapist.
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Land Acknowledgement
​We acknowledge that the land on which we gather is the traditional territory of the Anishinaabe Algonquin peoples. We value the significant historical and contemporary contributions of the Anishinaabe Algonquin Nation.