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Therapy for Immigrants

Therapy for Immigrants & Newcomers in Markham

Culturally sensitive online psychotherapy for those navigating life between two worlds. Sessions in English and Farsi. Available in Markham and across Ontario.

Free 15-Min Consult Insurance Receipts Individual $180 Couples $225
Ghazal Sheikhtaheri, immigrant therapist in Markham
Ghazal Sheikhtaheri
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP
10+ Years Experience Iranian Immigrant English & Farsi
Online across Ontario · Culturally sensitive care

Immigration changes everything — including your inner world

Markham is home to a growing and diverse community — and yet the experience of being an immigrant here often feels isolating. Adjusting to a new place is harder than people assume. Community is harder to find than the statistics suggest. The pressure to establish yourself financially can crowd out the emotional work of settling in. Many newcomers in Markham spend years adapting on the outside while quietly struggling on the inside.

The grief no one talks about — You left behind a life, a community, a version of yourself. Even if you chose to leave, loss is loss, and it deserves to be honoured.
The pressure to be grateful — Everyone tells you how lucky you are. Meanwhile, you're exhausted, lonely, and quietly falling apart. Gratitude and struggle can coexist.
Identity feels fractured — You're too Western for your family back home, too foreign for your life here. You've lost the thread of who you are.
Family dynamics have shifted — The roles you played in your family don't fit anymore. Boundaries feel impossible when cultural expectations are woven into every conversation.
You carry it all alone — You don't want to burden the people who are also struggling. So you push through, smile, and pretend everything is fine.

Why NoorMinds understands immigrant experiences

Lived experience, global perspective

Ghazal immigrated to Canada from Iran and has worked with immigrants and refugees from all over the world — the Middle East, South Asia, East Africa, Latin America, Eastern Europe, and beyond. She doesn't just understand the theory — she knows the loneliness of starting over, the grief of distance, and the quiet courage it takes to build a new life.

Culturally informed care

Therapy that respects your cultural background, family values, and the complexity of navigating two worlds — without pathologizing your experience.

Bilingual sessions

Sessions in English and Farsi (فارسی), or a mix of both. Express yourself in whichever language feels right.

Evidence-based methods

Schema therapy, CBT, and emotion-focused techniques — grounded in research and tailored to your unique story.

How therapy works

1
Free 15-minute consultation

Talk about what brought you here, ask questions, and see if it feels right. No pressure.

2
Personalized treatment plan

Together, we'll identify what's weighing on you most and build a path forward using proven therapeutic approaches.

3
Weekly virtual sessions

60-minute online sessions from anywhere in Ontario. Consistent, confidential, flexible.

Pricing & Insurance

Individual Therapy
$180
per session · 60 min
Couples Therapy
$225
per session · 60 min

Free 15-minute consultation available. Direct billing available via TELUS eClaims & Blue Cross. Receipts provided after each session for submission to your extended health insurance plan.

Frequently asked questions

No. Ghazal has worked with immigrants and refugees from all over the world — Iran, Afghanistan, Syria, India, Pakistan, Colombia, Ukraine, Ethiopia, and many other countries. What matters is that you feel understood, not where you come from.
Yes — sessions can be conducted in Farsi (فارسی), English, or both.
All sessions are virtual and available to anyone in Markham and across Ontario.
Individual: $180/60 min. Couples: $225/60 min. Free 15-min consultation available.
Direct billing is available via TELUS eClaims & Blue Cross. Receipts are also provided after each session for submission to your extended health plan.

Ready to talk to someone who understands?

Book a free 15-minute consultation — no commitment, no pressure.

Book a Free Consultation Call (647) 699-5142

Markham is a thriving city in York Region. Whether you are navigating cultural adjustment, relationship strain, workplace stress, or patterns that feel hard to shift — finding a therapist who genuinely understands your background can make all the difference. NoorMinds offers virtual therapy for immigrants to residents of Markham, Richmond Hill, and Scarborough, and anywhere in Ontario. Sessions are available in both English and Farsi.

Also serving nearby: Richmond Hill · Scarborough · Thornhill

Related services: Farsi-Speaking Therapist · Trauma Therapy · Couples Therapy