Do you offer therapy in Farsi or Persian?
Yes. Rashin Heydari-Alamdari and Shima Tavasoli are Registered Psychotherapists (Qualifying) who offer care in English and Farsi/Persian. Persian/Farsi is Shima's mother tongue.
Languages of care
Therapy in Farsi and Persian, with Rashin and Shima.
Rashin Heydari-Alamdari, CRPO #21595, andShima Tavasoli, CRPO #20331, are Registered Psychotherapists (Qualifying) who offer care in English and Farsi/Persian. Persian/Farsi is Shima's mother tongue. Language-matched care is specific to these clinicians.
What to expect.
Rashin and Shima offer secure online psychotherapy across Ontario and in-person appointments at the Anchor & Bloom office in Mississauga. Sessions are booked in advance through Jane.
Rashin offers individual and couples psychotherapy. Shima offers individual therapy for children, teens, and adults. Their approaches are collaborative and can include practical coping strategies alongside exploration of recurring emotional or relational patterns.
Both clinicians are registered in the Qualifying category and practise with clinical supervision in line with category requirements. Coverage varies between insurance plans. Confirm that your plan covers a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) before booking.
Common questions.
Is the whole practice multilingual?
No. Farsi/Persian language-matched care is available with Rashin and Shima. Shima also offers care in Hindi and Urdu, Mahima Chauhan offers care in Gujarati and Hindi, and Julia Malynka offers care in Russian and Ukrainian. Other clinicians offer care in English.
Are sessions online or in person?
Both clinicians offer secure online psychotherapy across Ontario and in-person appointments at the Anchor & Bloom office in Mississauga. Appointments must be booked in advance.
How do I choose between Rashin and Shima?
Rashin offers individual and couples psychotherapy. Shima offers individual psychotherapy for children, teens, and adults. Both offer online care across Ontario and in-person appointments in Mississauga. Their profiles explain their areas of focus, and a free 15-minute consultation can help you decide.
Related reading
You do not have to choose one language.
Some people use Farsi for family experiences and English for work or mental health terms. Others switch without planning to. Read howFarsi and English can both have a place in therapy.
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