Farhat Javed

About Farhat

Farhat is a Registered Social Worker who holds a master’s degree in Social Work from Wilfrid Laurier University and Undergraduate degree in Social Work from University of Waterloo. Her formal training focused on interventions for individuals, families, and groups, across various therapeutic orientations. Farhat counselling approach is grounded in empathy, compassion and non-judgmental. She believe that every person is unique and deserving of respect and understanding. She creates a safe and supportive environment where the clients feel comfortable sharing their deepest fears, concerns, and emotions. Farhat offers therapy to individuals and couples. She works with you to navigate various life challenges and transitions, such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, past traumas, grief and loss, relationship issues and life transitions. Farhat uses a combination of approaches to meet your needs and your goals for therapy. These approaches include EMDR, Trauma-informed Practices, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness and Gottman Method Relational Therapy. Farhat is passionate about her work as a counselor and is committed to ongoing professional development to ensure that she is providing the best possible care for her clients. If you are looking support and guidance through a difficult time in your life, she is here to help.

Treatment Approaches

  • EMDR
  • Trauma-informed Practices
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Solution-Focused
  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Mindfulness 
  • Gottman Method Relational Therapy

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    Juliana Rocha

    About Juliana

    Juliana is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) with graduate certification in Educational Psychology.
    Juliana has worked for over seven years with children, teenagers, and adults who are experiencing mental health challenges, aiding their development of social skills, emotional regulation, positive self-esteem and self-efficacy. She has particular experience working alongside youth and their families and supporting them in their experience of learning challenges, cognitive disabilities, as well as special needs. Juliana can involves the family by promoting awareness, supporting parents, and using the alliance between family, child and therapist to create positive outcomes. She has expertise in assisting clients develop relaxation skills, impulse control, social skills, and emotional coping skills.
    Juliana believes in a collaborative, anti-oppressive, trauma-informed and nonjudgemental therapeutic approach, working to honour the client’s autonomy and incorporate practices that align with their experiences. She has experience supporting clients from different backgrounds and cultures, respecting their beliefs, and using a multicultural lens and cultural humility to anchor her approach.
    Juliana has an empathetic and warm style to create a safe space within the therapeutic relationship so that the client can open up and develop new strategies to cope with difficult emotions and relationships. In addition, Juliana includes play and ludic resources suitable for various developmental stages and abilities to engage with therapeutic treatment. She draws from different modalities, such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Solution Focused Therapy (SFT).

    Treatment Approaches

    • Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
    • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
    • Motivational Interviewing (MI)
    • solution Focused Therapy (SFT)
    • Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)

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      Marwa Mahmod

      About Marwa

      Marwa is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and a member of the College of Registered Psychotherapists and the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. She first began her career as an educator and learned quickly that her passion lie’s in supporting youth and adults to navigate their life’s challenges and attain a deeper sense of self-awareness. This inspired her to pursue her Master of Education in Counselling Psychology and Psychotherapy at OISE, at the University of Toronto.  

      Marwa has experience supporting youth and adults, particularly women, with her roles at Glendon York University, Nisa Homes and Naseeha Mental Health. She has worked alongside people who struggle with various concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, trauma, grief, domestic abuse, narcissistic abuse, relationship issues, life transitions and women’s issues. Marwa is passionate about she strives to provide client-centred support using a holistic, strength-based, trauma-informed, culturally sensitive and anti-oppressive approach.

      By nurturing a safe, compassionate, inclusive and empathic space, Marwa collaboratively works with her clients to meet their unique needs and goals. Her practice is eclectic in nature, often drawing on psychodynamic therapy, Cognitive-Based Therapy (CBT), self-compassion therapy and mindfulness-based interventions. She believes it is a privilege to be a part of your journey of self-discovery and healing.

      Upon request, Marwa can provide faith-based therapy for clients who identify as Muslim and can provide services in English with a working knowledge of Arabic.

      Treatment Approaches

      • Psychodynamic Therapy
      • Cognitive Behavioural
        Therapy
      • Person-Centered Therapy
      • Mindfulness-Based
        Interventions
      • Compassion-Based
        Interventions

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        Michèle P Cheng

        About Michèle

        Michèle Cheng, M.A. is a doctoral candidate at the University of British Columbia (UBC) in the
        School and Applied Child Psychology program. She specializes in the assessment and treatment of
        children, adolescents and adults.
        She has a strong foundation in bilingual (French/English) psychological and neuropsychological
        assessment, mental health and academic intervention, as well as individual and system-wide
        consultation. Specifically, she has expertise in working with children and youth with a variety of
        mental health difficulties, including anxiety, mood disorders, emotion and behaviour regulation,
        learning and attention difficulties, trauma, and traumatic brain injuries.
        Michèle draws from various therapeutic orientations, including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT),
        mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to create treatment plans that empower clients to
        become the heroes they all have the potential to be. To accomplish this goal, she strives to offer
        reflective, trauma-informed and culturally responsive practices.

        Treatment Approaches

        • CBT
        • Motivational
        • Interviewing
        • Mindfulness
        • Psychological & Psycho-educational Assessments

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          Irfan Rehemtulla

          About Irfan

          Irfan is a Registered Social Worker who graduated from the University of Toronto with a Master of Social Work, specializing in children and families. In addition to his role at Cedarway Therapy, Irfan works at the George Hull Centre for Children and Families, with children, youths, and families who are facing significant behavioural, emotional, and mental health difficulties. Irfan has a particular interest in helping children and youth in learning effective coping strategies to be able to healthy manage the various challenges they may be facing. Irfan ensures to work in a collaborative way that engages children and their caregivers in the therapeutic method that prioritizes connection and safety for the family system. Irfan’s practice with children includes giving families the necessary strategies and tools to increase positive functioning in the parent-child relationship.

          Irfan has experience in working with children and youth from 0 – 24, with a focus on those struggling with emotional regulation, depression, anxiety, and who have attachment difficulties with their caregivers. Irfan also provides therapy with those who struggle with low self-esteem and self-harming behaviours.

          Irfan has been trained in various modalities and their application to children and adolescents, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Family Therapy (EFFT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP). Irfan ensures his work is non-judgemental, collaborative, trauma-informed, and attachment-based.

          Treatment Approaches

          • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
          • Dialectical Behavioural therapy (DBT)
          • Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP)
          • Trauma-Sensitive Trauma-Informed Mindfulness
          • Emotional Focused Family Therapy (EFFT)

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            Zeynep Acar

            About Zeynep

            Zeynep is a registered member of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers and the Ontario Association of Social Workers. She completed her Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) at the University of Toronto with a collaborative specialization in aging, palliative, and supportive care across the life course.

            Zeynep completed a clinical practicum at the Multi-Care Kidney Clinic at St. Michael’s Hospital, where she provided direct social work services to patients diagnosed with chronic and end-stage kidney disease. After graduating with her MSW, Zeynep worked as a social worker for various inpatient and outpatient units at St. Michael’s Hospital. She is currently working with women who completed breast cancer treatment at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre.

            Zeynep has experience working with individuals and families dealing with mental health challenges, such as depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, grief and bereavement, body image issues, suicide, trauma, end-of-life care, relationship issues, and domestic violence. In addition to her clinical work, Zeynep has been actively involved in several research studies at Stanford University and the University of Toronto.

            Treatment Approaches

            • Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
            • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
            • Trauma-Sensitive Trauma-Informed Mindfulness
            • Motivational Interviewing (MI)
            • Solution Focused Therapy (SFT)

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              Hamza Furmli

              About Hamza

              Hamza is a Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers and has completed a Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Toronto.

              Hamza has over 5 years of counselling experience in both healthcare and non-profit settings such as SickKids Hospital, Naseeha Mental Health, and BridgeTO working alongside youth, adults, and families who are experiencing concerns from the intersection of life transitions, personal and familial relationships, work and/or school related stress, addictions, anxiety, depression, and self-esteem.

              Hamza recognizes the complexities of how mental health concerns present uniquely for each person and works in a collaborative manner with each client to help understand where they are at and uses a variety of therapeutic modalities consisting of cognitive behavioural, emotion-focused, and narrative therapy.

              Hamza strives in providing anti-oppressive and culturally sensitive psychotherapeutic interventions incorporating the role of ethnicity, culture, and spirituality. He can provide services in English and Dari.  

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              Treatment Approaches

              • Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
              • Emotion-Focused Family Therapy
              • Narrative Therapy

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                Salisha Mohamed

                About Salisha

                Salisha is a Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist with the Ontario College of Social Workers and has a Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Toronto.  She has over 20 years of experience counselling a diverse population and helping them to work through their challenges.

                She has worked at a Community Health Centre for 17 years focusing on mental health.  She has provided therapy to clients of all ages, particularly youth and adults in the capacity of individual, couples, and family counselling.  She has also facilitated many groups and workshops on various topics such as self-esteem, assertiveness, anger, healthy relationships, anxiety, as well as DBT groups focusing on emotion regulation and distress tolerance.  In addition, she has many years of experience providing therapy to clients and their families at a counselling walk-in clinic in Durham as well as being a Clinical Supervisor to the Therapists at the clinic. 

                She has provided therapy to clients who have presented with a variety of concerns such as depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, conflict, self-esteem, trauma, grief, etc.

                Salisha’s therapeutic approach involves first creating a felt sense of safety and comfort with her clients.  She provides support in a warm, compassionate manner and assists clients to develop meaningful insights to help them work through difficulties and get to a place of self-growth.  In addition, she helps clients learn practical skills and strategies that they can begin applying immediately to work on their challenges. 

                Salisha works from a lens of cultural humility and honours clients’ values.  She uses a nonjudgmental approach and seeks to develop a greater understanding of clients’ experiences and helps them process and make sense of them.  She is very collaborative in her work with clients and seeks to learn about their needs and counselling goals and ensures that therapeutic modalities used are in alignment with this.  She is very passionate about working alongside of her clients to help them attune to their own inner wisdom, strengthen their sense of self, and assist them toward becoming the best version of themselves that helps them feel authentic, connected, and confident with who they are.

                In addition to the blend of various therapeutic modalities used when working with clients, other areas of focus in her work include using a holistic approach, mindfulness, meditation, breathwork, somatic experiencing, compassion-focused and strength-based approaches.  She also provides faith-based and spiritual counselling upon request.

                Treatment Approaches

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                  Gulzar Firashta

                  About Gulzar

                  Gulzar Firashta, MA, RP-Q, RSSW, works with couples and individuals with the aim to help them thrive and achieve success in their personal lives and intimate relationships. Gulzar supports her couple clients to overcome cycles of blame, shame and resentment and move toward feeling appreciated, loved and connected. She has been trained in scientific approaches such as Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples and The Gottman Method level 2. Both approaches help her understand the emotions that underlie and drive behaviour. She uses EFT approaches to help couples understand the conflict in their relationship which gets them caught in maladaptive patterns (“cycles”) leading to arguments, resentment and disconnection.  Through the Gottman Method, she helps partners address their particular conflicts and challenges and build a relationship based on trust and empathy. 

                  In addition to her couple’s work, Gulzar has worked in the field for over 10 years, supporting youth with behavioural issues and individuals facing depression, anxiety, sleep issues, anger, grief, and loss.  She uses a holistic approach with care and affection.  Gulzar uses a goal-oriented and collaborative approach in therapy with her clients. With over 10 years of experience providing mental health services in community-based organizations and school systems, she brings a strong mix of approaches like Narrative therapy, Person-Centered, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) which helps individuals explore their strength and move ahead in life.

                  As your therapist, Gulzar creates a warm and accepting environment where you will feel heard and understood. She believes that every individual is able to shift present patterns that are causing them difficulty and focuses on supporting them to feel empowered to make changes in their lives. With fluency in four different languages, Gujarati, Hindi, Urdu, and English, she understands that all individuals are diverse and require interventions that are catered to everyone’s unique needs.

                  Treatment Approaches

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                    Razaan Barquni

                    About Razaan

                    Razaan is a Registered Social worker with a master’s degree from the University of Windsor. She is registered with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW). Razaan works with Adults, children, and adolescents seeking support for a  range of issues including stress management & burnout, imposter syndrome & self-esteem, emotional regulation, life transitions, depression, and anxiety. 

                    Razaan approaches her clients in a positive, non-judgmental and safe manner focusing on creating shared meaning.  She listens to the individuals she supports and utilizes a client-centred approach enmeshed with elements from various modalities.  She has a strong desire to help people learn more about themselves and trusts that each person can make decisions from a place of inner wisdom rather than fear and survival. As your therapist, Razaan hopes to facilitate this process by helping individuals uncover their innate strengths and offers tools and strategies when needed.

                    Razaan supports her clients from a holistic lens and is open and flexible in her approaches. She is trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Humanistic Therapy (Client-Centred), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT Skills) and ensures her approach is Strengths-Based. Trauma-informed and Anti-Oppressive.

                    Razaan identifies as an Arab-Canadian woman who works with marginalized and BIPOC communities. Upon request, Razaan can provide faith-based therapy for clients who identify as Muslim and can provide services in English and Arabic.

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