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Family expectations, immigration, cultural identity and stigma can make it hard to ask for help. Work with a therapist who understands South Asian families and can counsel you in your language.
Registeredclinical social worker
In personor online across Alberta
MultilingualEnglish, Hindi, Nepali, Punjabi, Urdu
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Quick answer
A South Asian therapist understands cultural values such as family duty, respect for elders, community reputation and faith, and how they shape stress, relationships and help-seeking. Counselling in your own language can make it easier to express emotions. Culturally responsive therapy respects your values while helping you work through anxiety, depression, family conflict and life transitions.
Our counsellor provides counselling in English, Hindi, Nepali, Punjabi and Urdu.
Is this right for you?
These are some of the experiences we commonly support.
Pressure around career, marriage and responsibilities to parents.
Different values between parents and children raised in Canada.
Isolation, work pressure, credential recognition and settling in a new country.
Conflict in arranged or love marriages and with extended family.
Worry about what others will think, or feeling that problems should stay in the family.
Balancing cultural identity with life in Canada.
Start with a free 15-minute consultation to ask questions and see if we are the right fit. No referral is needed.
How we help
We respect your values, faith and family while supporting your wellbeing. You decide how your culture is part of the conversation.
Sessions are usually 50 to 60 minutes, in person at our South Edmonton office or online by secure video anywhere in Alberta.
Sessions in English, Hindi, Nepali, Punjabi or Urdu help you express feelings naturally.
Help with intergenerational conflict, in-law relationships and marriage, including joint sessions when helpful.
CBT, trauma-informed care and practical coping skills adapted to your cultural context.
Step by step
A typical path. Your therapist adapts it to you.
A free 15-minute call to share what is going on, ask questions and get matched with the right therapist.
We listen, understand your history and goals, and agree on a plan together.
You build practical skills in session and try them in daily life, at a pace that feels manageable.
We check progress against your goals and adjust, wrap up, or plan follow-up support.
Care from a Registered Clinical Social Worker (MSW, RCSW) who is a Diplomate and Certified in CBT, with EMDR, DBT and Gottman training.
Our office is in South Edmonton, with secure video sessions anywhere in Alberta.
Counselling in English, Hindi, Nepali, Punjabi and Urdu.
We direct bill select insurance providers. Eligible clients can access free counselling through NIHB and IFHP.
Respectful, trauma-informed care for people of every background.
Choose your therapist
Pick someone who feels like a good fit, then book directly with them on Jane or send us a request below.
Registered Clinical Social Worker
Registered Clinical Social Worker in Alberta and Registered Social Worker in Ontario, offering trauma-informed, culturally responsive counselling for individuals, couples and families.
Not sure who to choose? Select “No preference” in the form and we will match you.
Counselling is available in English, Hindi, Nepali, Punjabi and Urdu.
No. Counselling is confidential. Information is only shared with your consent, except in rare situations involving serious safety concerns.
Yes. We support individuals and couples with marriage expectations, in-law relationships and extended family dynamics.
Yes. We support international students, newcomers and refugees. Eligible refugees and claimants may access free counselling through IFHP.
No. You can book directly online or by phone. A doctor’s referral is not required, although some insurance plans ask for one, so check your plan if you plan to claim.
Many extended health plans cover counselling with a Registered Clinical Social Worker. We direct bill select insurance providers, and eligible clients can access free counselling through NIHB and IFHP. Check your plan for coverage details.
Our office is at 3818A 97 St NW #203, Edmonton, AB T6E 6N2, in South Edmonton. We also offer secure online sessions anywhere in Alberta.
Take the first step
Send a request and we will reply to arrange your first session, or book a time yourself on our secure Jane App portal.
587-372-3143
contact@disha.ca
3818A 97 St NW #203, Edmonton, AB T6E 6N2
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