Hello, I’m Naszrin, a Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist. For me, therapy is about creating a space where people can bring all parts of themselves—their stories, identities, and experiences—and be met with care, compassion, and understanding.

As a bicultural, biracial immigrant (Afghan and Hungarian) who has moved between cultures and ways of being, I hold a deep appreciation for the complexities of belonging, identity, and connection. I’m also a wife, a mom, and the eldest daughter of immigrant parents, roles that deeply shape how I see the world and how I show up in my work. These experiences have taught me that we all carry many layers, some we celebrate, and others we’re still learning to understand. In therapy, I strive to help you explore those layers with gentleness and curiosity, supporting you in finding balance, meaning, and a deeper sense of self along the way.

While I now practice in Guelph, much of my life and work has been rooted in Scarborough and Toronto, places that shaped my understanding of diversity, resilience, and the need for therapeutic spaces that address systemic inequities. The people and communities I’ve connected with over the years continue to guide my work and strengthen my commitment to providing culturally safe and inclusive care.

What I do 

I didn’t always know I wanted to be a therapist. Like many other children of immigrants, I initially considered being a lawyer, doctor and engineer. However, during my undergraduate studies, I discovered a passion for social justice, neuroscience, and understanding people’s stories—especially what shapes their feelings and experiences. I earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Toronto and began my career at Native Child and Family Services. Through this work, I became motivated to deepen my knowledge and pursue graduate training.

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I was drawn to the field of mental health and chose to complete a Master of Social Work because it offered the opportunity to develop clinical counselling skills while also recognizing that healing must take place within the context of larger systemic barriers. After graduating in 2016, I worked as a Child, Youth, and Family Therapist in a community mental health setting in Toronto for five years. In this role, I supported children, teenagers, young adults, and parents through attachment-based family therapy, as well as approaches informed by Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).

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To further my commitment to trauma-informed care, I also facilitated workshops at the Scarborough Women’s Centre, focusing on women’s mental health and the impacts of gender-based violence. Most recently, I have been working at the University of Guelph, where I support students in navigating mental health challenges and building emotional well-being through both individual and group counselling. I’ve been in private practice for 6 years, supporting individuals as they work through anxiety, depression, and the effects of trauma, including intergenerational trauma.

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These experiences have deeply affirmed my decision to become a therapist. I’ve had the privilege of working with and learning from remarkably resilient people, and I look forward to continuing this work with the same compassion and curiosity that have guided me so far.