About our team

Fereshteh is a dedicated life coach with a background in social services and the founder of Aram Institution, established in 2018 to support individuals and families—especially newcomers—in their journey toward well-being. Passionate about mental health and life skills, she has worked tirelessly to reduce stigma by offering workshops and information sessions that empower communities with knowledge, support, and practical tools for everyday challenges. Fereshteh is committed to creating safe, inclusive spaces where people can grow, heal, and thrive.

Shayes is a seasoned professional with a wealth of experience and a commitment to empowering her clients.

With a Masters of Social Work and 24 years of clinical practice, Shayes brings a depth of knowledge and expertise

To every session.  Taking a client-centered approach, she works with individuals, couples, families, and groups facing

a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, family conflict, trauma, and career or relationship stress.

In her practice, she creates a non-judgmental and compassionate space where clients feel safe to explore their thoughts and emotions.

Allan is a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario and holds a Master’s in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University. Since 2017, he has supported individuals facing mental health challenges, with a focus on trauma, depression, and anxiety. Allan takes a compassionate, personalized approach to therapy, helping clients process trauma, manage emotional distress, and strengthen relationships. He integrates various evidence-based approaches to create tailored treatment plans, aiming to foster resilience, stability, and a renewed sense of safety in his clients’ lives.

Naz is a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO), offering a safe, inclusive, and culturally sensitive space for healing. She takes a holistic, client-centered approach and draws on a range of evidence-based modalities including CBT, DBT, IFS, EMDR for Complex Trauma, and somatic interventions. A Chopra-certified meditation instructor, Naz supports individuals facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and relationship issues. With experience in both clinical and academic settings, she is dedicated to helping clients build resilience, restore balance, and move forward with confidence.

Renee is a compassionate social worker dedicated to empowering individuals through a client-centered, strengths-based approach. With experience in disability support, addiction counseling, and family services, she helps clients navigate challenges related to anxiety, depression, anger, grief, and relationships. Drawing on her work with Community Living, the City of Windsor, and various youth and women’s groups, Renee creates a safe, non-judgmental space for healing and growth. She integrates evidence-based practices such as DBT, art therapy, and trauma-informed techniques to support each person’s unique journey toward resilience, self-discovery, and meaningful change.

Snezana is a Registered Social Worker with a Master’s degree from McMaster University and over 18 years of clinical and supervisory experience. She offers individual and couples counselling, with expertise in trauma, acquired brain injury, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, grief, and personal growth. Drawing on a multidimensional approach, Snezana addresses each client’s biological, psychological, social, and spiritual needs, guiding them with compassion and respect. She has worked extensively with newcomers and is a certified trainer in suicide prevention and mindfulness. Grounded in kindness and strength-based practice, Snezana is committed to helping clients heal, grow, and achieve lasting change.

Raisa holds a Bachelor of Commerce, an MBA, and a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology. As an immigrant from Bangladesh, she is passionate about supporting newly arrived individuals and families, drawing from her own lived experience. Raisa takes an eclectic, client-centered approach to therapy, incorporating CBT, humanistic, person-centred, and mindfulness-based practices to meet each client’s unique needs. Fluent in Bengali, Hindi, and English, she offers a welcoming space for those seeking therapy in their native language. Raisa believes in the power of finding meaning through life experiences and is committed to helping clients feel safe, hopeful, and empowered on their healing journey.

Alieh is a compassionate therapist who helps individuals navigate the emotional impact of trauma, anger, addiction, and everyday stress. With a holistic and collaborative approach rooted in trust, authenticity, and respect, she draws on modalities such as Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to support healing and growth. Alieh works with clients to understand the connection between past experiences and present patterns, helping them build emotional awareness, improve coping strategies, and feel more connected to themselves and others. She believes therapy can be a powerful catalyst for change—and you're not alone on the journey.

Bowie is a Registered Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) and holds a Master of Social Work. With over four years of clinical experience, she supports children, youth, families, and adults facing emotional and addiction-related challenges. Bowie draws on evidence-based approaches such as CBT, EFT, Structural Family Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy, integrating mindfulness to promote emotional expression and well-being. Fluent in Cantonese, Mandarin, and English, she offers a compassionate, non-judgmental space where clients can strengthen relationships, build coping skills, and work toward lasting personal growth.

Fatima is a compassionate therapist with over 12 years of counselling experience, supporting individuals navigating challenges such as anxiety, low self-esteem, imposter syndrome, grief, trauma, and perfectionism. She offers a person-centered, culturally sensitive, and anti-oppressive space, with a deep understanding of the unique experiences of BIPOC clients. Drawing on creative strategies and evidence-based techniques, Fatima helps clients build self-awareness, reframe negative thoughts, and develop tools for emotional regulation and personal growth. Her holistic approach is rooted in curiosity, consistency, and empathy, empowering clients to reconnect with their strengths and rediscover a sense of purpose and self-trust.