Zarmina Khan

she/ her

individuals + Couples

M.A., Registered Psychotherapist

Hello and welcome! I’m Zarmina, a Registered Psychotherapist based in Toronto. Whether this is your first time seeking therapy or you’ve been through the process before – I’m so glad you’re taking this step and hope I maybe able to support you along the way.

Accepting new clients

intimate RELATIONSHIPS, anxiety, depression, family dynamics, RACIAL/CULTURAL/ immigrant IDENTITY

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Zarmina Khan

she/ her

individuals + Couples

M.A., Registered Psychotherapist

Hello and welcome! I’m Zarmina, a Registered Psychotherapist based in Toronto. Whether this is your first time seeking therapy or you’ve been through the process before – I’m so glad you’re taking this step and hope I maybe able to support you along the way.

Accepting new clients

RELATIONSHIPS, RACIAL/CULTURAL IDENTITY, ANXIETY, IMMIGRANT IDENTITY/ EXPERIENCE

Areas of Focus:

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Zarmina Khan

she/ her

individuals + Couples

M.A., Registered Psychotherapist

Hello and welcome! I’m Zarmina, a Registered Psychotherapist based in Toronto. Whether this is your first time seeking therapy or you’ve been through the process before – I’m so glad you’re taking this step and hope I maybe able to support you along the way.

Accepting new clients

RELATIONSHIPS, RACIAL/CULTURAL IDENTITY, ANXIETY, IMMIGRANT IDENTITY/ EXPERIENCE

Areas of Focus:

back to all clinicians

SCHEDULE A CONSULTATION

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We appreciate your interest in working with us. You should expect a message from our Intake Coordinator shortly. We aim to respond to all inquiries in 1-3 business days. 

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As an immigrant and South Asian woman, my therapy work is grounded in both clinical and  lived experiences. Taking an intersectional approach, I believe that mental health can’t be understood without a consideration of the historical, political, economic, and social factors that influence us. Working within an intergenerational perspective with a special interest in immigration trauma and the immigrant identity, I understand how the communities and systems we belong to play a crucial role in both our pain and our healing. I view the relational experience of therapy as a way to both heal from generational trauma and celebrate generational resilience.

As a therapist, I recognize that you are the expert of your own life, while I’m here to work collaboratively with you to uncover your existing strengths, share in any pain you may be experiencing, and add new meaning to your past and future experiences. My goal is for you to leave each of our sessions feeling safe, supported, understood, and empowered.

I offer Psychological services under the supervision of Dr. Hugo Stevenson, PhD Psych. Learn more about Dr. Stevenson here.

" If we can share a story with someone who responds with empathy and understanding, shame can't survive."






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- Brené Brown

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As an immigrant and South Asian woman, my therapy work is grounded in my own intersectionality and lived experiences. Taking an intersectional approach, I believe that mental health can’t be understood without a consideration of the historical, political, economic, and social factors that influence us. Working within an intergenerational perspective with a special interest in immigration trauma and the immigrant identity, I understand how the communities and systems we belong to play a crucial role in both our pain and our healing. I view the relational experience of therapy as a way to both heal from generational trauma and celebrate generational resilience.

As a therapist, I recognize that you are the expert of your own life, while I’m here to work collaboratively with you to uncover your existing strengths, share in any pain you may be experiencing, and add new meaning to your past and future experiences. My goal is for you to leave each of our sessions feeling safe, supported, understood, and empowered.

My work is supervised by Dr. Hugo Stevenson, PhD Psych. Learn more about Dr. Stevenson here.

"Forgive yourself; you are not perfect. Show yourself grace; you are still learning. Show yourself patience; you are on a journey."






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Connect with zarmina

As an immigrant and South Asian woman, my therapy work is grounded in my own intersectionality and lived experiences. Taking an intersectional approach, I believe that mental health can’t be understood without a consideration of the historical, political, economic, and social factors that influence us. Working within an intergenerational perspective with a special interest in immigration trauma and the immigrant identity, I understand how the communities and systems we belong to play a crucial role in both our pain and our healing. I view the relational experience of therapy as a way to both heal from generational trauma and celebrate generational resilience.

As a therapist, I recognize that you are the expert of your own life, while I’m here to work collaboratively with you to uncover your existing strengths, share in any pain you may be experiencing, and add new meaning to your past and future experiences. My goal is for you to leave each of our sessions feeling safe, supported, understood, and empowered.

My work is supervised by Dr. Hugo Stevenson, PhD Psych. Learn more about Dr. Stevenson here.

"Forgive yourself; you are not perfect. Show yourself grace; you are still learning. Show yourself patience; you are on a journey."






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Thank you!

We appreciate your interest in working with us. You should expect a message from our Intake Coordinator shortly. We aim to respond to all inquiries in 1-3 business days. 

Availability

“After all that was taken from you, there’s a part of you that remains. May that part of you be a seed that yields a vast harvest. May that part of you be a flame that cannot be extinguished.”





-Dr. Thema Bryant

  • Monday - Thursdays. 
  • In person & virtual options. 
  • Limited evening availability.

Accepting new clients

Services Offered

English

Specialties/ Areas of Focus

Relationships, Racial - Cultural Identity, Anxiety, Immigrant Identity/ Experiences
In individual therapy, I strive to support racialized folks, women, immigrants, and members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community who are seeking support to navigate interpersonal relationships, depression, anxiety, life transitions, and family dynamics. 

In couples therapy, I work with couples at all stages of their relationships (married, unmarried, or preparing to get married) to navigate relationship distress and repair connection, with a special interest in helping folks navigate interracial and intercultural relationships.

Therapy Approaches

  • Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
  • Gottman Method Couples Therapy (Level 2)
  • Mindfulness Based Therapy (MBT)
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Education

  • Registered Psychotherapist member of the CRPO.
  • BA in Psychology at Western University.
  • MEd in Counselling & Psychotherapy at the University of Toronto (OISE)

Fun Fact/ About Me

📺 Fun Fact: 
I am obsessed with reality T.V, so outside of therapy you can catch me watching The Real Housewives or Love Island on any given day!

🐕 Go-to Ritual or Routine:
Going on a walk after work with my dog and my partner just around our neighborhood, especially when the weather's good.
Born in Pakistan 🇵🇰, I immigrated to Canada 🇨🇦 at 2 years old.