My Story

Services Offered: Couples Therapy, Individual Therapy

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Affiliations/Credentials:

Member – Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers 

Member – Ontario Association of Social Workers

Associate Member – Ontario Association of Family Mediators

Past Member (Retired) – Ontario College of Teachers

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Bachelor of Education (BEd)

Certificate in Family Mediation

Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy: Evidence-Based Treatment of Anxiety and Related Disorders

Certificate in Dialectical Behavioural Therapy

Externship Certificate in Emotionally Focused Therapy 

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Therapies Practiced: Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)

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Specialization: Anxiety, Depression, Affairs, ADHD, Autism, Discernment, Infertility, LGBTQ+, 

Parenting concerns, Trauma, Blended families/Step families, Separation/Divorce/Uncoupling, Co-parenting, Eating Disorders, Panic Attacks, Relationship issues, Workplace issues and Career challenges, Family conflict, Social Anxiety, Stress management, Boundary setting, Confidence and Self-esteem, Communication challenges 

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Languages Spoken: English and Arabic

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Insurance Information: Please check with your insurance provider to see if your benefit plan covers a Registered Social Worker.

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Session Fee: $175/50 min for individuals and couples

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Consultation Offered: Nokha offers a free 15-minute phone or video consultation.

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Personally Speaking

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I am a Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist with over 10 years of combined experience in
hospitals, primary care and community settings. I have training in multiple modalities including
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), and
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). Because our individual needs vary, I adapt and integrate
concepts from different modalities based on my clients’ needs. I am also currently pursing my
Family Mediation Certificate which will allow me to expand the scope of services I am able to
offer.

Whether you are struggling to cope, experiencing anxiety or depression or looking to enhance
your relationship, I am here to help. As a mother and a partner juggling a busy schedule, I know
first-hand how important our mental well-being is to living a happy life.

My career journey has included varied experiences in different settings. I previously worked as a
social worker in ICU and Acute Care at both Credit Valley Hospital and Mississauga Hospitals. I
was also the assigned Social Worker to the Pandemic Response Unit at the height of the COVID-
19 crisis. 

Outside of my professional role, I have a very strong commitment to supporting our community
and advocating for systemic change. I was previously elected in 2014 as a Public School Board
Trustee for Wards 9 and 10 in Mississauga and served for eight years from 2014-2022.  I led the
charge to increase support for special education, advance numerous infrastructure projects, and
was a champion for equity issues for children in the school system.

At Couples Therapy Centre, I offer individual as well as couples’ therapy. I look forward to
helping you navigate the complex emotional journey life can be, gain greater awareness and
coping skills and providing you with a safe space to share your experiences.