Fariba Nabati
Therapist / MSW, RSWshe/her/hersFariba radiates warmth, compassion, and genuine understanding in her therapeutic practice. She is attuned and sensitive to the emotional needs of her clients, possessing an innate ability to find humour, joy, and laughter in various situations, while also holding space for the tension, discomfort, and depths of emotions. No matter the circumstance, you can expect a gentle and soft presence from Fariba as she patiently sits with you, sorting through the tangles in your mind, heart, and spirit.
- Individual Therapy
- Relationship Therapy
- Sex Therapy
- You’re living with depression and anxiety and you would like to experience life in a different way
- You’re dealing with past trauma and would like to unpack them and learn who you are beyond the trauma
- You’re feeling stuck and would like to break out of repeating cycles, toward personal and spiritual growth
- You’re experiencing conflict with your partner and would like to improve your communication, intimacy and connection
- You would like a flexible and easy-going approach in your sessions, where you are met with compassion, understanding, and genuine warmth
Session Types: Individual Therapy, Relationship Therapy, Sex Therapy, Virtual Therapy
Languages: English, Farsi, Azari, and Dari
Specialties: Anxiety, Breakups-Divorce-Separation, Childhood Trauma, Communication & Conflict Resolution, Depression, Emotional Regulation, Grief & Loss, Life Transitions, Parenting, Self-Esteem and Self-Worth, Sex and Intimacy, Stress Management, Trauma, Work-Life Balance
Approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Gottman Method Relation Therapy, Grief Therapy, Mindfulness, Narrative Therapy, Person-Centered & Humanistic Psychotherapy Resilience & Strengths-Based Counselling, Sex Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), Trauma-Informed Therapy
Fariba is a Registered Social Worker in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers and the Ontario Association of Social Workers. She holds both a Bachelor’s and Master of Social Work from the University of Waterloo.
She specializes in individual, relationship, and sex therapy. She offers a warm, culturally sensitive, and trauma-informed approach that is always tailored to each client’s unique needs. Grounded in attachment theory and trauma-informed practices, her work integrates a variety of modalities, including Narrative Therapy, CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, EMDR, IFS-informed, Spirituality and Mindfulness.
Fariba works with a diverse range of clients and issues, with a particular focus on supporting those experiencing anxiety, depression, past trauma, burnout, breakups, life transitions, low self-esteem, self-criticism, body acceptance, and sexual difficulties.
Fariba celebrates and embraces the resilience and strength of her clients. She acknowledges their experiences and ensures they feel seen, wholly accepted, and validated, encouraging them to explore their innermost thoughts and emotions. She meets clients exactly where they are, offering thoughtful reflections to support deeper self-awareness, connection, and empowerment. Her greatest joy is helping clients reconnect with themselves and their loved ones and move toward a life of greater ease, fulfillment, and aliveness.
Services provided by a Registered Social Worker are often covered under many Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) and extended health care plans.