
Samantha Rahaman (She/Her)
MSW
Counsellor's Gender:
Woman
Ethno-Racial Identity:
Multi-ethnic
I am a psychotherapist (RSW) with a trauma-informed and strengths-based approach, committed to creating a space rooted in connection, collaboration, and compassion. My focus is on supporting you in navigating life's complexities, exploring your unique story, and working toward meaningful growth and healing. I have a special interest in areas such as infertility, cancer care, pregnancy, parenting, and intergenerational trauma. These deeply personal experiences often come with unique challenges but also hold the potential for profound healing and transformation. I believe therapy is most effective when it is tailored to you, and together we'll create a journey that reflects your individual needs, goals, and values. I use evidence-based approaches such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). These methods allow us to address unresolved experiences, build resilience, and reconnect with your inner strengths to empower lasting well-being. I also work with couples, providing a supportive environment to navigate life's challenges together. Whether you're looking to improve communication, navigate transitions, or deepen your connection, I help couples strengthen their bond and work toward shared growth. Your path to healing and transformation is uniquely your own, and it's a privilege to walk alongside you as you create a life that feels authentic, fulfilling, and true to who you are. Please reach out to book a 15-minute consultation to ensure we are the right fit. I offer virtual sessions only.

Communities Served
2SLGBTQIA+ Individuals, South Asian Individuals

Approximate Wait Time
1-3 Days
Therapist Session Availability
Weekdays, Daytime - 9:00am - 1:00pm, Weekdays, Daytime - 2:00pm - 5:00pm, Weekdays, Evening - 5:00pm - 9:00pm, Weekends, Daytime - 9:00am - 1:00pm, Weekends, Daytime - 2:00pm - 5:00pm, Weekends, Evening - 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Locations
Available online only You need your Unique Client Identification Number (UCIN) and approved sessions in order to book sessions with this counsellor. If you don’t have this information, contact a Care Navigator here before reaching out to this counsellor.
My practice at a glance
8 Year(s) of Experience
Available online only

Age Group Served
Adolescents (12-17), Adults (18+), Seniors, Couples
Array
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[0] => Abuse
[1] => Acute Incident / Stressor
[2] => ADD / ADHD
[3] => Addiction
[4] => Addiction - Alcohol
[5] => Addiction - Drug
[6] => Addiction - Gambling
[7] => Adjustment
[8] => Anger Management
[9] => Anti-Black Racism
[10] => Anxiety
[11] => Anxiety - Social
[12] => Anxiety and Depression
[13] => Anxiety and Panic Attacks
[14] => Anxiety and Stress
[15] => Aphobia, Biphobia, Homophobia, Queerphobia, Transphobia
[16] => Asperger and ASD
[17] => Assertiveness
[18] => Autism & Neurodevelopmental
[19] => Bipolar Disorder
[20] => Body Image
[21] => Brain Injury & Neurocognitive
[22] => Bullying - At School
[23] => Bullying - In the Workplace
[24] => Cancer / Terminal Illness
[25] => Chronic Fatigue / Fibromyalgia
[26] => Chronic Illness
[27] => Communication
[28] => Conversion Disorder
[29] => Couples Issues
[30] => Dementia
[31] => Dementia - Caregiver
[32] => Depression
[33] => Discrimination
[34] => Discrimination Based on Disability
[35] => Disruptive
[36] => Impulse Control & Conduct
[37] => Dissociative symptoms and/or disorder
[38] => Eating Disorders
[39] => Emotion Regulation
[40] => Family Dysfunction
[41] => Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
[42] => Gender Dysphoria
[43] => Gender Transition
[44] => General Wellbeing / Wellness
[45] => Gradual Return to Work
[46] => Grief & Bereavement
[47] => Group Therapy
[48] => Harassment
[49] => Hoarding
[50] => Insomnia / Sleep Disorders
[51] => Intellectual Disability
[52] => Islamophobia
[53] => Issues Related to Being in Conflict with the Law
[54] => Learning Disabilities
[55] => Life Transitions
[56] => Low Self-esteem and Self-confidence
[57] => Microaggressions
[58] => Moral Injury
[59] => Narcissistic Personality Disorder
[60] => Neurodegenerative Diseases
[61] => Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
[62] => Pain Management
[63] => Panic Attacks
[64] => Parenting
[65] => Personal Growth
[66] => Personality Disorder
[67] => Phobias
[68] => Physical Disabilities
[69] => Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
[70] => Postpartum Depression
[71] => Pregnancy or Fertility Issues
[72] => Pre-marriage Counselling
[73] => Racism
[74] => Rare/Life-Limiting Disease
[75] => Relationship Problems
[76] => Retirement
[77] => Schizophrenia & Psychosis
[78] => School Problems
[79] => Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
[80] => Self Harm
[81] => Self-Esteem and Identity Issues
[82] => Separation / Divorce
[83] => Sexual Dysfunction
[84] => Sexual Issues
[85] => Sleep Disorders / Insomnia
[86] => Smoking Cessation
[87] => Social Skills Development
[88] => Somatic Symptoms
[89] => Stress
[90] => Stress - Occupational Injury
[91] => Stress Management / Relaxation
[92] => Suicidal Ideation
[93] => Supportive Therapy
[94] => Systemic Discrimination
[95] => Trauma
[96] => Violence
[97] => Weight Control
[98] => Work-Related Issues
)
Conditions Treated
Abuse, Acute Incident / Stressor, ADD / ADHD, Addiction, Addiction - Alcohol, Addiction - Drug, Addiction - Gambling, Adjustment, Anger Management, Anti-Black Racism, Anxiety, Anxiety - Social, Anxiety and Depression, Anxiety and Panic Attacks, Anxiety and Stress, Aphobia, Biphobia, Homophobia, Queerphobia, Transphobia, Asperger and ASD, Assertiveness, Autism & Neurodevelopmental, Bipolar Disorder, Body Image, Brain Injury & Neurocognitive, Bullying - At School, Bullying - In the Workplace, Cancer / Terminal Illness, Chronic Fatigue / Fibromyalgia, Chronic Illness, Communication, Conversion Disorder, Couples Issues, Dementia, Dementia - Caregiver, Depression, Discrimination, Discrimination Based on Disability, Disruptive, Impulse Control & Conduct, Dissociative symptoms and/or disorder, Eating Disorders, Emotion Regulation, Family Dysfunction, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, Gender Dysphoria, Gender Transition, General Wellbeing / Wellness, Gradual Return to Work, Grief & Bereavement, Group Therapy, Harassment, Hoarding, Insomnia / Sleep Disorders, Intellectual Disability, Islamophobia, Issues Related to Being in Conflict with the Law, Learning Disabilities, Life Transitions, Low Self-esteem and Self-confidence, Microaggressions, Moral Injury, Narcissistic Personality Disorder, Neurodegenerative Diseases, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Pain Management, Panic Attacks, Parenting, Personal Growth, Personality Disorder, Phobias, Physical Disabilities, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Postpartum Depression, Pregnancy or Fertility Issues, Pre-marriage Counselling, Racism, Rare/Life-Limiting Disease, Relationship Problems, Retirement, Schizophrenia & Psychosis, School Problems, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self Harm, Self-Esteem and Identity Issues, Separation / Divorce, Sexual Dysfunction, Sexual Issues, Sleep Disorders / Insomnia, Smoking Cessation, Social Skills Development, Somatic Symptoms, Stress, Stress - Occupational Injury, Stress Management / Relaxation, Suicidal Ideation, Supportive Therapy, Systemic Discrimination, Trauma, Violence, Weight Control, Work-Related Issues
Language Spoken
English

Therapeutic Approaches
Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Eclectic, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Emotion-focused Therapy (EFT), Family Systems, Interpersonal Relationships, Mindfulness Cognitive Therapy, Patient Centered, Solution-focused Therapy (SFT), Trauma Focused or Trauma-informed Approaches

Gender Identity
Woman
Ethno-Racial Identity
Multi-ethnic
Sexual Orientation
Straight or Heterosexual
Religion and Spiritual Affiliation
No religious affiliation
Lived Experiences
A Member of a Racialized Community
Locations
Available online only You need your Unique Client Identification Number (UCIN) and approved sessions in order to book sessions with this counsellor. If you don’t have this information, contact a Care Navigator here before reaching out to this counsellor.