Rooted in Resilience Psychotherapy & Wellness

About Us:

At our clinic, we offer something different—therapy that’s not only professional and trauma-informed, but also deeply compassionate and culturally grounded. We’re here for those who are often overlooked in traditional mental health spaces: racialized individuals, families navigating intergenerational stress, professionals facing burnout, and anyone longing for a place where they can just be—no code-switching required.

Many of our clients come to us carrying the weight of anxiety, stress, racial trauma, low mood, or strained relationships. You might be juggling multiple roles, managing transitions, or simply feeling stuck. We get it. And we want you to know, you don’t have to carry it alone.

Our team of therapists are highly trained and heart-led. We use evidence-based approaches—like Art Therapy, CBT, DBT, EMDR, EFT, Brainspotting, Hypnotherapy, Narrative Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, Play Therapy, Sandplay Therapy, and Internal Family Systems (IFS),—but we also bring our humanity, warmth, and cultural wisdom into every session. We believe that real healing happens when therapy meets real life—and when you feel truly seen.

We prioritize relationship, honour your culture, and believe that you already hold the roots of your healing within you. Our job is to walk alongside you with care, curiosity, and collaboration.

Whether you’re seeking therapy for yourself, your child, your partner, your family,  a friend or a service user—we’re here to support your journey toward greater connection, clarity, and calm.

We offer virtual therapy across Ontario and in-person sessions in Markham. Visit www.rootedinresilience.ca to learn more or connect. Let’s rediscover your resilience—together.

Meet Our Team

Our diverse team of therapists brings cultural humility, clinical excellence, and a shared passion for supporting your healing journey. Each of us are professionally trained, trauma-informed, and deeply committed to helping you feel seen, safe, and supported.

Felicia Fischhoff, RP (Founder, Clinical Director & Registered Psychotherapist)

I’m a Jamaican-Canadian Registered Psychotherapist passionate about helping clients reclaim their voice and reconnect with their inner resilience. My approach is grounded, trauma-informed, and culturally sensitive. Whether you’re navigating grief, burnout, or identity challenges—I’ll meet you with warmth, curiosity, and care. I see clients virtually across Ontario, and in-person in Markham. 

Client Focus: Individuals, Couples, Families, Women's Issues (Prenatal and Postnatal Support, Body Image, Identity, Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) etc.), Trauma (Intergenerational, Racial, PTSD, C-PTSD, Childhood, etc.), Depression, Anxiety and Stress/Workplace Stress.

As an integrative therapist, I utilize the following evidence-based treatments:

• EMDR
• Narrative Therapy
• Trauma-Informed CBT (TF-CBT)
• Psychoeducation
• Prepare-Enrich
• Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT)
• Internal Family Systems (IFS)
• Person-Centred Therapy
• Spiritually Integrated Psychotherapy
• Mindfulness-Based Psychotherapy
• Family Systems Therapy

Meryl Calaguas Taylor, Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Canadian Art Therapist

I’m passionate about co-creating a safe, empowering space—especially for those navigating life's heavier moments including trauma, anxiety, depression, stress and life transitions, pre/postpartum mental health, mental health for those involved in sex work (by choice or coercion), and gender-based violence. Healing doesn’t happen in isolation; it happens in connection. My goal is to walk alongside you with care, creativity, and compassion.

As a Filipino immigrant and woman of colour, I bring both lived experience and over 9 years of clinical experience into my work. I offer services in English and Tagalog, and understand how validating it can be to feel seen without having to explain who you are or why something matters.

My approach is grounded in anti-oppressive, trauma-informed values, and shaped by collaboration, curiosity, and cultural humility. I see clients virtually across Ontario and in-person in Toronto (Yonge & Eglinton). 

Client Focus: Adults, Teens, Children (12+)

I incorporate the following in an integrative and culturally sensitive way:

• Art Therapy
• Sensorimotor Psychotherapy
• Narrative Therapy
• Person-Centred Care
• Spiritually Integrated Psychotherapy
• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Tingting Wang, Registered Psychotherapist, Hypnotherapist 

I am a Registered Psychotherapist and Certified Hypnotherapist who is passionate about journeying with adults through their life's challenges. My lived experience across mainland China, Canada, and Hong Kong gives me a deep understanding of cultural transitions, identity, and the complexities of belonging. I offer services in English and Mandarin. I see clients virtually across Ontario and in-person in Markham. 

Client Focus: Grief & Loss, Identity, Low Self-Esteem, Low Self-Confidence, and Mood Disorders

I approach therapy utilizing the following evidence-based modalities:

• Hypnotherapy
• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Person-Centred Therapy
• Mindfulness-Based Therapy

Hallelujah (Halle) Ghide, Advanced Practice Nurse, Psychotherapist

With over 12 years of experience in nursing in Labour & Delivery, Obstetrics, and Mental Health, my holistic and culturally affirming approach is grounded in collaboration, compassion, and deep respect for your story. I see clients virtually across Ontario. 

Client Focus: Teens, Young Adults, Women’s Issues, Prenatal & Postnatal Mental Health, Relationship Issues, Depression, Anxiety, Stress, Life Transitions.

I utilize the following evidence-based modalities in my work with clients:

• CBT
• Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
• Psychoeducation
• Person-Centred Therapy
• Spiritually-Integrated Psychotherapy
• Trauma-Informed Psychotherapy

Lydia Nimbeshaho, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

As a survivor of the Rwandan genocide against the Tutsi and someone who has lived through profound grief, trauma and displacement, I bring deep empathy and lived experience to therapy. I provide care in French and English and am honoured to walk with you through life’s challenges. I see clients virtually across Ontario. 

Client Focus: Adults, Teens, Seniors, Women's Issues, Trauma, Grief, Addictions, Stress, Anxiety, Depression, and Anger Management.

My approach is trauma-informed and culturally sensitive. I integrate the following in my work with clients:

• Psychoeducation on Brain Health
• Integrative Trauma and Attachment Treatment Model (ITATM)
• Somatic Experiencing (SE)
• Internal Family Systems (IFS)
• Trauma-Informed CBT (TF-CBT)
• Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)
• Spiritually-Integrated Psychotherapy
• Narrative Therapy/Tree of Life
• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Joyce Lee, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

I have a passion working with families, couples and teens. My goal is to support your emotional, relational, and spiritual growth with empathy and care. I offer services in English & Korean. I see clients virtually across Ontario. 

Client Focus: Teens, Young Adults, Couples, Families, Women's Issues, Life Transitions, Relational Stress, Emotional Dysregulation, Low Self-Esteem, Depression, Loneliness, Boundaries.

I take a collaborative and holistic approach utilizing the following evidence-based modalities:

• CBT
• Family Systems Therapy
• Spiritually-Integrated Psychotherapy
• Trauma-Informed Psychotherapy
• Person-Centred Psychotherapy
• Mindfulness Based Psychotherapy
• Psychoeducation
• Integrative Psychotherapy

Areej Jaffrani, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), Play & Sandplay Therapist 

As a South Asian woman, I provide decolonized, culturally-affirming therapy in English and Urdu, blending trauma-informed care with creativity, empathy and compassion. I have over seven years of experience working with children, teens and young adults. I see clients virtually across Ontario and in-person in Toronto (Yonge & Eglinton). 

Client Focus: Children’s Mental Health (3+), Teens, Young Adults, Parent Coaching, Anxiety, Bullying, Depression, Emotional Dysregulation, Grief & Loss, Life Transitions, Loneliness, Low Self-Esteem/Confidence, Relationship Issues, Social Anxiety, Trauma.

I utilize the following modalities in my in my approach to therapy:

• Play Therapy
• Sandplay Therapy
• CBT
• Conscious Parenting
• Attachment Informed Therapy
• Psychoeducation
• Trauma-Informed Therapy
• Person-Centred Therapy

Karyn (Ka Yee) Lam, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

I have experience supporting clients utilizing a culturally-affirming, trauma-informed and person-centred approach. I am fluent and provide services in Cantonese, Mandarin, and English. I see clients virtually across Ontario and in-person in Markham and Toronto (Yonge & Eglinton). 

Client Focus: Teens, Adults, Addictions, Anxiety, Depression, Migration Trauma, Cultural Adjustment, Anger Management, Identity, Low Self-Esteem/Confidence, Self-Harm, Relationship Issues, Stress, Work-Related Stress, communication.

I utilize the following modalities in therapy to assist clients in fostering safety and growth:

• Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Humanistic Therapy
• Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
• Person-Centred Therapy
• Strength-Based Therapy
• Attachment Based Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Mindfulness Based Therapy
• Family Systems Therapy
• Trauma-Informed Therapy
• Integrative Therapy

Bunmi Adebimpe, RP (Qualifying), Certified Life Coach

As a RP (Qualifying) with three master’s degrees and a post-graduate diploma in social services with a focus on immigrant experiences in Canada, I bring both professional expertise and lived experience to my practice. I am passionate about creating therapeutic connections and bringing multicultural experience to support individuals, couples, and families through life’s challenges. My role is to offer a safe, non-judgmental, and empowering space where you can feel seen, heard, and supported. I see clients virtually across Ontario. 

Client Focus: Adults, Couples, Teens & Women, Immigrant Transitions/Cultural Adjustments, Pre/Postnatal Mental Health, Anxiety, Overwhelm, Depression, Burnout, Parenting, Career Transitions

I offer services in English, Yoruba and Pidgin to support clients in the language they feel most comfortable with.

In our work together, I draw on the following modalities:

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Mindfulness-Based Therapy
• Strength-Based Therapy
• Trauma-Informed Approaches
• Culturally Sensitive & Anti-Oppressive Frameworks
• Holistic Wellness Approaches
• Brainspotting
• Motivational Interviewing (MI)
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)
• Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
• Attachment & Polyvagal Theories

Bhavna Bagga, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) 

I am a South Asian Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with experience working with clients in rehabilitation settings and through complex life transitions. I offer services in conversational Punjabi and English. My approach to therapy is warm and inclusive. I see clients virtually across ON and in-person in Markham. 

Client Focus: Anger Management, Anxiety, Body Image Issues, Boundaries, Communication, Depression, Emotional Dysregulation, Identity, Low Self-Esteem/Low-Self-Confidence, Perfectionism, Stress, Transitions and Work-Related Stress.

I use various evidence-based modalities in my work with clients including:

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)
• Motivational Interviewing
• Person-Centred Therapy
• Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)

Mariana Yassa, Intern Therapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) 

I am a Psychotherapy Intern with over 25 years of experience supporting youth, adults, and couples through life’s challenges. My journey from growing up in the Middle East to starting a new life in Canada has given me a deep appreciation for cultural transitions, identity, and resilience. I offer services in English and Arabic and provide culturally sensitive care that honours each client’s story, values, and relationships. I see clients virtually across ON and in-person in Markham. 

Client Focus: 

Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Perfectionism, Addictions (hypersexuality, pornography, gambling, gaming, shopping), Life Transitions, Family and Cultural Dynamics, Grief & Loss, Relationship and Marital Concerns.

I approach therapy utilizing the following evidence based modalities:

• Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT/EFIT)
• Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Narrative Therapy 
• Family Systems Therapy 
• Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)

Paulette Brown, Intern Therapist 

I am a Psychotherapy Intern at Rooted in Resilience who works with couples, families, young adults, and seniors. As a Jamaican-Canadian, I bring a multicultural perspective to therapy and thoughtfully integrate spirituality and Christian faith into sessions for clients who wish to do so. As an MDiv in Clinical Counselling Candidate, I am committed to creating a safe and empathetic space where clients can foster healing, strengthen relationships, and achieve meaningful personal growth. I see clients virtually across Ontario. 

Client Focus: 

Communication, Conflict Resolution, Self-Esteem, Relationship Concerns, Personal Growth, Family Counselling.

I approach therapy utilizing the following evidence based modalities:

• Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT/EFIT)
• Spiritual Integrated Psychotherapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Family Systems Therapy 
• Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)

What Clients Can Expect

At Rooted in Resilience, clients often tell us they feel seen, heard, and deeply supported. We offer a warm, grounded presence and create a safe space where you can show up fully—without judgement. We believe that a strong therapeutic relationship is at the heart of meaningful change. With trust and connection, we work together to navigate even the most complex emotional challenges.

Benefits of Therapy

Therapy with us is a space to gently unpack what’s been weighing you down and reconnect with your values, inner strength, and sense of purpose. Whether through talk therapy, experiential approaches like EMDR, or culturally adapted modalities, you can expect to be met with care, compassion, and curiosity.

We move at your pace—always honouring your lived experience, cultural background, and emotional readiness. Our goal is to walk alongside you as you build clarity, confidence, and resilience.

Our Philosophy

We believe every person carries a deep-rooted resilience—even when it feels buried under stress, grief, or generational trauma. Our team finds joy in witnessing those “aha” moments of transformation, when clients begin to see their growth, strength, and capacity for healing.

Getting Started

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or ready for change—we’re here to support you. Whether it’s your first time in therapy or you’re returning to it, we’d be honoured to walk alongside you. We Offer Therapy In: English, French, Korean, Mandarin, Cantonese, Tagalog, Yoruba, Arabic, Conversational Punjabi, Yoruba, Pidgin, Caribbean Patois, and Urdu. Our practice also has Black/Caribbean/African therapists on our team who are ready to provide support. 

Virtual Therapy across Ontario | In-person Therapy in Markham | In-person Therapy in Toronto (Yonge & Eglinton)